Podcasts about hollywood hits

The entertainment industry has had to pivot and refresh time and again to adapt to constant changes in format, business models and attention spans. Somehow, producer Brian Grazer has been able to keep up. The storyteller, who has received multiple nominations and wins at the Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes, manages to find what people connect with and turn it into a hit – and he does this over and over. In this talk from the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, Grazer and the entertainment leader and former Disney CEO Michael Eisner discuss what makes something work and how to go from an idea to winning content. Grazer shares the sometimes unconventional rules and guidelines that have served him well over the past 40 years while making classics like “Apollo 13” and “A Beautiful Mind.” aspenideas.org

On today's podcast, Brian and Mandy dive into a variety of topics after a weather-related hiatus. They pay tribute to the late David Lynch, discussing his influential career and personal impact. The controversial New York Magazine article on Neil Gaiman is addressed briefly. The conversation then shifts to entertainment news, with excitement over the Daredevil trailer and its adherence to the Netflix series' tone. They commend the dark and gritty approach, along with other promising upcoming releases. Brian shares his recent viewing of 'Nosferatu' and its artistic merits. Finally, they revel in the theater experience of 'Wicked' as they look forward to the upcoming 'Superman' film, and sucuss the start of the new DCU with the Creature Commandos series on Max. The episode wraps up with teasers for more exciting releases ahead. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:40 Weather Woes and Power Outages 02:02 In Memoriam: David Lynch 05:24 Controversy: Neil Gaiman 09:16 Exciting News: Daredevil Trailer 13:28 Hollywood Hits and Misses 17:32 Wicked: A Theatrical Experience 22:14 Upcoming Geek Delights 25:12 Conclusion and Farewell

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The holidays are a great time to catch up on the year's best films, whether streaming at home or heading to the theater. To highlight some of the best movies of the year, Jeffrey Brown sat down with two film critics who shared their top picks. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The holidays are a great time to catch up on the year's best films, whether streaming at home or heading to the theater. To highlight some of the best movies of the year, Jeffrey Brown sat down with two film critics who shared their top picks. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week on The Decision Reel, we're diving into the heartfelt and thought-provoking world of The Family Man, starring Nicolas Cage as Jack Campbell, a man who gets a glimpse of the life he could have lived. Join Steve, Wally and Tara as we discuss the film's emotional depth, Jack's transformation from a high-powered businessman to a suburban family man, and the timeless question: What truly makes a fulfilling life? We'll break down the movie's standout moments, its mix of humor and sentimentality, and Cage's unforgettable performance. Whether you're in it for the love story, the holiday vibes, or the existential questions, this episode is for you! Tune in as we explore what makes The Family Man a holiday favorite with a message that resonates far beyond the season.

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITEver wondered how a TV show can both captivate and disappoint? This episode opens with a spirited analysis of "Inventing Anna," where we dissect the portrayal of characters and share some candid critiques about the casting choices. We then introduce you to another series, "Palm Royale," lauding the standout performances of Kristen Wiig and Ricky Martin. But our conversation takes a sobering turn as we discuss a disturbing news story involving Diego Rodriguez Salvador, an illegal migrant accused of a heinous crime in Louisiana. Our emotions run high as we express the urgent need for severe legal consequences for such actions.Prepare to be both amused and bewildered as we recount two jaw-dropping stories. In Virginia, a handgun stored in an oven led to an alarming incident when it fired multiple rounds as the oven heated up, serving as a stark reminder of the critical importance of gun safety. Then, there's the incredulous tale of a woman slapped with a meticulous invoice from her sister after babysitting her child. The charges, ranging from toilet flushes to apple juice, totaled $72 and came with a stern payment deadline. These stories not only highlight the quirks and follies of human behavior but also spark important discussions on safety and family dynamics. Tune in for a rollercoaster of emotions and insights! Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by @FuryanEnergySupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Blog - Carol ReMarksX - Carol ReMarks Instagram - Carol.ReMarksFacebook Page - Carol ReMarks Blog

Melissa Barrera has been consistently making a name for herself in recent years. The Mexican actress is probably most recognizable in the U.S. for her horror roles, namely in the legacy franchise “Scream.”But in her more than a decade-long career that has taken her from Monterrey to Hollywood, she's done it all—telenovelas, musicals, drama, romance and even comedy.In this episode of Latino USA, Melissa talks about her journey into acting, the importance of using her platform, and how she views her diverse and growing career during what she calls an age of self-reflection.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week…With over 14 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've just won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://twitter.com/i/status/1746857441495511122 https://twitter.com/i/status/1747339295323468001https://twitter.com/i/status/1747594073567846861 https://twitter.com/i/status/1747902142952714337 https://twitter.com/i/status/1746470762129526845 https://twitter.com/i/status/1746930333121949732https://twitter.com/i/status/1747585829499752692 https://twitter.com/i/status/1747895115417289137https://twitter.com/i/status/1747242376756686921 https://twitter.com/i/status/1747276631842943385 https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1nAKEawzmAaKL https://twitter.com/i/status/1746152494592413981 https://twitter.com/i/status/1746409731319824468 https://twitter.com/i/status/1746857536995668056https://twitter.com/i/status/1747066365066826025https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000l1wkContact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comPresented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix is launching its Milestone Movies collection, starting with classics turning 50 in 2024. The initial wave includes iconic films such as Mel Brooks's Blazing Saddles and Jack Nicholson-led Chinatown. This collection aims to address the absence of Old Hollywood movies on Netflix, providing a showcase for Hollywood hits predating 1970. To further celebrate film anniversaries, Netflix plans to add more titles throughout 2024, starting with 1984 releases in April, followed by 1994 titles in June and 2004 films in October. In addition to streaming, Netflix has organized in-person screenings at prominent theatres. The 1974 classics collection offers a diverse range of films, including works by directors like Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese.

Hollywood studios often try to camouflage the success or failure of their movies. Sometimes they claim a film is unprofitable, yet go on to make several sequels, as Nu Image did with the “Has Fallen” franchise. Other times a studio insists a movie is a modest box office hit despite paying hundreds of millions for […] The post Showbiz Sandbox 635: Deciphering Hollywood Hits and Misses appeared first on Showbiz Sandbox.

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Did you ever wonder why certain movies resonate with audiences all over the world? Why some grab you for two hours in the dark, but then like so much cinematic MSG, you forget these flash-in-the-pans by the time you get to the car – while others hold you in their spell for years? This is the mystery I explore with Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, president of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith in Irvine, CA. Digging into a fascinating section of his book The Soul's Upward Yearning: Clues to Our Transcendent Nature from Experience and Reason, Father Spitzer and I talk about the Power of Myth at work in four of the top movie franchises of Hollywood history: Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and The Chronicles of Narnia films. Turns out, these examples all share certain common elements that invite the viewer (or reader, if the book) into an adventure that forces a choice, a crisis, which leads ultimately a catharsis, or cleansing of the soul. But, as is his wont, the Jesuit scholar goes deeper than the platitudes about nice music and great dialogue. You'll learn about Rudolf Otto and the numinous, Carl Jung and archetypes, Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey, and Mircea Eliade and mythical structure. I know, I know, it this sounds too deep for mere mortals. Give it a chance. Stretching a bit mentally pays handsome dividends, including a new appreciation for what makes great movies great.  

Hollywood's hittin' back folks! I talk about Tilda Swinton @SXSW 2023, the trappings of fame and Chris Rock's new special - Selective Outrage. Recorded 21/3/2023.

Today, we are hearing from one of the cultural influencers of the 90s film industry, and that's non-other but Gary Goldstein, producer of the iconic rom-com, Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere, and Julia Roberts.A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. The film's story centers on down-on-her-luck Hollywood sex worker Vivian Ward, who is hired by Edward Lewis, a wealthy businessman, to be his escort for several business and social functions, and their developing relationship over the course of her week-long stay with him.Pretty Woman was most of your introduction to Gary's work, but mine was Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death. I know. After all these years, the title still makes me chuckle. Years later, I would reference the title to people. And in case you were curious, Gary goes into the movie title origin story in this interview. Gary films have generated well over one billion dollars - consistent box office hits. Pretty Woman, for example, grossed $463.4 million - more than 30 times its budget. After the massive success of Pretty Woman, Gary collaborated once more with his filmmaking partner, writer, Jonathan Lawton to produce the action thriller, Under Seige in 1992. Like Pretty Woman, this too performed successfully at the box office and critically - including an Academy Award nomination. An ex-Navy Seal turned cook is the only person who can stop a group of terrorists when they seize control of a U.S. battleshipAs an undergraduate student, Gary briefly did talent scouting for Columbia Records and is credited for producing music concerts and cabarets for Berkeley, where he studied.After college, he practiced law briefly as a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco. Soon, he lost interest in the legal field and sought out a passion. Film and TV became the apparent choice since he had lots of friends who were in the business he could learn from. A year later, Gary opened up a management company where he put his talent scouting skills and experience to work. There, he worked with writers and directors. By cosmic aligning, he met the young brilliant writer, Jonathan Lawton who wrote the script that became Pretty Woman. In 2013 he authored Conquering Hollywood: The Screenwriter's Blueprint for Career Success, which is a compilation of strategies to help anyone; whether looking to sell a spec script, option a screenplay, land a writing assignment and get hired, attract an agent, or manager of your dreams...or get a producer to take a meeting with you.Gary blessed us with knowledge bombs in this interview, including tips on entrepreneurship and film as a business.Enjoy my conversation with Gary Goldstein.

Jordan is joined by Shapiro to talk a night out at Musso & Frank's, the Once Upon a Time darling of the L.A. food scene, where there were many breaded meats, gin soaked olives, and teeth to pick as Jordan weighs if he ever wants to return. Plus, the fellas analyze Eater's most recent restaurant exposé attempt.

The show OPEN... better off... the Friday Song... the weekend... Love Ya Lots... and Hollywood Hits!

Today, we are hearing from one of the cultural influencers of the 90s film industry, and that's non-other but Gary Goldstein, producer of the iconic rom-com, Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere, and Julia Roberts.A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets… only to fall in love. The film's story centers on down-on-her-luck Hollywood sex worker Vivian Ward, who is hired by Edward Lewis, a wealthy businessman, to be his escort for several business and social functions, and their developing relationship over the course of her week-long stay with him.Pretty Woman was most of your introduction to Gary's work, but mine was Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death.I know. After all these years, the title still makes me chuckle. Years later, I would reference the title to people. And in case you were curious, Gary goes into the movie title origin story in this interview.Gary films have generated well over one billion dollars – consistent box office hits. Pretty Woman, for example, grossed $463.4 million – more than 30 times its budget. After the massive success of Pretty Woman, Gary collaborated once more with his filmmaking partner, writer, Jonathan Lawton to produce the action thriller, Under Seige in 1992. Like Pretty Woman, this too performed successfully at the box office and critically – including an Academy Award nomination. An ex-Navy Seal turned cook is the only person who can stop a group of terrorists when they seize control of a U.S. battleshipAs an undergraduate student, Gary briefly did talent scouting for Columbia Records and is credited for producing music concerts and cabarets for Berkeley, where he studied.After college, he practiced law briefly as a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco. Soon, he lost interest in the legal field and sought out a passion. Film and TV became the apparent choice since he had lots of friends who were in the business he could learn from. A year later, Gary opened up a management company where he put his talent scouting skills and experience to work. There, he worked with writers and directors.By cosmic aligning, he met the young brilliant writer, Jonathan Lawton who wrote the script that became Pretty Woman.In 2013 he authored Conquering Hollywood: The Screenwriter's Blueprint for Career Success, which is a compilation of strategies to help anyone; whether looking to sell a spec script, option a screenplay, land a writing assignment and get hired, attract an agent, or manager of your dreams…or get a producer to take a meeting with you.Gary blessed us with knowledge bombs in this interview, including tips on entrepreneurship and film as a business.Enjoy my conversation with Gary Goldstein.

Ah, my mom and dad with their love of music from the movies. We've already heard a few tunes from the big screen this year on this show, like the Mancini episode of Academy Award winning music. Only a couple of the  tunes you are about to hear earned an Oscar, and even Google hasn't heard of the orchestra leader, but get ready anyway for silver screen music from the first half of last century in Volume 50: Hollywood Hits. Credits and Copyrights: Ronnie Ogden And His Orchestra – Hits From Hollywood - Vol. 3 For Hi-Fi Living Label: RCA Custom – RAL 1003, RCA Custom – RAL-1003 Series: For Hi-Fi Living – Volume 3 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Released: 1957 Genre: Jazz, Pop I Feel A Song Coming' On Written: 1935 Music by: Jimmy McHugh Words by: Dorothy Fields Written for: Every Night at Eight It's A Most Unusual Day Written: 1948 Music by: Jimmy McHugh Words by: Harold Adamson Written for: A Date with Judy Over The Rainbow Written: 1938 Music by: Harold Arlen Words by: E. Y. Yip Harburg Written for: The Wizard of Oz Ramona Written in 1928 music by Mabel Wayne lyrics by L. Wolfe Gilbert Written for Ramona (Silent Film) High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me) Written: 1952 Music by: Dimitri Tiomkin  Words by: Ned Washington Written for: High Noon Three Coins In The Fountain Written: 1955 Music by: Jule Styne  Words by: Sammy Cahn Written for: Three Coins In The Fountain I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.

The show OPEN... trick or treat... gas prices... birthdays... and Eduardo from Guadalupe wins Hollywood Hits!

Don't sleep naked... gambling... shout-outs and kids... fake nuggets... and Gordon from SLO wins Hollywood Hits!

The Pittsburgh Symphony presents "Hollywood Hits" in a virtual concert found on the Pittsburgh Symphony website from August 23rd at 7:30pm through September 5th - with music from Game Of Thrones, Henry Mancini, George Gershwin and John Lunn's score for Downton Abbey. In his online concert, Jack Everly speaks to the camera in introductory remarks. Maestro Everly is one of America's most widely traveled guest conductors with regular spots at four orchestras and serving as conductor of "A Capitol Fourth" and the Memorial Day US Capitol celebrations with the National Symphony for many years. So is the American orchestra getting as many minutes on TV in 2021? You must judge. He speaks about the broad array of military trumpets that participated in this year's Olympic Fanfare by John Williams, remembers Gene Kelly and Oscar Levant, recalls almost conducting the Civic Light Opera, the challenges of pandemic programs, and the hope of getting audiences back in seats in this July 26, 2021 conversation by Zoom with Jim Cunningham.

Today, we are hearing from one of the cultural influencers of the 90s film industry, and that's non-other but Gary Goldstein, producer of the iconic rom-com, Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere, and Julia Roberts.A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. The film's story centers on down-on-her-luck Hollywood sex worker Vivian Ward, who is hired by Edward Lewis, a wealthy businessman, to be his escort for several business and social functions, and their developing relationship over the course of her week-long stay with him.Pretty Woman was most of your introduction to Gary's work, but mine was Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death. I know. After all these years, the title still makes me chuckle. Years later, I would reference the title to people. And in case you were curious, Gary goes into the movie title origin story in this interview. Gary films have generated well over one billion dollars - consistent box office hits. Pretty Woman, for example, grossed $463.4 million - more than 30 times its budget. After the massive success of Pretty Woman, Gary collaborated once more with his filmmaking partner, writer, Jonathan Lawton to produce the action thriller, Under Seige in 1992. Like Pretty Woman, this too performed successfully at the box office and critically - including an Academy Award nomination. An ex-Navy Seal turned cook is the only person who can stop a group of terrorists when they seize control of a U.S. battleshipAs an undergraduate student, Gary briefly did talent scouting for Columbia Records and is credited for producing music concerts and cabarets for Berkeley, where he studied.After college, he practiced law briefly as a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco. Soon, he lost interest in the legal field and sought out a passion. Film and TV became the apparent choice since he had lots of friends who were in the business he could learn from. A year later, Gary opened up a management company where he put his talent scouting skills and experience to work. There, he worked with writers and directors. By cosmic aligning, he met the young brilliant writer, Jonathan Lawton who wrote the script that became Pretty Woman. In 2013 he authored Conquering Hollywood: The Screenwriter's Blueprint for Career Success, which is a compilation of strategies to help anyone; whether looking to sell a spec script, option a screenplay, land a writing assignment and get hired, attract an agent, or manager of your dreams...or get a producer to take a meeting with you.Gary blessed us with knowledge bombs in this interview, including tips on entrepreneurship and film as a business.Enjoy my conversation with Gary Goldstein.

Be sure to check out our sponsor Grow Generation at www.GrowGeneration.com "Where the Pros Go to Grow." Start your day geek with LRMornings. LRM‘s daily morning show with Kyle and a merry band of cohorts. Join them as they discuss entertainment news and all things geek. From Star Wars to comic books and Netflix to Disney+, Video Games to the MCU, and even trips down Memory Lane... We talk about it all! LRMornings is your place for morning entertainment, and sometimes news. In today's episode, Kyle (@ThatKyleMalone), Manny (@LRM_Emmanuel), and Christine discuss entertainment news including, how Hollywood has hit the bottom of the barrel, or bottle, for ideas. Bedrock, a Flintstones animated sequel, is coming and it shows a real lack of effort from Tinsel Town. Also, are you tired of being offended? Tired of others being offended? Then let us help you learn to not be offended. Or, at least how to cope. Have suggestions for new segments or topics to cover? Let us know! LRMornings will try to be live every Thursday at 9:30am ET/6:30am PT. Also, be sure to follow the hosts, co-hosts, and LRM Twitter to get the latest on upcoming guests, new segments, and chances to be a guest on one of our podcasts! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PyrzzmrceY Support: We have SO MANY podcasts! Anime-Versal Reviews Podcast covers anime (duh!), LRM's No Mercy covers Cobra Kai, and the Marvel craze continues with WandaVision reviews on Marvel Multiverse Mondays. Also, classics like BGRtP, The Cantina Podcast, and LRmornings are still going! Please like, share, and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. This will help us help you! Also, by getting more visibility, with more feedback, and a bigger audience, we can provide more content for YOU! Question(s) of the day: Are you interested in Bedrock? Would you like any form of Flintstones revival? How do you build resilience and avoid spending your life offended? Catch the last episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dKoDJMHOUMETCZKVS4zBh?si=IOWz4wkpS7uWukYSnqvWPw Website: www.LRMOnline.com Kyle Twitter: twitter.com/ThatKyleMalone Jammer Twitter: twitter.com/JAMtheWriter Manny Twitter: twitter.com/LRM_Emmanuel Nick Twitter: twitter.com/GeekyNICKDOLL Brian YT: www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmuColevvFf...​ Subscribe to our podcast channel where ever you get podcasts! Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4h1ngeRAmfYxWdzeblFmNe Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/@los-fanboys

David Torns, Associate Conductor of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra talks about his super early beginnings, leadership, and the Hollywood Hits performance.

Gavin double-downs... kids of the 70's and 80's... OK, Google, sure... the Friday song... Reba and Miranda... and Chris from Paso Robles wins the Hollywood Hits game!

Michael: Okay. Hello, my name is Michael. Next to me I have Goron from Italy and Win from Vietnam. And today we're going to do discuss movies, and specifically, we're going to discuss about Hollywood movies. Do we like Hollywood movies, what is typical in our own countries and so on? So we're going to start with you Goron. Please.Goron: I will say that generally, I like Hollywood movies. They are -- if I want to be like without thinking anything, you just like lie down on my couch and just eat something and drink and watch a movie, I would choose like a Hollywood movie. They are pretty fun. They are well done. They spend – they have huge budgets for those kinds of movies. Like the last superhero movies now, there's about Ironman, Spiderman, the Avengers, all those kinds of movies. The story or the plot is pretty weak but, you know, you have this like visual effects which the impact on you is strong. And you just think, or at least I think, “Oh wow, how did they do that?”Michael: Yeah. I will give like that example there. You have Avatar. You know, the story is – it's a huge cliche.Goron: Yeah. We heard about this story for…Michael: I knew how the movie would end. But, you know, just going there to see the good 3D effect that movie had, I think it had good 3D. It really immersed you in this whole world. You know, you saw those flying things from the forest.Goron: Yeah, but if you think, it was recorded by a 3D camera because just the camera was a million of dollars.Michael: Yes, but…Goron: The other 3D movies are really crap because everything in post production. So you can tell, “Oh this is 3D?”Michael: Yes.Goron: I mean, it's dark and you have to wear glasses. And if you already have glasses, it's uncomfortable. So it's kind of – it sounds – it seems like a technology that's trying to steal your money.Michael: It was a huge hype, I would say. They were charging more for it, and everyone tried to get on the 3D bandwagon. All the movies went into 3D and it became more normal for there to be 3D movies in cinemas than normal movies. But yeah, I agree totally with you. They went too far. Avatar was made, you know, from the ground up. The idea was to make it in 3D, and they really worked hard to provide a good 3D experience. While those other movies, they're…Goron: I guess…Michael: It's just not the same.Goron: Technology is not ready yet, probably.Michael: And I also agree with you that, you know, there is movies that you watch for the story, which are really good, and you love them. They don't have to be 3D. They don't have to be and you just focus on the story. And then you have the movies, like – you know, even Transformers with lots of explosions, lots of effects. It's entertaining in another way.Win: I mean it depends on how we look at entertainment. I mean, some days you could – I mean, you want to watch something emotional and romantic, and then some days you just want some really easy stuff.But I'm just saying that Hollywood isn't all about the blockbuster and effect-heavy movies. I think Hollywood has made some really good thinking, really good food for thoughts. And it's not that all bad.

Michael: Okay. Hello, my name is Michael. Next to me I have Goron from Italy and Win from Vietnam. And today we're going to do discuss movies, and specifically, we're going to discuss about Hollywood movies. Do we like Hollywood movies, what is typical in our own countries and so on? So we're going to start with you Goron. Please.Goron: I will say that generally, I like Hollywood movies. They are -- if I want to be like without thinking anything, you just like lie down on my couch and just eat something and drink and watch a movie, I would choose like a Hollywood movie. They are pretty fun. They are well done. They spend – they have huge budgets for those kinds of movies. Like the last superhero movies now, there's about Ironman, Spiderman, the Avengers, all those kinds of movies. The story or the plot is pretty weak but, you know, you have this like visual effects which the impact on you is strong. And you just think, or at least I think, “Oh wow, how did they do that?”Michael: Yeah. I will give like that example there. You have Avatar. You know, the story is – it's a huge cliche.Goron: Yeah. We heard about this story for…Michael: I knew how the movie would end. But, you know, just going there to see the good 3D effect that movie had, I think it had good 3D. It really immersed you in this whole world. You know, you saw those flying things from the forest.Goron: Yeah, but if you think, it was recorded by a 3D camera because just the camera was a million of dollars.Michael: Yes, but…Goron: The other 3D movies are really crap because everything in post production. So you can tell, “Oh this is 3D?”Michael: Yes.Goron: I mean, it's dark and you have to wear glasses. And if you already have glasses, it's uncomfortable. So it's kind of – it sounds – it seems like a technology that's trying to steal your money.Michael: It was a huge hype, I would say. They were charging more for it, and everyone tried to get on the 3D bandwagon. All the movies went into 3D and it became more normal for there to be 3D movies in cinemas than normal movies. But yeah, I agree totally with you. They went too far. Avatar was made, you know, from the ground up. The idea was to make it in 3D, and they really worked hard to provide a good 3D experience. While those other movies, they're…Goron: I guess…Michael: It's just not the same.Goron: Technology is not ready yet, probably.Michael: And I also agree with you that, you know, there is movies that you watch for the story, which are really good, and you love them. They don't have to be 3D. They don't have to be and you just focus on the story. And then you have the movies, like – you know, even Transformers with lots of explosions, lots of effects. It's entertaining in another way.Win: I mean it depends on how we look at entertainment. I mean, some days you could – I mean, you want to watch something emotional and romantic, and then some days you just want some really easy stuff.But I'm just saying that Hollywood isn't all about the blockbuster and effect-heavy movies. I think Hollywood has made some really good thinking, really good food for thoughts. And it's not that all bad.

Rich, Nick and Ryan talk about their top 3 New England based movies. Hear about Ryan's new puppy and Nick's updates on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

We’re all about technology in this episode of the ManAttic podcast! We’re joined by one of the nation’s top experts in the field, who will talk about all the new gadgets and gizmos that might be coming down the pike. We’ll also talk about all the crazy tech-things Hollywood lead us to believe would happen in the future. And finally, we’ll debate what we think are some of the top tech-advancements of the past 50 years.

Only a tiny sliver of movies made each year make it to the very top. Why is that? Why has Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and The Chronicles of Narnia universally resonated? Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, digs into the mystery of Myth.

Subject:CINEMA #477 - "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'/Movies to Broadway Musical/'Mamma Mia'" - March 29 2015THIS WEEK: Masochist March is in it's final week - one last bad musical to slog through, plus plenty more!MICROFOCUS DUNGEON - "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"FREEZE FRAME - From Movie to Broadway MusicalFETHIVAL FLASH - Boston Springs A Fethival updateDEJA VIEW - "Mamma Mia"CROWDFUNDERS - "Kings of Con" and Hollywood Hits Theater, Danvers MAPLUSThe Rising Stars Honors ULTIMATE Top 12 begins NEXT WEEK!Red Carpet Monitorand moreCROWDFUNDERS LINKSTo donate to the new web series "Kings Of Con"https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kings-of-con/x/460226To help Hollywood Hits with their remodeling planshttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/new-seats-for-hollywood-hits/x/460226   SUBSCRIBE TO SUBJECT:Cinema! iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Roku RSS PNRNetworks ShowsSubject:CINEMAPlatinum Roses’ GardenCavebabbleMirrorball MayhemMashed Up MadnessThree Minute WeekendIndie Film Quickshot (debuting in June)PNRNetworks RadioRadio TKRSubject:CINEMA’s Marquee MixPNR Radio NetworkSubject:CINEMA siteseCinemaOneeCinemaBostonIndie Film SpotlightSave Our Screens

In this episode of Hidden Hollywood Hits I discuss Gia Coppola's first feature Palo Alto based on stories by James Franco of the same name. The film explores the lives the trials and tribulations of the teenage mindset. Take a listen to my podcast Hidden Hollywood Hits to hear why you should make sure you don't miss this film. Bravo to all those involved in this film!

In this episode of Hidden Hollywood Hits I discuss DMW Greer's film Burning Blue written by DMW Greer and Helene Kvale. Burning Blue tells the story of two navy pilots who question the metaphorical masks they wear when they unexpectedly fall in love. The film reveals the harsh realities of the recently dismantled "Don't ask, don't tell policy." Take a listen to my podcast Hidden Hollywood Hits to hear why you should make sure you don't miss this film. Bravo to all those involved in this film!

In this episode of Hidden Hollywood Hits I discuss the themes and insights of Amma Asante's feature film Belle. Belle tells the intriguing story of the biracial aristocrat women, Dido Elizabeth Belle. Everyone should rush to the theater go see it. Take a listen to my podcast Hidden Hollywood Hits where I tell you exactly why you should make sure you don't miss this film. Bravo to all those involved in this beautiful film film!

Ep1: Chef Harrison's new Podcast "Hidden Hollywood Hits" brings to you reviews of great films that may not get the attention many of the big blockbusters do. If we stare at the Mona Lisa long enough we will find something wrong with it. Harrison an artist at heart knows the hard work and dedication that goes into bringing a project to fruition so rather than nit pick and rip films apart he focuses on giving constructive criticism, what's right with the films and reasons to go see it. So please tune in to Harrison's podcast "Hidden Hollywood Hits" In this episode Harrison reviews Jon Favreau's newest project "Chef"

New York from Flavor of Love and I Love New York 1&2 will be joining me on Hollywood Hits to talk all about her brand new show, New York Goes Hollywood.

New York from Flavor of Love and I Love New York 1&2 will be joining me on Hollywood Hits to talk all about her brand new show, New York Goes Hollywood.

Natalie from the Legally Blonde television show will be on Hollywood Hits dishing about what really went down on the show, She will tell us about the workshops, the auditions, and the drama backstage!

Natalie from the Legally Blonde television show will be on Hollywood Hits dishing about what really went down on the show, She will tell us about the workshops, the auditions, and the drama backstage!

Hollywood Hits chats with Kimberly Alexander of the Real World Hollywood! We will talk about a few things that went down and get her point of view. This EXCLUSIVE interview is not to be missed!

Hollywood Hits chats with Kimberly Alexander of the Real World Hollywood! We will talk about a few things that went down and get her point of view. This EXCLUSIVE interview is not to be missed!

Brianna of the Real World Hollywood will be calling Hollywood Hits for a special interview talking about the Real World Hollywood and her blossoming music career. You also get a sneak peak at her brand new single!

Brianna of the Real World Hollywood will be calling Hollywood Hits for a special interview talking about the Real World Hollywood and her blossoming music career. You also get a sneak peak at her brand new single!