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Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to novelist Matthew Specktor, whose new book, The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood, is out now and getting rave reviews. Matthew spoke to us about growing up behind the scenes in Hollywood as the son of an icon of the film industry, Fred Specktor, a super-agent of A-list Hollywood talent who is still going strong at 92 years old. With a roster of clients that included everyone from Robert DeNiro, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Danny Devito and many, many more, Matthew was brought up in and around the film business and had a firsthand look. Part memoir, part biography, part cultural history & part fiction, The Golden Hour has been priases in outlets such as NPR, the New York Times, the Kirkus Review, the LA Times and many more for it's unique look into Hollywood and the battle between art vs. commerce and much more. As this is his third book based on his take on Hollywood, Matthew is getting name-checked alongside iconic LA based, Hollywood centric authors such as Joan Didion and William Goldman and getting praise from authors like Jonathan Lethem and Griffin Dunne. High praise indeed. We get into that as well as how Matthew formed the book and the basis of his exploration into his family and the city formed him, shortly. Matthew's behind-the-scenes stories of how Hollywood was created in the second half of the twentieth century at Tinseltown institutions like MCA, William Morris and CAA beginning in the 1950s and where we are today, 70 years later a a large part of this episode. But we also hear personal stories about pranks the pre-rat pack played on him and his best friend Renee Estevez (daughter of Martin Sheen) in high school, what LA restaurants his family ate on special occasions, the cars and vanity plates of super agents in the City of Angelss and the movie theaters and books that shaped his youth on the Westside of Los Angeles. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and if you've never had David Lynch tell you, you were more an artist than a deal maker at 13, take a listen because Matthew Specktor has. Everyone has a story.
Meg discovers the violent birth of Canal Street as a Mecca for counterfeit luxury goods. Jessica dredges up more dirt on slumlord Trump and why NYC still says “we told you so”.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica
On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie comes very close to slandering David Arquette, Doug takes another opportunity to bring up the movie he's never seen before but feels like has (Milk Money), and we take an unexpected tangent into discussing cosplay for the first time ever. Go get that burn ointment before the pharmacy closes, don't bother training Balki because you know he's gonna screw the job up anyway, and join us as we are relieved to be talking about the great, After Hours!After Hours is a 1985 film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Verna Bloom, Linda Fiorentino, Teri Garr, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong & Dick Miller.Visit our YouTube ChannelMerch on TeePublic Follow us on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind us on FacebookVisit our WebsiteDoug's Schitt's Creek podcast, Schitt's & Giggles can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schitts-and-giggles-a-schitts-creek-podcast/id1490637008
Moody Movies: Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), Who's That Girl (1987), The Brutalist (2024), Candyman (2021)Welcome back to Moody Movie Club! In this episode, watch a movie they think they like more than they do, replace manic pixie dream girls with feisty free-spirited females, consider their fondness for historical drama epics, and insist that a certain horror sequel deserves more love than it has received. Watch the video for OK Go's "Love"Follow along onInstagram: @moodymovie.clubLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Eric & Ser as they a) veer way off the road b) trod into the moors and c) full on embrace that moon! How does an early 80's classic hold up to a modern 11-year old?Send us a text
Buy Griffin Dunne's memoir.Watch After Hours.Read Dominic Dunne's articles about Dominique's murder trial.Follow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" themeBuy Wendi's booksI'm Wearing Tunics NowGinger Mancino, Kid ComedianSocksWendi's SubstackBuy Ann's bookListen to Your MotherMariana's SubstackContact us!If you would like to get in touch with us, to recommend a memwah for us to read, to give us feedback or to declare undying love (non-creepy only, please!), email us at memwahpodcast@gmail.comIf you enjoy this podcast- and know what's good for you, please rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! And give us a shout out on social media and maybe do some skywriting to tell others about the podcast!Merci!
Who is Lisa Picard? "Lisa Picard Is Famous!" Griffin Dunne made this. He roped famous people like Spike Lee into having bit parts. We were both like "this might be good!" But is it? IS IT?!?!?!
On the latest episode of this new Talkhouse Podcast spin-off series, host Nick Dawson sits down with veteran actor, director, producer and writer Griffin Dunne, who is currently starring in the family drama Ex-Husbands. Deviating from the usual, well-trodden interview path, the two talk about uncertainty, mortality, the complex nature of grief, driving cross country at times of great change, that time Griffin scared the living daylights out of Neil Simon, Nick's idea for a secret eighth day of the week, how Chekhov changed the course of Dunne's life and career, and much more. For more filmmakers talking film and TV, visit Talkhouse at talkhouse.com/film. Subscribe now to stay in the loop on future episodes of the Talkhouse Podcast. Find more illuminating podcasts on the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit talkhouse.com to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter (X), Threads, and Facebook.
A hilarious satire of gangster films from the 1930s with an all-star cast featuring Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton, Peter Boyle, Griffin Dunne, Richard Dimitri, Danny DeVito, Dick Butkus and Dom DeLuise. Directed by Amy Heckerling.
Send us a textThis is the first episode of my new spin off series where I talk a bit and recommend a good Friday night horror watch. Going to call this series Horrorwolf666's Bad Moon Rising. The first film I talk about is the best Werewolf movie ever made “An American Werewolf in London.”An American Werewolf in London (1981)Written and Directed by John Landis Special makeup effects creator Rick Baker. Starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne.https://www.arrowvideo.com/an-american-werewolf-in-london-4k-uhdSynth Outro by Abraxas HornMy email and social links:Brandonlegion666@yahoo.comTwitter: Horrorwolf666Instagram: Brandonlegion666 Facebook: Horrorwolf666Website: www.horrorwolf666.com(Merchandise)https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-horrorwolf666-podcast
Send us a textWe continue or series with our podcast friends picking the topic. This week Russ from the Infectious Groove Music YouTube channel picks the cinematic masterpiece, Who's That Girl starring Madonna. Dayton hosts and Amber is along for this wild ride. Twitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7
In this episode, Big D and a very high Gene Lyons break down After Hours' absurd twists, New York's bygone grit, and whether Griffin Dunne is the last true everyman leading man. Along the way, they debate Paul's romantic prospects, the dangers of pre-cell phone nightlife, and whether David Lynch is actually a genius or just weird for weird's sake. Join us as we uncover After Hours' hidden brilliance, discuss why Gene should never be left alone with a paper-mâché kit, and witness the power of 5mg gummies on podcasting. Plot Summary: What happens when Martin Scorsese trades gangsters for bagel paperweights, punk rockers, and the strangest night in SoHo history? After Hours (1985) takes us on a surreal, darkly comedic odyssey through late-night Manhattan, where a hapless word processor named Paul (Griffin Dunne) just wants to make it home—but the city has other plans. Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite
Q&A on the film Ex-Husbands with writer & director Noah Pritzker, actor & executive producer Griffin Dunne, and cast James Norton and Miles Heizer. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. When Peter Pearce flies to Tulum, crashing his son Nick's bachelor party, Peter realizes he's not the only Pearce man in crisis.
On this episode, I welcome the filmmaker Noah Pritzker ("Quitters") with his latest film "Ex-Husbands" which opens theatrically in NYC today, Friday, February 21st. The film will continue its national theatrical roll out over the course of the next few weeks. Appearing here with Noah are cast members Griffin Dunne —for his 6th appearance on Filmwax Radio— and the great Richard Benjamin ("West World", "Catch 22"). Manhattan dentist Peter Pearce (Dunne) is facing a midlife crisis after his wife of 35 years (Rosanna Arquette) leaves him. On the spur of the moment, he books a trip to Tulum, Mexico, only to crash his son's bachelor party. A warmhearted comedy drama co-starring Richard Benjamin, James Norton, and Miles Heizer. https://youtu.be/7o4cmzJHJ_c
The co-hosts discuss Pres. Trump's social media post depicting himself as a king and saying he would have a "very nasty life" if he lost the presidential election. Then, the co-hosts discuss a fertility clinic being sued over an embryo transfer mix-up, which led to a woman giving birth to another couple's baby. Idina Menzel joins to discuss returning to the Nederlander Theater for her new show "Redwood" and how she relates to her iconic characters Elphaba and Elsa. Griffin Dunne looks back on hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 1986 and discusses exploring his star-studded real-life journey in “The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 19th - Griffin Dunne, Lonnie Ali
In this episode of ‘Cooking By Heart,' Griffin Dunne described this soup served by his mother's Mexican family as being the go-to comfort meal choice throughout his life. All the food groups are represented, and the dish has been refined by his grown daughter since he first introduced it to her. Feel free to take a swing at your version of this basic recipe. Don't forget to follow all of the social media! @Sarandon_Chris on Twitter @TheOfficialChrisSarandon on Instagram Chris Sarandon on Facebook www.chrissarandon.com linktr.ee/theofficialchrissarandonSubscribe on Youtube at https://youtube.com/shorts/-vGUyj0TK-Q
Griffin Dunne has balanced acting, directing, and producing for over 40 years in this business. “Chilly Scenes of Winter,” “An American Werewolf in London,” “After Hours,” “Practical Magic,” “This is Us,” to name just a small handful of his credits. For his latest, “Ex-Husbands,” he delivers a performance revelatory in its ease, miraculously blending lightness and dread. It's so much fun, and even inspirational, to simply watch him walk around as this character, carrying this load. Hopefully, this is the start of a new chapter: Dunne as the contemplative man of a certain age who has seen it all. On this episode, he shares his favorite piece of direction, talks about how producing affected his acting work, tells the story of discovering he's a Chekhovian actor, explains why it all comes down to listening and being in the moment, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram
The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life
This week's show collects three interviews with prose writers Daniel Handler, Griffin Dunne, and Ridley Pearson in joyful, fun conversations conducted last November at Miami Book Fair.
V tejto epizóde sa ponoríme do histórie bosoriek a bosoráctva. Zistíte, že bosorky nie sú len krásne či nebezpečné postavy z rozprávok, ale reálne entity, ktoré historicky naozaj existovali.Odborníčka na stredovakú medievalistiku Alexandra Ballová priblíži, ako sa tieto postavy v stredovekej a novovekej spoločnosti popisovali a ako sa zmenil ich obraz v spoločnosti v priebehu storočí. Zistíte, ako sa kedysi pristupovalo k čarodejniciam, ako ich usvedčovali a mučili a prečo sa určité magické praktiky považovali za nebezpečné. Dozviete sa tiež, že samotná inkvizícia v Uhorsku nefungovala tak, ako si mnohí myslíme a že hony na čarodejnice boli viac spoločenským a mocenským fenoménom, než náboženskou čistkou.Dramaturgička Diana Kacárová priblíži aspekty ľudovej mágie, od veštenia až po liečenie a vysvetlí, ako sa tieto praktiky prelínali s každodenným životom v stredoveku a v novoveku. Prečo nás baví ezoterika a na mágiu veríme aj dnes? Rovnako rozoberieme známe prípady posledných popravených bosoriek v Prešporku, ktoré nám ilustrujú, ako sa tieto ženy stali obeťami doby a spoločenských predsudkov.PLUS! EXTRA obsah sa dozviete o týchto epizódach: #19 Baskické bosorky | #23 Oči z Jabukovacu.Knihy & filmy spomenuté v podcaste, ktoré by vás mohli zaujímať:Bosorky, strigy, čarodejnice (Tunde Lengyelová),Dejiny Diabla (Robert Muchembled),Agáta (Denisa Fulmeková),Akkelare (Pablo Aguero, 2020),Magická posadnutosť (Griffin Dunne, 1998),Čarodejnice z Eastwicku (George Miller, 1987),Smrť jej pristane (Robert Zemeckis, 1992).Podcast o podcaste Nezhasínaj! nie je vhodný pre poslucháčov mladších ako 18 rokov, ani pre citlivé povahy. PS: Báť sa je povolené!
In this episode, Host Mary Donohue talks to Griffin Dunne, actor, producer and director and now New York Times best-selling author about his family memoir The Friday Afternoon Club. His Hartford to Hollywood family includes generations of writers, movie producers, journalists, and actors including his father Dominick Dunne, uncle John Gregory Dunne, and aunt Joan Didion. This prominent family dynasty has part of its roots in Irish-American Connecticut, coming from Ireland to Derby and Hartford. Irish Catholics, unwelcome in Protestant Connecticut from the jump in the 1820s, nevertheless made Connecticut home. In this episode, Dunne shares stories about family figures such as Hartford's Dominick Burns, a self-made man who immigrated from Ireland at age 11 and became a business owner and bank president. And Dr. Edwin Dunne, a Harvard-trained surgeon, who was the grandson of an Irish immigrant and the son of a machinist at the Farrell Foundry and Machine Company in Ansonia. And we don't forget the Hollywood part of the story either with Dunne's vivid memories of his father's life as a movie producer and crime journalist! Our thanks again to Griffin Dunne for joining us for this episode. His book is available at your favorite bookstore or on Amazon. The new Hartford Public Library Park Street at the Lyric Branch is located at 603 Park Street. The building that housed the Park Street Trust Company where Dominick Burns served as co-founder and president is located at 617 Park Street, on the southwest corner of Park and Broad Streets. The grave monument company that is mentioned is Beij, Williams and Zito-still in business. John Zito, Jr. was a sculptor as well as a partner in the cemetery monument company. Their website is here: https://fineartstone.com/companyhistory/ If you want to learn more about Connecticut's Irish-American history and landmarks, go to the website of the Connecticut Irish-American Historical Society here: http://www.ctirishhistory.org/website/publish/about/index.php?About-Us-2 ------------------------------------------------ To celebrate reaching 200 episodes, we're asking listeners to donate $20 a month or $200 annually to help us continue to bring you new episodes every two weeks. It's easy to set up a monthly donation on the Connecticut Explored website at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gratingthenutmeg/ We appreciate your support in any amount! Subscribe to get your copy of our beautiful magazine Connecticut Explored delivered to your mailbox or your inbox-subscribe at https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/connecticut-explored Our current issue is on food-find out where to get the best ice cream sundaes in West Hartford. This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at https://www.highwattagemedia.com/ Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky. Follow host Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at WeHa Sidewalk Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!
In our Season 3 opening episode, Jennifer Morrison joins her THIS IS US co-star Griffin Dunne to discuss his new memoir, "The Friday Afternoon Club". From getting expelled the day before his stage debut, to memories with Carrie Fisher, you'll find out why 3 years on set with Griffin wasn't enough to hear all the stories he has to tell. With a family interwoven deep into Hollywood history, the behind the scenes of his writing is just as intriguing and spectacular as the book itself.
Charles Skaggs & Xan Sprouse watch After Hours, the 1985 dark comedy directed by Martin Scorcese, featuring Griffin Dunne as Paul Hackett, Rosanna Arquette as Marcy Franklin, Teri Garr as Julie, and Linda Fiorentino as Kiki Bridges! Find us here:X/Twitter: @DrunkCinemaCast, @CharlesSkaggs, @udanax19 Facebook: @DrunkCinema Email: DrunkCinemaPodcast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Tread Perilously starts the new year with the Winter Patreon request month. First up: an episode of the cop drama Adam 12 called "Log 72: El Presidente." As the morning shift starts, Reed wonders if he can afford to buy a house. Malloy cannot contemplate why he would stop being a renter. Their first call of the day takes them to an apartment building with a unique living situation for three of its tenants. They also aid a cabbie who has been robbed and a busload of Mexicans looking to honor "El Presidente." But when a disgruntled homeowner starts firing at kids, the pair get the riot gun ready. Justin discovers, to his dismay, that he watched the right episode of Adam-12. A look at episode writer Robert H. Forward's IMDb page leads to a discussion of John Landis, fraternities, and a commitment to watch a certain show in 2025. Griffin Dunne gets some praise. Justin makes a determination about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. They also discuss the later 2D Disney movies, a properly cast version of The Black Dahlia, and the last great episode of The Simpsons. They also, eventually, discuss Adam-12 as its format and stars get examined. Jack Webb's worldview comes into the discussion and gun safety turns out to be very important.
Couch Potato Theater: Johnny Dangerously (1984) Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate the 40th Anniversary, and one of Michael Keaton's comedy classic's, Johnny Dangerously (1984). Johnny Dangerously is a 1984 American crime comedy film and a parody of 1930s crime/gangster movies. It was directed by Amy Heckerling. The film stars Michael Keaton as an honest, good hearted man who turns to a life of crime to finance his mother's skyrocketing medical bills and to put his younger brother through law school. Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton, Peter Boyle, Griffin Dunne, Dom DeLuise, Danny DeVito, Dick Butkus and Alan Hale Jr. were in the film. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X, Letterboxd, Bluesky, Discord & Bluesky: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants - Jennifer Waalk on Instagram, Threads & Bluesky: @ChefStomp91 #CouchPotatoTheater #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #JohnnyDangerously #JohnnyDangerously1984 #JohnnyDangerouslyMovie #AmyHeckerling #MichaelKeaton #MariluHenner #JoePiscopo #MaureenStapleton #PeterBoyle #GriffinDunne #DomDeLuise #RichardDimitri #DannyDeVito #DickButkus #AlanHaleJr #80sComedyMovies #1984Movies #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #LaceeAderhold #JenniferWaalk
We're speeding towards the end of the year, a time for remembering and reflecting. When I think of "Now What?" I think of the extraordinary people I was privileged to speak with this year and that's why this episode is a Best Of. Jane Fonda, who just celebrated her 87th birthday, shared a lifetime of experiences including information about her sex life. And when you talk about inspiring, there's no one who shines like Suleika Jaouad. The best-selling writer and painter talks about how an illness she's been dealing with since she was in her early 20s, has taught her to live in the present. Actor, writer, producer Griffin Dunne tells his story about the triumphs and tragedies of growing up in a celebrity family. “Now What?” is produced with help from Steve Zimmer, Lucy little and Jackie Schwartz. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.
This week on "BETA," Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs shares his experience making it to the finals of Top Chef. Actor Griffin Dunne tells of his childhood experience in a Hollywood family and why he wanted to write his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. Author Kaliane Bradley talks about her debut novel and her unique twist on time travel.
In this episode of 92NY talks, Join acclaimed actor Josh Brolin for a deeply personal conversation with Griffin Dunne about his life on and offscreen — and his new memoir, From Under the Truck. Josh Brolin brings unmistakable gravity and grit to all his films, and From Under the Truck shows where it comes from. In this deeply candid conversation, hear him discuss the inspiration behind his work, how he prepares for a roll, his personal challenges, how his family has shaped him, stories from the set, and much more. The conversation was recorded on Nov 19, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
Film editor Michael Taylor, A.C.E. returns for his 7th visit to the podcast. Taylor is helping to program a series at the Metrograph Cinema in NYC called Filmcraft: American Cinema Editors. This series showcases the best of editing by pairing a screening with a Q&A with its editors. This Friday, December 6th, there is a sold out screening of Elaine May's "Mikey & Nicky" with Ms. May in attendance. (This podcast host will be in attendance as well.) Michael Taylor, ACE, is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is represented by Pete Franciosa at UTA (Franciosap@unitedtalent.com; 310-488-8436). He edited and co-produced the documentary series "My Undesirable Friends", directed by Julia Loktev, which premiered at the New York Film Festival. He recently completed Noah Pritzker's "Ex-Husbands", starring Griffin Dunne, James Norton, and Rosanna Arquette. The film premiered at San Sebastian and will be released theatrically in 2025. He was nominated for an ACE Eddie Award for Best Editing of a Feature, Comedy, for Lulu Wang's "The Farewell", starring Awkwafina, which premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and was released by A24. The film won Best Feature at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards. Awkwafina won Best Actress at the Golden Globes and Gotham Awards. Recent films include Edson Oda's "Nine Days", starring Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz, Benedict Wong, Bill Skarsgård and Tony Hale, winner of the Waldo Salt Award for Best Screenwriting at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, Matt Sobel's "Goodnight Mommy", an Amazon Studios film starring Naomi Watts, Ira Sachs' "Love is Strange," starring Alfred Molina, John Lithgow and Marisa Tomei, Elizabeth Wood's "White Girl", starring Morgan Saylor, and Guy Nattiv's Skin, starring Jamie Bell, Vera Famiga and Bill Camp. Other films include Julia Loktev's "The Loneliest Planet", starring Gael Garcia Bernal, selected for the New York Film Festival, and "Day Night Day Night", winner, Prix de La Jeunesse, Cannes Film Festival. Taylor won Best Editing at the Woodstock Film Festival for the documentary "The Babushkas of Chernobyl", directed by Holly Morris and Anne Bogart. He also edited Margaret Brown's Peabody Award-winning documentary "The Order of Myths", and Brown's documentary "Be Here to Love You: A Film About Townes Van Zandt", as well as Mitch McCabe's "Youth Knows No Pain".
John is joined by the actor, director, writer, and producer Griffin Dunne to discuss The Friday Afternoon Club, his recent memoir about his famous literary family. Dunne offers intimate portraits of his sister Dominique, an actress on the rise four decades ago (having starred in Steven Spielberg's Poltergeist in 1982) who was strangled to death by her ex-boyfriend; his father, Dominick, whose coverage of Dominique's murder trial in Vanity Fair turned him into the marquee chronicler of celebrity true-crime cases of the Eighties and Nineties, from O.J. Simpson to Claus von Bulow to the Menendez brothers; and his aunt, the legendary Joan Didion, about whom Griffin made an acclaimed Netflix documentary. Dunne also discusses the highlights of own acting career, from playing the lead in the Martin Scorsese cult classic After Hours to his memorable cameo in the first season of Succession. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Note: This episode contains strong language. Griffin Dunne is Jack Goodman in John Landis' classic horror-comedy An American Werewolf in Londonand Paul Hackett in Martin Scorsese's After Hours and Loudon Trout in the Madonna-starring screwball comedy Who's That Girl. He's Uncle Nicky on This Is Us and Professor Dudenoff on Only Murders in the Building and Dr. Alon Parfit on Succession and Sylvére on I Love Dick. He produced After Hours and Running on Empty and Once Around. He directed Practical Magic and Addicted to Love and the documentary Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold. His father was the journalist and novelist and movie producer Dominick Dunne. His aunt and uncle were the journalists and novelists and screenwriters Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne. His sister was the actress Dominique Dunne. His grandfather was a famous heart surgeon from West Hartford, Connecticut. Last week, we recorded a conversation with Griffin Dunne on stage at The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford. It's a lot about that complicated, sometimes tragic, often hilarious family. And it's about movies and TV and writing. And Hartford. This hour: Griffin Dunne. GUEST: Griffin Dunne: An actor, producer, and director and the author of The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Master Craftsman Alice Hoffman invents the world of Anne Frank before the war. On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the great Alice Hoffman for a conversation about her new book, When We Flew Away, a story exploring the details of Anne Frank's life before the worst happened to her. Alice is also the author of over thirty novels including The Dovekeepers, Magic Lessons, The Book of Magic, and Practical Magic, which was adapted to the blockbuster film starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman and directed by Griffin Dunne (you can listen to our conversation with Griffin here on You Are What You Read). This episode highlights the research and the heart that goes into every Alice Hoffman book, and the importance of honoring our histories. We'd like to thank our sponsor, Book of the Month. Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark and Joey Lewandowski (@soulpopped on X) discuss the 1985 comedy thriller After Hours. Directed by Martin Scorses, and starring Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Teri Garr and some papier-mâché, the movie focuses on a guy having a really bad night in New York City. In this episode, they also talk about terrible nights, mohawks, and Scorsese's filmography. Enjoy!Make sure to listen to the 2 Fast 2 Forever podcast (@2Fast2Forever on X). It's wonderful.
In this episode, I'm diving into the world of must-read books for film school students and cinema enthusiasts alike. We'll be exploring memoirs and insights from some of the industry's most influential figures. I've read a huge range of books, covering everything from the intricacies and history of Hollywood to the personal journeys of famed directors, Golden Era Hollywood mysteries, and more. Whether you're a film student looking to learn the ropes or a seasoned professional seeking deeper knowledge, this episode is packed with rich recommendations to enhance your understanding of the film industry. You can purchase all the books here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kimwannop/list/172VSNWFF97G1?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ons_d One standout recommendation is "Life's Work" by David Milch, a poignant memoir detailing the creative process behind shows like Deadwood and NYPD Blue, while shedding light on the personal battles Milch faced. Another must-read is "Directed by James Burroughs" by James Burroughs, offering an inside look at the evolution of sitcoms and invaluable insights into TV directing. For those interested in Hollywood's golden era, "The Castle on Sunset" by Shawn Levy reveals the fascinating stories behind the iconic Chateau Marmont. Additionally, Griffin Dunne's "The Friday Afternoon Club" intertwines personal and cultural narratives, exploring his family's entertainment legacy. Each book is an essential resource filled with lessons and stories that any film lover or professional will find compelling and informative. Are you passionate about TV and film production? Fascinated by the behind-the-scenes magic that brings your favorite shows and movies to life? Look no further than the Decorating Pages podcast! Join Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop as she guides you through the world of visual storytelling in each episode. With exclusive interviews featuring top industry professionals—from production designers and set decorators to prop masters—you'll gain unparalleled insights and appreciation for the craft. Whether you're a film enthusiast, a design lover, or simply curious about the creative process, Decorating Pages podcast is your essential guide to the art of TV and film production. Don't miss out—subscribe today and embark on a captivating journey behind the scenes! #DecoratingPagesPodcast #TVProduction #FilmProduction #BehindTheScenes #VisualStorytelling #SetDecorator #ProductionDesigner #PropMaster #DesignEnthusiast #FilmBuff #PodcastLove #SubscribeNow Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and iHeartRadio. Follow me: Instagram: @decoratingpages YouTube: Decorating Pages Podcast TikTok: @decoratingpagespodcast Reach out to Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com and visit www.decoratingpagespodcast.com for more information.
Kickstart #1 for October 2024! Short. Sweet. Succulent. We dropped Movie #1 for WITCH'S OCTOBREW last Wednesday here on Patreon, and Friday for gen pop. It was Griffin Dunne's Practical Magic! BLU-RAYS RELEASES FOR THIS WEEK! THE LATEST AT VIDIOTS! ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages
We start WITCH'S OCTOBREW 2024 with Griffin Dunne's sophomore effort from 1998: PRACTICAL MAGIC with Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing. From IMDB: Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town, face closed-minded prejudice and a curse which threatens to prevent them ever finding lasting love. ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages
This episode we look at the cult classic movie Practical Magic, directed by Griffin Dunne in 1998, and the novel it was based on by Alice Hoffman. Yes, there are plenty of themes to discuss, such as love, fate, and the bonds of sisterhood, but more importantly we have to talk about Midnight MargaritasTM, phone trees, throwing syrup, and holding onto your husbands (girls!)
Elyse Inamine is a writer and editor based in New York. A former restaurant editor at Bon Appétit and Food & Wine, she's now writing some of our favorite food stories across the internet, including here at TASTE. It's so fun to have Elyse on the show to talk about her TASTE story on the rise of cute food, her view on restaurant reporting, and more.Also on the show it's the return of three things where Aliza and Matt discuss exciting food and drink on their radars. These include: A visit to Funke in Los Angeles, Untitled Art is maybe the best NA beer on the market today, Fluffy McCloud's is the ice cream of our dreams, thoughts on the new memoir from Griffin Dunne, The Friday Afternoon Club, tacos at Lincoln and Rose, Industry season 3 is the best things on TV.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you.MORE FROM ELYSE INAMINEFood Is Identity. For Korean Chefs Who Were Adopted, It's Complicated. [New York Times]Everything You Need to Make Hot Pot at Home [Bon Appetit]It's Cool to Care About NA Beer [TASTE]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Griffin Dunne grew up in Beverly Hills in a family of storytellers. His father Dominick was a celebrity journalist. His uncle, the screenwriter John Gregory Dunne was married to the Pulitzer prize-winning writer Joan Didion. Griffin starred in Martin Scorsese's 1985 black comedy "After Hours" and he made a movie with Madonna called "Who's That Girl?" He also played Uncle Nicky in the streaming series "This is Us." Griffin has written a memoir called The Friday Afternoon Club which is a great read. We talk about family triumphs and family tragedy. And we also have plenty of laughs on this episode of “Now What?” which is produced with the help of Steve Zimmer, Lucy Little and Jackie Schwartz. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.
Rich Little has boldly done impressions of presidents for presidents! The man of a thousand voices is a show biz legend who has been delighting audiences for decades. His new one-man show is a multi-media event that includes TV highlights, his spectacular sketches and, of course, his phenomenal impressions! Rich joins us to give voice (often not his own!) to his unique show biz history!Rich Little's first impersonations were of Canadian political leaders in his home country. His buddy Mel Torme sang his praises to Judy Garland who was blown away by his take on her A Star Is Born co-star James Mason and his appearance on her show launched him into the iconic, glittering age of 60s show biz! It was a time when the impressions he mastered were instantly recognizable and are still indelibly so… Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Jimmy Stewart, Jack Benny and George Burns. Rich's appearances on Dean's roasts had him doing impressions of huge stars right in front of them while the rest of show biz intently surveyed their reaction. He has opened for Las Vegas superstars and broken the record for the longest running one man show in Vegas history. He has made hundreds of TV appearances, nine comedy albums, and three HBO specials. He's befriended Presidents, guest-hosted The Tonight Show and entertained The Queen! Rich joins us with voices and stories! Which Hollywood Squares star openly hated Rich's impression of him? How did Rich incur the wrath of Bette Davis and tick off Johnny Carson? And the Judge who swore Rich in as an American citizen asked him to read the Pledge Of Allegiance as what movie star?All is revealed! Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin Dunne and Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War on Netflix. Path Points of Interest:Rich LittleRich Little at the Laugh Factory Covina on 9/8/24Rich Little on WikipediaRich Little on FacebookRich Little on InstagramPeople I've Known and Been by Rich LittleRich Little on the Dean Martin Roast of Jack BennyRich Little on Jackie GleasonRich Little on Judy GarlandThe Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin DunneWyatt Earp And The Cowboy War - Netflix
For years Liz and Sarah have fantasized about taking the month of July off work. This year they're actually having No Work July, and it's amazing! In Hits & Bombs, Sarah gives herself a Bomb for not doing car maintenance in almost a decade, and she gives a Hit to the people at Valvoline in Virginia, Minnesota. Liz gives herself a Bomb for her perpetually messy home office, and a Hit for being halfway through her goal of doing fifty Orange Theory classes in 2024. In The Happiness Project Revisited, Sarah shares how she approached the June theme of family, as well as what she's doing for the July theme of creativity. Hint: It has to do with food. This week's Hollywood Hack helps make memories: create an annual playlist. Finally, Liz recommends The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin Dunne. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,' a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Orange Theory Fitness: Group Fitness Classes & Heart –Rate-Based Interval Trainingorangetheory.com The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoiramazon.com Photo by Vicko Mozara on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP celebrates the recent release of actor-producer Griffin Dunne's book, "The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir" by revisiting this memorable interview from 2019. In this episode, Griffin talks about blending horror and comedy, teaming with Martin Scorsese and Sidney Lumet, the cynical cinema of Billy Wilder and the lives (and work) of Joan Didion and Dominick Dunne. Also, Jerry Lewis adapts Gore Vidal, Otto Preminger takes a bad trip, Griffin sneaks onto the set of “Gilligan's Island” and Tim Burton (almost) directs “After Hours.” PLUS: Howdy Doody! “Who's That Girl”! “The Panic in Needle Park”! The genius of Harry Nilsson! And the artistry of GGACP guest Rick Baker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunt examines the Tulsa, Oklahoma massacre and the quest to honor it. Actor Griffin Dunne details his new book "The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Actor and Director Griffin Dunne grew up surrounded by Hollywood fame and celebrity — his father was a TV producer, his aunt the renowned writer Joan Didion, his sister a blossoming actress and the late Carrie Fisher his best friend and onetime roommate. But the Dunne family became famous for tragedy when Griffin's 22-year-old sister Dominique was murdered by her boyfriend. Dunne's father, Dominick, chronicled the tumult of the murder trial for Vanity Fair, while privately struggling as a closeted homosexual. Kara talks to Dunne about the difficult decision to revisit these moments in his new memoir The Friday Afternoon Club. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Threads/Instagram @karaswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Every family has its stories, and every family has its drama — and some families, like the one the actor and director Griffin Dunne was born into, have an excess of both. His uncle was the writer John Gregory Dunne, his aunt was Joan Didion and his father was Dominick Dunne, who became famous for his Vanity Fair dispatches from the trial of the man who killed his daughter (and Griffin's sister) Dominique.On this week's episode of the Book Review podcast, Dunne talks about his book, “The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir.” Of waiting to write it until his father, uncle and aunt had died, Dunne said he needed the distance: “I had the perspective on just how remarkable those three were as writers, what an influence they had on my life.”
About 25 years ago, acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his 18th century cello — aka "Petunia" — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation. Actor Griffin Dunne grew up in Beverly Hills, where his family would entertain Hollywood celebrities. That made for entertaining stories, but at the heart of his new memoir, Griffin writes about how the Dunne family overcame significant traumas, including the murder of his sister, Dominique. It's called The Friday Afternoon Club.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Shooting a comedy during a real life tragedy, friendship with Carrie Fisher, and Trump coming to set with Griffin Dunne. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dunne grew up in Beverly Hills, in a family of storytellers — including his father, author Dominic. He talks about his complicated relationship with fame and the trauma the family experienced after the 1982 murder of his sister, Dominique. Dunne's new memoir is 'The Friday Afternoon Club.'Maureen Corrigan reviews 'Consent,' by Jill Ciment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy