Podcast appearances and mentions of John Turturro

For the ninth month of 1995, the boys head back to the mean streets of Brooklyn!Local drug lord Rodney Little (Delroy Lindo) runs his tiny empire like clockwork - but one of his loyal lieutenants, Strike (Mekhi Phifer) gets cold feet over a killing he must act out. After the homicide detectives intervene and pin the crime on Strike's brother Victor (Isaiah Washington), it's only a matter of time until the cops (Harvey Keitel and John Turturro) discover the truth behind the cold-blooded murder. For Strike and his buddies, it's just another day in the life of some….Clockers!

Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS.  What's the rumpus? This week TGTPTU gives the Coen Brothers movie classic MILLER'S CROSSING (1990) the treatment as part of its Squib Season, see.  Lensed by Barry Sonnenfeld in his last frolic as the brothers' cinematographer, Ethan Coen told the man with a golden eye that Miller's Crossing should be a handsome film about men in hats, and Sonnenfeld delivers the goods with one spectacularly shot period piece from the Prohibition Era.  The picture stars Gabriel Byrne as Tom Reagan, the hard-drinking, harder-gambling Irish consigliere who knows all the angles, who's having an affair with his boss's skirt Verna Bernbaum (played by Marcia Gay Harden, who shortly after filming would originate the role of Harper Pitt in Tony Kushner's two-part play Angels in America, see Season 7 of TGTPTU for more!).  Pod favorite John Turturro plays her brother Bernie, a conniving low-life crook who causes the friction in the ranks and can turn on the waterworks when needed. Jon Polito plays a loving dad allergic to the high-hat and with his right-hand J. E. Freeman playing the Dane (same year he'd star in Wild at Heart, see Season 4) they plan to take over the town from Albert Finney in one of his two roles as Tom's boss Leo (the other appearance uncredited, spoilers during the episode for this Easter egg). Also, director and occasional second-unit-for-the-Coens-director Sam Raimi (and, can you believe it, brother of actor Ted Raimi from Hard Target covered earlier this Squib Games season!) shows up to plug a speakeasy patron grabbing air before himself getting gatted. And if you still haven't had your fill, at this buffet of talent we even get a smattering of Steve Buscemi delivering ratatat dialogue for a scene.   This ep, Jack brings the book report, Thomas the Danish facts, Ken reenacts the experience of watching Miller's Crossing with him by dropping movie quotes throughout the episode, Ryan brings up Gabriel Byrne's acting chops, and all four hosts harmonize on the greater good.   Now get outta here. You're stinking up the joint.  THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

Broadcasting nationally coast to coast, from New York to Los Angeles, from Seattle to St. Petersburg, coming up next, it's the latest episode of NostalgiaCast! Wind back the clock as Jonny and Darin investigate QUIZ SHOW, directed by the late great Robert Redford and starring Ralph Fiennes, Rob Morrow, and John Turturro. Listen as they dig in to the '50s scandal that rocked the nation, and how the performances and themes of truth and disillusionment still resonate so strongly today.

Our twice-missed classics season (which is quickly shaping up to be the unintentional 'hot' season) continues with a certified Spike Lee joint.Summer may have just ended in real life, but let's roll it back to the hottest days of the year.

Send us a textWhen all but one host from the same podcast mysteriously vanish on the same episode at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning how or why they even bother to listen. On Episode 686 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature presentation film discussion is Weapons from director Zach Cregger! We also do a live reaction to the new Deathgasm II: Goremageddon trailer, talk about the Silver Scream convention, and explore what makes for a truly scary scene. So grab a branch from your blackthorn tree, play dead and make your friends carry you around Weekend at Bernies style and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Drag isn't a drag, Boulet Brothers, Todd McFarlane, David Dastmalchian, Shudder, Happy Shemptember, Beaker, Transformers, Before I Hang, Revenge of the Zombies, Godzilla vs. The Things, The House By the Lake, Vampire's Kiss, Messengers, Devil, Stake Land, Death By VHS, Self Storage, Abandoned Dead, Ella Parnell, Cassandra Peterson, Queen of the Damned, Winchester, Munsters, Paul Benedict, Devil's Advocate, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, The Mephisto Waltz, Anne Bancroft, Dracula Dead and Loving It, Queen of Blood, The Hounds of Hell, Tales of the Unexpected, Logan's Run, Twilight Zone, Roddy McDowell, The Natural, RIP Robert Redford, Quiz Show, John Turturro, the Flying Elfman Brothers, Jenna Elfman, RIP Paula Shaw, RIP Sergio Salvati, Lucio Fulci, Silver Scream Convention, Ice Nine Kills, Tom Savini, Daniel Roebuck, Dudes, Three's Company, Weekend at Bernie's, Terry Kiser, Beetlejuice, Barbara Crampton, Just Let Your SoBro, Matthew Lillard, Terrifier, Rose McGowan, Skeet Ulrich, Rough House Publishing, Stray, Karrion Kross, Jonathan Silverman, Andrew McCarthy, Saraya Knight, Rhea Ripley, David Howard Thornton, Art the Clown, Amy Madigan, Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Barbarian, Goonies, Han Solo, Julia Garner, Weapons, Zach Cregger, Justin Long, riding the terrible wave, the worst impression, Resident Evil, New Line Cinema, Amsterdamned, Staying Alive, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta, Saturday Night Fever, Together, Polite Corny, and getting a touch of the consumption.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a satirical comedy-drama musical film released in 2000, written, produced, and directed by The Coen Brothers. The film starred George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, and CHARLES DURNING in a 1930s Mississippi setting. In which a trio of escaped convicts travel across the American South in search of a supposed buried treasure, as Clooney attempts to re-connect with his divorced wife and children. The story was heavily influenced by Preston Sturges' film Sullivan's Travels, while also borrowing loosely from Homer's epic Greek poem The Odyssey, and featured a backdrop of period folk music, produced and arranged by T-Bone Burnett, and featured performances by Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley, John Hartford, and numerous others. The film was a major box office success in its time, earned major critical praise for its sharp writing and gorgeous autumnal aesthetics, while its soundtrack swept the 44th annual Grammy Awards.On a rare, guest-free episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott take in a viewing of O Brother, Where Art Thou? and are thoroughly delighted. (Not to give away the ending of the podcast.) Join them as they ruminate on ancient brands of hair cream, point out innumerable Big Lebowski references that are totally there, engage in time-honored bouts of fisticuffsmanship, and bask in the majesty of CHARLES DURNING.#HotDurnAutumn...with Lilz & Scott!

Domani notte le star della tv si ritroveranno a Hollywood per la serata degli Emmy 2025, il premio che ogni anno incorona il meglio del meglio della tv americana. Siccome però le categorie sono tantissime, le premiazioni sono iniziate già da qualche giorno e un bel numero di statuette è già stato assegnato… Per i premi più importanti, comunque, il momento arriverà nella notte tra domenica e lunedì, con un gran galà che In Italia sarà trasmesso da Sky: chi avrà la meglio tra Colin Farrell, Kathy Bates, John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Patricia Arquette, Adam Brody, Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Cate Blanchett, Martin Short, Javier Bardem, Harrison Ford e tutti gli altri attori e attrici che hanno ricevuto una nomination? Cambiando tema, l'insostituibile rubrica "5 cose che non potete non sapere" offre questa volta lo spunto per raccontare l'iconica serie tv "Happy Days", che tra i suoi elementi più iconici ha sicuramente la canzone della sigla. Cogliamo così l'occasione per snocciolare la nostra Top 10 delle migliori sigle di serie tv americane di sempre: oltre alla mitica "Happy Days", appunto, non possono mancare anche "The OC", "I segreti di Twin Peaks", "Willy Il Principe di Bel-Air", l'iconica "Stranger Things" e altre canzoni che potrete scoprire in puntata!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join award-winning actor John Turturro for a conversation with Happy Sad Confused's Josh Horowitz about his Emmy-nominated performance in Apple TV+'s hit series Severance, including clips from the show. Following a team of office workers at a mysterious company whose employees have undergone a procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives, Severance is one of the biggest hits of the season — a brilliant dystopian vision of work and corporate power. The gripping new season is being hailed as one of the most thought-provoking shows of the year, and as the ultra-devoted severed employee Irving Bailiff — for which he has been nominated for a 2025 Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama — John Turturro delivers a knockout performance. Alongside clips from the series, hear Turturro tell Horowitz the story of Bailiff's invention, his moving romance with Burt (Christopher Walken), what's next for Severance, stories from the set, and more in this live taping of the Happy Sad Confused podcast. Recorded Aug 13, 2025 at The 92nd Street Y, New York. 

Ryan and Dylan dig into a few early Spike Lee Joints in anticipation of Highest 2 Lowest, his latest collaboration with Denzel Washington.

Dean Karayanis of the New York Sun fills in for Derek. Topics include the rest of the story behind the New York Times piece alleging that Black women are hardest hit by President Trump shrinking the federal workforce, John Turturro's very big performance in a small role in the Big Lebowski, Emma Watson inventing new terms for being single, and President Trump's push for transparency from Pfizer over the Covid-19 vaccine produced by Operation Warp Speed.

Right at the height of his '90's powers, Oscar-winner Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing, Inside Man, Blackkklansman) decided to direct and co-adapt this powerful crime novel from Richard Price (creator of "The Wire") about a murder investigation in Brooklyn which goes much deeper than any one could have expected.  Among the prime suspects is Strike (Mekhi Phifer) who is a beleagured "clocker" which is another term for a middle-man drug pusher.  This racket is truly taking its toll on Strike who wants to find an escape.....and on his tail is the lead investigator of this murder, Detective Klein (Harvey Keitel).  Further complicating matters is that Strike's legit-working brother Victor (Isaiah Washington) becomes implicated and casting a shadow over all of this are the ruthless machinations of Strike's boss, the local druglord Rodney played by Delroy Lindo.  What results is a searing, unflinching crime drama which kind of got lost in the shuffle upon first release but has endured over the past thirty years as one of Lee's most accomplished films.  The stacked cast also includes John Turturro, Regina Taylor, Thomas Jefferson Byrd, and Keith David. Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a textSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

We hit the beach in Southampton for a very special night — the 20th Anniversary screening of John Turturro's cult-classic Romance & Cigarettes!

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Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY WHICH WILL DISTURB SOME LISTENERS.  TGTPTU returns to its regularly scheduled Squib Games (S15) with the earlier of its latest temporal pincer movement pairing, TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA (1985).  Directed by William Friedkin, this is another Big Willie movie but not a Wyler: the second William has the credited surname of Peterson and this is his first film. William Peterson was so new to film acting that he called his fellow Chicagoan thespian buddy John Malkovich to see what he should quote as his asking price to play the lead character of Richard Chance, a thrill-seeking Secret Service agent who'll lose his partner only days from retirement (red-shirted partner's, not Chance's) and will get a new partner in John Pankow's Agent John Vukovich to pervert in his (Chance's) vengeful pursuit of a counterfeiter played by Willem Dafoe. (Next year Peterson would play another officer of the law in Manhunter as covered during TGTPTU's Mann Aged Season {S5,E5}; as an EPISODE CORRECTION Pankow did not portray Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Miloš Forman's film Amadeus but had done so at the Broadhurst Theatre, replacing Tim Curry.)  Because it's a Friedkin flick, there's an epic car chase meant to top The French Connection; because it's shot from a Friedkin script (adapted from a novel by former Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich, who receives a cowriting credit), there was a lot of improvisation on set driven by the actors, with both the ending and opening scenes re/written during shooting. Mentioning actors, the film is stacked with supporting roles by Dean Stockwell, John Turturro (who'll get more mention later in Season 15), and the Michael Mann-created film noir for television Crime Story's very own Darlanne Fluegel (listen back to S5,E6 for insights on this TV series).   TGTPTU hosts become split on the merits of the film. Thomas describes the movie as The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) on neon cocaine, but—no spoilers—you'll have to listen to the ep for whether he believes this is a good thing. Also, Jack lets out the three-legged dog and Ryan, while finding it impossible to resist singing the title, has issue with William Pederson. Ken convinces everyone to Wang Chung tonight.  THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

Kristian Harloff is back with another episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, this time joined by Kris Carr! We're diving into the latest in movie news, DCU updates, and Star Wars talk—and there's plenty to cover. First up, James Gunn reveals that the DCU is ruled by 3 groups: Metahumans, the Government, and giant firms like Wayne Enterprises. What does this mean for the future of the DC Universe? We'll also break down the news that Zeb is coming to The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, connecting animation to live action once again. In other DC news, The Batman actor John Turturro explains why he's not returning as Carmine Falcone in The Penguin spinoff. Meanwhile, Zack Snyder sets the cast for his new film “Last Photograph”—a project fans of Snyder will definitely want to follow. And finally, the new sci-fi series Alien: Earth is already a hit, scoring 9.2 million viewers in just six days! 

There's a reason John Turturro has been a muse for the likes of Spike Lee and Joel & Ethan Coen. He's one of the best to do it. Now he's chatting with Josh about his entire career including his Emmy nominated work in SEVERANCE. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y. Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Coen Brothers comes the early millennium hit, "O Brother, Where Art Thou". Both avid fans and casual watchers of the Coens' work will find plenty to enjoy in this satirical comedy starring George Clooney, Tim Blake Nelson, and John Turturro. What did Jim and A.Ron think? And can you believe this is the first time Jim has seen this movie?! Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's Superman or Spider-Man or Wednesday Addams, Miles Millar and Al Gough have made a career of giving their unique take on iconic characters. Here they join Josh to chat about SMALLVILLE, SPIDER-MAN 2, WEDNESDAY, their early script for IRON MAN, and more! UPCOMING EVENTS! August 13th -- John Turturro in New York! -- Get your tickets here! August 14th -- The Thursday Murder Club with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, & Chris Columbus in New York! ⁠-- Get your tickets here! August 15th -- Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles -- ⁠⁠Get your tickets here ⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dudes the dude, mistaken for another dude, setup by that dude, solved by the dudes dude.In this episode, we discuss the 1998 movie, The Big Lebowski. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Tara Reid, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and John Turturro. It is available on HBO MAX.You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted now: ⁠⁠Specrapular⁠ ⁠(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss is, Fight Club, from 1999. Directed by David Fincher. Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, Jared Leto, and Meat Loaf. It is available on HBO Max.Intro music by: Luis (Happy birthday!)Find more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 8 Episode 11

As we continue or Summer of Sam, we bring in Sam Elliott and finally rolling into the lanes of one of cinema's most beloved cult classics: The Big Lebowski. Starring Jeff Bridges as the effortlessly iconic “The Dude,” John Goodman as the unhinged Vietnam vet Walter, Steve Buscemi as the soft-spoken Donny, Julianne Moore as the enigmatic Maude, and John Turturro as the unforgettable Jesus Quintana, this 1998 Coen Brothers comedy had us laughing, quoting, and marveling at how well it still holds up. Whether it's the surreal dream sequences, the endlessly quotable dialogue, or the offbeat charm of every character, The Big Lebowski remains as fresh and funny as ever.Revisiting this film felt less like watching a movie and more like hanging out with old friends. The humor has aged beautifully—if anything, it's even sharper now that we're older and more attuned to its satirical brilliance. With a supporting cast including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, and David Huddleston, the film continues to deliver unexpected laughs and layered performances. The Dude abides, and so do we. Join us for a nostalgic, hilarious, and surprisingly thoughtful conversation about what makes this film a true masterpiece of modern comedy.Stick around for a round of Trivia after the conversation.Safe bowling, dudes.

"Severance" from Apple TV+ earned 27 nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, while HBO Max's "The Penguin" and "The White Lotus" weren't far behind. "The Studio" and "The Bear" were also high on the list, and Harrison Ford picked up an acting nomination for "Shrinking." On this episode, the co-hosts go through some of the notable selections — and snubs — following the release of the nominations. Review the full list below: Outstanding drama series"Andor" (Disney+)"The Diplomat" (Netflix)"The Last of Us" (HBO Max)"Paradise" (Hulu)"The Pitt" (HBO Max)"Severance" (Apple TV+)"Slow Horses" (Apple TV+)"The White Lotus" (HBO Max)Outstanding comedy series"Abbott Elementary" (ABC)"The Bear" (FX)"Hacks" (HBO Max)"Nobody Wants This" (Netflix)"Only Murders in the Building" (Hulu)"Shrinking" (Apple TV+)"The Studio" (Apple TV+)"What We Do in the Shadows" (FX)Outstanding limited or anthology series"Adolescence" (Netflix)"Black Mirror" (Netflix)"Dying for Sex" (FX)"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" (Netflix)"The Penguin" (HBO Max)Outstanding television movie"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" (Peacock)"The Gorge" (Apple TV+)"Mountainhead" (HBO Max)"Nonnas" (Netflix)"Rebel Ridge" (Netflix)Outstanding reality competition program"The Amazing Race" (CBS)"RuPaul's Drag Race" (MTV)"Survivor" (CBS)"Top Chef" (Bravo)"The Traitors" (Peacock)Outstanding talk series"The Daily Show" (Comedy Central)"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC)"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (CBS)Outstanding scripted variety series"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" (HBO Max)"Saturday Night Live" (NBC)Outstanding variety special (live)"The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar" (Fox)"Beyoncé Bowl" (Netflix)"The Oscars" (ABC)"SNL50: The Anniversary Special" (NBC)"SNL50: The Homecoming Concert" (Peacock)Outstanding variety special (pre-recorded)"Adam Sandler: Love You" (Netflix)"Ali Wong: Single Lady" (Netflix)"Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years" (Hulu)"Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize For American Humor" (Netflix)"Sarah Silverman: Postmortem" (Netflix)"Your Friend, Nate Bargatze" (Netflix)Outstanding game show"Celebrity Family Feud" (ABC)"Jeopardy" (ABC)"The Price is Right" (CBS)"Wheel of Fortune" (ABC)"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (ABC)Outstanding lead actress in a drama seriesKathy Bates, "Matlock"Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters"Britt Lower, "Severance"Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us"Keri Russell, "The Diplomat"Outstanding lead actor in a drama seriesSterling K. Brown, "Paradise"Gary Oldman, "Slow Horses"Pedro Pascal, "The Last of Us"Adam Scott, "Severance"Noah Wyle, "The Pitt"Outstanding lead actress in a comedy seriesUzo Aduba, "The Residence"Kristen Bell, "Nobody Wants This"Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"Jean Smart, "Hacks"Outstanding lead actor in a comedy seriesAdam Brody, "Nobody Wants This"Seth Rogen, "The Studio"Jason Segel, "Shrinking"Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movieCate Blanchett, "Disclaimer"Meghann Fahy, "Sirens"Rashida Jones, "Black Mirror"Cristin Milloti, "The Penguin"Michelle Williams, "Dying for Sex"Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movieColin Farrell, "The Penguin"Stephen Graham, "Adolescence"Jake Gyllenhaal, "Presumed Innocent"Brian Tyree Henry, "Dope Thief"Cooper Koch, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"Outstanding supporting actress in a drama seriesPatricia Arquette, "Severance"Carrie Coon, "The White Lotus"Katherine LaNasa, "The Pitt"Julianne Nicholson, "Paradise"Parker Posey, "The White Lotus"Natasha Rothwell, "The White Lotus"Aimee Lou Wood, "The White Lotus"Outstanding supporting actor in a drama seriesZach Cherry, "Severance"Walton Goggins, "The White Lotus"Jason Isaacs, "The White Lotus"James Marsden, "Paradise"Sam Rockwell, "The White Lotus"Tramell Tillman, "Severance"John Turturro, "Severance"Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy seriesLiza Colón-Zayas, "The Bear"Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks"Kathryn Hahn, "The Studio"Janelle James, "Abbott Elementary"Catherine O'Hara, "The Studio"Sheryl Lee Ralph, "Abbott Elementary"Jessica Williams, "Shrinking"Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy seriesIke Barinholtz, "The Studio"Colman Domingo, "The Four Seasons"Harrison Ford, "Shrinking"Jeff Hiller, "Somebody Somewhere"Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"Michael Urie, "Shrinking"Bowen Yang, "Saturday Night Live"Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movieErin Doherty, "Adolescence"Ruth Negga, "Presumed Innocent"Deirdre O'Connell, "The Penguin"Chloë Sevigny, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"Jenny Slate, "Dying for Sex"Christine Tremarco, "Adolescence"Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movieJavier Bardem, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"Bill Camp, "Presumed Innocent"Owen Cooper, "Adolescence"Rob Delaney, "Dying for Sex"Peter Sarsgaard, "Presumed Innocent"Ashley Walters, "Adolescence"Outstanding guest actress in a drama seriesJane Alexander, "Severance"Gwendoline Christie, "Severance"Kaitlyn Dever, "The Last of Us"Cherry Jones, "The Handmaid's Tale"Catherine O'Hara, "The Last of Us"Merritt Wever, "Severance"Outstanding guest actor in a drama seriesGiancarlo Esposito, "The Boys"Scott Glenn, "The White Lotus"Shawn Hatosy, "The Pitt"Joe Pantoliano, "The Last of Us"Forest Whitaker, "Andor"Jeffrey Wright, "The Last of Us"Outstanding guest actress in a comedy seriesOlivia Colman, "The Bear"Jamie Lee Curtis, "The Bear"Cynthia Erivo, "Poker Face"Robby Hoffman, "Hacks"Zoë Kravitz, "The Studio"Julianne Nicholson, "Hacks"Outstanding guest actor in a comedy seriesJon Bernthal, "The Bear"Bryan Cranston, "The Studio"Dave Franco, "The Studio"Ron Howard, "The Studio"Anthony Mackie, "The Studio"Martin Scorsese, "The Studio"Outstanding directing for a drama series"Andor," Janus Metz ("Who Are You?")"The Pitt," Amanda Marsalis ("6 P.M.")"The Pitt," John Wells ("7 A.M.")"Severance," Jessica Lee Gagné ("Chikhai Bardo")"Severance," Ben Stiller ("Gold Harbor)"Slow Horses," Adam Randall ("Hello Goodbye")"The White Lotus," Mike White ("Amor Fati")Outstanding directing for a comedy series"The Bear," Ayo Edebiri ("Napkins")"Hacks," Lucia Aniello ("A Slippery Slope")"Mid-Century Modern," James Burrows ("Here's To You, Mrs. Schneiderman")"The Rehearsal," Nathan Fielder ("Pilot's Code")"The Studio," Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg ("The Oner")Outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie"Adolescence," Philip Barantini"Dying for Sex," Shannon Murphy ("It's Not That Serious")"The Penguin," Helen Shaver ("Cent'anni")"The Penguin," Jennifer Getzinger ("A Great or Little Thing")"Sirens," Nicole Kassell ("Exile")"Zero Day," Leslie Linka GlatterOutstanding writing for a drama series"Andor," Dan Gilroy ("Welcome to the Rebellion")"The Pitt," Joe Sachs ("2 P.M.")"The Pitt," R. Scott Gemmill ("7 A.M.")"Severance," Dan Erickson ("Cold Harbor")"Slow Horses," Will Smith ("Hello Goodbye")"The White Lotus," Mike White ("Full-Moon Party")Outstanding writing for a comedy series"Abbott Elementary," Quinta Brunson ("Back To School")"Hacks," Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky ("A Slippery Slope")"The Rehearsal," Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Lock-Norton and Eric Notarnicola ("Pilot's Code")"Somebody Somewhere," Hanna Bos, Paul Thureen and Bridget Everett ("AGG")"The Studio," Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez ("The Promotion")"What We Do in the Shadows," Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis and Paul Simms ("The Finale")Outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie"Adolescence," Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham"Black Mirror," Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. Ali ("Common People")"Dying for Sex," Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether ("Good Value Diet Soda")"The Penguin," Lauren LeFranc ("A Great or Little Thing")"Say Nothing," Joshua Zetumer ("The People in the Dirt")Outstanding writing for a variety series"The Daily Show""Last Week Tonight with John Oliver""Saturday Night Live" About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest. Theme music Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY

In this episode, Nate and Dylan review our latest 90s pick; the historical drama from director Robert Redford, "Quiz Show", starring Ralph Fiennes, John Turturro and Paul Scofield! Listen now! 

This week, we really turn up the octane with a solemn contemplation of terminal disease, broken families, the climate crisis, and death with dignity alongside two of Hollywood's palest women. It's Pedro AlmoDOvar's The Room Next Door. Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media  

We see what you did there, Ryan. Naming the movie after the seven deadly sins. You sly devil, you.In this episode, we discuss the 2025 movie, Sinners. Directed by Ryan Coogler. Starring Michael B. Jordan x2, Miles Caton, Hailee Steinfield, Jack O'Connel, Wunmi Mosaku, and Delroy Lindo. It is available on HBO Max.You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted now: ⁠⁠Specrapular⁠ ⁠(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss is, The Big Lebowski, from 1998. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Tara Reid, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and John Turturro. It is available on HBO MAX.Intro music by: Luis Find more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 8 Episode 10

In this episode, it's finally time for Dylan to watch the 1990 crime drama from the Coen Brothers, "Miller's Crossing", starring Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, and John Turturro! Listen now!

Hold onto your (high) hat, cuz we're going to MILLER'S CROSSING! MILLER'S CROSSINGRELEASED: September 22, 1990DIRECTED BY: The Coen Brothers STARRING: Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Albert Finney, Jon Polito BUDGET: $10M - $14M BOX OFFICE: $5M ESTIMATED LOSS: total NEXT EPISODE: Put on your blue suede shoes, cuz it's time for BUBBA HO-TEP0:00 Intro 3:12 Show & tell9:14 This week's movie

Hello Wholigans! On today's episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we chat about Leah Remini's Us Weekly COVER STORY (which seems to be tied to nothing at all) before taking your questions about Keyla Monterroso Mejia (the funniest person in Hollywood), Gigi Zumbado (who has three sisters and no relation to Philip Zimbardo), Dakota Johnson's recent breakup (which seems real this time), TJ and Amy's recent "raunchy" display, John Turturro's Who/Them status, and a whole lot more. And be SURE to listen to this week's Caller You're Doing Amazing Sweetie calls at the end of the episode... you may hear the song of the summer. As always, call in at 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns for a future episode of Who's There?. Get a ton of bonus content over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/WhoWeekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New episode out now! We watched the 2022 film The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the title role. We discuss how Batman actually did detective work, and how his background and upbringing both helped and hindered his investigation among the dark corners of Gotham. We talk about the main villains in the film and their portrayals, debate the success of the movie toeing the line between serious and emo but also silly and funny, and appreciate the nods they gave to the world of Batman and comic books without making it feel overtly cartoonish. We love the cinematography and production design, think that this may have been a low-key anti-Batman film, and have a disagreement about the end message. Katy is not a big fan of the mob, Carrie does not like heavy breathing in her ear, Maddy enjoys boys running around, and Mack shares a story about being an accidental stalker. We also talk about the possible influence of Zodiac and Seven, touch on the homoerotic vibes of Batman and Jim Gordan, get confused by cling wrap, and lament growing older than our superheroes. Listen to hear more about the 1893 World's Fair, the brilliance of John Turturro, our childhood Disney bedsheets, and why Batman is a drag queen. Enjoy!TW:  Fat suits, serial killers, Zodiac, incels, domestic terrorism, classicism

After a longer than expected Spring hiatus, The Film '89 Podcast is back and on Episode 134, returning co-hosts Matthias Van De Roest and Bill Scurry join Steve and Skye to celebrate the 40th anniversary of acclaimed director William Friedkin's 1985 crime drama To Live and Die in L.A. Something of a return to form for Friedkin after a number of critical and commercial failures, the film would tap into the same gritty police procedural approach that made his 1971 masterpiece The French Connection so successful. Starring William Petersen, John Pankow, Debra Feuer, Darlanne Fluegel, Dean Stockwell, John Turturro and featuring a brilliantly threatening turn from Willem Dafoe as counterfeiter Eric Masters, To Live and Die in L.A. also features gorgeous cinematography by Robby Müller and a stunning new wave soundtrack by Wang Chung. As well as giving their usual in-depth analysis, the guys also dig into the making of the film, paying particular attention to its incredible car chase sequence. So fasten your seatbelts and hold on tight as the Film '89 team explore one of the quintessential crime dramas of not just the 1980s, but any decade.

Send us a textDo you remember Desperately Seeking Susan from 1985? This movies got good review but the trailer sucked. Our recollection of Madonna Movies in the 80s is not overly favorable. The plot sounds ridiculous, but the nostalgia is definitely there. So join us as we go back and watch Madonna, Rosanna Arquette, and a whole list of famous actors not quite famous yet, get into some wacky hijinks that only the 80s could produce. Do You Remember Liking This Movie?

Franchises, Sex Tapes, & The Future of Film On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I dive back into the archives to remember this 10 year journey. A John Turturro working-class musical, a Sean Penn/Gary Oldman/Ed Harris Hell's Kitchen crime drama, Defining Decades, and a Salute to Martin Scorsese . . . This week we look back to episodes #411-416 in this continuing Journey of Self-Indulgence. We hope you're enjoying this look back as much as we are enjoying talking it. Take a listen and let us know what you think - gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many Continued Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

Generational differences between dad and daughter when it comes to music. The great film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and why it's still a must watch. And some thoughts about the Coen Brothers, and actor John Turturro in particular. Watching Disney animated films in chronological order, starting with Snow White and never stopping. "Bambi" might be the end of Carter as we know her. Let's visit to a Daiso store, a Japanese value store, and the experience of waiting in a long line for nearly 4 hours. They sample Takoyaki balls to great success happy hour family time! We also got gifts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Generational differences between dad and daughter when it comes to music. The great film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and why it's still a must watch. And some thoughts about the Coen Brothers, and actor John Turturro in particular. Watching Disney animated films in chronological order, starting with Snow White and never stopping. "Bambi" might be the end of Carter as we know her. Let's visit to a Daiso store, a Japanese value store, and the experience of waiting in a long line for nearly 4 hours. They sample Takoyaki balls to great success happy hour family time! We also got gifts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen! Itzchak has works on indie gems to studio movies including THE ABSENCE OF EDEN starring Zoë Saldana and Adria Arjona, DREAMIN' WILD with Casey Affleck and Zooey Deschanel, THE CUT featuring Orlando Bloom and John Turturro, and MASERATI: THE BROTHERS with Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba. He talks to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about why he picks projects, what filmmakers should do when speaking to sales agents. They also talk: Does your project suck? Industry Changes. Ask and Takes. Sales Estimates. If concept art and promos are good (or not). His consulting AND working in Cannes with 'Quantify'. Why you should ask questions to your sales agent before signing. Why 'networking' is building friendships. Itchak Maghen can be contacted for consultancy work here https://www.consultingim.com FILM FORGE FILM COURSES info here. SUPPORT new indie film Fairy Dust's crowdfunder here. Stage32 CANNES info here. —- FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world.  And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rateit on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helpsus share the film's important message with more people. Your supporttruly makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're excited to present a special episode featuring the star-studded speeches from our recent Chaplin Award Gala. FLC was pleased to honor Pedro Almodóvar as the recipient of the 50th Chaplin Award, presented in partnership with ROLEX, at a Gala evening on April 28. The full house at Alice Tully Hall was treated to a joyful celebration of the celebrated filmmaker's incredible body of work with hilarious and heartfelt tributes by Almodóvar's cast members, friends, admirers, and more, culminating in Dua Lipa presenting the Chaplin Award to Almodóvar himself. The evening's guest speakers included, in order of appearance, Secretary of our Board of Directors Wendy Keys, Former Film at Lincoln Center Programming Director & head of the New York Film Festival Richard Peña, acclaimed filmmaker, writer, & artist John Waters, actress and longtime Almodóvar muse Rossy de Palma, renowned performer & artistic director Mikhail Baryshnikov, Emmy Award–winning actor, director, & writer John Turturro, and global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa.

The 21st season of Forgotten Cinema kicks off with a bang as the guys dive into Robert Redford's "Quiz Show"! Field and Butler unpack this compelling look at one of the biggest scandals in television history, discussing everything from the powerhouse performances by Ralph Fiennes and John Turturro to Redford's sharp direction. They explore how the film examines truth, manipulation, and the cost of fame—yet Butler's jaded 21st century brain doesn't think it's that big a deal. He's used to TV lying to him I guess.Pop open your favorite trivia app and tune in, because this episode has all the right answers... or does it?So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. What's your favorite 90's Ralph Fiennes film OR favorite film about film or TV? Let us know in the comments below!

Nick takes a deep dive into one of the most chaotic and heavily criticized seasons in Saturday Night Live history: Season 20, also known as The Bad Boys Club Season. Following the departure of core cast members like Phil Hartman, Rob Schneider, and Julia Sweeney, the show found itself leaning hard into the rowdy, often crude humor of Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, and David Spade—while sidelining much of the female cast, including Janine Garofalo, who left midway through the season. The cast was bloated, the writing uneven, and the press relentless. Nick walks through the entire season with behind-the-scenes stories, including how Jeff Daniels nearly suffered a serious makeup mishap, why Dan Aykroyd unofficially hosted instead of the listed John Goodman, and how the writers struggled with brilliant hosts like Bob Newhart, John Turturro, David Hyde Pierce, and Courtney Cox—while completely losing control during hosting gigs by George Foreman and Deion Sanders. Despite its rough reputation, the season had its moments: Norm Macdonald took over the Weekend Update desk, Molly Shannon made a strong debut halfway through, and both Damon Wayans and Dana Carvey returned to deliver some much-needed highlights. You'll also hear Stuart Smalley hilariously scolding the public for ignoring his movie, and Bill Murray delivering a moving tribute to the late Michael O'Donoghue. It's a full look at one of SNL's messiest, most fascinating seasons—flawed, but unforgettable. [Ep 122]

A fast-talking auto plant foreman (Michael Keaton) convinces a Japanese auto company to open a plant in Pennsylvania.  Co-starring Gedde Watanabe, Mimi Rogers, George Wendt and John Turturro.  Directed by Ron Howard.

The 79th film in the A24 catalog is Gloria Bell starring Julianne Moore. Gloria Bell is a remake from a 2013 Chilean film named "Gloria," and is about a middle-aged divorcee at a transition period in her life. Gloria meets a man named Arnold (portrayed by John Turturro) at a modern 70s disco bar. This new love interest seems to have promise, before Gloria starts noticing his kids control his life, while Gloria is navigating her own relationship with her kids. Directed by Sebastian Lelio, the same filmmaker who directed the Chilean movie, the A24 rocks crew debates if the film is "too slice of life" and if the remake was worth making only 6 years later. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:26.Film Discussion- 3:26 to 1:04:21.Film Ratings- 1:04:21 to End.Upcoming podcast release schedule-4/30- Napoleon Dynamite.5/7- High Life.5/14- Our Top 15 Midwestern Films, a Blind Ranking.

Welcome back to another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Today, we're back with another obscure cinema excavation exploring Spike Lee's 1996 film, Girl 6. The film offers a unique take on the world of phone sex operators through the eyes of an aspiring actress in New York City and, of course, so much more than that. We'll explore how this film fell into obscurity...and the layered messages on race and female exploitation.Despite its ambitious narrative, the film received mixed reviews upon release and was a commercial disappointment, grossing approximately $4.9 million against a $12 million budget. Girl 6 was dismissed so hard when it came out; it's like it just vanished from Spike Lee's filmography. Reviewers like The Washington Post's Rita Kempley described it as "little more than a profane litany punctuated by Oscar-caliber orgasms," while the Post's Desson Howe stated that "it's enough to reduce expectations over him forever."Even when discussing He Got Game two years later, Spike wouldn't mention Girl 6…That's how much people sidelined it. It's wild because after Girl 6, Spike didn't make another film centered on a female perspective until Chi-Raq in 2015, almost 20 years later. You have to wonder if the reception to Girl 6 made Spike pull back from telling stories about women, especially Black women, navigating systems that weren't built for them. Girl 6 is one of Spike's most overlooked films, but also one of the most fascinating. That's exactly why it deserves a closer look behind the look.A Cultural ReassessmentIn 1996, people didn't know what to do with Girl 6. It barely made a dent at the box office, critics were lukewarm at best, and ultimately, it faded into obscurity. But here's the thing—Girl 6 wasn't a failure. It was a film about performance, sex, race, capitalism, and identity. It didn't fit the mold Hollywood—or even Spike Lee fans—wanted it to fit.This was Spike's first time directing a script he didn't write. The screenplay came from Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks, and what they created together was something totally different from the more straightforward sociopolitical narratives people had come to expect from Spike. Instead of overt protest, Girl 6 gives us a quiet, messy rebellion in the form of one Black woman trying to survive the film industry without selling her soul.Theresa Randle plays Judy, a struggling actress who ends up working as a phone sex operator to make ends meet. And that premise could've easily become male-gazey or exploitative in the wrong hands. But it doesn't. This is a story about the male gaze, not one that indulges it. The camera doesn't leer. It's observant. It's empathetic. It's watching Judy navigate objectification. Beyond general objectification, it shows how she manages which specific forms of objectification she subjugates herself to, like being told by her boss, Lil played by a perfectly cast, Hollywood legend, Jenifer Lewis, she needs to sound “Caucasian” on the phone, because that's what “the client likes.”The film also drops in these surreal, meta moments that throw you off, especially the interspersed news storyline of the young black girl who survived falling down the elevator shaft in her building, but that's the point. It draws a direct line from girlhood to adulthood—how young Black girls are burdened from the start with invisibility, impossible standards, and stereotypes they're expected to navigate alone just to survive. We see Judy auditioning for roles where she's told to be more "urban," more "real," while directors like Quentin Tarantino, in his now-infamous cameo, barks at Judy with lines laced in microaggressions that escalate—into full-blown aggression, unchecked racism, and flat-out exploitation as he demands she take her top off on camera. It's violent in its familiarity. And that's the point. Girl 6 doesn't flinch—it forces us to sit in the discomfort, to confront how easily Black women are dehumanized under the guise of “opportunity.” This isn't just a scene. It's a reckoning that begins Judy's arc. It's Spike and Suzan-Lori Parks holding up a mirror and asking, ‘How many times has this happened—and how many times did we call it art?' or better yet "This is what you do to Black women when you 'give them a chance.'"And that's why the ending hits so hard. Because after everything—after all that growth and pain and disillusionment—it's gutting to see Judy go back to Shoplifter. It's framed like a reunion, maybe even a resolution—but it isn't. It's a return to something familiar. Something that once had control over her.And when she heads to L.A. for her so-called fresh start, she walks right into the same kind of exploitative audition that launched this whole journey. The loop restarts. But this time—she doesn't freeze. She doesn't stay quiet. She doesn't submit. She assertively leaves. That moment shifts everything. Because even though the circumstances haven't evolved, she has. It's not loud. It's not celebrated. But it's powerful. It's self-possession. It's Judy refusing to play the part again, even if the script is exactly the same.So no, the ending isn't tied up in a bow. But it's not hopeless either. Girl 6 isn't offering a fantasy of escape—it's showing us what resistance looks like when the world and the people around you won't meet you halfway. Quiet, deliberate, exhausted… but still yours.So why did Girl 6 flop? Because audiences weren't ready for a Black feminist art film disguised as a phone-sex dramedy. It didn't check the boxes. It wasn't "important" in how people expected a Spike Lee joint to be. The film's portrayal of Judy's experiences resonates with contemporary discussions about the empowerment and exploitation inherent in everything we've come to understand about performance, labor, and digital sex work (hello, OnlyFans), Girl 6 feels prophetic. In recent years, Girl 6 has been reassessed for its ahead-of-its-time commentary on sex work and female agency.It's time we stop calling it a misstep. Girl 6 didn't fail. We did—for not seeing what it was trying to show us. With all that said, I do still think it's worth critiquing how a man directing the film despite having a female screenwriter is a statement and impression in and of itself that is left upon this film, and that's something we're still unpacking today.The wigs, costuming, and futuristic sets are all intentional and impeccably designed. Judy is a chameleon, adapting to the fantasies projected onto her. She tries never to lose herself, but as the film progresses, it becomes a hard line to walk. And Randle does it brilliantly. Her performance is nuanced, internal, and often quiet—maybe that's why it got overlooked. People expected something louder. But Judy's strength is in her stillness. I paused the film so many times in awe, wondering - how we didn't get Theresa Randle leading dozens of films post-Girl 6. Her performance has always stuck with me. She is the film.Girl 6 is a wig-lover's dream. Theresa Randle wears over 20 different wigs and styles throughout the film, and each one feels like a window into her state of mind or her persona at that moment. Her hair isn't just flair—it's fashion, character, power, and commentary all in one.There's the long honey-blonde crop she rocks in the phone booth—classic "sex symbol" vibes and we see everything from her an ode to Dorothy Dandridge, bantu knots, finger waves, a full-on Foxy Brown afro—it's a whiplash of transformations that, if you blink, you might miss one. Her hair becomes armor, a mask, a performance. And what's genius is that the wigs and styling reflect the emotional tone of each scene without her having to say a word.It also speaks to the fantasy that phone sex work sells. Every call, every client, is a role she steps into. And Theresa's ever-changing look mirrors that idea—who she is depends entirely on who's on the other end of the line and what they're paying for.Plus, let's give some flowers to the hairstyling team. There is not much information out there about who exactly was responsible. I tried to get in touch with Lisa Hazell, but could not reach her for an interview. The hair designs gave Theresa an entire visual vocabulary of Black femininity, expression, power, seduction, and identity.Theresa Randle played Judy, the lead role. Before this, Randle had appeared in supporting roles in Lee's "Jungle Fever" and "Malcolm X." Her performance as Judy marked her first leading role, showcasing her range and depth as an actress.And while a lot of this film wasn't exactly the norm for Spike, he still had a role, as he often does—but this time, it feels especially personal. He plays Judy's cousin and best friend, Jimmy, a comic book nerd obsessed with blaxploitation and sports memorabilia. It's sweet and totally feels like a little bit of an opportunity for Spike to get all his Brooklyn Dodgers gear into the production design. He's one of the only people in her life who doesn't sexualize Judy, who just wants to hang out and talk about old-school movies. It's giving Letterboxd boyfriend energy… uh if your boyfriend was your cousin and just wanted to debate Pam Grier films over pizza. Their friendship grounds the film, a reminder of who Judy is underneath all the wigs and roleplay.The opposite of Jimmy is Isaiah Washington's character—Judy's ex, known only as “Shoplifter.” And that name alone tells you everything. He's not even given the dignity of a real identity—just a label, a behavior, a red flag. He's controlling in the way so many men are: smiling, supportive on the surface, but constantly trying to reshape her into someone more manageable. He pushes her to get a “real job,” but what he really wants is her dependence. He wants her small.The tension between them is always there—quiet, but constant. And the way Spike shoots those scenes, you can feel the power imbalance. It's intimate, but it's not safe. These aren't just moments between two people with history. These are scenes about how easily women—especially Black women—are asked to compromise themselves in exchange for stability, approval, or love that's conditional.Both of these male characters exist to show us different versions of masculinity—Jimmy is supportive, if a little clueless, and Isaiah's character is the opposite: demanding, judgmental, and ultimately part of the reason Judy needs to reclaim her voice in the first place.The film is peppered with notable cameos, adding layers of meta-commentary. As mentioned previously, Quentin Tarantino appears as the self-absorbed director, and this collaboration, interestingly enough, occurred before the well-documented disagreements between Lee and Tarantino over the use of racial slurs in cinema.We also get Halle Berry, Debi Mazar, John Turturro, Ron Silver, John Cameron Mitchell, and Michael Imperioli giving their best, if not strangest, character acting bits to the film.Other notable appearances include Madonna as the competing strip club owner. She looked insanely good—possibly the best she's ever looked, and that's saying a lot for someone who literally invented iconic beauty in the 80s and 90s—and, of course, supermodel Naomi Campbell as a fellow phone sex operator, taking on a more demure and reserved role.Pete Travers at Rolling Stone called Girl 6 "the worst movie Spike Lee has ever made," one that "[resorts] to all-star cameos to disguise structural shortcomings." Still, I believe these cameos contribute to the film's commentary on fame, exploitation, and the blurred lines between reality and performance.The PRINCE SoundtrackI could never go without mentioning one of the film's most essential elements, being its soundtrack, composed entirely of songs by Prince. You can't say that about any other film outside of Purple Rain. The entire soundtrack is Prince. Yup. Not just a song or two—the whole thing. And it's not a greatest-hits situation either; We're talking deep cuts, unreleased tracks, B-sides, and songs he gave just to this movie. "She Spoke 2 Me"? Unreal. "Don't Talk 2 Strangers"? Are you kidding? These weren't just throwaways—he curated a whole vibe for Judy's world, and I can't even believe we aren't talking about this every day.Prince was famously selective about who he worked with, and it says a lot that he said yes to this film. You get the sense that he understood what the story was about—performance, femininity, identity, power. And that's all over his music, too. Prince elevates the whole damn film. That's the kind of creative alignment that doesn't happen often. Honestly, the Girl 6 soundtrack is one of the most slept-on parts of Prince's catalog—and of 90s cinema in general.How this happened still blows my mind and definitely leads me to believe that, aside from Spike distancing himself from the film, the complexity of continuing to secure rights to Prince's catalog may be why we haven't been able to stream the film. That's a whooooole other can of worms to dive into for another day…But I will get to the bottom of it.Girl 6's unique collaborations, themes, and the conversations it continues to inspire about representation, exploitation, and agency for Black women and in the entertainment industry are why it remains a fascinating entry in Spike Lee's filmography. Although its approach to these themes may have been clunky, convoluted—dare I say, disjointed—it's 1000% worth watching, studying, and taking the time to understand the story beyond traditional narrative form.Unless you own a VHS or DVD copy, it's a shame you can only find it for $100+ on eBay right now. Kelli and I mailed the DVD back and forth like it was 2006 to study and put this episode together. So, grab a friend or two and create an old-school Netflix sisterhood of the traveling DVD and watch for yourselves. If you do track down a copy, tag me @lookbehindthelook—I want to see your setups. As always, we love hearing your thoughts, what you want to hear more about, and what films you'd like us to dive into next.Thank you for joining me on another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Until next time...**At the time that I recorded this, the DVDs were $80-$100 on ebay but now it looks like it jumped to $225-$350! Keep your eyes on those DVD bins at the vintage stores, people!Girl 6 on eBaywritten by Kelli Reilly Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

Ben from Cats And Cats And Cats and Fly Fly Triceratops guest starred this week. For more band related topics, check out our original 3-part radio play about the Spice Girls called "Spicy Burgers" (episodes 270-272) and 853: Bill & Ted Face the Music. This concludes Marching Band month. Next week will be a special birthday pick, The Return of the Living Dead (1985).

Our own Mr. January, Kevin Avery, joins the crew IRL (!!!) for an episode all about one of Ify's favorite movies, The Big Lebowski. With a foursome made up of half long-time Little Lebowskis and half newcomers to the film, we're tackling a much-memorized Coen Classic with fresh(ish) eyes. Plus, some Very Big Show News and a rundown of movies we can't shut up about.This in-studio episode happened because of members who supported Maximum Film! In the latest MaxFunDrive. Check out the video version of the episode on MaxFun's YouTube page!What's GoodAlonso - Right-on pudding (Petit Pot)Drea - Davy Mayer's alder win in Madison, WIKevin - The Traitors UKIfy - Latex jumpsuitITIDICOscars Add a Category Honoring Stunts for 2027Meta and Blumhouse Are Bringing a Second Screen Experience to CinemasCinema Dedicated to LGBTQ+ Films Opens in LondonStaff PicksIfy - The AmateurAlonso - A Minecraft MovieKevin - Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part OneDrea - Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This week Keegan, Cassi and Christina discuss credit card fraud in relationships and April Fools pranks. The FMK is between John C Reilly, JK Simmons and John Turturro. Going into the bad dates, Cassi shares an old school date over malts, Christina shares a date with an aging party animal and Keegan shares a date with expensive salmon. Cassi wraps it up in the true crime segment, Tainted Love, with the story of Jeff and Susan Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Welcome To The Party Pal celebrates the long awaited-second season of the science fiction psychological thriller television series Severance, created by Dan Erickson and executive produced and primarily directed by Ben Stiller. It stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette. The series follows employees at the biotechnology corporation Lumon Industries that have undergone "severance" — a medical procedure that ensures they retain no memories of the outside world while at work, and have no recollection of their job once they leave. This results in two distinct personalities for each employee: the "innie," who exists solely within Lumon, and the "outie," who lives their personal life outside of work. Join in as hosts Michael Shields and Ryan O'Connell take you into the depths of the MDR department on the Lumon Industries' severed floor to answer all of your pressing questions about the Apple TV+'s smash hit.Timestamps: Minimal White Lotus & "Guilded" Age of Television talk until 15:08, and the rest all Severance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen introduces tonight's podcast by giving his listeners a rundown on what the two "Severance" co-stars were wearing during their Late Show interviews. Then, Tramell Tillman says he didn't mind the chaos Stephen Colbert brought to the "Severance" set when filming a segment for The Late Show, and Britt Lower, who stars as Helly R., shares stories from the making of the show's second season including the consensual gut-punch she delivered to her co-star John Turturro. Season two of "Severance" is streaming on AppleTV+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this show, host Meg Wolitzer gets friendly, and shares three stories about friendships of all kinds. Kelly Stout's zinger “Let's Get Drinks,” offers up the perils of conducting a social life via hyperbolic texts, which are hilariously performed by Jane Curtin and Jane Kaczmarek. Next, “True Friendship,” by Jorge Hernandez, describes a life-long friend who's almost too good to be—true. The reader is Michael Urie. And three misfits fit together in Anthony Marra's “The Last Words of Benito Picone,” performed by John Turturro. A brief interview with Turturro follows the story.

Zach Cherry found fame in an odd way, he had a single line in a Spider-Man film and became an overnight success. Of course, things always look different on the inside. Zach and Donald discuss whether or not his second appearance in the MCU is conncected to his first. Plus we talk all things Severance. The Apple TV+ show has gained a huge following since it's first season, and for Zach it was an immersion in working with some of the greatest talents in Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Elon's 20-something operatives running the Treasury Department, it's hard not to feel that we've been severed from reality and a better Earth someplace else. Ben Stiller talks with Tim about metaphysics, avoiding politics in public, and advocating for the millions of people displaced around the world.  Plus, the origin story of Severance, Adam Scott, John Turturro, and whether the show is a metaphor for life itself. Also, Tim gives a pop quiz, Ben shares his love for the Knicks, and both ponder why there aren't good comedies anymore.  Ben Stiller joins Tim Miller. show notes: Watch Severance The Albert Brooks film, 'Real Life.' Trailer for "Real Life' Ben's New York Times interview Video of one of Musk's engineers/operatives

Adam Scott (Severance, Parks and Recreation, Stepbrothers) is an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor and comedian. Adam joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why the era of movies that produced ET, The Goonies, and Temple of Doom means so much to him, how Severance was in such apt alignment with the grief for his mother's death, and the reason playing “fan at bar” is way more embarrassing than “guy at bar.” Adam and Dax talk about a call of the void by licking lead, rebranding artisanal nicotine delivery systems, and the ethical dilemma of whether to sneak a peek at new season episodes. Adam explains sleeping through his first call time on set with John Turturro and Christopher Walken, not knowing where to put what he does to impress his mom once she was gone, and how sharing your insides is a credibly important way to make a difference in the world.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's cast: Dan, Stugotz, Chris, Amin, Billy, David Samson, and Mike. David Samson has a TON of thoughts on Scott Boras negotiating the largest contract ever at 15 years and $765 million for Juan Soto, but we'll get to those in a minute. Dan, Stugotz, and the rest of the crew outside of Samson kick off today's show by laughing at the Yankees, looking at what Soto's signing means for MLB and the Mets, praising Steve Cohen, and watching videos of Yankees fans like John Turturro's brother losing their minds. Was Soto EVER going to sign with a team that didn't simply offer the most money? Eventually, Dan welcomes Samson into the fold and tells him to "eat it" after Scott Boras wins again. Folks, the horse is out of the barn. Plus, we hear from noted Yankees fan, Taylor, through a Soto serenade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices