Podcast appearances and mentions of Hugo Weaving

The Dames are celebrating Pride Month! And we're starting off with the 1994 road trip movie, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Terrence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, and Guy Pierce star as a trans woman and two drag queens who embark on a road trip across Australia, encountering good, bad, and dangerous challenges along the way.

This country needs a cock in a frock on a rock. Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. dork out about 1994's THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pierce, and Terence Stamp.Also discussed: CALL HER ALEX (Hulu), TITAN: THE OCEANGATE SUBMERSIBLE DISASTER (Netflix), and LOVE HOTEL (Bravo).Dork out everywhere …Email at dorkingoutshow@gmail.comSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSpreakerSpotify YouTubehttp://dorkingoutshow.comhttps://www.threads.net/@dorkingoutshow https://bsky.app/profile/dorkingout.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/dorkingoutshow https://www.facebook.com/dorkingoutshow

This Pride Month, Mark Radulich and Sean Comer celebrate the flamboyant, fearless, and fiercely important legacies of three trailblazing films: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), and Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001). While each tells its own unique story—from a desert drag road trip across the Australian outback to a heartfelt exploration of gender identity through glam rock cabaret—they are all interconnected by the historical arc of queer visibility in cinema. These films didn't just showcase LGBTQ+ characters—they centered them, in eras where that was still an act of rebellion.Priscilla broke ground internationally, putting Australian queer cinema on the global map and normalizing drag culture long before RuPaul's Drag Race made it mainstream. Just one year later, To Wong Foo introduced Middle America to drag queens with heart, humor, and dignity—starring mainstream Hollywood actors like Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo at the height of their careers. Then came Hedwig, a deeply personal indie musical about gender, trauma, and artistic expression, which has since become a cult favorite and a cornerstone of trans representation in modern film and theater. Together, these films reflect the evolution of queer and trans narratives—from coded subtext to full-throated declarations of identity and humanity.More than just products of their time, these movies pushed culture forward. They asked audiences to look beyond binary norms and embrace love, transformation, and self-expression in all forms. Whether through sequins, ballads, or beat-up buses, these stories assert—loudly and proudly—that queer people, drag performers, and trans individuals deserve joy, complexity, and a place in the cinematic canon. And as we revisit them in 2025, their messages feel just as urgent, defiant, and beautiful as ever.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Tune in as Pride Month rolls onward for its second week on 2CC! Anna (@banananna024/@formergleek) is jumping back on the show for a deep dive into The Matrix, the 1999 sci-fi action movie about a computer hacker who's bestowed with a quest to free humankind from the simulated reality in which they've all been imprisoned. The utterly trans layers of this iconic film, Tom Cruise and his representation of the predatory cult Scientology, multiple instances of Anna quoting the John Wick franchise, and the comparison that Arthur draws between Switch from The Matrix and Val from gen:LOCK pop out as just a few of the talking points in this episode.Written and directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, Anthony Ray Parker, Paul Goddard, Robert Taylor, Marc Aden Gray, Ada Nicodemou, and Rowan Witt.Spoilers start at 59:30The Matrix Is Intrinsically TransThe Marcus Chong Story#MatrixGate what really happened to Tank the Operator in the original MatrixCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrHere's how you can learn more about Palestine and IsraelHere's how you can keep up-to-date on this genocideHere's how you can send eSIM cards to Palestinians in order to help them stay connected onlineGood Word:• Anna: Andor• Arthur: Someone Knows by Vi KeelandReach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello!Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms!Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18Follow Arthur on Bluesky: @arthur-ant18Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscriticFollow the podcast on Instagram: @twocentscriticpodFollow Arthur on GoodreadsCheck out 2 Cents Critic Linktree

Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the eighteenth episode when Case sat down with Drew Lewandowski and chatted about Captain America: The First Avenger! Overview In the latest episode of the 'Another Pass at Another Pass' podcast, hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea review 'Captain America: The First Avenger,' reflecting on its role as a unifying film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They discuss the film's strong character setup in the first half but critique a rushed third act and missed opportunities for deeper character development, particularly concerning the Howling Commandos and the relationship between Howard Stark and Steve Rogers. Praise is given to the casting, especially Chris Evans as Captain America and Hugo Weaving as Red Skull, while discussing suggestions for improving narrative flow. The hosts express a continuing appreciation for the film after rewatching it, noting its effective handling of themes and villains, and they highlight its significance within the broader MCU narrative. Additionally, they touch on the impact of real-world events on superhero films and announce upcoming podcast episodes, wrapping up with promotional messages for other network shows.   Notes Introduction to the Podcast and Film (00:00 - 10:16) Case Aiken and Sam Alicea are hosting 'Another Pass at Another Pass' podcast They're reviewing a previous episode about Captain America: The First Avenger The original episode featured Case and his friend Drew Lewandowski Case apologizes for poor audio quality in the original recording They discuss how Captain America serves as a unifying movie in the MCU The film connects elements from Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk through the Tesseract Captain America as a Unifying Element (10:16 - 19:05) Captain America movies serve as unifying elements in the MCU Winter Soldier launched 'phase two' by introducing more complex themes The lines between good and bad become increasingly blurred in later films Captain America represents absolute leadership and teamwork The film establishes the character's role as someone who brings people together Captain America represents the ideals of America, not just super strength Film Structure Analysis (19:05 - 28:33) First half of the film is exceptionally strong, creating a perfect character setup The third act feels rushed with some missed opportunities for character development The Red Skull (Hugo Weaving) is praised as an excellent villain HYDRA's introduction was more significant than initially realized HYDRA allowed for the creation of a Marvel-specific villain organization The film sets up important elements for Winter Soldier and later MCU films ⏱️ Critique of Film Pacing (28:33 - 36:56) The Howling Commandos deserved more screen time and character development The relationship between Howard Stark and Steve Rogers needed more development This relationship becomes important context for Tony/Steve dynamics in later films Bucky's 'death' scene could have been positioned differently in the narrative The train sequence and finale have some structural issues Discussion about how the film could have better bridged its two halves Casting and Character Highlights (36:56 - 45:25) Exceptional casting across the board: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Stanley Tucci Red Skull is one of the most enduring Marvel villains, despite limited screen time Zola's character design cleverly references his comic book appearance Tommy Lee Jones perfectly cast as the military leader Chris Evans found his defining role as Captain America Strong supporting cast with actors who would later become more famous Film Analysis and Improvement Ideas (45:26 - 54:02) Suggestion to add an 'intermission' between the film's two halves Proposal to restructure the third act for better narrative flow The kamikaze pilots subplot criticized as lowering the stakes Suggested improvements for the final confrontation with Red Skull Idea to incorporate Bucky's death as a catalyst for the final mission Discussion about improving the transition between propaganda era and real combat Conclusion of Original Episode (54:02 - 01:02:58) Original hosts wrap up their discussion of the film The movie is praised as being difficult to critique because it's so well-made Recommendation for viewers to rewatch the film with modern context Discussion of how the film fits into the larger MCU narrative Mention of a 'Phase One drinking game' for MCU marathon viewings Final thoughts on the film's significance to the MCU Modern Perspective on the Film (01:02:58 - 01:13:03) Sam and Case discuss their current opinions of the film after rewatching Both hosts remain strongly positive about the film years later The movie holds up exceptionally well in the context of the full MCU Discussion of how the film handles its villain effectively Praise for the subtle character moments and attention to detail Red Skull's appearance in later MCU films briefly mentioned Character Design and Props (01:13:03 - 01:24:11) Excellent adaptation of comic book costumes to realistic military gear Props and set design create an authentic World War II atmosphere Captain America's evolution from USO performer to actual hero is well-executed Small character arcs for supporting characters are effectively included Discussion of how the film works as a family-friendly viewing option Only one potentially scary scene (Red Skull face reveal) noted for young viewers ️ Current MCU Discussion and Conclusions (01:24:11 - 01:39:52) Brief discussion of the recent 'Captain America: Brave New World' film Comparison between the original trilogy and newer Captain America content Discussion of how real-world events affect superhero movie production The consistent writing team for the Captain America trilogy provided narrative strength Announcement of upcoming podcast episodes and network news Farewell and promotional messages for other network shows

Send us a textMYSTERY ROAD It's the end of the road for Season 14 as TGTPTU's four White fellas travel across the world to the land down under for host Ken's 1x1 flick pick and this season's final film: MYSTERY ROAD (2013), sponsored this week by the Criminal Island's very own Hoppy Joe Beer (Get Your Hop On!). Directed by (and written by and lensed by and edited by and music with sound design by) Ivan Sen, this Aussie neo noir film that will launch a sequel and multiple standalone seasons of a TV season is the Australian filmmaker's first genre film. Sen's work is made with considerations to the conditions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (a.k.a. First Peoples, a.k.a. First Nations, a.k.a. Indigenous Australians), and when news of his making a crime fiction film spread, an all-star cast of Oz acting talent lined up to join, beginning with Australian Broadcasting Corporation mainstay Aaron Pedersen, for whom Sen wrote the part of the film's protagonist Detective Jay Swan, with second cast Hugo Weaving whose star power from the past two decades of Hollywood IP films subsequent to serving the Matrix franchise as Agent Smith helped draw in Ryan Kwanten, Bruce Spence, and an early appearance by Samara Weaving, a pod fav who made an appearance in an early TGTPTU Halloween episode.  Plot: A local First Nations girl is found murdered, and Detective Swan freshly back in his hometown from time away catches his first homicide case and must reckon with his family left behind as investigating the homicide brings him into the town's underworld of drugs and prostitution, a world not unknown to his estranged wife and daughter. Pedersen's character also encounters alcoholics (it's Australia after all) drinking themselves to death; a mysterious death of a rookie officer and, separately, a senile man's pet; aspiring cop-killer children on bicycles; mutant dogs; fast barefoot humans; overt and covert racism; Chinese food; and two crack shots in H. Weaving's and Kwanten's characters.    This week Ken and Jack recover from a week-long cold; Thomas brings his comedic A (short for "Australia") game; and Ryan offers background on the growth of media by First Nations peoples in Australia and later demos next season's theme song--all on this special, concluding, evening-record episode of TGTPTU. “Is that a fact?”THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gBuzzsprout: https://thegoodthepodandtheugly.buzzsprout.com/Letterboxd (follow us!): Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

Our discussion about the animated film Happy Feet leads to some interesting questions, like; Does Mumble kill God, or is he a Christ figure? Is he being punished for the sins of his father? Can a penguin experience ego death? Why do penguins have so many accents? Are aliens gods? Are penguins aliens? Can a movie about a dancing penguin cause you to question your role as an evil force on earth? Is this a good movie? Spoiler alert: Both. Probably. Yes. Robin Williams. Maybe. Sometimes. Oh yeah. Not really.   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Happy Feet is a 2006 animated jukebox musical comedy film directed and produced by George Miller and written by Miller, John Collee, Judy Morris and Warren Coleman. It stars the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Anthony LaPaglia, Magda Szubanski and Steve Irwin. Set in the cold land of Antarctica, the film follows Mumble (Wood), an emperor penguin who is able to tap dance brilliantly despite lacking the ability to sing a heartsong to attract a soulmate. After being continuously ridiculed and rejected by peers and his own father (Jackman), Mumble departs on a journey to learn what is causing the local fish population to decline — and to find himself along the way…

Forrest and Kristina Oakes are joined by Rayyvana ( @RayyvanaPolitics ) to talk about the iconic Wachowski Sisters original 1999 The Matrix! Are you Red Pilled? Are you Blue Pilled? More Importantly, are you Movie Pilled? Keanu Reeves stars as Neo in a dystopian future where humankind is trapped inside a simulated reality called the Matrix Laurence Fishburne, Carrie Ann Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joey Pants costar in this sci-fi action classic. #thematrix #keanureeves #laurence #fishburne #matrix #redpill #bluepill #carrieannmoss #artificialintelligence #ai #computerized #scifi #moviepodcast #filmpodcast #neo #warnerbros #morpheus #thematrixrevolutions #wachowski #sciencefiction #virtualreality #redpills #morpheusislive #keanureevesmovies #keanureevesedit #keanureevesofficial #artificialintelligence #oscars2000 #academyawards #1999 #2100 #johnwu #hongkong #hongkongaction #hugoweaving #podcast Conan is in Japan on tour the first two weeks of April... if you're in Japan especially in the Tokyo area go see Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends https://www.neutronfriends.com Conan's latest album 'The Way of the Neutron' is available on BandCamp!!!!! https://neutronfriends.bandcamp.com/album/the-way-of-the-neutron Join our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnh The Movie Night Extravaganza Patreon helps us keep the show going.. become a Patron and support the show!! https://patreon.com/MovieNightExtra

This really is it! The end of the Matrix series so far. Morpheus has died in a game you didn't play and Hugo Weaving was doing some theatre so Agent Smith has a new face. But the big news is that Neo is alive, somehow, and trapped in a new Matrix devoted to nodding self-referentially at the old one, while Trinity has become just a regular, Ducatti-riding, Hollywood hot mom of two regular kids. Join us! As we discuss why two of us... actually like this film now? Even though it's sentimental, overly self-aware, and Neo can't kick as high as he used to. Join the Redshirt Cinema Club! Support us at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub to receive two bonus episodes every month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer.You can also follow us at x.com/redshirtcinema and get in touch at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Samantha suggests the magical romance of Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle, Indy loves the emotional weight of the animated superhero show Invincible, and we get ready to dance for next week's watch Happy Feet! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa     Invincible is an adult animated superhero television series created by Robert Kirkman for the streaming service Amazon Prime Video, based on the Image Comics comic book series of the same name he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. It is produced by Skybound Entertainment, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, Point Grey Pictures, and Amazon MGM Studios. The series follows teenager Mark Grayson and his transformation into a superhero under the guidance of his father, Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. During his transformation, Mark finds himself struggling between his personal life and superhero duties, and is forced to prove that he can be the hero that his father is, unaware that there is a sinister conspiracy going on that threatens the world, and will leave him questioning the true nature of his role. Steven Yeun stars in the series as Mark Grayson / Invincible alongside Sandra Oh and J. K. Simmons as Mark's mother and father, respectively, while the remaining cast members have recurring roles. Happy Feet is a 2006 animated jukebox musical comedy film directed and produced by George Miller and written by Miller, John Collee, Judy Morris and Warren Coleman. It stars the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Anthony LaPaglia, Magda Szubanski and Steve Irwin.

This is it! The end of the Matrix series, until they made another one. With Neo trapped in a cybercoma and strapped on a gurney next to a man doing a cartoonish Hugo Weaving impression, WHO will be available to speak to the big machine face and force a ceasefire before the squids interrupt the eternal raving of Zion? It barely matters.Join us as we discuss what is supposed to be happening in this film, who won at the end, and why two members of the Redshirt Cinema Club somehow prefer this to Reloaded.Join the Redshirt Cinema Club! Support us at patreon.com/redshirtcinemaclub to receive two bonus episodes every month as well as our newsletter, The Civilian Observer.You can also follow us at x.com/redshirtcinema and get in touch at redshirtcinemaclub@gmail.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine John Wick. Only instead of losing his puppy, he's lost his entire family because the British let them freeze to death. And imagine now that they're all in Ireland and it's the middle of the Famine. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Black '47. Joining us to talk about this film and the misconceptions around the Irish Potato Famine is Padraic Scanlan, author of the new book Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine. This movie is bonkers and actually has a lot to say on Irish history. And this conversation won't leave you hungry. About our guest:Padraic Scanlan is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources, cross-appointed to the Centre for Diaspora & Transnational Studies. He is also a Research Associate at the Center for History and Economics at Harvard University and the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of St. Michael's College.His research focuses on the history of labour, enslaved and free, in Britain and the British empire during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. He is currently in the early stages of research on a new project, on the transformation of the line between ‘home' and ‘work' in the industrial era. His most recent book, Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine, out now from Robinson Books and Basic Books, reinterprets the history of the Irish Great Famine (1845-1851). In the first half of the nineteenth century, nowhere in Europe – or the world – did the working poor depend as completely on potatoes as in Ireland. To many British observers, potatoes were evidence of a lack of modernity and ‘civilization' among the Irish. Ireland before the Famine, however, more closely resembled capitalism's future than its past. Irish labourers were paid some of the lowest wages in the British empire, and relied on the abundance of the potato to survive. He shows how the staggering inequality, pervasive debt, outrageous rent-gouging, precarious employment, and vulnerability to changes in commodity prices that torment so many in the twenty-first century were rehearsed in the Irish countryside before the potatoes failed.

Swole Cinema Episode 47 is here, and it's time to choose… red pill or blue pill? Ryan and Mark are diving into the sci-fi action masterpiece "The Matrix"! Starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving, this 1999 classic redefined action cinema with mind-bending philosophy and groundbreaking visuals.From bullet time to kung fu showdowns, we're breaking down what makes "The Matrix" one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made. Is it still as revolutionary today? Is Neo really the One? We've got all the answers… or do we?#SwoleCinema #TheMatrix #KeanuReeves #LaurenceFishburne #CarrieAnneMoss #HugoWeaving #SciFiClassic #ActionMovies #PodcastEpisode #CinematicAdventure #WhatIsTheMatrix

Agents Scott and Cam get injected with Super-Soldier Serum while tackling Marvel's 2011 WWII superhero origin story Captain America: The First Avenger. Directed by Joe Johnston. Starring Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Toby Jones, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke and Stanley Tucci. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Purchase the latest exclusive SpyHards merch at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

Amber Elby and Dan Hess are back on the 16th edition of our Sci-Fi Shuffle to talk about the 2008 film "V for Vendetta", along with the usual cast of characters. Of course, we have to start the discussion arguing whether this even QUALIFIES as sci-fi. The movie makes us all feel bad, despite the sweet-ass kills. But don't let that stop you from watching it - just temporarily deny the existence of all events outside the story itself and you'll be fine!

Venture with us this week into a vault of versatile visuals, visceral villains, and virtuous victories as we vocalize our views on the 2006 video V for Vendetta. Voracious for a vibrant blockbuster, we venerate this vibrant visual and vow to provide a vivifying voice to your viewing voyage. We vivisect our veracious views of the volatile world of V for Vendetta, so volume up!Then, next week, venture valiantly into vibrant vocabulary as we vivaciously voice views on the visionary 2010 film It's Kind of a Funny Story.Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @layersoffilmpod

A chance find at age 14 at Flinders Street Station led Tim Chappel to a life of silver lamé, sequins, girdles, and an Oscar. Costume designer, Tim Chappel can't remember all the places he lived, growing up on Army bases around the country, and overseas. His one constant interest was nature. He'd look for stick insects to pin into his collection and draw endless terrestrial orchids. Tim was ready to focus his life on botany.This all changed when he found a copy of French Vogue at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne.He was entranced by the glamour of the clothes he saw, and felt an instant connection to the tailoring.Tim was creating shorts for bartenders and costumes for drag queens at Sydney's Albury Hotel when he was asked if he would like to design the costumes for an Australian film called The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.This episode of Conversations touches on film-making, the Oscars, award season, LGBTQI+, queerness, Hollywood, Oprah, Tom Cruise, Los Angeles, Army Brat, military families, orchids, flowers, Guy Pearce, Hugo Weaving, Stephan Elliott, Terence Stamp.

The musician reflects on the epic evolution of her singing from practical childhood speech therapy to sacred musical fluency.Meg Washington was born in a musical home in Port Moresby, where her parents had met as Australian expats.Meg and her sister spent a lot of their time watching classic Hollywood musicals and also down at the local yacht club where their dad DJ'd every Saturday night.Singing became something Meg was encouraged to do herself after she developed a stutter as a little girl.And eventually it grew from a therapy into a thrill.Meg's stutter was something she did her best to disguise while building her career as a singer and songwriter in Australia.But after going public about her speech impediment in a TedX Talk, Meg realised she no longer cared about hiding who she was.This honesty led to a whole host of exciting new opportunities – including becoming the voice of Calypso in Bluey, and making a film with her husband based on the iconic Paul Kelly song, “How To Make Gravy”.This episode of Conversations explores origin stories, parenting, artists, music-making, Hugo Weaving, reflection, family dynamics, Australian music scene, Christmas movies, motherhood, TedX, Ted Talk, public speaking, speech impediments, speech therapy, Papua New Guinea, PNG, expats, Australian expats, Christianity, religion, spirituality, The Deb, Rebel Wilson, The Killers, Hot Fuss, Batflower Records.

Check out our partnership with Magic Mind at www.magicmind.com/bfeJAN Deep Dive begins at 37:00 "Remember, remember the 5th of November!" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Liam (Megs & B-Tech Kev are off plotting revolutions elsewhere) – as we head to a dystopian future to dive into the political thriller V for Vendetta. We're also joined by a new and enigmatic revolutionary in BFF of the BFE: Synthia. We're donning our Guy Fawkes masks and questioning authority in our 263rd episode as we discuss: The powerful themes of rebellion, freedom, and identity at the heart of the film. How the performances of Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman bring emotional depth to this dystopian tale. The visual style and how it blends comic book origins with cinematic storytelling. The film's commentary on government surveillance and authoritarianism. If the romantic subplot was necessary (or even beneficial) Is this where Hermes gets his entire identity from What is with the links between Gordon & V? Do V's actions justify the means?  Isn't that also the same logic the government makes? Whether V for Vendetta remains as relevant today as it was upon release. Whether V for Vendetta is the Best Film Ever. Check out our partnership with Magic Mind at www.magicmind.com/bfeJAN. Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE. We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor. Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/.

The Wolf Man explores a disturbingly realistic vision of what it would take to turn a man into a werewolf. Does this horror movie have any basis in science fact? Do werewolves and wolf men even obey their own story rules?“Even a man who is pure of heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.” The Wolf Man (1941)Werewolves, wolf men (and women), and really werebeasts of all shapes and sizes have been a part of our collective unconscious for about as long as we've been able to tell stories. There's something universal (no pun intended) about the concept of a human being shape-shifting back into a more primal state. And if these tales were terrifying around a campfire, they're even more effective on screen, where all of the brilliant special effects Hollywood has to offer have long been brought to the table to transform ordinary actors into bloodthirsty werebeasts.But just where (“where oh, werewolf…”) does this story come from? Is there any chance at all that humans can devolve into a more animalistic state? Is there any reason to believe that werewolves could be real, even if they aren't exactly as depicted on film? Check out the latest episode of Does it Fly? for the answers to these questions and more!SUGGESTED VIEWING This episode is based primarily on the version of the werewolf legend told in 2010's The Wolfman, directed by Joe Johnston (we took a look at another of Johnston's films in our episode on The Rocketeer). It's a tremendously underrated film that starred Benicio del Toro, Emily Blunt, Anthony Hopkins, and Hugo Weaving. If you haven't seen it, we rate it pretty highly.But that film was an updating of perhaps the most iconic werewolf movie of all time, 1941's The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney, Jr. A key piece of the classic Universal Monsters cycle of films, The Wolf Man is the source of many of pop culture's most enduring pieces of werewolf lore.However, if you're looking for the greatest werewolf movie of all time, the one that is the best blend of old and new, then look no further than 1981's An American Werewolf in London. While something of a horror-comedy, it won the first ever Academy Award for Best Makeup thanks to Rick Baker's incredible werewolf makeup and what is the undisputed champion of amazingly realistic on-screen man-to-wolf transformations ever put on film. It's not for the faint of heart, but you can't call yourself a true wolf-fan until you've seen this one.For more on the origins of horror stories, Tamara also recommends Monstrum, which is exceptionally cool.FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do! MetamorphosisFairly common in nature is the basic concept of metamorphosis, most commonly illustrated by the egg to larva to pupa to final form life cycle found in insects (think caterpillars to butterflies rather than humans to wolves). Not a human thing, necessarily, but a good indicator of how such transformations aren't uncommon in nature.LycanthropyThere is actually a clinical disorder in which a human can hold the psychological belief that they've either turned into a wolf or are in the process of becoming one. There are actual scientific journal articles on the topic!Werewolves in MythologyOne of the earliest recorded stories as we know them is the epic of Gilgamesh, and even there someone turns into a wolf. Similarly, it's a theme that appears more than once in Ancient Greek mythology. Basically, werewolves have been with us since long before Hollywood discovered them.The Original Werewolf MovieWhile we detail plenty of cool werewolf movies in this episode, there's one you can only read about, the long lost (thanks to fire) 1913 silent film The Werewolf.LUCAKnown as the Last Universal Common Ancestor, it's proof that every species on this planet shares a little DNA. Does it prove the existence of werewolves? Absolutely not. It's still pretty cool, though!WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?This isn't our first spooky rodeo! If you're looking for other horror-themed Does it Fly? episodes, allow us to suggest…The Secret Science of Ghostbusters!The Truly Disturbing Horror of Smile (and Smile 2)What Beetlejuice Gets Right About Demonic Possession!FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DoesItFly? on YouTube and TikTok and let us know what you think! And don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment:Instagram: @RoddenberryOfficial Facebook: RoddenberryBlueky: @Roddenberry  For Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comCheck out the official Does it Fly? playlist, too!

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk.In this week's episode, I will be breaking-down the 1999 cyberpunk landmark film The Matrix – written & directed by The Wachowskis; starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fisburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano.When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth – the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.The Matrix was the film that pushed cyberpunk cinema into the mainstream consciousness. It unleashed a wave of similar themed cyber films, three underwhelming sequels in the Series, as well as making the special effect of “bullet time” a household name. The film garnered critical acclaim, it won 4 Oscars, and made a boat-load of money and made the Wachowskis the most sought-after director duo in town. There was Before Matrix and After Matrix and it created the illusion that we all might be living in a simulation. The real question you want to know is this – What is the Matrix? So, do me a favor – it's time to access your cranial jacks, boot up your Ono-Sendai Cyberspace 7, and slap on your damn mirror-shades. You know what time it is! Cyberpunk Cinema starts…now!Anthony's IG - https://www.instagram.com/stormgiantproductionsCyberpunk Cinema IG - https://www.instagram.com/cyberpunk.cinemaSignal Fragment SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/signalfragmentSend us a text

Merry Christmas everyone! It's our absolute favourite day of the year and we're so glad to be spending it with you! We've got some special guests to spread the Christmas cheer today. Hugo Weaving and Brooke Warne will be joining us as we talk all things Christmas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS PREQUEL TRILOGY BEGINS!! The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Now that they've seen The Lord of the Rings Trilogy & with The War of the Rohirrim out now, Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson RETURN to Middle Earth to give their FIRST TIME Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the JRR Tolkien adaptation which, once again, sees Peter Jackson (Dead Alive, The Lovely Bones) at the helm as co-writer & Director along with contributions from Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy, Frankenstein) & More! The Hobbit stars Martin Freeman stepping into the role of a young Bilbo Baggins, enticed upon an epic adventure by the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen - X-Men, Richard III) and a band of Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage - Captain America: The First Avenger, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace) in a quest to reclaim their long-lost treasure from the evil dragon, Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock, Doctor Strange). The cast also features Andy Serkis as Gollum, Cate Blanchet as Galadriel, Hugo Weaving as Elrond, Christopher Lee as Saruman, Sylvester McCoy as Radagast the Brown, & MORE! Roxy & Tara REACT To all the Best Scenes & Most EPIC Moments including The Legend of the Misty Mountain Scene, What Bilbo Baggins Hates Scene, Hunted By Orcs Scene, The Misty Mountains Cold Scene, Battling the Trolls Scene, The Necromancer Has Come Scene, Riddles in the Dark Scene. Orcs and Eagles Scene, The Goblin Horde Scene, & Beyond!! NOTE FOR YOUTUBE: All Footage Featured From "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" Is From A FICTIONAL Epic Fantasy Movie. Any & All References To "Mature Content" Is NOT Real Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 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

It's one of the most expensive independent films ever made. It's ambitious. But is it any good? We dig into CLOUD ATLAS to see what we find. 0:00 Intro 3:27 Show & tell9:08 This week's movieCLOUD ATLASRELEASED: October 26, 2012DIRECTED BY: Lana Wachowski, Lily Wachowski, Tom Tykwer STARRING: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Sturgess, Bae Doona, Hugo Weaving, James D'Arcy BUDGET: $145MBOX OFFICE: $130.5M ESTIMATED LOSS: $100M NEXT EPISODE: We begin our 2024 retrospective with the very expensive and very reviled Joker: Folie á Deux 

HOW TO MAKE GRAVY, the adaptation of the classic Paul Kelly song is your taste of Australian Christmas melancholy cinema this festive season. Stars of the film and icons of cinema HUGO WEAVING and DANIEL HENSHALL wander into the Last Video Store to pick up a rental combo of their favourite films. A great chat with a couple of dream guests. Between them they've starred in films like The Matrix, Snowtown, Lord of the Rings, Acute Misfortune, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert Proof, The Babadook, These Final Hours and V for Vendetta. And we're not just listing those for the Search Engine Optimisation (ok, maybe a bit). Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here's Hugo and Dan's picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love this man so much. Aussie acting royalty Hugo Weaving joined us in the studio to chat about his new film How To Make Gravy inspired by the Paul Kelly song. Plus he revealed which huge roles he's turned down and why he hates Hollywood! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The esteemed actor, Hugo Weaving, joins us on the show today and we get literal goosebumps talking to him. He's got some news about the long awaited sequel to Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent, Nate, and Kate cast themselves into the 2003 epic high fantasy adventure film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Ian Holm, Andy Serkis, Bernard Hill, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, and Karl Urban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ The Saga BEGINS as Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson embark on one of the most landmark cinematic and literary epics, giving their FIRST TIME Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the first film in the trilogy - adapted from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and directed by Peter Jackson (King Kong, Dead Alive, The Hobbit)! Fellowship of the Ring introduces us to Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Viggo Mortensen as Strider / Aragron, Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Andy Serkis as Gollum / Smeagol, Hugo Weaving as Elrond, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, John Rhys-Davies as Gimli, Dominic Monaghan & Billy Boyd as Merry & Pippin, Sean Bean as Boromir, Cate Blanchett as Galadriel, Ian Holm as Bilbo Baggins, Liv Tyler as Arwen, Christopher Lee as Saruman the White, & MORE!! Roxy and Tara REACT To all the Best Scenes & Most EPIC Moments including the Fellowship Assembles Scene, You Shall Not Pass! Scene, Arwen Rescues Frodo Scene, Gandalf vs. Saruman Scene, The Cave Troll Scene, Bilbo Disappears Scene, Sam Goes With Frodo Scene, & Beyond! Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugo Weaving joins Jonesy & Amanda to chat about his new film, How to Make Gravy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Back Everyone! Thank You for joining us once again!   1st Film: Joey's Pick  Spaceballs (1987) Directed by: Mel Brooks Starring: Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, John Candy, Daphne Zuniga, Mel Brooks 2nd Film: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Directed by: Joe Johnston Starring: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Tommy Lee Jones and Sabastian Stan Thanks for Listening! Email:   Strangerthanflicktion@gmail.com Twitters:  Podcast- @SFlicktion Joey - @SpaceJamIsMyjam Jacob - @Jabcup Johnnie- @Shaggyroaddogg Tim - @timbohh4l Time Stamps: Spaceballs -  Rate and Review - 26:55 Captain America: The First Avenger  - Review and Rate  -  50:20 Music Credits:  Spaceballs by The Spinners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hekqzcveud4 Real American by Rick Derringer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKJDAVvs_JA America F*** Yeah! - Team America World Police https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LasrD6SZkZk

In 2001 kicked of the start of a remarkable trilogy of films, live action adaptations of The Lord of the Rings beginning with The Fellowship of the Ring. From director Peter Jackon and filmed in his home country of New Zealand these movies have served as the pinacle of blockbuster cinema managing to perfectly balance heart, action, spectacle, model work and CGI. With an incredible cast of mostly unknowns including Elijah Woods, Seasn Astin, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyer, Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, Dominic Monaghan and the late great Christopher Lee. Thanks for watching our Caravan Of Garbage review!SUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNHelp support the show and get early episodes ► https://bigsandwich.co/Patreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-movies The Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brent, Nate, and Kate retreat into part two of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, the 2002 epic high fantasy adventure The Two Towers starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Ian Holm, Andy Serkis, Bernard Hill, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, and Karl Urban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Granny shagger!” - Steve, on Aragorn and Arwen's vast age gap On this week's We ❤️ Movies, we're chatting about the absolutely magnificent conclusion to the journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King! First of all, yes, we are discussing the four-hour and twenty-three-minute extended edition! How magnificent is John Noble's demise in this movie? Of all the stuff they could've cut from the theatrical, why on Earth did they ditch Sarumon's big fall? How horny is Eowyn for Aragorn? Was there a funnier way to include Sean Bean in that one scene? And should The Hobbit trilogy be re-evaluated? (Andrew thinks so!) PLUS: Samwise is framed for leaving nothing but Krackel in the Halloween variety pack!  The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Bernard Hill, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, and Ian McKellen as Gandalf; directed by Peter Jackson. Our show this weekend in Portland is sold out, but tickets are still available for our show this Friday in Seattle! We're stoked to hit the PNW after so many years away, so let's get ready to party! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new Bus Movie, Night Vision & Too Old For This Shit designs!   Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

Join Dave, Cody, and Brian as they dive into the dystopian world of V for Vendetta in this week's episode of Pop Culture Pastor. Recorded on the symbolic date of November 5th, they explore the political undercurrents of the film and its eerie relevance to modern times. As they revisit Alan Moore's original narrative, the trio dissects the film's adaptation and its shift from anarchism to a more liberalistic storyline, pondering if Alan Moore is a prophet of sorts. The hosts engage in a lively discussion on the film's casting, with Natalie Portman's standout performance and Hugo Weaving's mesmerizing portrayal of V. They analyze the visual storytelling, the influence of the Wachowskis, and the movie's potent use of fear and propaganda. Plus, they introduce a new segment, "Muppetize the Movie," where they hilariously reimagine the cast as Muppets. With insights from Scotty on the geek phone, the episode delves into the deeper themes of the source material and the cultural impact of V's iconic mask. Whether you're a fan of the graphic novel or the film adaptation, this episode is packed with thoughtful analysis and a touch of humor. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopCulturePastorPodcast Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2265349363642195/ X: https://x.com/PopCPastor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popculturepastorpodcast?igsh=MTB1ZWl4Y3ZxNHFtYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Drop us a line: popculturepastor.ministry@gmail.com

Voila!Erin and Brennan violently clash with this week's vexing political tragedy and turn to a vaudevillian veteran in a Guy Fox mask for solutions for voracity. Blood, bombs, and Shakespeare with a verbose soundtrack to boot! We have John Hurt, Stephen Fry, Natalie Portman, Stephen Rea, and Hugo Weaving all being the epic actors that they are in this 1984 inspired story of "V" vanquishing virulent vermin. Our only verdict is vengeance, a vendetta held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.

Brent, Nate, and Kate thought they were going to watch bad movie but they were all of them deceived by the 2001 epic high fantasy adventure film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Ian Holm, and Andy Serkis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember remember the 5th ov November. That's right! ON today's episode, Jeff leads us on a review of the 2006 action movie "V for Vendetta"Andy and Jeff are joined by Anthony O'neal! You may remember him as a voice actor in Andy's and Ally's Munchie script. Grab something to drink (especially with it being election day!) get your favorite snacks and listen to this week's episode of Notable Nostalgia. Make sure to leave us a 5 star review, and tell a friend about the show. If you want to suggest a topic for an upcoming show email us at NotableNostalgia90@Gmail.com or find us at Facebook.com/NotableNostalgiaThanks for listening Nostalgia Nerds!

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, @joyofnapping returns to discuss and spoil the fourth season of Slow Horses, which just aired its season finale.What did we think were the best and worst elements of this season? What storylines were invented for the show and how did they play out? How was Hugo Weaving as the main villain? What plot threads are we looking forward to being developed next season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz is joined by Hugo Weaving to discuss his role as Frank Harkness in Season 4 of SLOW HORSES . The series is a darkly humorous espionage drama that follows a dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping-ground department of MI5 known un-affectionately as Slough House. Season 4 opens with a bombing that detonates personal secrets, rocking Slough House's already unstable foundations. Season 1-4 of Slow Horses is now streaming on Apple TV+. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obiora, Ayisha and Chris return for Episodes 5&6 of 'Slow Horses' Season 4. They begin their discussion with Frank Harkness and his background (10:37), before touching on the role of River's mum in Les Arbres, David Cartwright's possible other grandson (38:30), Jackson Lamb (56:06) AND MUCH MOREYou can support us here - https://buymeacoffee.com/popcornfordinnerSubscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletterAlso available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/9-NqT2xGv7c Hosts: Obiora Ifeacho and Ayisha BelgoreGuest: Chris ConnorProducer: Chinedu Iheji

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released in 2001 and tonight, The Doctor Who Show team examines it from two very different angles. Rob saw it in the cinema, 23 years ago. And Dave saw it last Friday. Regardless of those angles, what are our thoughts on this film, its writing, its production, and its ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Ian Holm, and Andy Serkis, here in 2024? If you've got an hour to spare, sit back, relax, and join us in an ALTERNATE GALAXIES episode that travels to Middle Earth for the first in a three-part series that will also include The Two Towers and The Return of the King from 2002 and 2003, respectively. Contact us any time: hello@theDWshow.net

After some internet outages, technical issues, and just straight tom foolery, Swayze September finally rolls to a close as we take a look at Swayze in drag! First up, Swayze, Snipes, and Leguizamo get all dressed up to spend time in a small town in TOO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR. Then, Hugo Weaving takes his friends Terrance Stamp and Guy Pierce on a trip across the desert to a drag show in THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.

Jo and Rob grab their flight funds to recap the fourth episode of ‘Slow Horses' Season 4. They open with a few more listener emails before discussing a theory on what landed J.K. Coe in Slough House, how they're feeling about Season 4 in relation to past seasons, and the shocking fate of Sam Chapman (18:32). Along the way, they check in on coat watch and Spy Vs. Spy (38:22). Later, they're joined by ‘Slow Horses' showrunner and Emmy Award–winning writer Will Smith to talk about why Hugo Weaving was the perfect actor to play this season's villain, what it's like to be juggling multiple seasons at once, his approach to writing pleasant grumps, and much more (49:35). Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Guest: Will Smith Producer: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Obiora and Chris are shuffling between London and Lavande as they cover Episodes 3&4 of 'Slow Horses' Season 4. They begin their discussion by following River's missions out on the field (6:39), then they discuss the connection between Les Arbres and West Acres, what David Cartwright knows about France, the picture River found (57:00) AND MUCH MOREYou can support us here - https://buymeacoffee.com/popcornfordinnerSubscribe to our Newsletter via - https://popcornfordinnerpod.com/#newsletterHost: Obiora IfeachoGuest: Chris ConnorProducer: Chinedu Iheji

Windblade helps Bumblebee remember why Megatron and his Decepticons are their enemies, then they reminisce about their first meeting at a Cybertronian sporting event! Just how damaged IS our Bee buddy? Shouldn't a Transformer sport involve more transforming? And how many times can we say “THE CUBE!” in a Hugo Weaving voice? Join us this week for “Megatron Is My Hero” and “Cube”!

Jo and Rob grab their forged passports to recap the second episode of ‘Slow Horses' Season 4. They run through a handful of listener emails before discussing how River faked his death, why Catherine Standish is one of the smartest characters across the entire show, and the brief introduction of Hugo Weaving's character (2:40). Along the way, they introduce a brand-new segment called Lamb Shank of the Week (38:38). Later, they're joined by Emmy-nominated star Gary Oldman to talk about how he landed on the look for Jackson Lamb, his unique relationship with the character, reuniting with Kristin Scott Thomas, and much more (0:00). Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Guest: Gary Oldman Producer: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're continuing through The Matrix franchise with part 3: The Matrix Revolutions. When The Matrix Reloaded ended, Neo was in a coma after using some reality-warping powers in the real world! Revolutions is often considered the worst of the trilogy and some people consider the sequels so bad that they ruin everything good about the first movie, but is it really that bad? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of The Matrix Revolutions! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram

In honor of Pride Month and celebrating this film's upcoming 30th Anniversary, it's time to embark on the exciting adventures of three drag queens travelling across the Australian Outback on a bus which actually shares its title with this movie. :) This Oscar-winning cult hit was directed by Stephen Elliott and stars Terrance Stamp, Guy Pearce, and Hugo Weaving....yes THAT Hugo Weaving just about five years before his big break as Agent Smith in The Matrix!  Everyone's glammed up and wearing fantastically elaborate costumes as they give musical performances (mostly lip syncing the hits) to various audiences wherever they stop.  And the eventual goal of this mission?  Apparently so one of them can reunite with a key member of his family....it's all very heartwarming, so let's hit the road!Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us a Text Message.https://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

We're going into the matrix this week, in honor of Dan and Elliott's contributions to an upcoming episode of the very funny The Novelizers podcast, where comedy writers "novelize" part of a blockbuster movie from the past -- Dan wrote a "chapter" of the original The Matrix (read by our friend John Hodgman!), and he and Elliott appear on the episode playing characters who worked behind the scenes on the movie. Look for that soon, but in the meantime, enjoy this flashback discussion of The Matrix: Revolutions, our fourth-favorite Matrix movie.See us LIVE in July in Boston!Wikipedia page for The Matrix: RevolutionsRecommended in this episode:Hundreds of Beavers (2022)I Saw the TV Glow (2024)Regrouping (1976)Head to factormeals.com/flop50 and use code flop50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month.