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SCHEDULE JBS, 6-25-26.JUNE 1957The Fog of Diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Colonel Jeff McCausland. McCausland discusses a memorandum of understanding with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear weapons. He notes the Iranian requirement for reconstruction aid and the release of frozen assets. He also touches on the IDF's continued presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza despite regional negotiations. 1The Evolving Robotic Battlefield in Ukraine. Guest: Colonel Jeff McCausland. McCausland explains how drones have transformed the war in Ukraine, effectively cutting off Russian supply lines to Crimea. He discusses the massive casualty rates caused by drones and Ukraine's plan to deploy thousands of ground robots. Meanwhile, Russia faces severe manpower shortages and high casualty counts. 2Structural Fatigue and Leaks on the ISS Zvezda Module. Guest: Anatoly Zak. Zak details the critical role of the Zvezda module, which provides propulsion and life support for the International Space Station. He addresses growing concerns over air leaks and cracks in a transfer compartment. While currently manageable, the cracks reappear despite repeated sealing attempts. 3Almaz: The Secret Soviet Spy Station in Space. Guest: Anatoly Zak. Zak describes the top-secret Almaz program, military space stations camouflaged under the "Salyut" name for reconnaissance. These "spy satellites with men" took high-resolution photos of NATO bases. The program was eventually discontinued because robotic satellites proved more effective and less taxing on human crews. 4Emily Brontë's Dark Inspiration from the Family Vault. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz examines the profound impact of Emily Brontë's mother's death and the construction of the family burial vault beneath the church floor. She argues this underground space fueled Emily's literary obsession with dungeons and graves. Lutz also defends Patrick Brontë against historical claims of severity. 5The Influence of Aunt Branwell and Early Tragedy. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz highlights Aunt Elizabeth Branwell's sacrifice in moving to Haworth to raise the Brontë children, introducing them to cosmopolitan stories. The segment also details the tragic deaths of the eldest sisters, Maria and Elizabeth, from tuberculosis after a harrowing experience at a poorly managed boarding school. 6Imaginary Empires and the Fierce Loyalty of Keeper. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz describes the miniature books the Brontë children created to document their imaginary worlds, Angria and Gondal. The discussion shifts to Emily's domestic life in Haworth, where she balanced household chores with writing. Lutz also recounts Emily's intense bond with her massive, formidable mastiff-mix dog, Keeper. 7Brussels, Poetry, and the Birth of a Unique Voice. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz discusses Charlotte and Emily's education in Brussels, where Emily honed her concise writing style and piano skills. Following their aunt's death, the sisters returned to Haworth and used their inheritance to focus on writing. They compiled their poetry into a volume under male pseudonyms. 8The Bell Brothers and the Collaborative Creation of Novels. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz explains how the sisters published their poetry under the pseudonyms Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell to avoid gender bias. Despite selling only two copies, they immediately began collaborating on their first novels. Lutz also explores the troubled life of their brother, Branwell. 9The Reclusive Genius of Emily Brontë. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz describes Emily Brontë's writing habits in her small bedroom overlooking a graveyard. Despite her reclusive nature and strong-minded personality, she lived a life filled with "joy and contentment" while crafting Wuthering Heights. Lutz notes that her sisters initially found the dark, violent novel strange. 10The Experimental Haunting of Wuthering Heights. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz explores the Gothic structure and experimental narrative frames of Wuthering Heights. She suggests Heathcliff is an extension of Emily's own fierce imagination. The segment concludes with the tragic deaths of Branwell, Emily, and Anne from tuberculosis, leaving Patrick as the family's sole survivor. 11The Enduring Legacy of the Brontës in Haworth. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz reflects on the Brontës' lasting cultural impact and Haworth's transformation into a major tourist destination. She discusses the critical backlash the novel initially faced for its violence. Despite the tragedy surrounding their lives, the Brontës remain buried beneath the church they once inhabited. 12The FBI, Money Laundering, and the Russian Mob. Guest: Craig Unger. Unger interviews whistleblower Jonathan Buma, a former FBI agent, regarding investigations into Donald Trump's ties to Russian intelligence. He claims Trump Tower served as a "laundromat" for the Russian mafia to clean illicit funds through luxury real estate. Unger questions why the FBI failed to act. 13Political Interference and FBI Counter-Intelligence Failures. Guest: Craig Unger. Unger discusses how investigations into the 2020 election and Rudy Giuliani were allegedly stymied. He notes that Giuliani received payments from Russian oligarchs, potentially compromising the Trump campaign. Unger and Buma explore why major intelligence agencies and the Department of Justice have not pursued these leads. 14The Chronic Failures of the Cuban Regime. Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady analyzes Cuba's ongoing economic misery and electricity crises, which the government blames on the U.S. embargo. She references the failed 10-million-ton sugar harvest of 1970 as a symbol of the state's incompetence. The regime maintains power through bitter repression and control over food resources. 15The Distortions of Global Wealth Taxes. Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy discusses how the UK's tax system discourages international athletes from competing at Wimbledon by taxing their worldwide endorsements. She argues that oppressive global tax schemes, such as California's proposed billionaire tax, often result in reduced economic activity and lower wage growth for middle-class workers. 16One correction folded in: the guest is Mary Anastasia O'Grady (not "Anastasio") in file 15.
The Experimental Haunting of Wuthering Heights. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz explores the Gothic structure and experimental narrative frames of Wuthering Heights. She suggests Heathcliff is an extension of Emily's own fierce imagination. The segment concludes with the tragic deaths of Branwell, Emily, and Anne from tuberculosis, leaving Patrick as the family's sole survivor. 111825 BRUSSELS
durée : 01:23:08 - Toute une vie - par : Florence Marguier - À travers son unique roman "Les Hauts de Hurlevent" et ses poèmes, l'univers mystique d'Emily Brontë nous est raconté dans ce portrait sonore. Les landes du Yorkshire, la passion non accomplie de Catherine et Heathcliff, le désir et la force du vent sont autant d'éléments inhérents à son imaginaire. - réalisation : Isabelle Yhuel - invités : Annie Le Brun Ecrivain, Christine Jordis Romancière, essayiste et éditrice, Raymond Bellour Directeur de recherches au CNRS, historien du cinéma, romancier, Jean-Pierre Léonardini Critique, Franck Evrard Ecrivain Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
We're back and talking about Heathcliff (the orange cat that is not Garfield) and also things that make less sense, such as The UFC fight on the White House lawn. We also talk about Trump destroying the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, as well as the war in Iran, which has gone even worse. We talk about Ukraine biting back and the opening of The Obama library. We then discuss the new Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer and cover Star City and Widow's Bay. All of this, and the year is nearly half over! We're still going on about that. Recorded on June 18, 2026. Tip jar! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ysgoat Get your YSGOAT tees, totes, mugs, and more in our store HERE. Check out Rob's Etsy shop to buy his prints, stickers, original artwork, and more HERE.
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss bros, flowers, and heges! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: May 28, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/28 May 29, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/29 May 30, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/30 June 1, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/06/01 June 2, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/06/02 June 3, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/06/03 June 4, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/06/04 June 5, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/06/05 June 6, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/06/06 June 8, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/06/08
Il famoso romanzo di Emily Brontë è approdato al cinema come uno dei lavori più attesi del 2026, in una versione riadattata da Emerald Fennell (Saltburn). Margot Robbie e Jacob Elordi interpretano Catherine Earnshaw e Heathcliff, protagonisti di una delle storie d'amore più tormentate della storia della letteratura. Un film con costumi eccentrici e scenografie particolari. Betty Senatore lo racconta in questa puntata di “Che film guardo stasera?”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss Las Vegas, Barnes and Noble, and celebrity impressions! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: May 22, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/22 May 23, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/23 May 25, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/25 May 26, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/26 May 27, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/27
We talked about Heathcliff! But besides that, we talked about a bunch of the stuff we've seen. Old vampire movies like Blade, and new shows like Gameoverse. Also Regular Show came back! And yeah, we've been gaming. Same ol, same ol, but like in a cool way. Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/) Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fm Find the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QoHk8iEsVGTpd2qdTlH-g Follow us @CharacterReveal on Bluesky, Instagram, and on Facebook! Dom is @brothadom on Bluesky, tweets, tumbles and generally on the net Steph is @captainsteph on Bluesky and Twitter, @hella_steph on Instagram, and @thesnowqueer on Tumblr Eric is @TindiLosi on some places on the internet as a whole, like Bluesky Find everything at: https://linktr.ee/characterreveal
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss anniversaries, amnesia, and hot dogs! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: May 15, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/15 May 16, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/16 May 18, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/18 May 19, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/19 May 20, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/20 May 21, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/21
This episode originally aired live on YouTube as part of the Where Are All the Women series and is being included in The Same Drugs feed this week to test interest. This week on Where Are All the Women, I was joined by Jenny Holland to discuss Wuthering Heights, toxic relationships, dating Mexican men, whether the new masculinists are trying to take away our right to vote, and more!This episode streamed live on YouTube and X on May 19, 2026. Where Are All the Women streams (almost) every Tuesday! Join us in the live chat on YouTube!
after a few weeks of issues (again) we get episode 249 up. So join us for "Heathcliff and Dingbat"
We welcome friend of the pod Cobby this month to discuss the classic book Wuthering Heights and how it compares to the 2026 movie "Wuthering Heights" by Emerald Fennell. Are we team Heathcliff or Martin Clunes? We also want to give away a Bookcast Club exclusive hoodie to one lucky listener. Listen to April's episode for the answer and fill in this entry form for your chance to win.Get in touchInstagram | TikTok | Substack | Patreon | Ko-fi | Email | YouTubeSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, 'close friends' feed on Instagram, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post. If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on Ko-fi. A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts.NewsletterSign up to our newsletter on Substack for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home, I'm so cold, Let me in-a-your window . . ." Kate Bush song aside, up next on CITIZEN FRAME we're discussing obsessive desire, people getting sexually aroused by public executions, and someone turning into a dog for reasons best left alone . . . No, it's not some sort of batshit David Cronenberg horror film -- it's the recently released "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" starring Barbie herself and Frankenstein's monster! Enjoy! #MargotRobbie #MartinClunes #JacobElordi #EmeraldFennell
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss flossing, brown noise, and phones and concerts! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: May 7, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/07 May 8, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/08 May 9, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/09 May 11, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/11 May 12, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/12 May 13, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/13 May 14, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/14
Welcome back to Radio 831, where hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall make the case that yearning isn’t just trending—it’s a defining orientation toward life. Then they chat with author Betty Corrello to dig into what Wuthering Heights is actually doing in the canon: Is it a love story, is it camp, and what has romance inherited from Cathy and Heathcliff anyway? Plus: Sanjana gives Tyler her first homework assignment, Lisa Kleypas's Again the Magic, and Tyler comes back a changed woman. On yearning: Allison P. Davis’s “A Year on Our Knees” for The Cut, the movie Pillion, and the idea that lit-fic assumes everyone is cynical and jaded ℅ Mel Thomas (aka @page.melt). Betty Corrello is here to talk her favorite classic novel Wuthering Heights—the latest adaptation of which is now streaming on HBO. Her last banger of a romance (written under BC Dolce) is My Italian Vampire, and her next, out this October, is Back for Seconds. Sanj’s backlist homework for Tyler: Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss talk boxes, teenagers, and Twin Peaks! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: April 29, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/29 April 30, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/30 May 1, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/01 May 2, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/02 May 4, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/04 May 5, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/05 May 6, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/05/06
"Wuthering Heights" is a 2026 romantic period drama film produced, written, and directed by Emerald Fennell. Loosely based on the 1847 novel by Emily Brontë, the film is a reinterpretation intended by Fennell to "recreate the feeling of a teenage girl reading this book for the first time." Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi respectively star as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, alongside Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, and Ewan Mitchell in supporting roles. The film premiered earlier this year and was a box-office success, grossing $242 million worldwide. Production Designer Susie Davies & Set Decorator Charlotte Dirickx were kind enough to spend some time talking with Ema Sasic, and I spoke with Cinematographer Linus Sandgren about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream at home on HBO Max and will be available to own on 4K UHD and Blu-Ray. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss the pugs, pickleball, and the 2026 NBA Playoffs Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: April 24, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/24 April 25, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/25 April 27, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/27 April 28, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/28
Hey Eurovision fans: we're in the middle of the MaxFunDrive, Maximum Fun's annual fundraising drive to keep the lights on and help support our show. We've got a taste of our episode with film critic Alonso Duralde of Maximum Film watching an absolutely terrible VHS version of an arguably worse musical, Cliff Richard's Heathcliff. We didn't like it, but we did like talking about it. Take a listen to part of the ep, and if you'd like to hear the rest, click the link below and become a member! 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/joineurovangelists Eurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!
If there's one film that set tongues (literally) wagging this year, it's the latest adaptation of Emily Brontë's masterpiece of gothic fiction, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Directed by one of cinema's most de rigueur darlings, Emerald Fennell, WUTHERING HEIGHTS showcases Fennell's trademark maximalism, bold subversiveness, and canny eye for visual magic tricks. The formula should have been a perfect match of fiction and filmmaker. So why did it leave us feeling kind of… meh? SITC all-star guest star Cecilia Conti and special guest Josh Reinhold join Torie to hash out their feelings about Fennell's new take on Brontë's classic. And honestly, the film reads more like a smut fanfiction or two-hour music video than a true-to-text take on a venerable and deeply complex work of literature. Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as doomed lovers Cathy and Heathcliff, Fennell's sex-ed up rendition is more style than substance. All the same, the candy-coated visuals are glorious, the metaphors are ripe, and the acting ain't half bad. The sex itself is decidedly PG-13, but it was enough to confirm that Jacob Elordi is very much most likely a damn good kisser.
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss Bane, famous frogs, and coffee! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: April 18, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/18 April 20, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/20 April 21, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/21 April 22, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/22 April 23, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/23
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Claire O'Callaghan for a rich and thought-provoking conversation on Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, a novel that continues to unsettle, challenge, and captivate readers across generations. Together, we explore the wild and untamed landscape of the moors, not just as a setting, but as a force that shapes the emotional and psychological terrain of the characters themselves. Even for those who haven't read the novel, the names Catherine and Heathcliff seem to exist out in the cultural ether, familiar and almost mythic. Many readers come to the book expecting a sweeping romance, shaped in part by film adaptations that present their story as one of enduring love. But this is not that kind of novel. Our discussion grapples with the book's deeply unhealthy and often destructive portrayals of love, relationships marked more by obsession and vengeance than tenderness or mutual care. Violence, both physical and psychological, looms large, and we consider how Brontë uses it not merely for shock, but as a lens into grief, trauma, and the human capacity for endurance. As we reflect on how the book changes depending on when and how it's read, we ask why Wuthering Heights feels so different at various stages of life, and how what once seemed romantic can later reveal itself as deeply tragic. We also explore the novel's ghostly supernatural elements and how the house itself seems haunted. And yet, despite its darkness, Wuthering Heights is not without hope. In the relationship between Cathy and Hareton, we see the possibility of renewal, a quiet but powerful redemption that hints at healing, growth, and a break from the destructive patterns of the previous generation. By the end of this conversation, you may find yourself not only reconsidering the novel, but also longing to step into its world, because if you haven't yet visited Haworth, home of the Brontë family, you'll likely want to now. And for those eager to go even deeper, be sure to explore more of Dr. O'Callaghan's work, including her recent contribution to the transcription of a long-lost manuscript by Charlotte Brontë, a discovery that continues to expand our understanding of one of literature's most remarkable families. https://claireocallaghan.com/
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss circuses, presidents with facial hair, and fish! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: April 10, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/10 April 11, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/11 April 13, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/13 April 14, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/14 April 15, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/15 April 16, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/16 April 17, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/17
Hello! Welcome to pcmc! Your one-stop shop for non-toxic fandom! On today's all-new full episode, your host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by dear friend of the show, Janine Gagliardi. Mike and Janine review movie trailers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), The Drama (2026), Dune: Part Three (2026), and The End of Oak Street (2026). In the "chill session," Mike and Janine talk about what current pop culture they are ingesting. Then the show ends with a reveal of their current media obsessions. Other topics in today's show: getting old, the downfall of Alamo Drafthouse, Bath and Bodyworks Air-Fresheners, Twisted Spine (Book store in Brooklyn NYC), Wuthering Heights, Kate Bush, Lovecraft Country, Project Hail Mary, Hoppers, Afroman, Strange Pictures, and much, much more! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Pop Culture Man Children anywhere you get your pods. find us everywhere @PCMCpod
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss drying clothes, smoothies, and bubble gum! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: April 2, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/02 April 3, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/03 April 4, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/04 April 6, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/06 April 7, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/07 April 8, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/08 April 9, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/09
WAS THIS WORTH THE CONTROVERSY??? Wuthering Heights Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects SALTBURN (2023) Movie Reaction: • SALTBURN (2023) MOVIE REACTION – WE WERE N... Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 After many hot-takes & much controversy, Roxy Striar & John Humphrey react to and review Wuthering Heights (2025), the bold new gothic romance adaptation directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn), bringing a stylized and emotionally intense take on Emily Brontë's classic novel. Jacob Elordi (Euphoria, Saltburn) stars as the brooding and obsessive Heathcliff, while Margot Robbie (Barbie, I, Tonya) plays the fiercely passionate Catherine Earnshaw, at the center of one of literature's most tragic and toxic love stories. Set against the haunting moors of England, the film explores themes of love, revenge, class, and self-destruction as Heathcliff's obsession with Catherine spans years, reshaping the lives of everyone around them. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss the flying V guitars, Heathcliff hairdos, and used cars! Plus, This Day In Heathcliff-story! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: April 7, 2016: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2016/04/07 March 23, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/23 March 24, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/24 March 25, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/25 March 26, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/26 March 27, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/27 March 28, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/28 March 30, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/30 March 31, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/31 April 1, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/04/01
On this windswept and wildly emotional episode of Ravished, host Nik is joined by guest host Alex the Italian to dive into the haunting world of . Together, they unpack the stormy romance between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, debating whether their love story is passionate, toxic, tragic, or somehow all three at once.Nik dives into the emotional devastation and literary beauty that make the story unforgettable. From windswept moors to broken hearts, this episode explores why continues to fascinate audiences and whether this movie adaptation truly captures the dark soul of the classic story.IG/Threads- @RavishedPodcastEmail- ravishedpodcast@gmail.com
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss the Culver's fish sandwich, The Presidents of the United States of America and airport security! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: March 16, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/16 March 17, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/17 March 18, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/18 March 19, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/19 March 20, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/20 March 21, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/21
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss toga parties, Jim Carey, and magic carpets! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: March 9, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/09 March 10, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/10 March 11, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/11 March 12, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/12 March 13, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/13 March 14, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/14
We're out this week, so the Nextlander Podcast will return in its normal slot next week, but for now we bring you another NBABP classic, in which Jeff Bakalar and Austin Walker join us to talk about the funny pages, technology running amok, and electronic drum kits?CHAPTERS(00:01:07) Intro(00:02:31) Sah-caucus vs Sea-caucus(00:03:21) All the good podcast memories are Beastcast related(00:05:56) The internal politics of carving out studio spaces(00:08:14) "I'm a human and I don't work there anymore"(00:23:56) First Break(00:24:05) Do we live in Cyberpunk Version 3.0?(00:27:14) Why do giant tech companies always seem evil?(00:31:46) The Coleco Chameleon and the Intellivision Amico(00:32:36) Tommy Tallarico(00:34:39) The last 10 years of the internet have been good(00:39:01) Don't mess with whatever hope people have of a retirement(00:41:50) Masterful transition into the funny pages(00:47:22) Second Break(00:47:35) How is Gary Larson?(00:52:50) Getting deep into Heathcliff(01:01:43) Bakalar had a comic strip?(01:07:15) And he bought an electronic drum kit?!(01:21:51) Wrapping up and thanks!(01:22:14) See ya!
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss celebrity sightings, the moons of Uranus and pizza toppings! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: March 2, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/02 March 3, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/03 March 4, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/04 March 5, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/05 March 6, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/06 March 7, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/03/07
Was Wuthering Heights ever actually romantic—or have we been misreading it for generations? Stacy and bestie Daynah takes a closer look at Emily Brontë's classic and the cultural myth of the “passionate love story.” Catherine and Heathcliff are often framed as one of literature's greatest romances, but their relationship may be far closer to obsession, trauma, and toxic attachment than enduring love. They unpack how adaptations and modern retellings have softened the novel's darker themes, why brooding male anti-heroes still dominate romantic storytelling, and how destructive relationships keep getting rebranded as passion. The discussion also turns to Hamnet, the film that reframes Shakespeare's legacy through grief, motherhood, and the emotional labor often erased from history. Together, these stories open a bigger conversation about passion vs. stability—and why media still struggles to portray healthy love as compelling. In the end, it raises a simple question: why do we keep romanticizing the relationships that hurt the most? Find Stacy: realeverything.com instagram.com/realstacytoth missionmakersart.com missionalchemists.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss fish sandwiches, hypnosis, and climbing! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: February 20, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/20 February 21, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/21 February 23, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/23 February 24, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/24 February 25, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/25 February 26, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/26 February 27, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/27 February 28, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/28
Stefan Molyneux calls the film version of *Wuthering Heights* a “horny fairy tale” that distorts the original story by dropping it into an ahistorical multiracial setting. He picks apart the central relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine, pointing out its deep dysfunction, while touching on the racial stereotypes the novel carries and how the adaptation sidesteps them. He stresses that philosophical discussion demands clear definitions and honest reasoning, then turns to callers to examine wider questions of power, corruption, and moral decline in modern society.GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025
In this episode of Chronicles, Luca concludes his discussion of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. He explores Heathcliff's malice as he torments the next generation, the redemptive power of Cathy and Hareton's love, and the hollowness of revenge.
Emily Brontë's “Wuthering Heights” is a tale of star-crossed lovers: Catherine, the wild daughter of an aristocratic family, and Heathcliff, an orphan whom Catherine's father brings home unexpectedly. While Catherine's brother and mother denigrate Heathcliff, depriving him of an education and forcing him into a servant-like role, Catherine forms an intense, almost spiritual bond with her family's new charge. Despite their deep connection, however, she marries the scion of a nearby wealthy family — a decision that leaves Catherine yearning, Heathcliff bent on revenge and everybody in their orbit on a path to calamity. Brontë's classic has long been a favorite among readers, and the novel is back in the zeitgeist thanks to Emerald Fennell's recent film adaptation. On this week's episode, host MJ Franklin discusses “Wuthering Heights” with colleagues from the New York Times Book Review. Other works discussed: “Wuthering Heights,” the song by Kate Bush “Twilight,” by Stephenie Meyer “But Daddy I Love Him,” by Taylor Swift “Wuthering Heights,” the 2026 film directed by Emerald Fennell “The Safekeep,” by Yael van der Wouden “Mexican Gothic,” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The “Wuthering Heights” comics in Kate Beaton's “Hark! A Vagrant” series “Villette,” by Charlotte Brontë “Rebecca,” by Daphne du Maurier “The Idiot,” by Elif Batuman “The Great Gatsby,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald “The Count of Monte Cristo,” by Alexandre Dumas Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss fish sandwiches, Valentine's Day, and the Rizzler's new business ventures! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: February 14, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/14 February 16, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/16 February 17, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/17 February 18, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/18 February 19, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/02/19
If you've been following the *discourse,* you know that Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" is a divisive film! So of course, we had to watch it and try to make sense of its turbulent place in the zeitgeist. Rather than ask if the film is a "good" or "bad" adaptation, Marcelle leads us in an episode about marriage as a marker and maker of happiness, our collective imagination around Emily Brontë's source material, Heathcliff as romantic hero, and the lure of the abject. This episode is for the lovers, the haters and the die-hard Sara Ahmed heads! Related EpisodesThe Last of Us x Adaptation TheoryComics & Memes x Culture Text with Neale BarnholdenWorks Cited“Adaptations of Wuthering Heights” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. February 11, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptations_of_Wuthering_Heights. Ahmed, Sara. 2010. The Promise of Happiness. Duke University Press.Anderson, Hephzibah. 2018. “Heathcliff and Literature's Greatest Love Story Are Toxic.” BBC. July 30, 2018. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180725-heathcliff-and-literatures-greatest-love-story-are-toxic. “Emerald Fennell defends ‘depraved' Wuthering Heights film adaptation: ‘I'm just a goth girl.'” The Australian, YouTube video, 3:37, https://youtu.be/QeooWeEEDJg?si=JMf2hQUoASutoKK1.Support Material GirlsTo learn more about the show, head to our Instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Or check out our website ohwitchplease.ca (you can also find transcripts here!). Want to support the podcast and our tiny, hard-working team? Check out all the content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease. Bonus episodes, bloopers, merch, watch-alongs, and more! Need a last minute gift for a friend or family member? You can gift a Patreon subscription at this link: https://www.patreon.com/ohwitchplease/gift!Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We read your comments, Lobitos, Xolo Maridueña, Jacob Bertrand, and producer Monica talk about Emerald Fennell's newest film, “Wuthering Heights.” The team also breaks down their favorite moments of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance and who they predict will be headlining next year. Congrats to Jacob for directing his first commercial for Flesh and Blood. You can watch our reaction to the commercial on Supercast. Thank you to all our Lobitos who submitted photos of their fridge. Check out this week's bonus on Lobitos exclusivos, where the team looks through the inside of your refrigerator, available now. Free Discord Access: https://discord.gg/KnDhbnBMCjJoin Supercast Today for the full episode: https://lonelobos.supercast.com/Follow Lone Lobos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lonelobosFollow Xolo Maridueña on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xolo_mariduenaFollow Jacob Bertrand on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacobbertrandFollow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmkm808Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmonicat_We want your feedback! Please fill out the survey to help us improve our podcast https://tinyurl.com/LLPodcastFeedbackhttp://www.heyxolo.com/Jacobs Channel: @ThreeFloating
Movie Mike shares a baffling list who trashed the movies that gave them their big break. The list includes A-list actors like Jennifer Aniston who despises her role in "Leprechaun". As he tries to understand their reasoning, he gets triggered by certain actors who drag the roles that we all know and love. In the Movie Review, Mike and Kelsey talk about Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. It’s a passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Mike shares how it’s different from most period dramas, the chemistry between the two leads and if the love story was good or they’re just two hot actors. Plus how director Emerald Fennell has had a great 3-movie run to start her career. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Disclosure Day directed by Steven Spielberg where the question is: If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? Mike dives into how the movie might be soft launched, really finding out the truth of what is out there and other movies that have pushed ideas onto the public. New Episodes Every Monday! Check out Kelsey’s new Book Recommendation Instagram @KelseyRodReads Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Chronicles, Luca discusses Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. He explores the novel's bitter struggle between nature and civilisation, the destructive love between Cathy and Heathcliff, and generational trauma and vengeance.
Joseph Pearce and Kris McGregor explore Wuthering Heights as a profoundly Christian novel that critiques destructive passion rather than celebrating romantic obsession. Through the figures of Heathcliff, Catherine and Nelly Dean, Emily Brontë exposes the spiritual damage caused by ego-driven desire and calls readers toward mature, self-giving love rooted in moral clarity. The post GWWL1 – Emily Bronte and Wuthering Heights – Great Works in Western Literature with Joseph Pearce – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
This week, Dana is joined by Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times film critic and host of the podcast Unspooled, as well as Jamelle Bouie, New York Times columnist and host of the podcast Unclear and Present Danger. They discuss love affairs, lustful, glamorous, and interspecies.First up, it's the lustful as they take up Emerald Fennell's bodice-ripping adaptation of “Wuthering Heights.” Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the doomed duo Cathy and Heathcliff, the adaptation promises an over-the-top, camp spin on the Gothic tale but does it offer enough depravity to really deliver?Next, it's on to the glamorous with the Ryan Murphy-produced, CK One-scented limited series Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette about the tragic love story of the political scion and New York fashion It Girl.Finally, they discuss all the interspecies hijinks and backstage chaos in the delightful revival of The Muppet Show.In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the trio of cinephiles celebrate recent reporting that movie theaters are cool again.EndorsementsJamelle: William Wyler's 1939 version of Wuthering Heights starring Laurence Olivier— and while you're visiting the Criterion Channel, check out their collection Mervyn LeRoy's Pre-Code Films.Amy: Gore Verbinski's new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, in theaters now.Dana: The patient, observant documentaries of the recently deceased filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, several of which are available to stream on Kanopy. ----Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Dana is joined by Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times film critic and host of the podcast Unspooled, as well as Jamelle Bouie, New York Times columnist and host of the podcast Unclear and Present Danger. They discuss love affairs, lustful, glamorous, and interspecies.First up, it's the lustful as they take up Emerald Fennell's bodice-ripping adaptation of “Wuthering Heights.” Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the doomed duo Cathy and Heathcliff, the adaptation promises an over-the-top, camp spin on the Gothic tale but does it offer enough depravity to really deliver?Next, it's on to the glamorous with the Ryan Murphy-produced, CK One-scented limited series Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette about the tragic love story of the political scion and New York fashion It Girl.Finally, they discuss all the interspecies hijinks and backstage chaos in the delightful revival of The Muppet Show.In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the trio of cinephiles celebrate recent reporting that movie theaters are cool again.EndorsementsJamelle: William Wyler's 1939 version of Wuthering Heights starring Laurence Olivier— and while you're visiting the Criterion Channel, check out their collection Mervyn LeRoy's Pre-Code Films.Amy: Gore Verbinski's new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, in theaters now.Dana: The patient, observant documentaries of the recently deceased filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, several of which are available to stream on Kanopy. ----Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australian actor Jacob Elordi talks with Tracy Smith about his Oscar-nominated performance as the Creature in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein"; playing Elvis Presley in Sophia Coppola's "Priscilla"; and taking on the role of Heathcliff in "Wuthering Heights." 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
Life is like a jam-packed, extremely random box of chocolates on this week's episode of Breakfast All Day. Here's what we reviewed: WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Emerald Fennell's 14-year-old-girl fanfic version of the classic Emily Brontë novel is high on style but low on substance. Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie are a gorgeous Heathcliff and Cathy, but there's not much tension between them. See it for the dresses, though. In theaters. GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE. An inspired title for a blast of a movie. Gore Verbinski's time-travel action comedy is zany, but it also has something serious to say about our reliance on technology. (Podcasts are OK, though.) Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Juno Temple, Zazie Beets and Michael Peña star. In theaters. CRIME 101. A well-crafted, well-acted LA noir in the spirit of "Heat." Chris Hemsworth stars as a jewel thief hitting targets along the 101 freeway. Mark Ruffalo is the police detective on his tail. Halle Berry is an insurance broker who gets caught up in his scheme. One of us liked this a lot more than the other. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE. Two weeks in a row! We're getting back to normal. Among the topics we discussed were the Spirit Awards this weekend, performers leaving Casey Wasserman's talent management company, the Winter Olympics, and the deaths of James Van Der Beek and Bud Cort. Join us at our YouTube channel Fridays at Noon Pacific. Enjoy yourself this Valentine's Day weekend! Thanks for sharing some of it with us. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/
In the new film “Wuthering Heights,” Margot Robbie stars as headstrong and horny Cathy, and Jacob Elordi as brooding and horny Heathcliff. Their love on the wild windswept moors is passionate, doomed and pretty bonkers. From writer and director Emerald Fennell, the film has love, lust, hatred, revenge, and lots of lusty looks in the soaking rain.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On Sunday afternoon—just hours before the Super Bowl and Bad Bunny's electrifying performance— Vogue's book club members gathered at the SVA Theatre in Chelsea for a special preview of Wuthering Heights. The screening was followed by an insightful conversation for The Run-Through between director Emerald Fennell and Chloe, in which they compared Emily Brontë's gothic novel with Fennell's film adaptation.Drawing on literary scholarship and her own childhood memories of the book, Fennell explained why she chose to lean into its sadomasochistic undercurrents. “There's a quote from Daphne du Maurier in which she describes Wuthering Heights as a kind of sexless book. But I've never experienced it that way. That's part of the novel's magic—everyone who reads it takes away something slightly different. For me, the sexual power dynamics are extremely explicit.”Fennell's version makes several notable departures from the classic text. Isabella Linton emerges as a more dynamic character (Fennell joked that she's “more of an Isabella than a Cathy”), and the adaptation omits both Nelly's first-person narration and the novel's second half (William Wyler did it first!). Perhaps the most memorable addition, however, is the inclusion of crushed eggs beneath bed sheets – an “inside joke” between lovers Heathcliff and Cathy. Fennell revealed that she volunteered to sit on them herself during filming. “Somebody has to do it, and I don't want my crew to have to sit on a bunch of eggs, so I'm like, I'll do it,” she said.Earlier in the episode, Chloe and Chioma catch up on their two iconic covers released this week: powerhouse pop star Rosalía (Chloe's first print issue for Vogue) and Bhavitha Mandava, the newest model taking over the fashion industry. Chloe also previews the NYFW schedule, highlighting Rachel Scott's Proenza Schouler show as one to watch, while Chioma recounts her morning, which included breakfast with Jill Biden. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This weekend, the world is celebrating the second most important romance holiday in February (see last week's episode for the most important)—Valentine's Day! To lean into the traditions of the day, we thought we'd offer you a dozen roses this week, in the form of books! We're taking the topic broadly—from character names, to author names, to rose scented things, to roses on the page — historical, contemporary, mafia and more…there's something in here for everyone.