Podcast appearances and mentions of joe gillis

One of this Broadway season's most talked about shows is the new, Jamie Lloyd directed revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD. The production, which was first seen at the Savoy Theatre in the West End, stars Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond and Tom Francis as Joe Gillis. Despite the show's success and buzz, however, it was recently announced that the run would conclude in July, shortly after this year's Tony Awards. Is this the conclusion of what was always intended to be a limited run, or the result of recasting challenges? Let's talk about it...•00:00 | introduction03:37 | overview / news06:43 | the reasons why12:14 | the impact15:33 | what happens next?•get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/•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

Dylan and Connor are back, back, back AGAIN with your favorite form of spoken word: a TWIN TALK. The culture is really popping off right now, starting with the State of Bravo TV. Summer House, The Real Housewives of Potomac, Salt Lake City, and New York, PLUS thoughts on reality stars with podcasts about their own show. The Broadway (and Off-Broadway!) season is in full swing right now, so the twins dive into their favorite shows they've seen… and seen again! Hear thoughts on Sunset Boulevard, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Jonathan Larson Project, and Operation Mincemeat. Speaking of meat, they debate Sunset's Joe Gillis' underwear situation. Is. Joe. Tucked? Keep listening for The White Lotus chatter, excitement for upcoming Ariana and Miley music, and MORE. Riddle us this: is there a contemporary musical with a book that isn't cringey? Speak on it!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok & BlueskyFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

When the film starts, its two leads are already dead, more or less. Silent Screen legend Norma Desmond's career is dead, and because she's nothing more than her career, the best she can do is linger in the tomb of her former glory, hoping for a resurrection. And failed screenwriter Joe Gillis quite literally enters the film as a corpse, so, as the film's narrator, he has no choice but to tell his story in flashback. Thus, it's safe to say that both Norma and Joe are, well, fatally disadvantaged in the realization of their respective dreams. And yet, both achieve a kind of post-mortem success—Norma as the star of one last film, and Joe as the writer of one last, great, highly-personal tale. (In an expression of what might be the screenwriter's secret fantasy, he even gets to star in it, to boot.) How is such life after death possible? Arguably only through the magic of celluloid, a medium ghoulishly capable of preserving humans precisely as they are—which all too soon becomes as they were. What can the contrast between silent and talking pictures teach us about the nature of film itself? And how might it reflect the age-old rivalries between word and image, movement and stasis, the living and the dead? Wes & Erin discuss Billy Wilder's 1950 masterpiece, "Sunset Boulevard."

The new Broadway revival of "Sunset Boulevard" is delighting critics and audiences alike, many of whom were left astounded by the opening of the second act, which featured a song performed live on the streets of New York City. Tom Francis, who performs that scene and stars in the production as Joe Gillis, joins us to discuss the show and how he makes that special live moment happen night after night.

“The complete package!” is how Tim Draxl has been described for his performance as Joe Gillis in Andrew Lloyd-Webber's musical Sunset Boulevard, currently playing at the Sydney Opera House. That part is just the latest in a long line of Tim's roles in his 20-plus year career which has garnered him nominations for AACTAs, Logies, and a Helpmann Award. On stage he has appeared in musicals such as Jagged Little Pill, Into the Woods and Catch Me If You Can. He is a familiar face on TV, most particularly for his long running role in A Place to Call Home, and more recently the ABC series about the Australian response to the AIDS crisis, In Our Blood. His films include Swimming Upstream and Blacklight among many others. He's also no stranger to cabaret, and has released four albums. Tim takes us through his career from budding cabaret performer, through his time in Hollywood and to his most recent roles. He candidly shares the story of coming out publicly, his embrace of which has led him to be a part of several ground-breaking productions and being an inspiration for many LGTBQIA+ Australians, young and old. Tim Draxl plays Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard in the Joan Sutherland Theatre of the Sydney Opera House until 1 November.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E3 Chapter 20: Joe uses the Genesis Machine to create a clone of himself named Bryan, and together they hatch a plan to rebuild humanity. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-20.   MID-SEASON FINALE THE LAST HALF OF SEASON 1 COMING SOON

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tom Francis (Sunset Boulevard, & Juliet). Y'all, we've got London on the phone, and it's ringing off the hook! You know him from being the bloody torsoed leading man opposite Nichole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard in the West End. Get ready to LOVE him as he prepares to make his Broadway debut as Joe Gillis in this thrilling Jamie Lloyd-helmed revival, which was just announced to begin performances in September at the St. James Theatre. We get to know all about Tom's upbringing as a farm boy, when he discovered his singing abilities, and his time studying the arts in college. Tom also shares his love story with his girlfriend (and Sunset Boulevard castmate) Hannah. We talk Tom's experience watching Will Chase in RENT: Filmed Live on Broadway, then getting to star in the show as Roger himself during lockdown. We were lucky to see Tom slay as Romeo in & Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and he explains why it was his most challenging role to date. We dive into One Day on Netflix (and Tom's connection to Leo Woodall), Dune Part Two, and Tom's latest rewatch of The Sopranos. You'll love this proper Suffolk lad!Follow Tom on Instagram & TwitterFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E3 Chapter 19: Joe discovers a treasure trove of movies and TV shows in the facility, providing him with entertainment and a way to escape his isolation. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-19.

Swimmingpooler fyller landskapet på platser som inte är avsedda för människor. Men vad står de för egentligen? Petter Lindblad Ehnborg dyker ner i filmhistorien i jakt på svar. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.Filmhistoriens kändaste swimmingpool inleder Billy Wilders Sunset Boulevard från 1950. Los Angeles mordrotel anländer till den bedagade stumfilmsstjärnan Norma Desmonds kråkslott. I simbassängen ligger en död manusförfattare. Joe Gillis stumma ansikte filmas från botten men hans röst talar från andra sidan döden, lika skämtsam som alltid. ”Den stackars dumskallen”, säger han. ”Han hade alltid velat ha en pool. Och tja, i slutänden fick han en. Bara det att priset blev lite väl högt.”Joe är en av många som sökt slå sig fram i Hollywood och misslyckats, bara för att falla tillbaka i rollen som Norma Desmonds hållherre. Han får uppehälle och skräddarsydda plagg mot att motvilligt sola sig i hennes falnade glans. Hon betalar hans skulder så länge han spelar med och ser sig förvandlad till rekvisita i hennes vanföreställning om att ännu vara åtrådd av massorna. För Joe var poolen medan han ännu levde en tydlig symbol för framgången mot vilken han strävat, en dröm om Hollywood som han förstås varit långt ifrån ensam om att drömma.Redan på 1910-talet blev swimmingpoolen ett av de främsta exemplen på iögonfallande konsumtion bland västkustens nyrika filmelit. Senare under seklet öppnades drömmen upp för en växande medelklass i takt med tekniska landvinningar och ökat välstånd. Liksom andra kaliforniska drömmar visade den sig väl lämpad för export. Ett azurblått pärlband av rektanglar och njurformade bassänger rullades ut över de svällande amerikanska villaförorterna. Så fjärran som i Falun lät arkitekten Jack Hanson år 1963 rita en villa åt sig själv, med en pool där tretton simmade längder blev exakt hundra meter.Swimmingpoolens symbolism under sextiotalet kan tyckas lika självklar som banal. Att bli med pool var på sätt och vis att vara framme: att ha jobbat hårt och belönas med det goda livet – det okomplicerade, ständigt salongsberusade. Eller åtminstone att uppnå bilden av detsamma, och vilken bild sedan! Få saker gör sig väl lika bra inför ögat som solglitter mot vatten och vågformigt kakel. Vem kan väl undgå att dyka in i en pool som den i David Hockneys målning A Bigger Splash från 1967, vilken inte för inte avbildats från ett fotografi, och alltså är en bild av en bild.Konstnärens kaliforniska dröm fick snart vingar och spred sig över världen. Tio år efter Hockneys större stänk blev den japanske illustratören Hiroshi Nagais vagt kaliforniska, spöklikt obefolkade pooler, stillahavsstränder och anonyma skylines i skymningen den kanske främsta illustrationen till stämningarna under den inhemska bubbelekonomins uppgång och fall. Inte minst då han återkommande illustrerade skivomslagen till erans soundtrack, den luftiga hissmusiken City Pop.Samtidigt finns en mörk underström till framgångssagans solglittrande symbolism. Att lyssna på City Pop är att lyssna till ljudet av ett tuggummi på väg att spricka. I Falun lät Jack Hanson bygga in sin utomhuspool för att undvika att den fylldes av svenska höstlöv. Hockneys stillsamma målning bryts av en olycksbådande vattenkaskad som till skillnad från resten av duken tog veckor att måla. Och för Joe Gillis blir swimmingpoolen ett kärl för framgången mot vilken han strävat, men också för risken att drunkna i densamma. Eller än värre: att aldrig nå fram. Kanske är ett återvändande till Mellanvästerns dammstormar och ett liv som lokalreporter faktiskt ett öde värre än döden?I gränslandet mellan framgång och flopp blir poolen så en möjlig symbol för risken att sikta för högt, drabbas av hybris och invaggas i tron att illusioner är eviga. Sunset Boulevard:s bild av liket som flyter på mage och blickar mot poolens botten har över tid blivit en kliché som återvunnits i åtskilliga filmer och kriminalromaner, inte sällan för att illustrera just fall från höga höjder. De döda är människor som blivit övermodiga, slagit sig i slang med fel personer, och till sist bitits i svansen av sin orättfärdigt fångna makt eller rikedom.Sådana berättelser handlar inte minst om illusioner som bryts, en ordnad fasad som krackelerar. Just lättjans bländverk och spänningsfältet mellan ordning och oreda är sådana frågor som upptar Joan Didion då hon betraktar den kaliforniska swimmingpoolen. I essän Holy Water från 1979 vänder hon sig mot den vanliga bilden av den privata bassängen som en symbol för uppnått välstånd och en njutningslysten kroppskultur. För den kaliforniska människan är poolen enligt Didion snarare en symbol för ordning, kontroll över det okontrollerbara. Som hon skriver: ”En pool är vatten, tillgängliggjort och användbart, och är, som sådant, oändligt lugnande för det västliga ögat.” Den amerikanska västern, alltså den som enligt Didion börjar där den årliga nederbörden sjunker under tjugo tum.Essän låter ana att Didion om hon valt bort pennan hade kunnat bli en lika framgångsrik vattenbyggnadsingenjör. Hon vittnar om ett intensivt intresse för de infrastrukturella arrangemang som möjliggjort blomstrande metropoler på en plats som ur naturens perspektiv är ren öken. Reservoarer, kanaler och akvedukter, ett intrikat nätverk av sensorer, datorer och samstämda människor som alla strävar efter att upprätthålla vrångbilden att Kalifornien är en plats lämpad för människor. Som hon skriver: ”Det kaliforniska livets skenbara lätthet är en illusion, och de som tror att illusionen är verklig lever här bara på det mest tillfälliga vis.” Kanske är dessa tillfälliga gäster just sådana som utbölingarna Joe Gillis och Norma Desmond, invånare i en stad som spelar sig själv, där både människor och hus kan liknas vid kulisser.Didions text kan tyckas profetisk inte minst då den skrevs långt innan den allmänna insikten om det existentiella hot mot mänskligheten som den globala uppvärmningen innebär. I den privata swimmingpoolen, nedgrävd i torkans Kalifornien, urskiljer hon en ojämn dragkamp mellan drömmen om att tämja naturen och det i grunden otämjbara i delstatens jordbävningar, eldstormar och översvämningar – företeelser som sedan dess ökat i såväl frekvens som omfattning. Kanske är till och med den döde Joe Gillis en i sammanhanget oväntad profet: nog fick vi en pool alltid – men kanske blev priset väl högt?Också Norma Desmond får betala dyrt, även om hennes drunkning snarare är av det bildliga slaget. I Sunset Boulevard:s slutscen möts hon, Joe Gillis mörderska, mästaren i förnekelse, av polis och pressuppbåd, men tror sig mitt i myllret vara tillbaka i filmstudion för en inspelning. Hon har klängt fast vid en dröm så desperat att den omslutit henne som mörka vatten. Filmens allra sista klipp blir så en spegelbild av dess inledning. Nu är det Norma som bryter den fjärde väggen och vänder sig mot kameran, med samma uppspärrade ögon och likstela ansikte som tidigare Joe Gillis. Hennes ansikte suddas långsamt ut, redo att försjunka i glömskan.Petter Lindblad Ehnborgpsykolog och essäist

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E3 Chapter 18: Joe explores the facility and finds the Genesis Machine, a device capable of cloning humans, along with a manual revealing the truth about the Roswell UFO incident. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-18.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E3 Chapter 17: Joe loses Bally in a hole, leading him to discover a hidden government facility within his bunker. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-17.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E3 Chapter 16: An alarm alerts Joe to a potential intruder, but it turns out to be a deer, prompting him to secure the bunker further. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-16.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E3 Chapter 15: Joe discovers his tennis ball, Bally, can talk and becomes his companion in the bunker, staving off the loneliness. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-15.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E2 Chapter 14: Joe tries to contact the International Space Station using his ham radio, hoping to get a better understanding of the situation on Earth. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-14.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E2 Chapter 13: An explosion wakes Joe, and he worries he might have radiation poising. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-13.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E2 Chapter 12: Joe attempts to contact the outside world using his ham radio, but fails, realizing the severity of the situation. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-12.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E2 Chapter 11: Joe wakes up and goes through the decontamination process, realizing the extent of his injuries and memory loss. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-11.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E2 Chapter 10: Joe struggles to make it inside the bunker as the nuclear blast hits, knocking him unconscious. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-10.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E2 Chapter 9: Joe learns about the nuclear attacks while in a MECHA IR environment with Maya and Sanjay. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-9.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E2 Chapter 8: Joe focuses on his missile complex after being forced out of his company, retrofitting it with state-of-the-art equipment. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-8. WHAT THE BATCAVE, UMM, I MEAN, WHAT A TITAN ONE MISSILE COMPLEX REALLY LOOKS LIKE: https://www.joegillis.com/titan-one-missile-complex/

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E1 Chapter 7: Joe is forced out of his company by the new CEO, Martin Connolly, and the board due to disagreements over the use of their technology. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-7.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E1 Chapter 6: They discover a problem with the brain organoids gaining consciousness and the need to shut down experiments. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-6.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E1 Chapter 5: Joe and Sanjay meet up with Maya, discussing the success of their MECHA IR tech and the potential issues with AI. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-5.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E1 Chapter 4: Joe and Sanjay find themselves back in reality after a bug kills them in the MECHAverse. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-4.

Olivier winner David Thaxton is playing Max von Mayerling in Jamie Lloyd's revival of Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre. Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton's musical stars Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond, with Rachel Tucker guest starring as Norma on Mondays. Tom Francis plays Joe Gillis and Grace Hodgett Young plays Betty Schaefer. Set and costume design is by Soutra Gilmour and choreography is by Fabian Aloise.On stage David has played Enjolras and Javert in Les Misérables, Raoul in Love Never Dies, The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Kevin T in Come From Away. Some of his other credits include Candide, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, She Loves Me, Only The Brave and many more.David first worked with Jamie Lloyd when he played Giorgio in Passion at the Donmar Warehouse, winning the 2011 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. In this episode, David gives an amazing insight into the process of creating this production of Sunset Boulevard, he reveals the advice he gave his colleague Tom Francis and delves into the parallels between Sunset and Passion. Sunset Boulevard runs at the Savoy Theatre until 6th January 2024. Visit www.sunsetboulevardwestend.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E1 Chapter 3: They reach the town, fight off more robots, and make their way to the gun store to stock up on weapons. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-3. You can see me in action as Post-Apocalyptic Joe in the video I made for Beyond Geek about my experience here. Odin Makes: Sawed-off shotgun from Mad Max and Evil Dead. BONUS: I joined Odin Makes for a livestream to weather a pair of new goggles, creating a vintage look. Check it out: Odin Makes Livestream with Joe.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E1 Chapter 2: Joe and Sanjay face challenges while navigating the wasteland, including drones and tanks trying to stop them. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-2.

"Every chapter gets better and better. Can't wait to read more. Have no idea where this is going and loving it." - Ryan McKinney, Writer and Director, The Invited | In a world on the brink of destruction, Joe continues his journey in an edge-of-your-seat adventure as he faces the desolate aftermath of a global cataclysm head-on. | S1E1 Chapter 1: Joe, a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world, teams up with his friend Sanjay to battle robotic overlords and upload a virus to save humanity. | A humorous sci-fi serial fiction audiobook podcast from author Joe Gillis. Catch a new chapter of Post-Apocalyptic Joe in a Cinematic Wasteland Wednesdays. Join Joe's Community at CinematicWasteland.com. Read this chapter at https://members.joegillis.com/articles/postapocalyptic-joe-cinematic-wasteland-chapter-1.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 988, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Movie Characters 1: Igor,Frau Blucher,Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Young Frankenstein. 2: Mother Abbess,Captain Von Trapp,Maria. The Sound of Music. 3: John Travolta played paint salesman and disco king Tony Manero in this 1977 film. Saturday Night Fever. 4: Dodge,Cornelius,Dr. Zira. Planet of the Apes. 5: Max Von Mayerling,Joe Gillis,Norma Desmond. Sunset Boulevard. Round 2. Category: Conventions 1: On "Saturday Night Live", William Shatner told attendees at this type of convention, "Get a life!". Star Trek. 2: New England Federalists convened in Hartford in 1814 to denounce this war. War of 1812. 3: In the film "Chasing Amy", boy meets girl at a convention for artists and fans of these. Comic books. 4: The Annapolis Convention of 1786 did nothing but suggest holding this convention in Philadelphia. Constitutional Convention. 5: (Hi, I'm Paula Poundstone) I heard stories of Bob Dole in a towel at the 1996 Republican Convention in this California city. San Diego. Round 3. Category: Cool News 1: 17-year-old Wolf Cukier discovered a planet just 3 days into his internship with this government agency. NASA. 2: M.I.T. researchers used a solar still, evaporation and condensation in this process to make ocean water drinkable. desalinization. 3: In 2020 this sports league and its players association reached a deal that will pay top centers and point guards in excess of $500,000 a year. the WNBA. 4: In 2019 Tunisia held its second straight election that was considered to meet the alliterative criterion "free and" this. fair. 5: A sort of "EpiPen" for spinal cord injuries could thwart paralysis by using these microscopic "particles". nanoparticles. Round 4. Category: AngelIc Songs. With Angel in quotes 1: Marilee Rush and Juice Newton hit the Top Ten telling us about this angel. "Angel of the Morning" (Angel in the Morning accepted). 2: In 1955, both The Crew-Cuts and The Penguins asked her, "When will you be mine?". "Earth Angel". 3: In '62 Neil Sedaka called himself "The luckiest devil in the neighborhood" because he lived there. "Next Door to an Angel". 4: Charley Pride advised 1st to do this, then "Love her like the devil when you get back home". "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'". 5: Only Billboard Top 40 hit for Alan O'Day, it climbed all the way to No. 1:"Cryin' on my pillow, lonely in my bed /Then I heard a voice beside me, and she softly said /Wonder is your night light, magic is your dream...". "Undercover Angel". Round 5. Category: The 1990s 1: In 1993 General Beg of this countrv said yes, we have nukes and we'll use them on India if we have to. Pakistan. 2: He hinted he'd run for president in March of 1992, withdrew in July, then re-entered in October. H. Ross Perot. 3: The world lost 2 of its greatest dancers: Margot Fonteyn in 1991 and this man, her partner, in 1993. Rudolf Nureyev. 4: This trade pact went into effect in January 1994 and by 2008, nearly all tariffs between its 3 participating nations were gone. NAFTA. 5: Queen Elizabeth II and Francois Mitterrand appeared together at the opening of this on May 6, 1994. the opening of the "Chunnel" (the Channel tunnel). Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

In this episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad begin a mini-series of films directed by Billy Wilder with his 1950 classic "Sunset Blvd." They pair it up with the fourth in their lineup of five Benchmark bourbons, this time the Benchmark Bonded. They explore the themes of the film, analyzing the performances of the lead actors, and discussing the iconic scenes that have made the film a classic. Bob and Brad also provide their detailed review of Benchmark Bonded bourbon, discussing the flavor profile and what sets it apart from the other Benchmark bourbons they've tasted so far. The two hosts also engage in their usual games and segments, including Two Facts and a Falsehood and Let's Make it a Double. If you're a fan of classic cinema, or just looking for a new bourbon to try, this episode is not to be missed! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 08:57 - Brad Explains 11:20 - Themes and Performances 35:02 - Benchmark Bonded Bourbon Review 44:05 - Two Facts and a Falsehood 49:00 - Final Analysis 54:40 - Let's Make it a Double 58:50 - Final Scores Bob and Brad begin their Billy Wilder mini-series with his iconic 1950 film, "Sunset Blvd." The movie follows the story of Norma Desmond, a former silent film star who lives in seclusion with her butler, played by Erich von Stroheim. When struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles upon her mansion, Norma recruits him to help her stage a comeback. The hosts delve into the themes of the film, discussing its commentary on Hollywood's obsession with youth and beauty, as well as the power dynamics at play in the relationship between Norma and Joe. They analyze the performances of the lead actors, including Gloria Swanson's iconic portrayal of Norma Desmond and William Holden's performance as Joe Gillis. As always, Bob and Brad also bring their expertise in bourbon to the table with their review of Benchmark Bonded bourbon. This fourth installment in their series of five Benchmark bourbons impresses with its price point, but how does it taste? Film & Whiskey website: ⁠⁠⁠https://filmwhiskey.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Benchmark website⁠⁠ Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday. Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord server! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support

Charles Skaggs & Xan Sprouse continue their retrospective of The Films That Inspired David Lynch by discussing Sunset Boulevard, the 1950 dark comedy film noir directed by Billy Wilder, starring William Holden as Joe Gillis, Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, and Erich von Stroheim as Max von Mayerling! Find Us Here: Twitter: @GhostwoodCast @CharlesSkaggs @udanax19 Facebook: Facebook.com/GhostwoodPodcast Email: GhostwoodPodcast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

James and Thomas wrap up their series of episodes on film noir with a discussion of Billy Wilder's acerbic and vastly entertaining critique of Hollywood avarice and vanity, Sunset Boulevard. The movie business from the beginning has created some sad and grotesque figures, and this film focuses on two in particular. One is the sad and deluded has-been celebrity. Sunset Boulevard gets "meta" in its reflection of the perils of star-worship, especially in the character of Norma Desmond, a former silent film idol played unforgettably by a real-life former silent film star, Gloria Swanson. The other Hollywood type this film shows us is the ambitious loser. Film noir protagonists tend to be losers, and indeed the loser seems like a distinctly American archetype, the flip-side of the American dream with its expectation that one should always be advancing one's station in life. Perhaps no place generates losers like L.A., and in Sunset Boulevard we get our man in down-and-out screenwriter Joe Gillis, played by William Holden. Music is The Duskwhales, “Take It Back”, used with permission. https://theduskwhales.bandcamp.com This podcast is a production of CatholicCulture.org. If you like the show, please consider supporting us! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio

Os cinéfilos receberam Fred Almeida, um dos criadores do Podcast Filmes Clássicos, para conversar a respeito deste marcante filme de Billy Wilder. Quando fala-se de clássicos do cinema, esse é um daqueles que têm sua característica indiscutível. Protagonizado por Gloria Swanson, William Holden e Erich von Stroheim, tratar da história de Joe Gillis, um roteirista fracassado que conhece uma antiga estrela do cinema mudo que agora vive isolada em sua mansão decadente. Eles acabam por se envolver profissional e pessoalmente, e assim provocam uma grande reflexão sobre Hollywood. Sucesso e desgraça caminham juntos pelas calçadas da fama enquanto as luzes da película se acendem para uns e apagam para outros. E o bate papo é imperdível. ------------------------------------------------- Entre em contato com o Cinefilia & Companhia, e deixe seus comentários, elogios e opiniões sobre os filmes tratados. E-mail: cinefilia.companhia@gmail.com Instagram: @cinefiliaecompanhia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5rLEZLWrqNclWE1KshDVg ------------------------------------------------- Pauta e Apresentação: Henrique Pires, Hugo Harris e Juliana Varella Convidado especial: Fred Almeida Edição do episódio: Henrique Pires Artes gráficas: Joe Borges Trilha de aberturas: JF Borges Coordenação de Comunicação: Juliana Varella Coordenação de Edição e Artes: Henrique Pires Coordenação Geral: Hugo Harris

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! ANTICIPADO PARA FANS. En 1950 la Paramount estrenaba Sunset Boulevard, en España, el Crepúsculo de los dioses. Interpretada por Gloria Swanson, dirigida por Billy Wilder y escrita por el propio Wilder junto conCharles Brackett y D.M. Marshman Jr., representa una de las mayores críticas que el cine se haya hecho nunca a sí mismo. La película consiguió 3 oscars, mejor guion, dirección artística BN, BSO drama, y once nominaciones más; 4 globos de oro y un larga lista de otros premios y nominaciones. Joe Gillis, un guionista de segunda fila acosado por sus deudas, se refugia accidentalmente en casa de Norma Desmon, una antigua gloria del cine mudo olvidada tiempo atrás. La actriz pretende que Joe corrija un guion escrito por ella con la pretensión de volver a la gran pantalla bajo las ordenes de Cecile B. Demille. El cinismo y la cruda realidad tejen una tela de araña en torno a Joe Gillis de la que no podrá escapar. De Sunset Boulevar, Richar Corles dijo que era “la película de terror de Hollywood definitiva”. También hay quién la ha calificado como la pesadilla de Hollywood, especialmente en un momento en el que el sistema de estudios del cine americano comenzaba a resquebrajarse. Su cinismo y su agria y descarnada crítica al mundo del cine sigue, más de 70 años después, estando de plena actualidad. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Las Musas no Avisan Podcast. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/623091

Alex Parker is a musical director, composer, conductor...you name it, if it has anything to do with music or musicals, Alex is all over it..and now he has his own orchestra, to boot! Alex is the musical director on a massive concert presentation of Andrew Lloyd Weber's musical Sunset Boulevard in the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Sunset Boulevard is perhaps on of ALW's most beloved scores, and in my opinion the most complete musical in his canon. And this concert version promises to be a BLAST with Mazz Murray as Norma Desmond, Ramin Karimloo playing Joe Gillis. And a musical wouldn't be complete without a Strallen sister, so Zizi steps in to play Betty Shaefer. AND, get this, with a 40...that is right, 40-piece orchestra. Luminaire Orchestra Website Curtain Call Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUNSET BLVD.) is a 1950 American black comedy, film noir, directed and co-written by Billy Wilder, and produced and co-written by Charles Brackett. It was named after a major street that runs through Hollywood, the center of the American movie industry. The film stars William Holden as Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter, and Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, a former silent-film star who draws him into her demented fantasy world, where she dreams of making a triumphant return to the screen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drzeusfilmpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drzeusfilmpodcast/support

I have reviewed 500 movies for this stupid show. I honestly can't believe it. Wanted something "special" for Movie Number 5-Hundo and settled on this old classic and guess what? It's an old classic (and I loved it!)... Sunset Boulevard is a 1950 American black comedy (?) film noir (I guess) directed and co-written by Billy Wilder, and stars William Holden as Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter, and Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, a former silent-film star who draws him into her demented fantasy world. It was named after a major street that runs through Hollywood, the center of the American movie industry. It's a goddam movie about the movies for heaven's sake and don't we just love THOSE.

Mister DeMille . . . I'm ready for my closeup! Director Billy Wilder would all like us to know: there was an era of movies before the talkies, and we did those silent stars dirty. Gloria Sawnson is glorious (see what I did there?) as the cast-aside Norma Desmond living in a dilapidated mansion doing her best to re-live her glory days and slowly losing her mind. William Holden is Joe Gillis, the young up-and-coming screenwriter that serves as a catalyst for it all to fall apart. Is this Wilder's best film? We discuss!

When people hear the term voter suppression, they are likely to think of efforts led by Republicans in Georgia and other states to impose strict voter ID requirements on all who wish to take part in the political process. But in California, recent actions by Secretary of State Shirley Weber have given new meaning to voter suppression. To put it more precisely, Weber may have severely limited the choices that voters have by excluding candidate Larry Elder from the ballot in the recall election scheduled for September14.As detailed in a report by Katy Grimes in California Globe on July 20, Weber has attempted to kick Elder off the ballot on the grounds that redactions on the tax returns released by Elder went beyond what a candidate may legally redact. Elder has sued to remain on the ballot. UPDATE: As reported by California Globe, on Wednesday evening, Judge Laurie M. Earl ruled in Elder's favor. “I don't find Mr. Elder was required to file a tax return at all,” she wrote, and ordered the Secretary of State to qualify Larry Elder as a candidate and put his name on the ballot.Once one of the most powerful men in the history of entertainment, Harvey Weinstein's penal ordeal hit a new low on Tuesday as the convicted rapist underwent extradition from New York State to California, where he faces charges of having sexually assaulted five women between 2004 and 2013. Oddly, even in this age of cancel culture, there appears to be no backlash in the offing against the celebration, enjoyment, and iconic status of the films that Weinstein produced before his ignominious fall.In fact, Pulp Fiction remains such a popular and iconic film that there is even buzz about the possibility of Quentin Tarantino working on a prequel. A piece by Joe Gillis on the Screenrant.com website explores how Tarantino might go about telling the story of the two “Vega brothers,” namely John Travolta's Vince Vega from Pulp Fiction and Michael Madsen's Vic Vega from Reservoir Dogs.For many sci-fi and horror fans, one piece of big news this month has been the announcement that Noah Hawley, known for his work on the Fargo TV series, has signed on to be the showrunner behind the adaptation of another iconic, legendary film for the medium of TV. Hawley has reportedly written scripts for early episodes of an Alien series that will air on FX some time in 2022. According to reports in Esquire, the Guardian, and other sources, Hawley plans to emphasize a specific theme of the 1979 film and make it the thrust of the new series, namely the tension between blue-collar protagonists and the corporate masters whose interest in harnessing the Xenomorph species for aggressive military and cynical profit-based ends led to calamity in the Alien movies and thwarted characters' efforts to destroy the dangerous aliens when they had a chance.

This week we return to our “senior salutes” for teams who saw their seasons erased by the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode, we chat with the senior captains and the head coaches for the Bates Nordic and alpine skiing teams. That's this week, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 0:54 -- Zoe McKinney '21, Tucker Pierce '21 and Carter Ros '21, Nordic skiing captains. 14:52 -- Becky Woods '89, Head Coach, Nordic skiing. 28:54 -- Joe Gillis '21, alpine skiing captain. 40:04 -- Kurt Simard, Interim Head Coach, alpine skiing.

It was a great big white elephant of a place. The kind crazy movie people built in the crazy 20’s. A neglected house gets an unhappy look. This one had it in spades. It was like that old woman in “Great Expectations”. That Miss Havisham in her rotting wedding dress and her torn veil, taking it out on the world, because she’d been given the go-by.Joe Gillis, Sunset Blvd.FIRST TIME VIEWERS: BETHANY, CHERYL, JOE, JUSTINSpecial guest Justin Quizon, co-host of Nothing New and Go, Go, Godzilla, hopped in our custom built Isotta-Fraschini to join us for a trip along Sunset Blvd., the 1950 film that provided silent-film star Gloria Swanson with her most remembered and meta role as faded silent film star Norma Desmond. Also featuring William Holden as screenwriter Joe Gillis, the down-on-his-luck young man who stumbles into Norma’s dream of a return to stardom, this self-referential Hollywood fable continues to influence pop culture more than 70 years after its release.Is Norma Desmond’s middle-aged melodrama relatable? Have the pictures really gotten small? If your band is hired to play a private New Year’s Eve party, how long are you obligated to perform? What color is appropriate for a monkey’s coffin lining? Which is worse, being a newspaper reporter in Ohio or being a faded movie star’s boy toy in Hollywood? Just how did they get so many famous people to play themselves in this unusual story of the dark realities of stardom? There are no locks on the doors, so let yourself in and join us as we have Max start up the projector while we get ready for our close-up look at this legendary Billy Wilder film.Be sure to follow Justin Quizon on Instagram and Twitter! Also, check out his amazing Kickstarter project, Lumpia!Click here to listen to Episode 29: Sunset Blvd.Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode!

In a career spanning over 30 years in Broadway and touring productions, Ron Bohmer has starred as the Phantom in The Phantom Of The Opera, Joseph Smith/Jesus in The Book of Mormon, Father in Ragtime (B’way Tony-nominated revival) Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard (Jefferson Award nomination), Enjolras in Les Miserables, Coach Bolton in Disney’s High School Musical, Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof, as the title role in The Scarlet Pimpernel (National Broadway Theatre Award nomination) and as Frid in A Little Night Music with Bernadette Peters. As an acting teacher and audition coach, Ron’s technique has helped professional clients book roles in Frozen, Harry Potter & the Cursed Child, Waitress, Anastasia, The Book of Mormon, Beetlejuice and many other hit plays and musicals. www.ronbohmer.com https://www.broadwaymentorsprogram.com

We kick things off starting with the origins: Billy Wilder and floundering musical adaptations. Correction: I said Joe Gillis was played by William Hurt. It was William Holden

Sometimes rich and famous people have a hard time coming to grips with the fact that they're no longer sitting on top of the world. Take, for instance, Norma Desmond, forgotten silent film idol who hides out in her creepy mansion, convinced she's still famous and about to get a call to resume her career. Sometimes people who've yet to make it big have a hard time deciding whether they should keep pursuing their dreams or quit kidding themselves. Take, for instance, aspiring screenwriter Joe Gillis. What happens when these two characters cross paths? It's not pretty, but it makes for a truly classic film. 

“We didn’t need dialogue.  We had faces!” We watched Sunset Blvd (1950) with the very funny Dennis Griffin and we’re ready for our close-up!  This Uber-meta film about the film industry gave the world one of the most glamorous, tragic and straight up bananas performances of the 20th Century in Gloria Swanson’s portrayal of Norma Desmond.  William Holden is also giving us major beef-cake daddy vibes as Joe Gillis, the screenwriter turned gigolo who finds himself on the business end of Norma’s amorous affections. If you’re anything like us, after watching this movie you’ll be perfecting your Norma Desmond impression while manufacturing a turban out of a tea towel and prancing around the house in your most glamorous caftan. Remember Norma’s words well kids... “No one ever leaves a star.  That’s what makes one a star.” Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Twitter: @MTMUGPod Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram @peterlasagna

Billy Wilder’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ turns 70 this week but Norma Desmond lives forever on today’s episode! I’m joined by my friend Ryan Ferris to talk about this classic Hollywood Nightmare and it’s legacy, and query wether or not Joe Gillis was a good screenwriter, what’s up with the monkey, and butler Max’s career post the Desmond affair! Host: Omer Afaq Guest: Ryan Ferris

Alan Campbell grew up in Homestead, Florida the son of a third generation farming family, and attended Tulane University and the University of Miami, graduating with a BA in business. Alan shares a daughter, Riley, with former wife, actress Lauren Kennedy. On Broadway: Alan recently played the role of Sam Carmichael in Broadway's hit musical, Mamma Mia!. He received a 1995 Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard opposite Glenn Close, Betty Buckley, and Elaine Paige. He also received the Drama-Logue Award for his performance in Sunset Boulevard's American Premiere in Los Angeles. Alan starred in Susan Stroman's 2000 Tony Award winning musical, Contact at Lincoln Center. Off-Broadway: Chris Durang's Adrift In Macao, Lanford Wilson's Book Of Days at the Signature Theater and in the regional premiere of Book Of Days at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Hartford Stage. He also starred Off-Broadway in AVOW, by Bill C. Davis. Other theatrical credits include David Mamet's, Race, Death and The Maiden, 12 Angry Men, Noel Coward's Hay Fever at San Diego's Old Globe, Oleanna, Beauty and the Beast, Johnny Guitar, the Kennedy Center's revival of Bell's Are Ringing, Of Thee I Sing at Chicago's Symphony Space, the Ford's Theatre production of On Shiloh Hill, Boogie Woogie Rumble of a Dream Deferred at the Urban Arts Corps in New York, Breakfast at Tiffany's at the St Louis MUNY and productions of I Love My Wife and Larry Shue's The Nerd. Feature films include Weekend Warriors; Bump in the Night; Tom, Dick and Harry, and Universal's A Simple Wish with Martin Short and Kathleen Turner. On television, he co-starred for 5 seasons with Bill Conrad and Joe Penny on CBS's Jake and the Fatman. He also co-starred with John Ritter as surfer "E.Z. Taylor", on ABC's Three's a Crowd, "Evan Grant" on NBC's Another World, "Dr. Ellis Marshall" on All My Children, Contact - "Live From Lincoln Center" on PBS, and in Red Flag, a CBS Movie of the Week. Alan has guest starred on numerous television shows including, Law and Order, Homicide: Life on the Streets, Facts of Life, Throb, Matlock and award winning Web Series, Submissions Only and Then We Got Help. His recordings include Sunset Boulevard, Adrift In Macao, "ABC" A Tribute to Adler, Bock and Coleman and The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber on Polygram. Alan is an originating member of the Broadway Tenors with Brent Barrett and Brian d'Arcy James. He has sung at the White House and performed for three U.S Presidents. Alan is a Founding Director of Theatre Raleigh/Hot Summer Nights in Raleigh North Carolina and a founding member of H.O.L.A. (Heart of Los Angeles) Youth Theatre, providing an artistic outlet and guidance to inner-city children. www.alancampbell.net Follow @balancampbell --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

From November 21st-24th, Judson Theatre Company will be presenting a production of Agatha Christie’s WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor Alan Campbell, who will be starring in the role of Sir Wilfrid Robarts. Alan received a Tony Award nomination in 1995 for his performance as Joe Gillis in the original Broadway production of SUNSET BOULEVARD starring opposite the one and only Glenn Close. He has also appeared on Broadway as Sam Carmichael in MAMMA MIA! and as Michael Wiley in Susan Stroman’s CONTACT. Television audiences may also know Alan from his five seasons as Derek on JAKE AND THE FATMAN with William Conrad and from co-starring with John Ritter on the THREE'S COMPANY sequel series THREE’S A CROWD. His feature films include Universal’s A SIMPLE WISH with Martin Short, Mara Wilson, and Kathleen Turner; WEEKEND WARRIORS directed by Bert Convy; and the recently completed UNCLE FRANK with Paul Bettany. Alan is also a resident of North Carolina and a founding director of Theatre Raleigh. For more information regarding the production, please visit: www.judsontheatre.com/witness-for-the-prosecution Follow Alan Campbell at www.alancampbell.net and on Twitter: @aldoggy1 Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kare-reviews-podcast/id1453846013 Google: www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NWFhZDFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6GL69s4zoDQmBcZf3NALTG Breaker: www.breaker.audio/kare-reviews-podcast Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1453846013/kare-reviews-podcast Pocket Casts: pca.st/47Vw RadioPublic: radiopublic.com/kare-reviews-podcast-6rMdXk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare/support

Alan Campbell has had anything but a predictable career. He’s done everything from television to film to Broadway, including starring opposite Glenn Close in the musical Sunset Boulevard, a role for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. This month, North Carolina audiences can see him star in the https://judsontheatre.com/ (Judson Theatre) production of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. But that Pinehurst stage is a far cry from his first big acting break on the Three’s Company spinoff Three’s a Crowd starring the late John Ritter. Hear what he has to say about that, one of his favorite theater memories working on Broadway in Mamma Mia!, Agatha Christie, and the secret to sustaining such a long career in the entertainment industry. For more information about Witness for the Prosecution, visit https://judsontheatre.com/ (https://judsontheatre.com/) or visit the https://rduonstage.com/calendar-5/ (RDU on Stage Performing Arts Calendar). About the Guest Alan Campbell received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Joe Gillis in the original Broadway production of Sunset Boulevard. He has also appeared on Broadway as Sam in Mamma Mia! and in Susan Stroman’s Contact.  Television audiences know Alan from his five seasons as Derek on Jake and the Fatmanwith William Conrad; from co-starring with John Ritter on the Three’s Company sequel series Three’s a Crowd; and from appearances on Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Homicide: Life on the Streets, and Matlock. Alan’s feature films include Universal’s A Simple Wish with Martin Short, Mara Wilson, and Kathleen Turner; Weekend Warriors directed by Bert Convy, and the recently completed Uncle Frank with Paul Bettany. Visit https://www.alancampbell.net/ (https://www.alancampbell.net/) for more information. Connect with RDU on Stage Facebook – @rduonstage Twitter – @rduonstage Instagram – @rduonstage Web http://www.rduonstage.com/ (www.rduonstage.com) Support this podcast

Paul & Amy drive down to 1950's Hollywood house of horrors Sunset Boulevard! They ask if Joe Gillis is a reliable narrator, praise Gloria Swanson's transformative performance, and wonder if Hollywood really hasn't changed in 70 years. Plus: Alicia Malone (TCM host and author of "The Female Gaze") joins us to help place Sunset Boulevard in it's historical context. What's your favorite evil doctor (or other medical professional) in pop culture history? Before we discuss One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, call the Unspooled voicemail line at 747-666-5824! Follow us on Twitter @Unspooled, get more info at unspooledpod.com, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. This episode is brought to you by Black Tux (www.blacktux.com code: UNSPOOLED).

On this episode of the Bobcast, we are taking a look at the strong start to the season for the track and field teams. Plus, the swimming and diving programs defeated Middlebury on the road Sunday and the Bobcats' top women's squash player was honored by the NESCAC. All that and more... Interviews this episode: 1:33 -- Tommy Verdell, Assistant men's basketball coach & Assistant Athletic Director 6:42 -- Emmy Daigle '20, Women's Swimming (Female Bobcat of the Week) 12:54 -- Ryan Nealis '21, Men's Track and Field (Male Bobcat of the Week) 19:33 -- Luca Polgár '20, Women's Squash NESCAC Player of the Week 25:37 -- Joe Gillis '21, Men's Alpine Skiing 30:41 -- Maya Seckinger '21, Women's Nordic Skiing

You Guys! It was such a thrill to spend an afternoon chatting with the perfectly British and perfectly handsome and perfectly hilarious Michael Xavier. Currently starring opposite Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway, Michael is on loan to us from Mother England where he is one of the West End's biggest stars. With two Olivier nominations to his name, he's brought his charm and talent across the pond and is giving one of this season's most celebrated performances as Joe Gillis in one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest works.

Well ladies and gentlemen, I can't speak for Matt, but when we started this podcast one year ago, I wasn't sure what it would become. I didn't know if it would be just us talking to the ether, finding an audience exclusively among our friends and parents, or if it would actually be (what we refer to in the industry as) "a thing." 12 months removed from our first episode where we reviewed MAD MAX FURY ROAD, I can say with some degree of assurance that THE NIGHTHAWKS PODCAST is "a thing." This is due in no small measure to all of our listeners. From those regulars who have been listening since the beginning to the people who will undoubtedly listen to this as their first episode. We cannot thank you enough for lending an ear to our endeavor. This wouldn't be fun if we were talking to nobody, and we likely would have given up long ago. So... thank you for allowing that not to happen. The podcast continues to grow and evolve, and we still want that feedback. Let us know what you'd like to see in the year to come. Just a few notes: we will be returning to FANTASTIC FEST in Austin TX this year. We have our eyeballs on a few other festivals that we might attend in the as-yet-unforeseen future, as well as some really great show ideas and some tentative deals struck with some very special guests. What better way to ring in the NIGHTHAWKS new year than by relaxing with a good movie. And what better movie than a movie about the movies? SUNSET BOULEVARD (or "SUNSET BLVD," depending on who you ask) is Billy Wilder's acerbic critique of the darker side of fame, Hollywood, and the film industry. William Holden plays Joe Gillis, a down and out writer who finds himself tangled in the web of Norma Desmond, a once great actress who is clawing the walls trying not to be lost in a world that has forgotten her. A cast of actors playing themselves, a version of themselves, or a composite of their colleagues bring the stark yet fascinating world of 1950s Sunset Boulevard to life. No stranger to West Hollywood, we've discussed the neighborhood before, see Episode 4, Episode 5, and Episode 24. But this isn't the rambunctious sunset strip of the 60s, this is the tail end of a gilded age for Hollywood where the tarnish of reality is beginning to show around the edges. Matt and Trevor discuss why the movie resonated so strongly then, and why (tragically) it still resonates today. One thing is for certain: we'll never forget Norma Desmond.