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In which the Mister and Miss Angie join me in reviewing CONCLAVE (2024), from a novel by Robert Harris, the film has a screenplay by Peter Straughan (winner of the 2025 Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award) and is directed by Edward Berger. After the death of the Pope, Thomas Lawrence (a riveting performance by the always luminescent Ralph Fiennes), the Dean of Cardinals, must convene a conclave to choose the new leader of the Catholic Church. Troubled by his own faltering faith, Thomas must make some hard choices to uphold his responsibilities while also dealing with the ambitions of his fellow Cardinals. The powerhouse cast includes Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Jacek Koman, Carlos Diehz, Thomas Loibl, Brian F O'Byrne and Sergio Castellitto. The film clocks in at 2 h, is rated PG and is currently streaming on Prime Video but also to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.This episode of the pod is dedicated to the always lovely and fabulous Miss Angie - love you Sister!#Conclave #RobertHarris #PeterStraughan #EdwardBerger #RalphFiennes #Lawrence #IsabellaRossellini #SisterAgnes #StanleyTucci #Bellini #JohnLithgow #Tremblay #LucianMsamati #Adeyemi #JacekKoman #Wozniak #CarlosDiehz #Benitez #ThomasLoibl #Mandorff #BrianFOByrne #OMalley #SergioCastellitto #Tedesco #Thriller #Drama #ConspiracyThriller @PrimeVideo #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy.With the papal conclave convening in Rome to pick Pope Francis's successor, Matt and Sam are joined by novelist Brandon Taylor to discuss the 2024 film Conclave, directed by Edward Berger and starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini. The film, as you might guess, depicts the shabby and conspiratorial inner-workings of a (fictional) College of Cardinals as they go about picking a new pope. Fun movie! Great chat!Furthering Reading:Brandon Taylor, Real Life, (2020)— Filthy Animals, (2021)— The Late Americans, (2023)— "Is it even good? Two Years with Zola," LRB, April 4, 2024.Ben Munster, "Cardinals are watching ‘Conclave' the movie for guidance on the actual conclave," Politico, May 6, 2025.Dan Walden, "Gender, Sex, and other Nonsense," Commonweal, March 1, 2021.
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Dopo la morte di papa Francesco siamo corsi a vedere Conclave di Edward Berger, basato sul romanzo omonimo di Robert Harris, con Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, Sergio Castellitto e John “Albus Silente” Lithgow. Il podcast della sede vacante torna ancora una volta con Stefano Cocci e senza Simone Zizzari racconta il film di Edward Berger pluricandidato agli Oscar 2025. Inoltre, raccontiamo due prodotti “di chiesa”: Habemus Papam di Nanni Moretti e The Young Pope di Paolo Sorrentino. Buon ascolto. TIMESTAMP[00:00] Buongiorno, buon pomeriggio e buonasera [1:22] Conclave[10:18] Sergio Castellitto e il cast [13:26] Habemus Papam [14:40] The Young Pope
Send us a textSPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen the movie or read the book CONCLAVE, you may not want to listen (until you've seen the film or read the book). The Two Kens take a deep dive into the symbolism and message of this highly acclaimed motion picture starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow, and more. There's much to discuss, unpack, and explore in this groundbreaking film. It's a film set in the Vatican when a fictional Pope dies, leaving the College of Cardinals to isolate themselves in the Sistine Chapel where they will elect a new Holy Father from among their ranks. BE FOREWARNED: Kemp and Fong reveal the stunning surprise ending and examine its meaning for today.Become a Patron | Ken's Substack PageSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com
pWotD Episode 2917: Conclave (film) Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 162,025 views on Sunday, 27 April 2025 our article of the day is Conclave (film).Conclave is a 2024 political thriller film directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. In the film, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Fiennes) organizes a conclave to elect the next pope and finds himself investigating secrets and scandals about the major candidates.After premiering at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024, Conclave was released in theaters in the United States by Focus Features on October 25 and in the United Kingdom by Black Bear UK on November 29. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, directing, screenplay, and cinematography. The film has grossed $116.4 million worldwide on a $20 million production budget.Conclave was named one of the top ten films of 2024 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. Among other accolades, it won four awards at the 78th British Academy Film Awards (tying The Brutalist for most of the ceremony), including Best Film, and also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. At the 97th Academy Awards, it received eight nominations, including Best Picture, and won Best Adapted Screenplay.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:34 UTC on Monday, 28 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Conclave (film) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Amy.
Se pensate che il vostro ufficio sia pieno di serpi, non avete ancora partecipato a un conclave. Recensione (con qualche anatema).Conclave, regia di Edward Berger, con Ralph Fiennes, Sergio Castellitto, Stanley Tucci e Isabella Rossellini, prodotto da FilmNation Entertainment, distribuito da Eagle Pictures.Mi trovi anche su Instagram www.instagram.com/fumetti.e.dintorni/Se ti piace il mio podcast, offrimi un caffè https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fumettiedintorniQui c'è il mio piccolo mercatino su Subito https://www.subito.it/utente/16653861E qui quelloVinted https://www.vinted.it/member/
Ryan is joined by a trio of David Lynch fans - Edward Finan, Alex Flores, and Hunter Vance - to discuss Lynch's trademark cinematic touch in one of his most prominent feature films, Blue Velvet (1986)
With rare exceptions, The Nose doesn’t usually cover movies from the previous Oscar season once the actual Oscars have happened. But major world events are the sort of things for which one might break with tradition, and with the death of Pope Francis on April 21, we thought we might make an exception. Conclave is a 2024 political thriller melodrama based on the 2016 Robert Harris novel. It’s set at the Vatican and tells the story of the death of one pope and the election of the next. Conclave was nominated for eight Academy Awards this year, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Ralph Fiennes, and Best Supporting Actress for Isabella Rossellini. It won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. And: MobLand is a British crime drama television series. It was originally developed for Showtime as a spinoff origin story for Ray Donovan. But it eventually morphed into the standalone gangster story that has become the most-watched series launch ever for Paramount+. It stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Paddy Considine, and Helen Mirren. GUESTS: Taneisha Duggan: Director of arts, culture, and entertainment for the city of Hartford Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Nobody Asked Shawn podcast Lindsay Lee Wallace: Writes about culture, health care and health equity, and other stuff, too Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pope Francis' death not only led to an outpouring of remembrances. It also unleashed a new wave of memes from the Oscar-nominated movie Conclave. It tells a very fun and very fictional story of the secretive process by which a pope is replaced. It's a twisty political thriller, it's a tense jury drama, and it's got some strong commentary on the state of the Catholic Church. Conclave stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, and it's available to rent or stream at home.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Knitting and wool are so essential in the Faroe Islands that in the early 1800s, exports of sweaters and socks made up about half of the economy. Today, the nation of about 55,000 people has 8+ knitwear brands, 2 active spinning mills, and 70,000 ewes. Sissal Kristiansen, the owner of knitwear company Shisa Brand, started an initiative called The Wool Islands to celebrate the heritage and potential of Faroese fiber. “We owe it to our past and our future to utilise the natural resources that we have, and on the Faroe Islands, that is wool,” she says. The first project of the Wool Islands was a 15-minute documentary that takes viewers on a sweeping journey through the Faroese landscape, meeting shepherds, knitters, and of course sheep. Available to watch free on YouTube and the project's website, the film welcomes you to the small country, which is located in the North Atlantic between Shetland and Iceland. Today, the economy of the Faroe Islands relies on tourism; the film shows how enticing a destination it is for knitters, spinners, and textile lovers. Sheep and knitting are everywhere in the Faroe Islands, but maintaining the quality and value of the local wool depends on visitors, locals, knitters, and consumers to recognize its unique importance. Drawing on the natural colors produced by the native sheep, Faroese knitting patterns are characterized by graphic, highly contrasting stranded patterns that generally carry floats over less than five stitches. Sissal's designs for Shisa Brand feature bold traditional motifs in contemporary silhouettes and scales. Some of Shisa Brand's iconic garments feature black-and-white geometric patterns, and the ready-to-wear items are handmade by local handknitters using Faroese wool. Undeterred by wool's reputation for scratchiness next to the skin, she celebrates the lofty texture, warmth, and silkiness of the dual-coated fleece. Hearing Sissal speak about her home and her passion for Faroese wool will leave you yearning to wear Faroese knitwear, knit with Faroese yarn, and visit the country's wool islands. Links Shisa Brand website (https://www.shisabrand.com/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shisabrand) Find The Wool Islands film and resources about wool in the Faroe Islands at the program's website (https://www.thewoolislands.com/) Watch a panel (https://youtu.be/O07UJxisLeg?si=mUwdb82UIJfXW4gk) moderated by Isabella Rossellini featuring Sissal and other Faroese designers and producers, hosted by the Scandinavia House in April 2024 Read Sissal's “Legacy of Wool: Faroese Gold” in Farm & Fiber Knits (https://farmfiberknits.com/legacy-of-wool-faroese-gold/) Føroysk Bindingarmynstur (Faroese Knitting Patterns), the collection of Faroese knitting motifs documented by Hans Marius Debes, is available from Navia. (https://www.navia.fo/en/knitting-patterns/1151-foroysk-bindingarmynstur.html) Yarn grown in the Faroe Islands is available from Navia (distributed in the US by Kelbourne Woolens. (https://kelbournewoolens.com/collections/navia) Spinnaríið við ánna (Spinnery by the River) (https://kyrra.fo/pages/about-us) produces 100% Faroese yarns at a family-owned micro mill. Snaeldan (https://snaldan.fo/) mill produces yarn and knitwear in the Faroe Islands. Signabøgarður tógv (https://www.facebook.com/siignabogardur) offers 100% Faroese wool yarn. This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/). You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. KnitPicks.com has been serving the knitting community for over 20 years and believes knitting is for everyone, which is why they work hard to make knitting accessible, affordable, and approachable. Knit Picks responsibly sources its fiber to create an extensive selection of affordable yarns like High Desert from Shaniko Wool Company in Oregon. Are you looking for an ethical, eco-friendly yarn to try? Look no further than Knit Picks' Eco yarn line. Need needles? Knit Picks makes a selection for knitters right at their Vancouver, Washington headquarters. KnitPicks.com (https://www.knitpicks.com/)—a place for every knitter.
Join Milo + Nico in the papal seat for part 1 (one) of a mini-Isabella Rossellini season focussing on two of her most iconic cameo performances. But can a film about a bunch of middle-aged and elderly men in gowns who have gathered to gossip, eavesdrop and read each other for proverbial filth possibly be gay?
EPISODE 83 - “TCM FILM FESTIVAL 2025 PREVIEW” - 4/14/2025 It's that time of years again. Time for the 2025 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, which takes place April 24-27 in Hollywood California. This year, the theme is “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.” This week, Steve and Nan offer a fun preview of the highlights of the upcoming festival and they discuss the films they are most excited to see, including great titles such as BEN HUR, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, GUNFI*GHT AT THE OKAY CORRAL and A GUY NAMED JOE. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, & Harrison Ford; The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), starring Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, & Beau Brides; Cooley High (1975), starring Lawrence Hilton Jacobs & Glenn Turman; Car Wash (1976), starring Richard Pryor, Bill Duke, & George Carlin; Greased Lightning (1977), starring Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, & Beau Bridges; Which Way is Up (1977), starring Richard Pryor & Lonette McKee; Bustin' Loose (1981), starring Richard Pryor & Cicely Tyson; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), starring Peter Frampton & The Bee Gees; The Last Dragon (1985), starring Taimak & Vanity; Krush Groove (1985), starring Russell Simmons & LL Cool J; Beau Geste (1926), starring Ronald Colman; The Freshman (1925), starring Harold Lloyd; Misery (1990), starring Kathy Bates & James Caan; The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, & Barry Bostwick; Babe (1995), starring James Cromwell; The Enchanted Cottage (1945), starring Robert Young & Dorothy McGuire; Jaws (1975), starring Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, & Roy Scheider; Blue Velvet (1986),starring Kyle McLaughlin, Laura Dern, Dennis Hopper, & Isabella Rossellini; We're No Angels (1955), starring Humphrey Bogart & Joan Bennett; Gunfight At The Okay Corral (1957), starring Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas; Cape Fear (1962), starring Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck and Polly Bergen; The Ritz (1976), starring Rita Moreno & Treat Williams; Gunman's Walk (1958), starring Van Heflin, James Darren, & Tab Hunter; Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957), starring Robert Mitchum & Deborah Kerr; The Divorcée (1930), starring Norma Shearer & Robert Montgomery; Talk of The Town (1942), starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, & Ronald Colman; Moonlight & Pretzels (1933), starring Leo Carrillo & Mary Brian; A Guy Named Joe (1943) starring Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, & Van Johnson; Ben Hur (1959), starring Charlton Heston & Stephen Boyd; Suddenly Last Summer (1959), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, & Montgomery Cliff; Brigadoon (1954), starring Gene Kelly & Syd Charisse; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Look at where our tenacity and dedication have gotten us. All the way to episode 100! It is true what they say: if you stick at something long enough in a sequential order, you will eventually reach EPISODE 100. Don't quote me, but I think Mark Maron said that. But what an episode 100 this is. We look at the seminal work of a visionary, David Lynch, who passed away earlier this year. Starring Kyle McLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Laura Dern, Dean Stockwell, and Dennis Hopper, this is the story about finding an ear and figuring out who it belongs to. And Frank, obviously. Beautiful, disgusting, violent Frank. Little did Laura and Ryan know that we recite Frank's lines more often than not in everyday life, which is probably why people may perceive our relationship as far from golden. But that's your fault; you have no sense of humor. Just shut up and listen to our podcast!
Paulo knows credit card scammers from the '80s – and it was tough back then with the little “shook shook” machine.We hear from Jean-Claude Van Andrew Tate while Dori channels Living & Loving – but this edition includes hairy men and Benji.Plastic surgery changed The Hoff's life, and Paulo still wants to poo in George Michael's toilet.And finally… was Madonna really in The Breakfast Club? And did Dr. Huxtable cure polio?Jump To:Blue Val-Vet: (00:04:31)Jean-Claude Van Andrew Tate(00:05:59)Chevy Chase in PlayGirl (00:12:23)https://www.cracked.com/article_41915_get-a-load-of-chevy-chases-1980-playgirl-cover.htmlThird Rock from the Sun (00:21:56)Strange Brew (00:34:30)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pacru8ve9k&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tDGeorge Michael's Infamous Corner (00:42:04)Christopher Atkins Speedo Stuffing Controversy (00:48:33)Two 80s Truths and a Lie (00:51:32)#Val Kilmer, #Jean-Claude Van Damme, #1980s, #Blue Velvet, #Isabella Rossellini, #David Lynch, #Top Gun, #sexual misconduct, #human trafficking, #Romania, #organized crime, #Dory, #That Eddie Show, #nostalgia, #pop culture, #Brown Bag Diet, #Hollywood, #Goldie Hawn, #Playgirl, #multimedia recommendations, #John Lithgow, #Third Rock from the Sun, #David Hasselhoff, #Strange Brew, #Rick Moranis, #Canadian humor, #Oktoberfest, #superpowers, #stuffed spiders, #Madonna, #The Breakfast Club, #new wave synth-pop, #trivia, #Two 80s Truths and a Lie, #Chevy Chase, #pun-filled banter.
(Reupload due to wrong file!)Conclave is a 2024 mystery thriller film directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. In the film, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Fiennes) organizes a papal conclave to elect the next pope and finds himself investigating secrets and scandals about each candidate.Conclave premiered at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on 30 August 2024, was theatrically released in the United States by Focus Features on 25 October 2024, and is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom by Black Bear UK on 29 November. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances, directing, screenplay and cinematography, and has grossed $31 million worldwide.
Oscars Month continues with Edward Berger's Conclave! Ben, Brady, and Patrick cast their votes for this pulpy papal thriller. Directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.
With the unfortunate passing of David Lynch, the Four Play hosts decided to dedicate this arc to the director and his unique vision in cinema. The 1986 film Blue Velvet still stands as an all-time classic with memorable performances by Dennis Hopper and Isabella Rossellini and a signature touch of Lynch's surrealism. The film mixes Lynch's love of Americana with a shocking exploration of sexual violence and the dark activities of the criminal underworld.
Sowing the Seeds of Love, 18min., USA Directed by Riley Young Sowing the Seeds of Love explores the obscure and peculiar sex lives of animals through the eyes of Hulk Hogan (1980's WWE wrestler icon), Joyce DeWitt (Janet Wood from the popular 1970's sitcom Three's Company), and Robert Picardo (known for his character as the Holographic Doctor on the 1990's Star Trek: Voyager series). Their role in this film is to satire their popularity to make the subject of animal sexuality more digestible to those without a scientific background. https://www.rileyoung.com/new-page-1 Get to know the filmmaker: What was your motivation to make this film? My true motivation for making this film was to find an engaging and accessible way to communicate science to a broad audience. With a background in Marine Science, I experienced firsthand during my capstone research project how challenging it can be to make scientific concepts exciting and understandable for those without a science background. That realization led me to pursue documentary filmmaking as a way to bridge that gap—bringing science to life in a way that is fun, accurate, and captivating for viewers of all backgrounds. Two major inspirations shaped this film. The first was Jean Painlevé, a French filmmaker and pioneer of underwater cinema. His films explored the mysteries of marine life while blending science with humor, making complex topics engaging and accessible. The second was Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno series, where she playfully reenacts animal mating behaviors in surreal, theatrical settings. Her bold, unconventional approach to documentary filmmaking opened my eyes to new ways of presenting science—ways that are visually striking, thought-provoking, and deeply entertaining. Both of these influences challenged traditional documentary styles, incorporating themes of sexual identity, gender norms, and finding beauty in the unexpected—ideas that became a driving force behind my own film. Drawing from these inspirations, I wanted to create something fresh, quirky, and exciting while still staying true to scientific accuracy. That's how Sowing the Seeds of Love was born. My film follows a trio of celebrity hosts who use humor, animation, and their star power to educate audiences about unconventional animal mating science—while drawing thought-provoking parallels to societal conversations around sexual identities. My goal is to reach people who might not typically watch documentaries—because let's face it, the word "documentary" alone can turn some people away. I want to change that by proving that science can be just as entertaining as it is enlightening. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod
It's gonna take more than a bus full of nuns, a few cans of smoke and a good copier to elect a new pope in 2024's “Conclave”. Isabella Rossellini makes a meal out of what is essentially an extended cameo as Sister Agnes, quietly instrumental in helping to bring down potential papal candidates and making way for a somewhat hopeful twist ending. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapod Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram: @bsapod Colin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
On Mickey-Jo's two recent visits to New York, he saw the new Broadway musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER twice, and he's finally ready to tell you why.The show, based on the 1992 cult classic film, stars Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Michelle Williams in the roles played on screen by Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show, how it gives back to the queer community, and which creative element stands out...•00:00 | introduction02:22 | synopsis / adaptation08:28 | the material14:40 | creative choices21:34 | performances•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
With the unfortunate passing of David Lynch, the Four Play hosts decided to dedicate this arc to the director and his unique vision in cinema. The 1986 film Blue Velvet still stands as an all-time classic with memorable performances by Dennis Hopper and Isabella Rossellini and a signature touch of Lynch's surrealism. The film mixes Lynch's love of Americana with a shocking exploration of sexual violence and the dark activities of the criminal underworld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to purgatory!!! This whole world's wild at heart and weird on top. This week the boys continue their journey into David Lynch's cinematography with Wild At Heart from 1990. The film is written for the screen by David Lynch and based off of the novel by Barry Gifford. Join us as we hit the road with Sailor and Lula and experience terror, love, violence and chaos along the way. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Williem Dafoe, J.E. Freeman, Crispin Glover, Diane Ladd, Calvin Lockhart, Isabella Rossellini, Harry Dean Stanton, Grace Zabriskie, Sherilyn Fenn, Jack Nance, Freddie Jones, Jack Nance and many, many more!!! Thanks for checkin us out, you can find our back catalog on Podbean.com and where all other podcasts are found. David Lynch Theme By Jeremy Mcfarlane Interview with David Lynch and actors from Wild At Heart https://youtu.be/l8wzPw6_jU8?si=v-H064WzOaWRT6el Intro track "Slaughterhouse" by Powermad https://youtu.be/O_4oVnCjSX0?si=CWHQabs1yJWECHsu Outro track "Im Abendrot" Gewandhausorchester Leipzig https://youtu.be/cxEnm38azc8?si=WWueWH819UP3Xhfy
Blue Velvet established the late great David Lynch as auniquely singular voice in Hollywood, tackling themes rarely seen in mainstream cinema. Helped in no small part by revelatory performances from Isabella Rossellini and Dennis Hopper.All The Right Movies are sending a love letter, straight from our hearts.Episode sponsors:BetterHelp: For a 10% discount off your first month with BetterHelp, click hereConnect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTwitter/X: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Threads: @allthe_rightmoviesFacebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com
In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes the multi-talented Isabella Rossellini to the show. The conversation kicks off with Isabella telling us about the inspiration behind the establishment of Mama Farm in 2013; her regenerative farm, Bed and Breakfast, and events venue in Brookhaven, N.Y. She speaks of her Italian heritage and how this informed her of the importance of locally grown foods, eating healthy and creating community around the earth and her bounty. On the farm she focuses on heritage breeds and heirloom seeds. As an Ethologist, she observes and continues to learn about animal behaviors raising her chickens, sheep, bees and other assorted animals on the farm. Amy and Isabella then pivot and explore the themes of reinvention and intuition, especially as they pertain to the roles of women in society. Isabella shares personal anecdotes about her own process of reinvention, from her early ambitions and careers as a model and actress to then directing films. After opportunities in these areas diminished in her fourth decade, Isabella went back to school to study Ethology, the study of animal behavior. And then in her 6th and 7th decades her work as an actress and model had a resurgence, establishing herself again as a woman of great talent and beauty. Both speakers discuss the importance of trusting one's intuition in various life situations, whether in personal health, professional endeavors, or navigating societal expectations. Isabella's story is not just about her achievements but is a testament to resilience and adaptability in the face of societal pressures and personal challenges. Questions of comments? Call 845-307-7446 or email comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org Produced by Jennifer Hammoud and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff
Isabella Rossellini is nominated for Best Supporting Actress at this weekend’s Academy Awards. Before the big show, we wanted to give you a chance to listen back to her incredible conversation with Julia. Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 72-year-old actress, director, and model Isabella Rossellini, currently starring in the film Conclave. The two dive into a conversation about Isabella’s Long Island farm, why she loves referring to herself as ancient, and her personal journey with sexuality and romance, particularly in her later years. Plus, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judith, to recite a perfectly timed Mary Oliver poem and plots a potential adventure with her. Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Keep up with Isabella Rossellini @isabellarossellini on Instagram. Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/. For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a war! Alex and Zach investigate the papal election thriller Conclave, a dark horse Best Picture candidate. We dissect the twists and turns of this captivating story, the string of unexpected reveals and look into the Oscars chances, particulary the performance of Ralph Fiennes and adapted screenplay.TIME STAMPS:0:27 - Intro1:43 - General Discussion4:02 - Non-Spoiler Review12:50 - Concession Stand (Sweet, Salty, Refresher) - SPOILERS AHEAD29:34 - Oscars Chances38:36 - OutroFollow us on Instagram @a.z_moviereview. Follow us on Twitter @a_z_moviereview.
Join Matthew McQueeny, Tim Castano, and Jayme Alfano Mulhern for their 11th annual Mix-Minus Podcast Oscars special! Dive deep into the 2025 Academy Awards as our hosts explore each of the major categories and nominees. This year's Best Picture lineup includes "Anora," "The Brutalist," "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two," "The Substance," "Wicked," "Emilia Pérez," "I'm Still Here," and "Nickel Boys." For Best Actor, the contenders are Ralph Fiennes in "Conclave," Sebastian Stan in "The Apprentice," Timothée Chalamet in "A Complete Unknown," Colman Domingo in "Sing Sing," and Adrien Brody in "The Brutalist." The Best Actress race features Fernanda Torres in "I'm Still Here," Demi Moore in "The Substance," Karla Sofía Gascón in "Emilia Pérez," Cynthia Erivo in "Wicked," and Mikey Madison in "Anora." Supporting roles are fiercely contested with Zoe Saldana, Felicity Jones, Monica Barbaro, Ariana Grande, and Isabella Rossellini up for Best Supporting Actress, and Guy Pearce, Yuriy Borisov, Edward Norton, Kieran Culkin, and Jeremy Strong nominated for Best Supporting Actor. In the directing field, Coralie Fargeat for "The Substance," James Mangold for "A Complete Unknown," Sean Baker for "Anora," Jacques Audiard for "Emilia Pérez," and Brady Corbet for "The Brutalist" have captured nominations. The screenplay categories heat up with Jacques Audiard, Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley, James Mangold, Jay Cocks, Jesse Eisenberg, Coralie Fargeat, Tim Fehlbaum, Moritz Binder, Alex David, Sean Baker, and Brady Corbet battling it out for top honors.
Welcome back to purgatory and come along with us as we continue our incredible down the David Lynch rabbit hole. This week we visit Lumberton, cross a field and find a severed ear, have a Papst Blue Ribbon down at The Slow Club and do the duck walk and join us as we walk what really below the surface of a small town in Blue Velvet from 1986. The film stars Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, Kyle Maclachlan, Laura Dern, Hope Lange, Dean Stockwell, George Dickerson, Priscilla Pointer, Frances Bay, Jack Harvey, Ken Stovitz, Brad Dourif and Jack Nance!!!! HENIEKEN!?!?!?! FUCK THAT SHIT!!!! IT'S PAPST BLUE RIBBON!!!! Thanks for checkin us out and coming along with as we visit David Lynch and his films. You can find our back catalog on Podbean.com and you can us everywhere else podcasts are found. Intro theme "David Lynch Theme" By Jeremy Mcfarlane Intro & Outro tracks by Angelo Badalamenti from the Blue Velvet soundtrack 1. Main Theme https://youtu.be/wxej6yUJv-E?si=4o4wSq0PsRrDoeSP 2. Night Streets/Sandy and Jeffrey https://youtu.be/GDGYT4scpLk?si=djAWui1vCXIdm74X
In this episode of "GynoCurious," host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Farah Jamani, a pharmacist, functional medicine, and mindset coach living and working in Canada. Dr. Novatt kicks off the conversation with a stark overview of the failing healthcare landscape in the U.S., highlighting key issues such as the high cost of healthcare, inadequate access, and the system's intricate complexities. Farah shares her personal journey from being a traditional pharmacist to embracing functional medicine, driven by her own health struggles and those of the women she encountered in her practice. Farah elaborates on the concept of functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms—a common approach in conventional medicine. She shares insightful anecdotes about the psychological and social burdens women face, especially in midlife, and discusses how societal pressures and hormonal changes contribute to these health challenges. Farah's integrative approach aims to empower women by teaching them sustainable lifestyle changes and mindset shifts, promoting a balanced and holistic approach to health. The episode also touches on Farah's annual retreat, "The Real Reset," held at Isabella Rossellini's, Mama Farm. At this retreat, women are offered a comprehensive program that includes anti-inflammatory diets, stress management techniques, and mindset coaching aimed at creating long-lasting health transformations. Dr. Novatt and Farah conclude by discussing the importance of personalized medicine and the growing interest in integrative approaches to health. This episode is a rich exploration of how women can reclaim their health and well-being through informed, holistic practices. Questions of comments? Call 845-307-7446 or email comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org Produced by Jennifer Hammoud and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff
Blue Velvet is a 1986 American neo-noir mystery thriller film written and directed by David Lynch. Blending psychological horror with film noir, the film stars Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, and Laura Dern, and is named after the 1951 song of the same name. The film follows a college student who returns to his suburban hometown and discovers a severed human ear in a field, which leads him to uncover a vast criminal conspiracy involving a troubled lounge singer. The film's score was composed by Angelo Badalamenti. If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733! Watch Blue Velvet: https://amzn.to/4jXmwXr Out this Month (Celebrating the Filmography of David Lynch - RIP): Blue Velvet (1986) Mulholland Drive (2001) Patreon: David Lynch Poll! Get in Touch: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmflamers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/ Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733 Our Patrons: Alex M Andrew Bower Ashlie Thornbury BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Bennett Hunter BreakfastChainsawMassacre Brittany Bellgardt Call me Lestat. Canadianmatt3 CenobiteBetty Christopher Nelson Cj Mcginnis Dan Alvarez Dirty Birdy Gia Gillian Murtagh GlazedDonut GWilliamNYC Irwan Iskak James Aumann Jessica E Joanne Ellison Josh Young Julia 90 Alison Karl Haikara Kimberly McGuirk Kitty Kelly Kyle Kavanagh Laura O'Malley Lisa Libby Lisa Söderberg Livi Loch Hightower M Hussman Mac Daddy Marissa E Matthew McHenry Mel Starmer Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Niko Allred Nimble Wembley Orion Yannotti Pablo the Rhino Penelope Nelson random dude Richard Best Robert Eppers Rosieredleader Ryan King Sinesthero The Dean Swann Walstrich William Skinner Sweet dreams... "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
We're back and better than ever! After a brief hiatus while Karen was at Sundance, the Dames return to discuss some of the must-sees of the festival, followed by a deep dive into David Lynch's 1986 masterpiece Blue Velvet, starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, and Laura Dern.
Tras la muerte del Papa, el decano del Colegio Cardenalicio debe liderar un cónclave para escoger al sucesor del sumo pontífice, investigando las vidas y los secretos de los candidatos con mayor favoritismo. Basado en la novela homónima de Robert Harris, este nuevo largometraje de Edward Berger ("Sin novedad en el frente") cuenta con ocho nominaciones a los premios Oscar, incluyendo mejor película, Ralph Fiennes como mejor actor principal, e Isabella Rossellini como mejor actriz de reparto en la primera nominación que recibe para estos premios en su carrera. Ya disponible en salas de cine.
Isabella Rossellini is probably best known as an actor, having acclaimed parts in movies like Blue Velvet, Death Becomes Her, and Big Night. She's also a model, a performance artist, an accomplished singer and even an academic. When Isabella Rossellini joined Bullseye in 2022 she spoke with correspondent Louis Virtel about her role in Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, collaborating with David Lynch and why she is attracted to working in experimental film.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
This week, we're stepping into the shadowy corridors of power with Conclave! Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), this gripping political thriller takes us behind the locked doors of the Vatican as a secretive election unfolds. When the Pope dies unexpectedly, the world's most powerful cardinals gather to select his successor—only to find themselves entangled in a web of ambition, secrecy, and hidden agendas.Starring Ralph Fiennes as the conflicted Cardinal Lawrence, Stanley Tucci as the enigmatic Cardinal Bellini, John Lithgow as the shrewd Cardinal Tremblay, and Sergio Castellitto as the calculating Cardinal Tedesco—alongside Isabella Rossellini and Lucian Msamati—Conclave transforms the papal election into a high-stakes chess game where faith and politics collide.But does Conclave deliver a suspenseful and thought-provoking drama, or does it crumble under the weight of its own intrigue? And as the smoke rises over the Vatican, we have just one question… But Is Conclave Good?If you'd like to suggest a film or film franchise, or if you'd just like to say hello, you can reach us at biigpodcast@gmail.com, @biigpodcast on Twitter, or @butisitgoodpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charles Skaggs & Xan Sprouse pay tribute to legendary director David Lynch as they watch Blue Velvet, the 1986 neo-noir mystery thriller directed by Lynch, featuring Kyle MacLachlan as Jeffrey Beaumont, Laura Dern as Sandy Williams, Isabella Rossellini as Dorothy Vallens, and Dennis Hopper as Frank Booth! Find us here:X/Twitter: @DrunkCinemaCast, @CharlesSkaggs, @udanax19 Facebook: @DrunkCinema Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @udanax19.bsky.social Email: DrunkCinemaPodcast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
This week, we dive into Oscar season! The Oscar nominations are out, and we first dive into a film that received 8 nominations. This beautiful film is certainly a strong contender for production design. Conclave (2024), directed Edward Berger.
Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich review movies currently on streaming services and in theaters: Conclave/A Complete Unknown/The Brutalist Movie Review! First up is Conclave (2024). Then we move on to A Complete Unknown (2024). Finally we review The Brutalist (2024).Conclave is a 2024 political thriller film directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. In the film, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Fiennes) organises a conclave to elect the next Pope and finds himself investigating secrets and scandals about the major candidates.Conclave premiered at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on 30 August 2024, was released in theatres in the United States by Focus Features on 25 October 2024 and in the United Kingdom by Black Bear UK on 29 November. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances, directing, screenplay and cinematography, and grossed $82.4 million worldwide. It was named one of the top 10 films of 2024 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. Among other accolades, it received eight nominations at the 97th Academy Awards (including Best Picture), six at the Golden Globe Awards (winning Best Screenplay), and tied Wicked with a leading 11 nominations at the 30th Critics' Choice Awards (including Best Picture).A Complete Unknown is a 2024 American biographical musical drama film directed by James Mangold, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jay Cocks, about American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Based on the 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric! by Elijah Wald, the film portrays Dylan through his earliest folk music success until the momentous controversy over his use of electric instruments at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. Timothée Chalamet (who also produces) stars as Dylan, with Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, Eriko Hatsune, Big Bill Morganfield, Will Harrison, and Scoot McNairy in supporting roles. The film's title is derived from the chorus of Dylan's 1965 single "Like a Rolling Stone".A Complete Unknown premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on December 10, 2024, and was released in the United States by Searchlight Pictures on December 25, 2024. The film has grossed $74.2 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews from critics. It was named one of the top ten films of 2024 by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review, the latter of which also awarded Fanning Best Supporting Actress.The film earned eight nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Chalamet), Best Supporting Actor (Norton), and Best Supporting Actress (Barbaro). It also received three nominations at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards (including Best Motion Picture – Drama), three at the Critics Choice Awards (including Best Picture), four at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards (including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture) and six at the British Academy Film Awards (including Best Film).The Brutalist is a 2024 epic period drama film directed and produced by Brady Corbet from a script he co-wrote with Mona Fastvold. A co-production between the United States, United Kingdom, and Hungary, it stars Adrien Brody as a Hungarian-born Jewish Holocaust survivor who immigrates to the United States, where he struggles to achieve the American Dream until a wealthy client changes his life. The cast also features Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn, Raffey Cassidy, Stacy Martin, Emma Laird, Isaach de Bankolé, and Alessandro Nivola.The Brutalist premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2024, where Corbet was awarded the Silver Lion for Best Direction, and was named one of the top ten films of 2024 by the American Film Institute. The film earned 10 nominations at the 97th Academy Awards (including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Brody, Best Supporting Actress for Jones, and Best Supporting Actor for Pearce), and at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards won three awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama.[7][8] It was released in the United States by A24 on December 20, 2024, and in the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures and Focus Features on January 24, 2025.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
Filmmaker and painter David Lynch died January 15 at age 78. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1994 about making his surrealist first movie, Eraserhead, leaving things up for interpretation, and where he finds inspiration. Also, we'll hear from Isabella Rossellini who starred in Lynch's Blue Velvet as a nightclub singer, and Nicolas Cage, who worked with him in Wild At Heart. And our TV critic David Bianculli shares an appreciation. Also, Justin Chang reviews the new film supernatural thriller Presence.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Oscar nominations are finally here! The usual suspects made the cut, and Dune: Part Two landed a Best Picture nomination—but Denis Villeneuve was snubbed, as many predicted. Could Dune pull off an upset and take home the top prize? We break down all the Oscar nominees, including how Emilia Pérez leads the 2025 Academy Awards nominations with a record-breaking 13 nods, surpassing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Roma. Following close behind are The Brutalist and Wicked, each securing 10 nominations. Other top contenders include A Complete Unknown and Conclave, both earning eight nods. These films will compete for Best Picture alongside Anora, Dune: Part Two, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, and The Substance. Big news in the acting categories as Demi Moore and Isabella Rossellini land their first-ever nominations, while Karla Sofía Gascón makes history as the first openly transgender performer to be nominated for Best Actress. Plus, Netflix leads all studios with 16 nominations. On today's show, we're diving deep into all the major categories, surprises, and snubs. Plus, big news outside the Oscars—Jon Bernthal joins The Odyssey, Robert Eggers takes on a werewolf movie, and more updates on The White Lotus. Is The Odyssey set to be Christopher Nolan's biggest hit yet? Join us as Kristian and Steph break it all down! Let us know your thoughts in the comments. #Oscars #OscarNominations #Dune #Dune2 #BestPicture #AcademyAwards #Wicked #Nolan #EmiliaPerez #HollywoodNews #LiveNews OUR SPONSORS: PROLON: Prolon is offering The Big Thing listeners FIFTEEN PERCENT off their 5-day nutrition program for your post-holiday glow-up when you go to http://www.ProlonLife.com/BIGTHING THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP: Visit http://www.BetterHelp.com/BIGTHING today to get 10% off your first month.
This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we delve into an eclectic mix of films that tackle themes ranging from psychological transformation to comedic misadventures and the dark underbelly of suburban life. Here's what we're covering: Wolf Man (2025) Leigh Whannell's reimagining of the 1941 classic takes a deeply psychological approach to the werewolf mythos. Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner deliver haunting performances in this story about lycanthropy as a metaphor for degenerative illness and family trauma. With its poignant themes and atmospheric direction, "Wolf Man" is a horror film that lingers long after the credits roll. One of Them Days (2025) Keke Palmer and SZA shine in this hilarious buddy comedy directed by Lawrence Lamont. As Dreux and Alyssa, they embark on a chaotic quest to recover their lost rent money. Produced by Issa Rae's Hoorae Media, the film is filled with laughs, heart, and sharp social commentary. Critics have praised the chemistry between the leads, making it a standout entry in the buddy-comedy genre. A Different Man (2024) Sebastian Stan stars in this darkly comedic psychological exploration of identity and beauty. Aaron Schimberg's film has been hailed as a thought-provoking masterpiece, earning accolades such as a spot on the National Board of Review's top 10 independent films list and a place on Sight & Sound's Best 50 Movies of 2024. Blue Velvet (1986) David Lynch's neo-noir psychological thriller remains a seminal work in cinematic history. Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, and Dennis Hopper deliver unforgettable performances in this surreal exploration of crime and the duality of human nature. "Blue Velvet" juxtaposes idyllic suburban life with unsettling darkness, solidifying its place as a controversial yet classic piece of cinema. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us Check out Jeff's art at Jeff Lassiter Art and read Sean's reviews at Sean at the Movies. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
This week our hosts, Josh and Jade, review the Oscar worthy film, Conclave. The political thriller is directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. In the film, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Fiennes) organises a papal conclave to elect the next pope and finds himself investigating secrets and scandals about each candidate. Also, inside the episode our hosts discuss the new Holes TV series reboot on Disney+ and the season 2 finale of Silo on Apple TV+. Click play and listen ok?!
“You'd be amazed at how far you can get in life having no idea what the subjunctive mood is,” writes Benjamin Dreyer, retired managing editor and copy chief of the Random House division of Penguin Random House. “As if it's not bad enough that English has rules, it also has moods.” Yes, it does. Happily, the mood of the room for writers in Benjamin's good hands as a copyeditor was cheerful and patient and winning… and, for the most part, grammatically correct. Over the course of his 30+ years in publishing, he helped to shepherd the work of writers such as Michael Chabon, Edmund Morris, Suzan-Lori Parks, E.L. Doctorow, Elizabeth Strout, and Shirley Jackson into print. Somewhere in there, he also found time to write a book of his own: The New York Times best-selling stylebook Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style—a “brilliant, pithy, incandescently intelligent book [that] is to contemporary writing what Geoffrey Chaucer's poetry was to medieval English,” according to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, another Random House author who benefited from our guest's unseen hand. Join us as Benjamin reflects on the collaborative role of the copyeditor in the publishing process, on the joys of creative footnoting, on the particularly lovely frustration of working with Isabella Rossellini, on a writer's lifetime allotment of exclamation points, and the excesses to be pruned from phrases like “assless chaps,” “slightly ajar,” and “passing fad.” (Note the ever-popular serial comma in the previous sentence, and the expenditure of one of those allotted exclamation points in this parenthetical aside!) Learn more about Benjamin Dreyer: Website Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Substack Please support the sponsors who support our show: Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount
Legendary actress Isabella Rossellini joins Stephen to talk about her role as a nun in the new film, “Conclave,” and the delicious experiences she shared with costars like Stanley Tucci while shooting the film in Rome. “Conclave” is in theaters and streaming now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Conclave. In our final episode of the year, we debate Edgar Berger's new film about a Papal election, featuring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci as Cardinals and Isabella Rossellini as a nun. Is the film about an alien, abstruse process – the conclave – or is it about something familiar and earthly? Is the film about the sacred or the profane? About temporal or holy power? What does it say about process and neutrality, in times of lawfare and contested elections? Why is there so much film and TV about the Pope? What is it that appeals today about Papal authority? The film features a good liberal, a corrupt moderate, a nasty reactionary, a tainted idpol candiate (a homophobic African) – do these politics matter? Why so crude? Is it mere Oscar bait?
It's a shorter Empire Podcast this week, folks (blame Hollywood for shutting down for Thanksgiving, which is just plain selfish), but that doesn't mean it's any less jampacked with guests, greatness, and guesty greatness than usual. First, Chris Hewitt sits down with Auli'i Cravalho, Moana herself, to talk about returning for this week's Moana 2 and the art of not talking to people on planes. [16:03 - 29:35 approx] And then Ian Freer has an audience with... well, if not the Pope, then the next best thing in the guise of legendary trio Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini, the stars of new papal election thriller, Conclave. [46:49 - 1:04:52 approx] Either side of those, with Chris incapacitated by a last-minute case of neck-knack, Helen O'Hara hosts and is joined by James Dyer and Amon Warmann for a fun episode in which they discuss what they're thankful for this year, run their eye over what passes for movie news, and review Conclave, Moana 2, and Dear Santa. Oh, and Helen tries desperately not to do a Mount Rushmore question. Will she succeed? Find out by listening. Enjoy!
Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 72-year-old actress, director, and model Isabella Rossellini, currently starring in the film Conclave. The two dive into a conversation about Isabella's Long Island farm, why she loves referring to herself as ancient, and her personal journey with sexuality and romance, particularly in her later years. Plus, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judith, to recite a perfectly timed Mary Oliver poem and plots a potential adventure with her. Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Keep up with Isabella Rossellini @isabellarossellini on Instagram. Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/. For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, on radio and podcast, I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today, we're diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed everything.Our guest today is the brilliant Robert Harris, whose latest novel, available on Apple Books, Precipice, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, and the young, aristocratic Venetia Stanley. But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation.In Precipice, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we'll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today. We'll also discuss ‘CONCLAVE'film is releasing in theaters in early November. The adaptation of Harris' book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. My thanks to Robert Harris, author of the new book, Precipice, available at Apple Books. Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘CONCLAVE'film is releasing in theaters in early November. The adaptation of Harris' book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and Let's Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody and we'll see you next week.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Today, we're diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed everything.Our guest today is the brilliant Robert Harris, whose latest novel, available on Apple Books, Precipice, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, and the young, aristocratic Venetia Stanley. But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation.Asquith, caught between his obsession for Venetia and his responsibility to lead a nation into war, is a man crumbling under pressure. Meanwhile, Venetia, clever, bored, and reckless, is no victim but a woman caught in the very machinations of history—at a time when women couldn't even vote. But as war clouds gather over Europe, this private intrigue becomes a national security risk, and the stakes couldn't be higher.In Precipice, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we'll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today. My thanks to Robert Harris, author of the new book, Precipice, available at Apple Books. Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘CONCLAVE'film is releasing in theaters in early November. The adaptation of Harris' book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and Let's Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody and we'll see you next week.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
The new movie Conclave is a fun and twisty political thriller. Ralph Fiennes plays a cardinal tasked to managing the secretive process in which the pope is replaced. The film offers plenty of scandals, surprises, and dark horses, along with some strong commentary on the state of the Catholic church. Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), the film also stars Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhourLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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