Podcast appearances and mentions of Idris Elba

Should presidents dress up for Halloween? As if politics isn't spooky enough already, but honestly…let's see them get in on the act for once. Meanwhile, Wells tests out the TikTok “bird theory” on Brandi as a friendship litmus test and…she passed. With full feathers. Friendship validated! In the same breath, Wells also casually admits to taste-testing dog food, because apparently pizza is canine heroin and someone needed to verify that.Anyway…Brandi details more airport chaos as her cursed travel juju continues, your hosts imagine what that dapper Louvre detective does in his off-time, and Halloween costume ideas are looking real last-minute this year. Lotsa fave things this week too, from rage-bait docs to Mark Ruffalo in fine form, plus Idris Elba bringing the big ding energy with a new Netflix show. Ding ding ding! Peace out, ya punkins!

Sean and Amanda start the show by covering the major box office success of ‘Chainsaw Man,' reacting to the news that Cinemark is opening myriad new 70 mm IMAX screens across the country, and discussing what it represents for the future of moviegoing (2:00). Then, they deep dive into Kathryn Bigelow's new film, ‘A House of Dynamite,' starring Rebecca Ferguson. They unpack their very complicated feelings by highlighting what they found successful, including a titillating first act and some strong performances, and they address its major flaws, most notably a wild third act that features a deeply unsuccessful performance from Idris Elba (12:59). Finally, Adam Nayman joins the show to discuss Kelly Reichardt's new film, ‘The Mastermind,' starring Josh O'Connor as an outcast loner (1:07:46). They talk about Reichardt's ability to identify this type of character and give credit to her and O'Connor for crafting such a wonderful performance. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Adam Nayman Producer: Jack Sanders Unlock an extra $250 at linkedin.com/thebigpicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arriva sulle piattaforme il film di Kathryn Bigelow con Idris Elba e Rebecca Ferguson, candidato al Leone d'Oro a Venezia 2025. Quando i radar di una base militare in Alaska rilevano un missile nucleare lanciato dal Pacifico in direzione di Chicago, il Presidente degli Stati Uniti e il suo entourage hanno 19 minuti per salvare le vite di milioni di persone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Bamgboshe Happy Hour – Film & TV Edition with Peju Bamgboshe Rothlisberger and Naomi Bamgboshe! In this episode, we spotlight Misty Copeland's historic final performance with the American Ballet Theatre, the latest celebrity tour buzz from Brandy & Monica to Ray J's viral One Music Fest moment, and Ciara's 40th birthday bash. We also break down Netflix's A House of Dynamite starring Idris Elba, major TV recaps (The Morning Show, Slow Horses, Reasonable Doubt), and take you on a global journey through fascinating Halloween traditions—from Ireland's Samhain to Mexico's Día de Los Muertos. Stay tuned for hot takes, laughter, and a little chaos—Bamgboshe style.

Eine atomare Bedrohung, drei Perspektiven, 16 Minuten bis zum Einschlag: A House of Dynamite, der neue Netflix-Thriller von Kathryn Bigelow, entfaltet seine Spannung in einem intensiven Countdown-Szenario. Der Film stellt unbequeme Fragen zur Handlungs(un)fähigkeit politischer Systeme in Extremsituationen – und wird am Ende nicht allen gefallen. In dieser Folge sprechen wir über die erzählerischen Strukturen des Films, seine Nähe zu Klassikern wie Dr. Strangelove, die visuelle Umsetzung von Überforderung und Machtlosigkeit – und den vielleicht mutigsten Schluss des Filmjahres.

Oct. 10-16: No Doubt brings ska to the masses, Jack Black has goosebumps, Demi Moore destroys classic literature, Mad TV aims high, Keira Knightley is a bounty hunter, squids take over Adult Swim, Idris Elba goes to Netflix, Guillermo del Toro gets gothic, Tom Hanks goes to East Berlin, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's opening number. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago.

A House of Dynamite is a 2025 American apocalyptic political thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Noah Oppenheim. The film features an ensemble cast led by Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, and Tracy Letts. Its plot follows the U.S. government navigating an official response to a single nuclear missile launched by an unidentified enemy.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

L'intervista:Riccardo Milani, regista de "La vita va così" ci presenta il suo nuovo lavoro. Gli attori protagonisti sono Virginia Raffaele, Diego Abatantuono e Aldo Baglio.In sala:"Bugonia" diretto da Yorgos Lanthimos, con Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons e Alicia Silverstone"Frankenstein" diretto da Guillermo del Toro, con Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth e Oscar Isaac. Con un'intervista a Emanuele Di Nicola, giornalista e critico cinematografico"Springsteen - liberami dal nulla" diretto da Scott Cooper, con Jeremy Allen White, Stephen Graham e Paul Walter Hauser"A House of Dynamite" diretto da Kathryn Bigelow, con Idris Elba, Willa Fitzgerald e Rebecca Ferguson. Con un'intervista a Mauro Gervasini, giornalista e critico cinematografico, responsabile cinema Trento Film Festival e consulente Venice Film Festival

"A House Of Dynamite" is an American apocalyptic political thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Noah Oppenheim. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke playing members of the U.S. government as they navigate an official response to a single nuclear missile launched by an unidentified enemy. The film premiered at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. Academy Award-winning film editor Kirk Baxter and Academy Award-winning Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer Paul N.J. Ottosson were both kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their experience working on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty, Point Break) comes her first feature film in in more than eight years and it might very well be THE scariest film of the year. :o The premise is simple: a lone nuclear missile has been launched from somewhere in the Pacific and is on a trajectory to land somewhere in the continental United States....in twenty minutes.  This nuclear thriller takes us through the various corridors of power of the governernment and those in the most responsive positions in the military - we watch as they scramble not only how to figure out how to prevent this weapon from hitting its target, but also how our military should respond if it DOES hit its target, possibly resulting in the instant deaths of millions of civilians.  It's a terrifying sceanario and Bigelow has assembled a top-flight cast lead by Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Tracey Letts, Gabriel Basso, Anthony Ramos, Greta Lee, and Jared Harris.  The clock is ticking.....Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a textSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

The Cinematic Savants are back in full form with the return of Mr. Winters this week. He and Tommy talk it out on his review for One Battle After Another (5:08). Ryan gives us a hidden gem called Fix, newly released on Netflix starring Adam DeVine and Idris Elba (28:42) and Marvel Zombies on Disney+ (30:12). Ryan gives us a recommendation to watch the film Eddington starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal (34:15). Shawn gives us his review of Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix (35:53). Tommy and Shawn convince Ryan that he has to see The Black Phone 2 (1:05:23). Tommy has a new segment he's starting this week called "Rate It" which we give our opinions if the list of Horror franchises, Directors, and Films are overrated or underrated (1:25:09). Enjoy the episode!

A House of Dynamite, a new Netflix film, may be the most realistic depiction of a nuclear crisis ever made. Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim partnered with Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty, The Hurt Locker) to capture the intimate details of the U.S. national security state as a president (Idris Elba) and his advisors confront the riskiest 19 minutes in human history.Oppenheim, the former president of NBC News, joins Jon Bateman on The World Unpacked. They discuss Trump's missile defense plans, the filmmaking process, and Hollywood's surprising influence on nuclear policy—from Dr. Strangelove to Crimson Tide.Find the episode transcript, video episode, and get the show direct to your inbox, here.Follow Jon on X (https://x.com/JonKBateman) here.

A House of Dynamite (Netflix) | Die Welt am Abgrund Der Politthriller „A House of Dynamite“, der seit dem 9. Oktober im Kino läuft und ab dem 24. Oktober exklusiv bei Netflix zu sehen ist, ist das neueste Werk der Oscar-Preisträgerin Kathryn Bigelow. Der Film erzählt von einer Atomrakete, die auf die Vereinigten Staaten zusteuert – ohne dass Herkunft oder Ziel bekannt sind. Unter der Leitung des Präsidenten (Idris Elba) versucht das Team im Weißen Haus, inmitten wachsender Ungewissheit und unter enormem Zeitdruck Entscheidungen zu treffen, die über das Schicksal der Menschheit bestimmen könnten. Dabei entfaltet sich ein intensives Kammerspiel über Macht, Verantwortung und die Fragilität politischer Systeme. Ob sich die Sichtung lohnt? Lida und Johannes wissen es. Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge vom Tele-Stammtisch! Trailer Werdet Teil unserer Community und besucht unseren Discord-Server! Dort oder auch auf Instagram könnt ihr mit uns über Filme, Serien und vieles mehr sprechen. Wir liefern euch launige und knackige Filmkritiken, Analysen und Talks über Kino- und Streamingfilme und -serien - immer aktuell, informativ und mit der nötigen Prise Humor. Website | Youtube | PayPal | BuyMeACoffee Großer Dank und Gruß für das Einsprechen unseres Intros geht raus an Engelbert von Nordhausen - besser bekannt als die deutsche Synchronstimme Samuel L. Jackson! Thank you very much to BASTIAN HAMMER for the orchestral part of the intro! I used the following sounds of freesound.org: 16mm Film Reel by bone666138 wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max backspin.wav by il112 Crowd in a bar (LCR).wav by Leandros.Ntounis Short Crowd Cheer 2.flac by qubodup License (Copyright): Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this week's third podcast review, Josh Parham and Giovanni Lago join me to review and discuss the latest film from Kathryn Bigelow, "A House Of Dynamite," starring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke. The plot follows the U.S. government navigating an official response to a single nuclear missile launched by an unidentified enemy. It's presented in a terrifyingly realistic manner that wants to encourage more thoughtful discussion surrounding nuclear weapons, but its three-act "Rashomon" inspired narrative structure and divisive ending have audiences perhaps thinking about other elements than what was intended since its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. What did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the screenplay, direction, the performances from the ensemble, the ending, its score, awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joel and Andy set out in search of the Man in Black and the elusive Dark Tower. They discuss the 2017 adaptation of one of Stephen King's most beloved book series starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba.

In einer neuen Folge von SJ Weekly besprechen Hanna und Adam die aktuellen Themen im Serienbereich, der Filmbranche und dem Unterhaltungsbereich. Diesmal steht die neue „Prison Break“-Serie als eines der Themen im Fokus. Wer spielt mit? Spannend ist außerdem, wo die zweite Staffel der Apple-TV-Serie „Hijack“ angesiedelt ist. Keine Zukunft hat ein „The Office“-Ableger. Teurer wird es bei einem weiteren Streamingdienst. Ein Fanliebling kommt derweil nicht zu „Stranger Things“ zurück.Im Review-Teil geht es beispielsweise um „Monster: Die Geschichte von Ed Gein“, die Dokus „Starting 5“ und „Mr. Scorsese“ sowie die deutschen Serien „Einhundertdreizehn“ und „Schlechte Menschen“. Schickt uns, wenn ihr mögt, außerdem gerne eine kurze Audio-Botschaft für die Feier der 800. Podcast-Folge, die momentan für November geplant wird. Audio-Files an podcast (at) serienjunkies.de.Timestamps:0:02:45 Prison Break - Neuer Cast0:06:00 Hijack: 2. Staffel spielt in Berliner U-Bahn0:10:30 The Office Australia: Keine 2. Staffel 0:12:10 HBO Max wird teurer in den USA - DE-Start erst 20260:17:30 Spoiler: Eine Rückkehr und keine Rückkehr bei Stranger Things in S50:19:50 Monster Ed Gein0:21:35 Starting 50:26:45 Mr. Scorsese0:29:00 Schlechte Menschen0:31:45 Einhundertdreizehn0:34:30 NeustartsHanna Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/HannaHuge Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediawhore.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediawhore Adam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'You're a bit sloppy Dave, tighten it up!'Join Dave as he catches up with Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Clarke and Anthony Ramos to discuss their latest film, "House of Dynamite" that's out on Netflix October 24th.

In this Black History Month special, Gaz, Huss, and Manny sit down to celebrate the best of Black Britain on screen. From the trailblazing legends like Idris Elba and Marianne Jean-Baptiste to global powerhouses Daniel Kaluuya, Michaela Coel, and John Boyega, we unpack the projects that defined them, the impact they've made, and what the next generation is bringing with names like David Jonsson, Lashana Lynch, and Letitia Wright leading the charge.A deep dive into the history, influence, and bright future of Black British talent in film and TV.Tune in now and don't forget to catch full visual episodes on YouTube! @PostCreditScenePodcastA 14HQ Original

How do you turn one 90-minute football match into a year-long global movement?In this episode of Marketing vs. the World, I sit down with James Maden, the content marketing lead behind Soccer Aid for UNICEF. From Premier League press rooms to Rugby World Cups and even the NHS vaccine campaigns, James' journey is anything but ordinary. Now, he's driving the content engine for one of the UK's biggest annual charity events - Soccer Aid - which has raised over £120 million for children worldwide.We dive into the unique challenge of building a year-long content strategy around a single annual event, what it takes to manage a campaign with global stars like Idris Elba, Usain Bolt, and Jill Scott, and how to balance creativity with data when every post could make a difference for UNICEF.What You'll Learn- Content at Scale: How to plan, produce, and deliver thousands of posts and hundreds of videos for one campaign without losing consistency or quality.- The Art + Science Mix: Why content success comes from balancing creativity with analytics and why the simplest clips often outperform the polished ones.- Work + Life Balance: James' honest take on parenting, purpose-driven work, and finding calm in the chaos when deadlines and nursery drop-offs collide.Soccer Aid may only last 90 minutes on the pitch, but James shows us how the right strategy, team, and purpose can make the impact last all year round.Marketing Vs The World is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Pete and Trevor did not record their episode on House of Dynamite from a bunker built to withstand a nuclear holocaust. There is no need to worry. House of Dynamite, featuring an ensemble casts including Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Greta Lee, and Anthony Ramos, is director Kathryn Bigelow's first feature film in 8 years. These people are also not in a bunker, again, everything is fine. We return to our ongoing project Last Action Heroes with a focus on Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Ghostbusters, Starship Troopers), specifically her role in James Cameron's Aliens. Next week we will be covering Steven Segal, please comment below or email us at firstlookfinalwordpod@gmail.com with your suggestions on what movie to cover. Don't forget to enter our ongoing contest to win a subscription to Letterboxd Patron: https://boxd.it/OT9rwIntroduction - 0:00Aliens Chat - 11:10House of Dynamite review - 41:00Spoilers - 59:50

It's that time of year again! Throughout the entire month of October, Time Sensitive will be devoted to blood, guts, and the BEST classic and under-the-radar horror films. We won't be profiling a single film in this episode. We won't be profiling two films in this episode. We will be profiling and comparing all three films of the 28 Days Later franchise, which span over two decades, and will continue to thrill audiences in the coming years.Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media 

New episode out which features a lot new soca 2026 which is building quite nicely. Enjoy!!!Bunji Garlin X Travis World - Yeezy Bro(Clean)Skinny Fabulous X Travis World X Suhrawh - Can You BendNailah Blackman X Travis World - Pon ItLyrikal X Travis World - Stink WaistV'ghn x Terra D Governer - Jab DecisionsMuddy - PayrollSocallectives - Grease It DownGunna Ft. Burna Boy - WGFT (MMP Intro Edit) (Clean)Masicka - Rich Sex (Clean)Kraff - Pretty Rockstar (TTRR Clean Version)Valiant - Passenger Princess (Chris Genius Edit)Vybz Kartel - Under Water [Radio]DEXTA DAPS - SHABBA MADDA POT [CLEAN]JAH VINCI - REMEDYPOPCAAN - DEM SELL WE OUTVybz Kartel - Party Me SayMachel Montano & Vybz Kartel - Hold you TonightGBM Nutron x Nailah Blackman - Tay Lay LayFreetown Collective - KayaMical Teja - Last TrainShal Marshall - FundayVoice x Trini Baby - Sweet MusicPatrice Roberts x MadLypso - Rock SoNadia Batson - PiecesAyetian - Wah Yo Deh Pan - Muv Edit (Clean)Drake Ft Central Cee - Which One X Coolie Dance Riddim (Petedown Blend - Clean) 120RIDDIM MASTER X MOLIY X SILENT ADDY DISCO NEIL X SKILLIBENG X SHENSEEA - SHAKE IT TO THE MAX (REMIX CLEAN)Fantomel & Kate Linn - Dame Un Grrr - Da Phonk Club Edit 120Sev - BAILALO ROCKY (Original Extendido) La tragona | Sev RemixBad Bunny vs Avicii vs Sir Gio - DtMF (Rivas 'Levels' VIP Edit) (Dirty Extended)Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream (Extended)Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (Diego Druck Remix) Clean 121Orange Hill, Vybz Kartel, Idris Elba & Yung Alpha - Pon Time Again (Clean)Kilu - Hook Meh

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – KINDNESS & COURAGE: MEN AS ALLIES*   When you're onto a good thing, why stop?! We've decided to continue our brilliant new Women of the Future podcast series as it's proving incredibly popular with you lovely listeners. The idea was conjured up by the wonderful Pinky Lilani herself - founder and chair of the Women of the Future Programme it's awards and initiatives.   Introducing: ‘Kindness & Courage: Men as Allies'. We will be joined on this podcast by prominent male figures from the world of business, entrepreneurship, tech and more, as we delve into the nuanced world of male allyship. Defined as the consistent and intentional efforts by men to support and advocate for gender equity and inclusion. We have someone VERY special for you this week, who offered an incredibly moving and inspirational conversation. But, how to describe Manon Dave's career? He admits himself it isn't easy…  One thing's for sure, Manon is immensely impressive - sitting confidently, powerfully and magnetically at the intersection of entertainment, technology, storytelling and culture.    A Creative Technologist, Product Designer, Musician & Founder Manon Dave is the principal lead A.I. engineer for will.i.am and Idris Elba, and the founder of multiple new business ventures focused on creating better A.I. equity for all.    Manon's adaptive experiences connect with audiences and evolve with feedback, into something quite extraordinary as he continues to push the boundaries of what A.I. can achieve in shaping the future of creativity and innovation.   One of Manon's proudest moments was working alongside Framestore and Che Lingo, to produce original music for the Refugee Olympic Team. Combining live footage and generative A.I. to produce a graphic-novel-style showcase of the athletes which was shown at Cannes Lions and the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.    Manon is committed to developing tools that are not only powerful but also intuitive and accessible. With a track record of innovative projects and a dedication to collaboration, Manon is transforming complex challenges into opportunities, paving the way for smarter, more connected communities.   We hope you enjoy!   ------------------------------------------------ The Women of the Future podcast is made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness and collaboration among leaders, as well as support and celebrate the successes of women. Presented and produced by Kim Rowell, a media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni. For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk  

Diane and Sean discuss the Ridley Scott's return to the Alien franchise with, Prometheus. Episode music is, "Life", by Marc Streitenfeld from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show

Send us a textHouse of Dynamite is a 2025 American political thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Noah Oppenheim. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke. Its plot follows the U.S. government official response to a single nuclear missile launched by an unidentified enemySupport the show

Ja, Netflix produziert viel Schund, aber es gibt auch Filme, an die sich nur wenige heranwagen würden: A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE von Kathryn Bigelow ist so einer. Das Szenario ist so simpel wie bedrückend: Eine Nuklearrakete wurde irgendwo im Meer gezündet und soll in 19 Minuten in Chicago aufprallen. Im Situation Room im Weißen Haus, auf dem Sonderkommandoposten und an anderen strategischen Außenstellen kommen alle zusammen. Der Präsident ist sofort am Telefon, der Verteidigungsminister ebenso wie ein Netzwerk von Generälen und Experten. Telefonate, Videoschalten, Funksprüche ergeben ein dichtes Kommunikationsnetz. Bigelow zeigt uns, wie gut das System funktioniert, wie präzise die Tausend Mal geprobten Schritte nun ausgeführt werden, wie verantwortungsvoll fast alle Figuren sind, allein: Es hilft nichts. Die atomare Aufrüstung hat in ein Dilemma geführt, führt uns das fabelhafte Drehbuch von Noah Oppenheim vor und zeigen uns die Gesichter von Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts und vielen weiteren. Mehr dazu von Wolfgang M. Schmitt in der neuen Filmanalyse! Literatur:Günther Anders: Die Antiquiertheit des Menschen. Bd. 1. C.H. Beck. Sie können DIE FILMANALYSE finanziell unterstützen - vielen Dank!PayPal: http://www.paypal.me/filmanalyseWolfgang M. SchmittSparkasse NeuwiedIBAN: DE29 5745 0120 0130 7858 43BIC: MALADE51NWD Das Best-Of von DIE FILMANALYSE als Buch. Mit einem Vorwort von Dominik Graf. Affiliate-Link: https://amzn.to/3NCkVHBUnser Kinderbuch „Die kleinen Holzdiebe und das Rätsel des Juggernaut“ ist erschienen! Affiliate-Link: https://amzn.to/47h1LQIDie Anthologie SELBST SCHULD! ist jetzt erschienen.Affiliate-Link: https://amzn.to/47qau3aProduziert von FatboyFilm:https://www.fatboyfilm.dehttps://www.facebook.com/fatboyfilm/https://www.instagram.com/fatboyfilm/ 

The debate is heating up over nonstick cookware as the California governor prepares to sign or veto a bill banning the use of forever chemicals in cookware. Also, a chat with Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson on their new thriller, "A House of Dynamite." Plus, honoring a veteran and his service dog  who have made it their mission to help others. And, sorority Chef Kevin Ashton is live in Studio 1A making two dishes perfect for game day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson star in Kathryn Bigelow's gripping new Netflix film, A House of Dynamite, which imagines the urgent response to an unidentified missile launch against the United States. In this conversation with Joe Fryer, the actors reflect on portraying leaders caught in an extraordinary crisis, the film's haunting realism and Bigelow's immersive directing style. They also share how the story challenged them to confront questions of trust in leadership and nuclear threat. But above all, they agree the film offers something rare: hope. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this thrilling, action-packed, muscular episode of the Movie Squad podcast, the films are reviewed, the conversation is crackling and the studio chairs are malfunctioning! First up, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler grip the microphones for a white-knuckle discussion of Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite, imagining how a nuclear strike on US soil would play out if Idris Elba was the current President. It's now showing in cinemas before heading to streaming services later this year. Then, Tristan sneaks in a week early to review Roofman, much like its sneaky, roof-dwelling criminal played by Channing Tatum would do in real life! Plus, Breakfast host Pamela Boland shares her thoughts on the latest trailers for Frankenstein and The Moment. Stay tuned for a pod-exclusive chat where Simon and Tristan dig a little deeper into A House of Dynamite and other movies that imagine a nuclear winter. Be sure to tune in to RTRFM every Friday at 7:30am to hear Movie Squad live on Breakfast with Pam! And find out more about Tristan's Trash Classics screenings at Luna Cinemas on the last Friday of ever month here. Movie Squad is sponsored by Luna Palace Cinemas, WA's premiere independent cinemas, bringing the best film content and cinematic events to Perth.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt star in THE SMASHING MACHINE a sports biopic about UFC fighter Mark Kerr from A24 and director Benny Safdie. Is The Rock's performance worthy of a coming Awards push for this role?Rebecca Ferguson and Idris Elba lead a large ensemble cast in Katherine Bigelow's new Netflix political thriller A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE. How effective is this attempt at a nuclear war cautionary tale, and does it stick the landing?The Smashing Machine is now playing in theaters. A House of Dynamite is out in limited theaters on October 10th and streaming on Netflix October 24th.0:00 - The Smashing Machine8:21 - A House of Dynamite

Kathryn Bigelow, Tracy Letts, Jared Harris, Noah Oppenheim, Paul N.J. Ottosson, Kirk Baxter, and Volker Bertelmann join NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim to discuss A House of Dynamite, which had its North American premiere at the 63rd New York Film Festival.  The detection of an unidentified incoming missile sets in motion an escalating series of actions and reactions across all levels of the U.S. government in Kathryn Bigelow's kinetic thriller, featuring a terrific ensemble cast led by Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, and Gabriel Basso. The 63rd New York Film Festival is presented in partnership with Rolex.

Get ready for the hottest beats on the 'MOC Mix Party'! Join Metro Beatz as he takes you on a crazy musical journey every Friday afternoon. This week Metro Beatz spins tracks from Mobb Deep, Slick Rick x Idris Elba, Full Blown, Tiwa Savage, PARTYOF2, Sasha Keable, Ghostface Killah, Wu-Tang Clan and a whole lot more. This is the ultimate party you don't want to miss! Tune in and turn up the volume every Friday afternoon at 2pm as we unleash the energy of the 'MOC Mix Party' exclusively on mocradio.com. Feel the beats as Metro Beatz creates an electrifying atmosphere that will keep you grooving all day long!

"Zootopia 2" is the highly anticipated upcoming animated sequel to the Academy Award-winning "Zootopia" (2016). Actors Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, and Shakira reprise their roles from the first film, joined by newcomers Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Patrick Warburton, and Quinta Brunson. The film follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they pursue Zootopia's new and mysterious reptilian resident, Gary De'Snake. With the sequel's release two months away on November 26th, Next Best Picture was invited to Walt Disney Animation Studios for an early look at the long-awaited sequel. Please take a listen to our exclusive interviews with Directors Byron Howard and Jared Bush, Producer Yvett Merino, Heads of Story Carrie Liao and David Vantuyle, and Head of Animation Chad Sellers. Please be sure to check out the film, which will release in theaters on November 26th from Walt Disney Studios. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this week's show, we take a look at 2012's Prometheus starring Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, and Guy Pearce. Be sure to let us know what you think of the movie, and the podcast. Thanks and enjoy! ADAMSNERDS.COM  

I SEE A FAMOUS BABY IN THE FUTURE – THE STAGE NAME DICAPRIO ALMOST HAD – Shatner in the hospital – AND A GREAT LIST OF ONE HIT WONDERS Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their third baby . . . and FIRST girl. It's hard to imagine Leonardo DiCaprio with a different name. But it almost happened. A lot of celebrities were born with "ethnic"-sounding names, but changed them as they pursued fame . . . either because they were told to, or they themselves thought it would help. We discussed more celeb name changes. We haven't had a good supergroup in a while. But that's about to change, thanks to Howl Owl Howl. Vince Neil Reveals Multiple StrokesMötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil has opened up about his recent health scare. On SiriusXM's Trunk Nation, Neil revealed he suffered a major stroke last Christmas night that left his left side temporarily paralyzed. Doctors later told him it wasn't his first—he's actually had four strokes over the years, including two he never realized. Neil says the cause was a blood clot in his leg that traveled to his brain.Next James Bond Casting PlansDirector Denis Villeneuve says casting for the next James Bond begins in 2026 once he wraps Dune: Part Three. Producers want a fresh, unknown British actor in his late 20s or early 30s—ruling out names like Idris Elba, Timothée Chalamet, and Glen Powell. The film, a complete reboot following Daniel Craig's finale, is slated for 2028.Tribute Concert for Brian WilsonBig names will honor Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson at a charity concert in Santa Barbara on September 27. Wilson Phillips, Kenny Loggins, David Pack, and even Wilson's grandchildren will perform classics spanning the band's career. Proceeds go to Adam's Angels and the Surfrider Foundation.Why Taylor Swift Said No to the Super BowlIn a surprising livestream, singer Ray J claimed he's collaborating with federal authorities on a RICO case against his ex, Kim Kardashian, and her mother, Kris Jenner. He told viewers, “The federal RICO I'm about to drop on Kris and Kim is about to be crazy… It's worse than Diddy's.” Page SixJohn Mulaney will become the first stand-up comedian to headline Chicago's historic Wrigley Field when he performs there July 11, 2026.The Everyb Back in January, Cardi B revealed that she got a $13,000 diamond buttcrack piercing. She even posted a PICTURE of it.Star Trek legend William Shatner, 94, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital Wednesday after a medical emergency at his home, TMZ Today is National One-Hit Wonder Day! So to celebrate the occasion, here's a list of 20 of those memorable songs:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of History From The Back Pages, our host reviews the monster movie Beast. The film stars Idris Elba as Dr. Nate Samuel's a widow who travels to South Africa with his two teenage daughters to meet his friend Martin. While there a rouge man eating lion terrorizes Dr. Samuels and his family!

New episode out now! We watched the first episode of Luther, the British detective procedural starring Idris Elba. We discuss Luther himself and how he does not come off as a good or stable person, are drawn into the character of Alice and think she is realistically terrifying, have a lot of questions about Luther's relationship with his estranged wife Zoe, and talk about how the most important piece of evidence was the lack of evidence. We get into Luther abusing his power and toeing the line of legality, wonder what Alice's true motivations are, think the actors were excellent, and dive into the misogyny inherent in Luther and the treatment of women as a prize. Katy recommends some other British mystery shows, Carrie shares some disturbing lines from And Just Like That…, Maddy deserves a gold star, and Mack gives some good dating advice. We also talk about different reward systems employers use, try to recruit people for D&D, go on a collective semi-rant about the modern alpha male mentality, and learn about dark cremation facts. Listen to hear more about William Shatner, excited Googling, the Glasgow Coma Scale, microplastics, and how women are actually people! Enjoy this episode of many tangents!TW: Violent death of a dog, pedophilia mention, capital punishment, domestic violence, domestic violence in the police force, misogyny, veterinary euthanasia, cremation

Send us a textKatie and Bridget refuse to get on the train to the quarantined zombie land as they re-watch the 2nd installment in the series: 28 Weeks Later! We're back in London where apparently all the zombies have starved out and now the AMERICAN ARMY has come in to take over because that JUST. MAKES. SENSE!(?!) But unfortunately our beloved characters from the 1st movie are nowhere to be seen. Instead we've got siblings Andy and Tammy who are being reunited with their Dad, who shall be known as "Fucking-Don". When they find their Mom alive and well after their Dad gaslighted them into thinking he didn't leave her for dead, chaos ensues and yet another god damn zombie apocalypse commences. Although this time we at least have Jeremy Renner and Idris Elba to look at throughout it, so that's cool. We've got loads of questions, unlikeable/unknown characters, and little to no fun ethical conversations in this sequel to 28 Days Later, which doesn't really compare in the slightest. Released in 2007, it stars Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, Robert Carlyle, Harold Perrineau, Catherine McCormack, Idris Elba, Imogen Poots, and Mackintosh Muggleton.

Tonight's Triple Feature brings together three wildly different but thematically connected films: Happy Gilmore 2, Heads of State, and The Thursday Murder Club. Netflix leads with Happy Gilmore 2, directed by Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya) and marking Adam Sandler's return to his most iconic role in a sequel that blends nostalgia with heart. Amazon Prime counters with Heads of State, an action-comedy from Ilya Naishuller (Nobody) starring John Cena and Idris Elba as unlikely political partners, mixing campaign satire with explosive buddy-movie energy. Rounding things out is Netflix's adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller The Thursday Murder Club, helmed by Chris Columbus and headlined by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley in what looks to be the start of a cozy-crime franchise. Critics call Happy Gilmore 2 a fun if uneven revival, Heads of State a brash but entertaining streaming-era crowd-pleaser, and The Thursday Murder Club charming and faithful, if leisurely paced. Together, these films explore the comedy and drama of second chances and reinvention—whether it's Sandler's aging golfer taking another swing, Cena and Elba finding common ground in chaos, or a group of retirees proving that friendship and wit never go out of style.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 

PopaHALLics #149 "Pasta & Politics"Season 7 kicks off with us digging into two food movies designed to make your mouth water, as well as action thrillers involving getaway drivers and ... politicians?! Streaming:"Nonnas," Netflix. A man (Vince Vaughn) risks everything to honor his late mother by opening an Italian restaurant with real grandmothers as the chefs in this 2025 movie. With Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, and Talia Shire. "Toscana," Netflix. In this 2022 Danish romantic comedy/drama, a chef (Anders Mattheson) goes to Tuscany to sell his estranged father's restaurant. An Italian (Cristiana Dell'Ana) teaches him to see cuisine and life in a new way."Hostage," Netflix. In this British five-episode limited series, an international summit goes awry when the husband of the British prime minister (Suranne Jones) is kidnapped and the French president (Julie Delphy) is blackmailed. "Eenie Meanie," Hulu. A former getaway driver (Samara Weaving) is trying to go straight when her screw-up ex (Karl Glusman) gets her involved in a casino heist in this comedy thriller. Andy Garcia and Marshawn Lynch also star."Heads of State," Prime. In this 2025 comedy thriller, a British prime minister (Idris Elba) and an action movie star-turned-U.S. president (John Cena) must work together when Air Force One is shot down over enemy territory.Books:"Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology," edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. Horror, fantasy, and sci-fi stories written by Indigenous authors."The Trap," by Catherine Ryan Howard. A young woman tries to learn the fate of her abducted sister in this 2023 thriller inspired by the disappearances of young Irish women in the 1990s."Twilight of the Gods" and "Your Favorite Band is Killing Me," by Steven Hyden.

Ryan and Dylan review some new releases from August as well as some holdovers from the summer, and sneak peeks at September, including Highest 2 Lowest, Twinless, and Heads of State.

In this week's episode, I take a look back at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Summer 2025. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book #1 in the Ghost Armor series, (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store: FALLSERPENT50 The coupon code is valid through September 15, 2025 (please note the shorter expiration date). So if you need a new audiobook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 267 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is September 5, 2025 and today I'm doing a review roundup of the movies and streaming shows I saw in Summer 2025. Before we do that, we will have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing and audiobook projects. First up, this week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book One in the Ghost Armor series (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store. That is FALLSERPENT50. This coupon code will be valid through September 15th, 2025 (exactly one week). So if you need a new audiobook to listen to as we head into fall, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. I am pleased to report that the rough draft of Blade of Flames, which will be the first book in my new Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series is finished. The rough draft came at about 90,000 words long, which was what I was aiming for. Next up, I will be writing a short story set as sort of a bonus in that plot line called Thunder Hammer and that will be the backstory of one of the characters in Blade of Flames. And when Blade of Flames comes out (which will hopefully be later this September), newsletter subscribers will get a free ebook copy of Thunder Hammer. So this is an excellent time to subscribe to my newsletter. I am also 8,000 words into Cloak of Worlds. At long last, I am coming back to the Cloak Mage series after nearly a year's absence. Longtime listeners will know the reason was that I had five unfinished series and I wanted to spend the summer of 2025 finishing the unfinished ones and focusing up so I will only have three ongoing series at any given time. I'm hoping Blade of Flames will come out before the end of September and Cloak of Worlds before the end of October, and after that I will be able to return to the Rivah series at long last. In audiobook news, recording is finished on Shield of Power. That will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills and hopefully once it gets through processing and quality assurance and everything, it should be showing up on the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Hollis McCarthy is about halfway through the recording of Ghost in the Siege, which was, as you know, the last book in the Ghost Armor series that just came out. And if all goes well, the audiobook should be coming out probably in October once everything is done with recording and quality assurance and all that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects. 00:02:34 Main Topic: Summer 2025 Movie/TV Roundup So without further ado, let's head into our main topic. The end of summer is nigh, which means this time for my summer movie review roundup. As is usual for the summer, I saw a lot of movies, so this will be one of the longer episodes. For some reason I ended up watching a bunch of westerns. As always, the movies are ranked from least favorite to most favorite. The grades of course are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions, impressions, and interpretations. Now on to the movies. First up is the Austin Powers trilogy, the three movies of which came out in 1997, 1999, and 2002. The Austin Powers movies came out just as the Internet really got going in terms of mass adoption, which is likewise why so many Austin Powers and Dr. Evil memes are embedded in online culture. Despite that, I had never really seen any of them all the way through. They've been on in the background on TBS or whatever quite a bit when I visited people, but I've never seen them all. But I happened upon a DVD of the trilogy for $0.25 (USD), so I decided for 25 cents I would give it a go. I would say the movies were funny, albeit not particularly good. Obviously the Austin Powers movies are a parody of the James Bond movies. The movies kind of watch like an extended series of Saturday Night Live skits, only loosely connected, like the skit is what if Dr. Evil had a son named Scott who wasn't impressed with him or another skit was what if a British agent from the ‘60s arrives in the ‘90s and experiences culture clash? What if Dr. Evil didn't understand the concept of inflation and demanded only a million dollars from the United Nations? What if Dr. Evil was actually Austin's brother and they went to school together at Spy Academy? Michael Caine was pretty great as Austin's father. Overall, funny but fairly incoherent. Overall grade: C- Next up is Horrible Bosses, a very dark and very raunchy comedy from about 14 years ago. It came out in 2011. Interestingly, this movie reflects what I think is one of the major crises of the contemporary era, frequent failures of leadership at all levels of society. In the movie Nick, Dale, and Kurt are lifelong friends living in LA and all three of them have truly horrible bosses in their place of employment, ranging from a sociopathic finance director, the company founder's cokehead son, and a boorish dentist with a tendency to sexual harassment. At the bar, they fantasize about killing their horrible bosses and then mutually decide to do something about it. Obviously, they'd all be prime suspects in the murder of their own bosses, but if they killed each other's bosses, that would allow them to establish airtight alibis. However, since Nick, Dale and Kurt are not as bright as they think they are, it all goes hilariously wrong very quickly. Bob Hope has a hilarious cameo. If the best “crude comedies” I've seen are Anchorman, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and Dodgeball, and the worst one was MacGruber, I'd say Horrible Bosses lands about in the middle. Overall grade: C Next up is Cowboys and Aliens, which came out in 2011. Now I almost saw this in 2011 when it came out, but I was too busy to go to the theater in July of 2011, so I finally saw it here in 2025 and I would say this was almost a great movie, like the performances were great, the concept was great, the scenery was great, the special effects were great, and the story was packed full of really interesting ideas, but somehow they just didn't coalesce. I'm not entirely sure why. I think upon reflection, it was that the movie is just too overcrowded with too many characters and too many subplots. Anyway, Daniel Craig portrays a man who wakes up with no memory in the Old West, with a mysterious bracelet locked around his wrist. He makes his way to the town of Atonement, and promptly gets arrested because he is apparently a notorious outlaw (which he doesn't remember). While he is locked in jail, space aliens attack the town. The aliens, for unknown reasons, abduct many of the townspeople, and Daniel Craig's character, who is named Jake even if he doesn't remember it, must lead the town's effort to recover their abducted citizens. Harrison's Ford has an excellent performance as this awful cattle baron who nonetheless has virtues of courage and fortitude that you can't help but admire. An excellent performance. That said, the movie was just too packed, and I thought it would work better as a novel. After I watched the movie, it turned out that it was indeed based off a graphic novel. Novels and graphic novels allow for a far more complex story than a movie, and I don't think this movie quite managed to handle the transition from a graphic novel to a film. Overall grade: C Next up is Heads of State, which came out in 2025. This was kind of a stupid movie. However, the fundamental question of any movie, shouted to the audience by Russell Crow in Gladiator is, “are you not entertained?!?” I was thoroughly entertained watching this, so entertained I actually watched it twice. Not everything has to be Shakespeare or a profound meditation on the unresolvable conflicts inherent within human nature. Anyway, John Cena plays Will Derringer, newly elected President of the United States. Idris Elba plays Sam Clark, who has now been the UK Prime Minister for the last six years. Derringer was an action star who parleyed his celebrity into elected office (in the same way Arnold Schwarzenegger did), while Clarke is an army veteran who worked his way up through the UK's political system. Needless to say, the cheerful Derringer and the grim Clarke take an immediate dislike to each other. However, they'll have to team up when Air Force One is shot down, stranding them in eastern Europe. They'll have to make their way home while evading their enemies to unravel the conspiracy that threatens world peace. So half action thriller, half buddy road trip comedy. The premise really doesn't work if you think about it too much for more than thirty seconds, but the movie was funny and I enjoyed it. Jack Quaid really stole his scenes as a crazy but hyper-competent CIA officer. Overall grade: C+ Next up, Captain America: Brave New World, which came out in 2025 and I think this movie ended up on the good side of middling. You can definitely tell it went through a lot of reshoots and retooling, and I suspect the various film industry strikes hit it like a freight train. But we ended up with a reasonably solid superhero thriller. Sam Wilson is now Captain America. He's not superhuman the way Steve Rogers was and doesn't have magic powers or anything, so he kind of fights like the Mandalorian – a very capable fighter who relies on excellent armor. Meanwhile, in the grand American political tradition of failing upward, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who spent years persecuting The Hulk and whose meddling caused the Avengers to disband right before Thanos attacked, has now been elected President. To Wilson's surprise, Ross reaches out and wants him to restart the Avengers. But Ross (as we know) did a lot of shady black ops stuff for years, and one of his projects is coming back to haunt him. Wilson finds himself in the middle of a shadowy conspiracy, and it's up to him to figure out what's going on before it's too late. I was amused that lifelong government apparatchik Ross wanted to restart the Avengers, because when the Avengers had their biggest victory in Avengers: Endgame, they were essentially unsanctioned vigilantes bankrolled by a rogue tech billionaire. Overall grade: B- Next up is Ironheart, which came out in 2025. I'd say Ironheart was about 40% very weird and 60% quite good. It's sort of like the modern version of Dr. Faustus. The show got some flak on the Internet from the crossfire between the usual culture war people, but the key to understanding it is to realize that Riri Williams AKA Ironheart is in fact an antihero who's tottering on the edge of becoming a full-blown supervillain. Like Tony Stark, she's a once-in-a-generation scientific talent, but while she doesn't have Stark's alcohol problems, she's emotionally unstable, immature, ruthless, indifferent to collateral damage and consequences, and suffering from severe PTSD after her best friend and stepfather were killed in a drive-by shooting. This volatile mix gets her thrown out of MIT after her experiments cause too much destruction, and she has to go home to Chicago. To get the funds to keep working on her Iron Man armor, she turns to crime, and falls in with a gang of high-end thieves led by a mysterious figure named Hood. It turns out that Hood has actual magic powers, which both disturbs and fascinates Riri. However, Hood got his magic in a pact with a mysterious dark force. When a job goes bad, Riri gains the enmity of Hood and has to go on the run. It also turns out Hood's dark master has become very interested in Riri, which might be a lot more dangerous for everyone in the long run. Overall, I'd say this is about in the same vein as Agatha All Along, an interesting show constructed around a very morally questionable protagonist. Overall grade: B Next up is A Minecraft movie, which came out in 2024. I have to admit, I've never actually played Minecraft, so I know very little about the game and its ecosystem, only what I've generally absorbed by glancing at the news. That said, I think the movie held together quite well, and wasn't deserving of the general disdain it got in the press. (No doubt the $950 million box office compensated for any hurt feelings.) One of the many downsides of rapid technological change in the last fifty years is that the Boomers and Gen X and the Millennials and Gen Z and Gen Alpha have had such radically different formative experiences in childhood that it's harder to relate to each other. Growing up in the 1980s was a wildly different experience than growing up in the 2010s, and growing up in the 2010s was an even more wildly different experience than growing up in the 1960s. Smartphones and social media were dominant in 2020, barely starting in 2010, and implausible science fiction in 2000 and earlier, and so it was like the different generations grew up on different planets, because in some sense they actually did. (A five-year-old relative of mine just started school, and the descriptions of his school compared to what I remember of school really do sound like different planets entirely.) The Minecraft game and A Minecraft Movie might be one of those generation-locked experiences. Anyway, this has gotten very deep digression for what was essentially a portal-based LitRPG movie. A group of people experiencing various life difficulties in a rural Idaho town get sucked into the Minecraft world through a magic portal. There they must combine forces and learn to work together to master the Minecraft world to save it from an evil sorceress. As always, the fundamental question of any movie is the one that Russell Crowe's character shouted to the audience in Gladiator back in 2000. “Are you not entertained?” I admit I was entertained when watching A Minecraft Movie since it was funny and I recognized a lot of the video game mechanics, even though I've never actually played Minecraft. Like, Castlevania II had a night/day cycle the way Minecraft does, and Castlevania II was forty years ago. But that was another digression! I did enjoy A Minecraft Movie. It was kind of crazy, but it committed to the craziness and maintained a consistent creative vision, and I was entertained. Though I did think it was impressive how Jack Black's agent managed to insist that he sing several different times. Overall grade: B Next up is Back to School, which came out in 1986 and this is one of the better ‘80s comedies I've seen. Rodney Dangerfield plays Thornton Melon, who never went to college and is the wealthy owner of a chain of plus-sized clothing stores. His son Jason is attending Great Lakes University, and after Thornton's unfaithful gold-digging wife leaves him (Thornton is mostly relieved by this development), he decides to go visit his son. He quickly discovers that Jason is flailing at college, and decides to enroll to help out his son. Wacky adventures ensue! I quite enjoyed this. The fictional “Great Lakes University” was largely shot at UW-Madison in Wisconsin, which I found amusing because I spent a lot of time at UW-Madison several decades ago as a temporary IT employee. I liked seeing the characters walk past a place where I'd eat lunch outside when the day was nice, that kind of thing. Also, I'm very familiar with how the sausage gets made in higher ed. There's a scene where the dean is asking why Thornton is qualified to enter college, and then it cuts to the dean cheerfully overseeing the groundbreaking of the new Thornton Melon Hall which Thornton just donated, and I laughed so hard I almost hurt myself, because that is exactly how higher ed works. The movie had some pointless nudity, but it was only a few seconds and no doubt gets cut in network broadcasts. Overall grade: B Next up is Whiskey Galore, which came out in 1949 and this is a comedy set in Scotland during World War II. The villagers living on an isolated island have no whiskey due to wartime rationing. However, when a government ship carrying 50,000 cases of whiskey runs aground near the island, wacky hijinks ensue. I have to admit the first half of the movie was very slow and deliberate, gradually setting up all the pieces for later. Then, once the shipwreck happens, things pick up and the movie gets much funnier. Definitely worth watching both as a good comedy movie and an artifact of its time. A modicum of historical knowledge is required – if you don't know what the Home Guard is, you might have to do some Googling to understand the context of some of the scenes. Regrettably, the version I watched did not have captioning, so I had to pay really close attention to understand what the characters were saying, because some of the accents were very strong. Overall grade: B Next up is Happy Gilmore 2, which came out in 2025. This was dumb and overstuffed with celebrity cameos but thoroughly hilarious and I say this even though it uses one of my least favorite story tropes, namely “hero of previous movie is now a middle age loser.” However, the movie leads into it for comedy. When Happy Gilmore accidentally kills his wife with a line drive, he spirals into alcoholism and despair. But his five children still love him, and when his talented daughter needs tuition for school, Happy attempts to shake off his despair and go back to golf to win the money. But Happy soon stumbles onto a sinister conspiracy led by an evil CEO to transform the game of golf into his own personal profit center. Happy must team up with his old nemesis Shooter McGavin to save golf itself from the evil CEO. Amusingly, as I've said before, the best Adam Sandler movies are almost medieval. In medieval fables, it was common for a clever peasant to outwit pompous lords, corrupt priests, and greedy merchants. The best Adam Sandler protagonist remains an everyman who outwits the modern equivalent of pompous lords and corrupt priests, in this case an evil CEO. Overall grade: B+ Next up is Superman, which came out in 2025 and I thought this was pretty good and very funny at times. I think it caught the essential nature of Superman. Like, Superman should be a Lawful Good character. If he was a Dungeons and Dragons character, he would be a paladin. People on the Internet tend to take the characterization of superheroes seriously to perhaps an unhealthy degree, but it seems the best characterization of Superman is as an earnest, slightly dorky Boy Scout who goes around doing good deeds. The contrast of that good-hearted earnestness with his godlike abilities that would allow him to easily conquer and rule the world is what makes for an interesting character. I also appreciated how the movie dispensed with the overused trope of the Origin Story and just got down to business. In this movie, Lex Luthor is obsessed with destroying Superman and is willing to use both super-advanced technology and engineered geopolitical conflict to do it. Superman, because he's essentially a decent person, doesn't comprehend just how depraved Luthor is, and how far Luthor is willing to go out of petty spite. (Ironically, a billionaire willing to destroy the world out of petty spite is alas, quite realistic). Guy Gardener (“Jerkish Green Lantern”) and the extremely competent and the extremely exasperated Mr. Terrific definitely stole all their scenes. The director of the movie, James Gunn, was quite famously fired from Disney in 2018 for offensive jokes he had made on Twitter back when he was an edgy young filmmaker with an alcohol problem. I suppose Mr. Gunn can rest content knowing that Superman made more money than any Marvel movie released this year. Overall grade: A-   Next up is Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which came out in 1988. This was a very strange movie, but nonetheless, one with an ambitious premise, strong performances, and a strong artistic vision. It's set in post WWII Los Angeles, and “toons” (basically cartoon characters) live and work alongside humans. Private eye Eddie Valiant hates toons since one of them killed his brother five years ago. However, he's hired by the head of a studio who's having trouble with one of his toon actors, Roger Rabbit. Roger's worried his wife Jessica is having an affair, and Valiant obtains pictures of Jessica playing patty cake (not a euphemism, they actually were playing patty cake) with another man. Roger has an emotional breakdown, and soon the other man winds up dead, and Roger insists he's innocent. Valiant and Roger find themselves sucked into a dangerous conspiracy overseen by a ruthless mastermind. This movie was such an interesting cultural artifact. It perfectly follows the structure of a ‘40s film noir movie, but with cartoons, and the dissonance between film noir and the cheerfulness of the toons was embraced and used as a frequently source of comedy. In fact, when the grim and dour Valiant uses the toons' comedy techniques as a tactical improvisation in a moment of mortal peril, it's both hilarious and awesome. Christopher Lloyd's performance as the villainous Judge Doom was amazing. (I don't think it's a spoiler to say that he's villainous, because his character is named Judge Doom and he's literally wearing a black hat.) Like, his performance perfectly captures something monstrous that is trying very hard to pretend to be human and not quite getting it right. And the amount of work it must have taken to make this movie staggers the mind. Nowadays, having live actors interact with cartoon characters is expensive, but not unduly so. It's a frequent technique. You see it all the time in commercials when a housewife is smiling at an animated roll of paper towels or something, and Marvel's essentially been doing it for years. But this was 1988! Computer animation was still a ways off. They had to shoot the movie on analog film, and then hand-draw all the animation and successfully match it to the live film. It wouldn't have worked without the performance of Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, who plays everything perfectly straight in the same way Michael Caine did in A Muppet Christmas Carol. So kind of a strange movie, but definitely worth watching. And it has both Disney and Warner Brothers animated characters in the same movie, which is something we will never, ever see again. Overall grade: A Next up is K-Pop Demon Hunters, which came out in 2025. Like Who framed Roger Rabbit?, this is a very strange movie, but nonetheless with a clear and focused artistic vision. It is a cultural artifact that provides a fascinating look into a world of which I have no knowledge or interest, namely K-pop bands and their dueling fandoms. Anyway, the plot is that for millennia, female Korean musicians have used the magic of their voices to keep the demons locked away in a demon world. The current incarnation is a three-woman K-Pop group called Huntrix, and they are on the verge of sealing away the demons forever. Naturally, the Demon King doesn't like this, so one of his cleverer minions comes up with a plan. They'll start a Demon K-Pop Boy Band! Disguised as humans, the demon K-Pop group will win away Huntrix's fans, allowing them to breach the barrier and devour the world. However, one of the Huntrix musicians is half-demon, and she starts falling for the lead demon in the boy band, who is handsome and of course has a dark and troubled past. Essentially a musical K-drama follows. I have to admit I know practically nothing about K-Pop groups and their dueling fandoms, other than the fact that they exist. However, this was an interesting movie to watch. The animation was excellent, it did have a focused vision, and there were some funny bits. Overall grade: A Next up is Clarkson's Farm Season Four, which came out in 2025. A long time ago in the ‘90s, I watched the episode of Frasier where Frasier and Niles attempt to open a restaurant and it all goes horribly (yet hilariously) wrong. At the time, I had no money, but I promised myself that I would never invest in a restaurant. Nothing I have seen or learned in the subsequent thirty years has ever changed that decision. Season 4 of Clarkson's Farm is basically Jeremy Clarkson, like Frasier and Niles, attempting to open a restaurant, specifically a British pub. On paper it's a good idea, since Clarkson can provide the pub with food produced from his own farm and other local farmers. However, it's an enormous logistical nightmare, and Clarkson must deal with miles of red tape, contractors, and a ballooning budget, all while trying to keep his farm from going under. An excellent and entertaining documentary into the difficulties of both the farming life and food service. I still don't want to own a restaurant! Overall grade: A Next up is Tombstone, which came out in 1993. The Western genre of fiction is interesting because it's limited to such a very specific period of time and geographical region. Like the “Wild West” period that characterizes the Western genre really only lasted as a historical period from about 1865 to roughly 1890. The Western genre was at its most popular in movies from the 1940s and the 1960s, and I wonder if it declined because cultural and demographic changes made it unpopular to romanticize the Old West the way someone like Walt Disney did at Disneyland with “Frontierland.” Of course, the genre lives on in different forms in grittier Western movies, neo-Westerns like Yellowstone and Longmire, and a lot of the genre's conventions apply really well to science fiction. Everyone talks about Firefly being the first Space Western, but The Mandalorian was much more successful and was basically a Western in space (albeit with occasional visits from Space Wizards). Anyway! After that long-winded introduction, let's talk about Tombstone. When Val Kilmer died earlier this year, the news articles mentioned Tombstone as among his best work, so I decided to give it a watch. The plot centers around Wyatt Earp, played by Kurt Russell, who has decided to give up his career in law enforcement and move to Tombstone, Arizona, a silver mining boomtown, in hopes of making his fortune. However, Tombstone is mostly controlled by the Cowboys outlaw gang, and Earp is inevitably drawn into conflict with them. With the help of his brothers and Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer's character), Earp sets out to bring some law and order to Tombstone, whether the Cowboys like it or not. Holliday is in the process of dying from tuberculosis, which makes him a formidable fighter since he knows getting shot will be a less painful and protracted death than the one his illness will bring him. Kilmer plays him as a dissolute, scheming warrior-poet who nonetheless is a very loyal friend. Definitely a classic of the Western genre, and so worth watching. Overall grade: A Next up is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the eighth Mission Impossible movie. Of the eight movies, I think the sixth one was the best one, but this one comes in at a close second. It continues on from Dead Reckoning. Ethan Hunt now possesses the key that will unlock the source code of the Entity, the malicious AI (think ChatGPT, but even more obviously evil) that is actively maneuvering the world's nuclear powers into destroying each other so the Entity can rule the remnants of humanity. Unfortunately, the Entity's source code is sitting in a wrecked Russian nuclear sub at the bottom of the Bering Sea. Even more unfortunately, the Entity knows that Hunt has the key and is trying to stop him, even as the Entity's former minion and Hunt's bitter enemy Gabriel seeks to seize control of the Entity for himself. A sense of apocalyptic doom hangs over the movie, which works well to build tension. Once again, the world is doomed, unless Ethan Hunt and his allies can save the day. The tension works extremely well during the movie's underwater sequence, and the final airborne duel between Hunt and Gabriel. I don't know if they're going to make any more Mission Impossible movies after this (they are insanely expensive), but if this is the end, it is a satisfying conclusion for the character of Ethan Hunt and the Impossible Mission Force. Overall grade: A Next up is Deep Cover, which came out in 2025. This is described as a comedy thriller, and I didn't know what to expect when I watched it, but I really enjoyed it. Bryce Dallas Howard plays Kat, a struggling comedy improv teacher living in London. Her best students are Marlon (played by Orlando Bloom), a dedicated character actor who wants to portray gritty realism but keeps getting cast in tacky commercials, and Hugh (played by Nick Mohammed), an awkward IT worker with no social skills whatsoever. One day, the three of them are recruited by Detective Sergeant Billings (played by Sean Bean) of the Metropolitan Police. The Met wants to use improv comedians to do undercover work for minor busts with drug dealers. Since it plays 200 pounds a pop, the trio agrees. Of course, things rapidly spiral out of control, because Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are actually a lot better at improv than they think, and soon they find themselves negotiating with the chief criminals of the London underworld. What follows is a movie that is both very tense and very funny. Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are in way over their heads, and will have to do the best improv of their lives to escape a very grisly fate. Whether Sean Bean dies or not (as is tradition), you will just have to watch the movie and find out. Overall grade: A Next up is Puss in Boots: The Final Wish, which came out in 2022. I don't personally know much about the history of Disney as a corporation, and I don't much care, but I do have several relatives who are very interested in the history of the Disney corporation, and therefore I have picked up some by osmosis. Apparently Disney CEO Michael Eisner forcing out Jeffrey Katzenberg in the 1990s was a very serious mistake, because Katzenberg went on to co-found DreamWorks, which has been Disney's consistent rival for animation for the last thirty years. That's like “CIA Regime Change Blowback” levels of creating your own enemy. Anyway, historical ironies aside, Puss in Boots: The Final Wish was a funny and surprisingly thoughtful animated movie. Puss in Boots is a legendary outlaw and folk hero, but he has used up eight of his nine lives. An ominous bounty hunter who looks like a humanoid wolf begins pursuing him, and the Wolf is able to shrug off the best of Puss In Boots' attacks. Panicked, Puss hides in a retirement home for elderly cats, but then hears rumors of the magical Last Wish. Hoping to use it to get his lives back, Puss In Boots sets off on the quest. It was amusing how Little Jack Horner and Goldilocks and the Three Bears were rival criminal gangs seeking the Last Wish. Overall grade: A Next up is Chicken People, which came out in 2016. A good documentary film gives you a glimpse into an alien world that you would otherwise never visit. In this example, I have absolutely no interest in competitive chicken breeding and will only raise chickens in my backyard if society ever collapses to the level that it becomes necessary for survival. That said, this was a very interesting look into the work of competitive chicken breeding. Apparently, there is an official “American Standard of Perfection” for individual chicken breeds, and the winner of the yearly chicken competition gets the title “Super Grand Champion.” Not Grand Champion, Super Grand Champion! That looks impressive on a resume. It is interesting how chicken breeding is in some sense an elaborate Skinner Box – like you can deliberately set out to breed chickens with the desirable traits on the American Standard of Perfection, but until the chickens are hatched and grow up, you don't know how they're going to turn out, so you need to try again and again and again… Overall grade: A Next up is The Mask of Zoro, which came out in 1998. I saw this in the theatre when it came out 27 years ago, but that was 27 years ago, and I don't have much of a memory of it, save that I liked it. So when I had the chance to watch it again, I did! Anthony Hopkins plays Diego de la Vega, who has the secret identity of Zorro in the final days before Mexico breaks away from the Spanish Empire. With Mexico on the verge of getting its independence, Diego decides to hang up his sword and mask and focus on his beloved wife and daughter. Unfortunately, the military governor Don Montero realizes Diego is Zorro, so has him arrested, kills his wife, and steals his baby daughter to raise as his own. Twenty years later, a bandit named Alejandro loses his brother and best friends to a brutal cavalry commander. It turns out that Montero is returning to California from Spain, and plans to seize control of California as an independent republic (which, of course, will be ruled by him). In the chaos, Diego escapes from prison and encounters a drunken Alejandro, and stops him from a futile attack upon the cavalry commander. He then proposes a pact – Diego will train Alejandro as the next Zorro, and together they can take vengeance upon the men who wronged them. This was a good movie. It was good to see that my taste in movies 27 years ago wasn't terrible. It manages to cram an entire epic plot into only 2 hours and 20 minutes. In some ways it was like a throwback to a ‘40s movie but with modern (for the ‘90s) production values, and some very good swordfights. Overall grade: A Next up is Wick is Pain, which came out in 2025. I've seen all four John Wick movies and enjoyed them thoroughly, though I've never gotten around to any of the spinoffs. Wick is Pain is a documentary about how John Wick went from a doomed indie movie with a $6.5 million hole in its budget to one of the most popular action series of the last few decades. Apparently Keanu Reeves made an offhand joke about how “Wick is pain” and that became the mantra of the cast and crew, because making an action movie that intense really was a painful experience. Definitely worth watching if you enjoyed the John Wick movies or moviemaking in general. Overall grade: A The last movie I saw this summer was Game Night, which came out in 2016. It was a hilarious, if occasionally dark comedy action thriller. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams play Max and Annie Davis, a married couple who are very competitive and enjoy playing games of all kinds. Jason has an unresolved conflict with his brother Brooks, and one night Brooks invites them over for game night, which Max resents. Halfway through the evening, Brooks is kidnapped, with Max and Annie assume is part of the game. However, Brooks really is involved in something shady. Hilarity ensues, and it's up to Max and Annie to rescue Brooks and stay alive in the process. This was really funny, though a bit dark in places. That said, Max and Annie have a loving and supportive marriage, so it was nice to see something like that portrayed on the screen. Though this also leads to some hilarity, like when Annie accidentally shoots Max in the arm. No spoilers, but the punchline to that particular sequence was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Overall grade: A So no A+ movie this time around, but I still saw a bunch of solid movies I enjoyed. One final note, I have to admit, I've really come to respect Adam Sandler as an entertainer, even if his movies and comedy are not always to my taste. He makes what he wants, makes a lot of money, ensures that his friends get paid, and then occasionally takes on a serious role in someone else's movie when he wants to flex some acting muscles. I am not surprised that nearly everyone who's in the original Happy Gilmore who was still alive wanted to come back for Happy Gilmore 2. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show enjoyable and perhaps a guide to some good movies to watch. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

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Quedan tres días, apurando ya los últimos días en la maravillosa Venecia, Carlos Rollero nos trae otra cónica. Habla de François Ozon y su última película El Extranjero. También de Una casa llena de dinamita de Kathryn Bigelow con Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso y Jared Harris.

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Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema's biggest box office failures and decide whether they deserve a second chance. We are celebrating five years of discussing cinematic flops!No Catwoman this week! Despite what was teased last episode, Troy and Brad are not diving into Gotham's feline femme fatale just yet. That showdown is coming next week. For now, they're heading into the explosive world of covert ops with a film that flew under the radar: The Losers (2010).Joining them is none other than Jason “Solarbaby” Patric—a certified member of the Not A Bomb Mount Rushmore—who takes center stage as the villain squaring off against a rogue special ops team. With a cast stacked like a comic-con dream lineup (Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, and more), The Losers had all the makings of a blockbuster... yet somehow fizzled on arrival.So the question is: was this just another forgettable action flick, or is it a hidden gem worth rescuing from cinematic obscurity? The guys rewind to 2010 to find out.The Losers is directed Sylvain White and stars Jeffery Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, Columbus Short, Oscar Jaenada, and Jason Patric.To celebrate the last 25 years of film, the Not A Bomb podcast is compiling a Top 25 list from the Not A Bomb community. If you would like to submit your own list, please use this form to enter your 25 choices. For a film to be eligible, it must have been released between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2025. Those are the only rules. Thank you for being a part of the community! Stay tuned for a special episode revealing the results in December. Head over to Not A Bomb 25 in 25 to fill out the form!Want to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy

In this new segment, the GAHHDcast crew—Burnz, VSOP, and Maxlo—dive into Victory, the brand-new album from the legendary Slick Rick. The team gives a full breakdown of the music, themes, and standout tracks, while also reviewing the accompanying Victory short film, now available on YouTube. They discuss Idris Elba's surprising and creative role in the project, and reflect on Slick Rick's lasting legacy in hip-hop. From deep cuts to visual storytelling, this is a can't-miss conversation for fans of The Ruler and lovers of lyricism alike.

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung talk all the big DC news this week including James Gunn teasing his "Superman Saga", Peacemaker S2 trailer and the future of Margot Robbie' Harley Quinn and Idris Elba's Bloodsport. They also talk the new Sadie Sink rumor from Spidey 4, the rumored plot details for Doctor Doom and Chris Evans's Captain America and more characters being added to Avengers: Doomsday. PLUS they talk the trailers for Marty Supreme, Swiped and Ella McCay! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. #marvel #DC #spiderman #jamesgunn #captainamerica #robertdowneyjr #kevinfeige #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 3:42 James Gunn Talks His "Superman Saga" 15:01 'Superman" Now on Digital Home Release, Peacemaker S2 Trailer 19:28 Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, Idris Elba's Bloodsport DC Return 26:11 Trailers for Marty Supreme, Swiped and Ella McCay 39:56 New Sadie Sink Rumor Spider-Man Brand New Day 44:30 Avengers: Doomsday's Rumored New Cast Additions 52:06 Chris Evans's Captain America Return Tied to Endgame, Doctor Doom FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Julia and Dana are joined by June Thomas for a decidedly feminist discussion. They start with Sorry, Baby, the debut feature from writer, director, and actor Eva Victor, about a young academic's life after a terrible trauma. The panel debates whether the film— which was a Sundance hit for A24 — is a tart, surprising traumedy or a frustratingly evasive experiment. Next, they get into Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print, the HBO documentary about the pioneering feminist magazine. Finally, they take up a recent New York Times piece to determine whether the straight white male novelist is a thing of the past—and if we should care. Steve hops on the call to offer his token male perspective, naturally. In an exclusive plus bonus episode, the feminist discourse continues with a conversation about  the oft overlooked fashion designer Claire McCardell, who is the subject of a recent biography Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free by Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson and book review by our very own Julia Turner. Endorsements: Dana: The essay “It's Only An Island If You Look At It From The Water” by Elizabeth Cantwell in Bright Wall Dark Room about the film Jaws on its 50th anniversary. June : The action film Heads of State starring John Cena and Idris Elba, or “Mamma Mia! with explosions.” Julia -  The new book Empire of the Elite by Michael Grynbaum about the magisterial publishing reign of Condé Nast. (Recently excerpted in the New York Times.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices