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After last week's #LastBoyScout exclusive, it's back to business as usual as John 'Tiberius' Kirk - The Blu-Ray Bloodhound - completes his July roundup of all that's new in Blu and on it's way in 4K! Reviews include John Waters' Desperate Living, Arrow's gorgeous new Robin Hood (the Kevin Costner version!) a whole bunch of Jackie Chan, and a preview of the stunning new Kubrick box set. Plus Shameful Steve and John tussle in a manly manner over the new Masters Of The Universe. Is it a ker-ching for Steve? Keep listening!#Hammer! #Arrowvideo #Indicator #Powerhouse #88films #BFI #Criterion #TreasuredFilms #RadianceFilms #TransmissionVideo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Sasha Waters, the director of “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” a biographical documentary about poet Mary Oliver that is now playing in a limited theatrical release and which will broadcast on the PBS series American Masters in August. Celebrated best-selling poet, Pulitzer Prize-winner, lover of dogs and long walks in the woods, openly queer but intensely private, Mary Oliver was America's unlikely contemporary mystic, stalking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod for nearly fifty years in order to open herself – and her readers – to the known and unknowable world. From a lonely childhood to literary fame, Oliver's life was shaped by devotion to nature, paying attention, and the long journey toward learning to love and to be loved. Her poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites, speaking directly to contemporary anxieties about attention, presence, and the human relationship with the natural world. Sasha Water's film features interviews with Mary Oliver's close friends, including John Waters, never-before-seen personal photos, notebooks, and correspondence from her archive, and recitations of her work by Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Steve Buscemi, and Oprah Winfrey. Making Media Now—which is available on all podcast platforms including YouTube--is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey. About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/ Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead
For our fourth entry in our Hagsploitation series, Mel and Lisa discuss the John Waters film Serial Mom. We're @knowfearcast on X and Instagram, and we have a Facebook page. Our email is knowfearcast@gmail.com. If you love what we are doing, consider supporting us on Patreon. We also have merchandise available at our website knowfearcast.com. Or simply rate and review us, which is entirely free and helps other listeners find us. Theme Music by Nicholas Gasparini. Mixed and edited by Matt.
Filmmaker Sasha Waters discusses her new documentary Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, about the prize-winning poet who became a lecture circuit sensation late in life. Waters reveals how she got Stephen Colbert, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi, as well as Hairspray director John Waters (no relation to Sasha) to take part in the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THIS WEEK: Pecker (1998), Cecil B. Demented (2000) and A Dirty Shame (2004)We're talking Minions and John Waters' late career attempt to recapture his degenerate underground aura... to varying degrees of success.Donate to Palestinian Medical AidSupport Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
The topic: Criterion released two director-approved 4k restorations for John Waters’ 1988 film Hairspray and his 1977 film Desperate Living. The disc releases include exclusive commentary tracks from Waters and some of the actors as well as bonus interviews. Waters’ trash cinema: Known for his provocative, camp films, Waters is considered one of the formative directors of gay cinema. His ‘trash trilogy’ of Pink Flamingos (1972), Female Trouble (1974) and Desperate Living (1977) showcased taboos and profanity that garnered Waters a cult following. Mainstream attempt: But he also brought in a more mainstream audience with his much more tame and accessible film Hairspray (1988) about an overweight teen in Baltimore who dreams of being on a local TV show that features adolescents dancing. And you can’t talk about Waters without talking about his frequent collaborator and drag performer Divine, featured in a majority of Waters’ films. Divine played Tracy’s mother Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. It was his last film role before he died. Guest: John Waters, American filmmaker known for his gay, cult classic films that delve into ‘trash’ and taboo Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency
In our final episode of this year's Pride series, Cris, Dhruv & Ashwin talk about English-language queer films as outsider "trash" art (John Waters' "Pink Flamingos"), genre-subversive art (The Wachowski Sisters' "Bound") & poetic melodramas (Terence Davies' "Benediction").Much like the previous two eps, this final episode is another attempt to explore the varied aesthetics of queer expression, with form being intrinsically tied to content in shaping what a filmmaker wants to say about queerness in (and through) their film.Listen to the full episode to hear us discuss John Waters & Divine's infamous "politics of filth" in "Pink Flamingoes," the Wachowskis' play on noir's femme fatale in "Bound," and Terence Davies' personalization (and poeticism) of the otherwise rote historical biopic in "Benediction."Spoilers, if they count.TIME CODESIntro - [00:00 - 03:04]"Pink Flamingos" (1972) - [03:04 - 36:28] "Bound" (1996) - [36:28 - 1:02:07] "Benediction" (2021) - [01:02:07 - 01:46:53]Outro - [01:46:53 - 01:53:57]Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast.You can follow us on Letterboxd at -CRIS: https://letterboxd.com/crislim/.ASHWIN: https://letterboxd.com/ashwindev/.DHRUV: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/.
Radical Jack (2000) Directed by: David Heavener Cast: Billy Ray Cyrus, Dee Dee Pfeiffer, George Buck Flower, Noah BlakeBilly Ray Cyrus walked so John Wick could run — and then immediately tripped over his own mullet. This week on Dewey Pod Monster, we strap in for Radical Jack, the year-2000 straight-to-video action masterpiece that dared to ask: what if Road House, but worse? And also Billy Ray Cyrus? John and Sean wade through bad squibs, flat beer pours, and a parking lot brawl soundtracked inexplicably like Indiana Jones to bring you the full, unfiltered breakdown of one of cinema's most radical — and most ignored — action heroes.In this episode, we discuss:Sweating Gravy and Pouring Flat Beer — Billy Ray Cyrus plays a bartender/drifter/ex-CIA operative who cannot pour a proper pint to save his life, throws punches that somehow produce a gallon of blood each, and builds a shed like a man who has never seen a hammer before. His mullet, however, gives an Oscar-worthy performance.Road House Lite and the Lamest Codename in Desert Storm History — "Radical Jack" was apparently his military callsign, and hearing it said out loud is somehow even sadder than it reads. We break down why this movie is a bargain-bin Road House clone, why the villain has about 30 seconds of screen time, and how Dee Dee Pfeiffer becomes a precision marksman in the final act with zero prior experience.George Buck Flower Cleans Up Poorly — The beloved character actor best known for playing bums shows up as the big bad here — clean-shaven, pock-faced, and looking like a haunted Richard Nixon. His rotten gums are more compelling than the plot.The Case for Radical Jack 2: Radical Harder — We make a passionate, arguably sincere argument that this should have launched a 36-film franchise. Billy Ray Cyrus is not an actor. That is exactly the point. Go in with a buzz. You'll understand.We Also Talked About:Fortress (1992) (Youtube) — Christopher Lambert goes underground (literally) in a dystopian prison where a stomach bomb called the Intestinator explodes you if you cross the red line. Features Kurtwood Smith's crusty nipple and laser bars that are just red tubes.Supervixens (1975) (DailyMotion)— Russ Meyer's beautifully shot, aggressively booby sexploitation comedy about a sweet guy named Clint who cannot stop women from wanting to sleep with him. A deaf girl, a German milkmaid, and Charles Napier as a creepy cop. Recommended if that's your thing.Pink Flamingos (1972) (Archive.org) — John Waters. Divine. A competition for filthiest person alive. Eggs. An illegal adoption ring. A chicken. A real blowjob. A prolapsed anus as performance art. A licensing nightmare. Sean had to look away twice. We're not going further than that.Magic Merry-Go-Round (2024) (Amazon)— Think Late Night With the Devil but Mr. Rogers. The most unhinged, deranged puppet horror movie John has seen in years. Shot in 4:3. Best watched with substances if that's your thing, but you've been warned.Raw Justice (1994) (Tubi) — David A. Prior. Pamela Anderson. A bounty hunter. An alley. A giant prop dart used as a weapon. An RC helicopter exploding into cardboard. The Dirt Bikin' Dickheads legacy continues.Invasion Force (1990) (Tubi) — Also David A. Prior. Deadly Prey but lighter, less rapey, and set around a film crew being overrun by terrorists in a jungle. The MacGuffin they use to defeat the bad guys is profoundly stupid and we love it.Some of the above links are affiliate links — if you purchase through them we get a small kickback, and it's the best way to support the show.New episodes of the Dewey Pod Monster podcast drop every week. We're proud members of the YouRun Podcast Network at https://yourunpodcast.com.
This week Caleb chose a John Waters film to celebrate Pride month. He gifted us this 1994 gem starring Kathleen Turner. Also, because we take things far to literally here, we try a bevy of foreign breakfast cereals, cause serial/cereal...get it
On this episode of Cinema Dual, Baltimore correspondent Erik Highter joins Jon and Chris to look at a couple of movies by John Waters. Movies Discussed: Polyester, Serial Mom Recommendations : Backrooms, Over Your Dead Body (Jon), Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, The Man With the Golden Gun (Chris) Female Trouble, Captain Blood (Erik) For more of our movie thoughts, including our series Shaken Not Stirred on the James Bond franchise, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com. Cinema Duals' Mountain of Gloriousness The Films of Cinema Dual Follow us on Blue Sky: @joncinemadual @belownirvana
MADDIE'S SECRET MOVIE REVIEW Leave it to John Early to make a melodramatic film that feels like a cross between Showgirls and a John Waters movie that can still produce oddly poignant moments. Written, directed, and starring Early, Maddie's Secret tells the story of Maddie Ralph and her rise to stardom from humble dishwasher for […]
MADDIE'S SECRET MOVIE REVIEW Leave it to John Early to make a melodramatic film that feels like a cross between Showgirls and a John Waters movie that can still produce oddly poignant moments. Written, directed, and starring Early, Maddie's Secret tells the story of Maddie Ralph and her rise to stardom from humble dishwasher for […]
THIS WEEK: Hairspray (1988), Cry-Baby (1990) and Serial Mom (1994)Waters weathers the loss of his muse and becomes a true pop culture icon as we enter the 1990s. Also: Ponderosa.Donate to Palestinian Medical AidSupport Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
On this Episode, Kelly is joined by the one and only: Ricki Lake! She is a TV and film actress, producer, and television show host. You can see her star in Hairspray, or host her Ricki Lake talk show, which ran for 12 seasons and aired over 2,000 episodes! Kelly starts by asking Ricki where she was born. Ricki tells him about growing up and going to school in Westchester and the city. She talks about taking the train in to Manhattan to go to a performing arts school. She and Kelly try to figure out if they share a mutual connection from her high school. Ricki talks about her parents' family business and how she was a true New Yorker. Ricki then talks about how 9/11 affected her life trajectory. She talks about living in the West Village at the time and witnessing the plane fly down the Hudson River. She talks about how her home birth was such a powerful experience for her, and that mixed with the events and her contract ending influenced her to move to LA. Ricki then talks about how she ended up moving back to New York 20+ years later, when her house burned down in the Malibu fires. She talks about her house and what she was doing when the fires started. She tells us how she and her husband stayed to try to fight the fire and save their home, but ultimately decided to leave everything behind. She talks about how difficult it was to rebuild, and she talks about all of the things that she's lost in the process. Kelly then asks her about her move back to New York. Ricki talks about how she had a feeling that she didn't want to stay in LA anymore. She talks about how she got the opportunity to spend a few months living in Chelsea at a friend's apartment and how she was able to rediscover the city that way. Kelly asks her about her necklace, and Ricki talks about how she was able to obtain some of the ashes from her house and create a diamond from it, symbolizing her rebirth. Kelly talks with Ricki about Hairspray! Ricki talks about her casting process and how she went from auditioning for a movie because of a flyer up at her school to getting the lead role in the movie musical. She talks about working with John Waters and Divine, and how the whole cast became a family. Kelly then asks her about her Ricki Lake Talk show, and she gives him the inside scoop on how she got the role. Kelly then asks her about some of her other work in documentary film, dancing with the stars, and her second TV show, The Ricki Lake Show. She talks about how documentary filmmaking became a personal passion of hers. She talks about how The Business of Being Born still helps new mothers through childbirth. She tells Kelly about how much she loved getting to do Dancing with the Stars, even though she avoided doing it for so long. Kelly let her know that he thought she should have won her season, but Ricki accepted her third-place position. Ricki then talks about why she wanted to go back and do another talk show. She talks about what she was hoping would be different and how that didn't end up being the case. But she was grateful to win an EMMY for her work, but laments that she lost it in the fire. Finally, Kelly has a surprise that he'd been saving for Ricki all show. He tells her and she is absolutely shocked and delighted. But above all else; Ricki Lake is a New Yorker Kelly Kopp's Social Media: @NewYorkCityKopp Ricki Lake's Social media @RickiLake Jae's Social Media @StudioJae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - Ricki Lake on Being a New Yorker(00:02:19) - Ricky on 9/11(00:06:15) - Cannizzaro on 9/11(00:08:57) - Ricky on Starting a Talk Show at 24(00:12:58) - One New Yorker's Story of The Fire(00:14:56) - Malibu Firefighter on the Fire(00:20:16) - A Broadway Star Gets Her Back(00:24:14) - Katie Levine on Broadway's(00:26:37) - Jennifer Aniston on Hairspray(00:27:04) - Jay Leno on Hairspray(00:28:05) - Fat Girl In John Waters' 'The Fat Girl'(00:30:19) - Tracy Turnblatt on Working With John Waters(00:32:37) - John Waters on Dancing in Hairspray(00:34:09) - Dancing With the Stars... Robin Williams(00:37:42) - "Go Knicks!" Fans at tonight's Manhattan Henge(00:38:28) - Ricki Lake on Her Second Talk(00:42:21) - Ricki Lake On Her First Ricki Lake Show(00:44:21) - Kelly on Ricki Lake's Dating Game(00:46:30) - Donnie Wahlberg on Hairspray(00:47:16) - I Had The Best Plastic Surgery Ever(00:51:21) - Ricki Lake Gets Real About Her Love For Cleveland(00:51:58) - Mickey Lake on Taking the Subway(00:53:30) - Ricky Lake: It's an Honor to Be a New Yorker(00:54:21) - The New Yorkers: Episode 291
Baltimore native Nick Pikounis is the bar manager and beverage director of the tropical rum bar Pink Flamingo, which not only gets its name from its theme but also from local legend John Waters. It's surprising that someone who learned craft cocktails at a spot that wouldn't allow the use of citrus would now commandeer a place that revels in them - and he steered them right into a James Beard nomination. He also loves DJ culture, making some attempts in the electronic world after a brief childhood stint in clarinet and piano. Listen to his Baltimore B-sides mix here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2A6ZkL5zjVQYst1rg5jfjo?si=nPbOkBnpRI2sC70_Dg5o0A
This week in physical media, Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski look at John Waters getting the Criterion treatment. There are a pair of middle-of-the-road (at best) upgrades for Adam Sandler as well as a film with his Bulletproof co-star. James Garner and Bruce Willis in a Hollywood western murder mystery misfire but thankfully Clint Eastwood is also here to save the day. There is the Takashi Miike film that makes good use of the term “not for the squeamish.” And while the subject matter of one death after another did not bode well for a Robin Williams film about heaven and hell, the duo make the case that it was worth a revisit.1:33 - Criterion (Desperate Living (4K), Hairspray (1987) (4K))31:57 - Alliance (Sunset)41:09 - Kino (Hang ‘Em High (4K), Major Payne)1:00:15 - Sony (50 First Dates (4K), Click (4K))1:17:40 - Shout (What Dreams May Come (4K))1:37:51 - Arrow (Audition (4K))1:54:38 – New TV on Blu-ray (Masters of the Universe: Revelation/Revolution (Steelbook), I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Complete Series)1:56:23 - New Theatrical Titles on Blu-ray (Alpha (2025), Magellan, Mr. K, Pools, The Last Showgirl)2:01:10 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNGBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations.USE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com
John Waters and Rob Mills are currently starring together in the Australian premiere production of the hit Broadway musical Waitress. They both join Darren for this weeks Talking Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Country Brothers sit down with Big Jake, the lead singer of The Bootstrap Boys to talk about honky tonking against fascism and how shrooms turn you into a bossy lil diva.Do you like John Waters? No? Well lucky for you we talk about his movies, Divine, and the honky tonk to house music pipeline!Come get some of this Country Brothers goodness! Dom says at least one outta pocket thing so fret not!Check out The Boostrap Boys and listen to their newest record Some Boots which dropped in March!Follow The Country Brothers on Instagram @CountryBrothersPod @Polecat_Supreme @TheDomJohnson
Your Insert Credit panel covers the rest of the news from Summer Game Fest, where games come from, and Mortal Kombat fetishism. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Watch episodes with full video on YouTube “My mayor Muslim, my bagel Jewish, my Christian Dior, Kingdom Hearts IV.” Kingdom Hearts IV Midtown Comics 007: First Light GoldenEye 007 Pokemon series Phantasy Star II Ys: Books I & II PC Engine GameFAQs 1: Anything interesting at the other summer game events we didn't cover last time? (05:36) Summer Game Fest PlayStation State of Play Xbox Showcase Nintendo Direct Gears Of War: E-Day Is An Xbox Console Exclusive, And Is Not Coming To PS5 Kingdom Hearts fans cry foul over AI-generated artwork claims God of War Laufey Ocarina of Time Remake Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Legend of Zelda movie Spyro: A Realm Beyond Toys For Bob Goes Indie Amiibo Mike Fahey Tupac Appears in New RGG Studios Game Snoop Dogg Yakuza series Movement To Remove Voice Actor Who Has Admitted To Sexual Assault Has Yakuza Fans At Breaking Point Shaq Kurt Cobain and Johnny Cash sing YMCA in “Band Hero” Marilyn Monroe Zombie gen Atlas Day of the Devs Tim Schafer 2: What are we going to do when every triple-A new game has AI? (19:37) Ys series 3: What other Final Fantasy characters should be distributed to fighting games? (21:14) Cloud Strife Sephiroth Super Smash Bros. series Clive Rosfield Tekken series Tifa Lockhart Street Fighter series Guilty Gear series Kimahri Ronso Noctis Lucis Caelum Sol Badguy Vaan Final Fantasy XII Vincent Valentine Jack Garland Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin SoulCalibur series Mortal Kombat series Squall Leonhart Samurai Shodown series Auron Cyan Garamonde Final Fantasy VI Cait Sith Bloody Roar series Altered Beast 3-D WorldRunner Dark Presence Galloping Ghost Aerith Gainsborough Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring Rumble Roses series Dead or Alive series Final Fantasy X-2 Yuna Rikku Paine Spice Girls Sporty Spice Baby Spice Skullgirls series Yuffie Kisaragi Lulu ONLINE MULTIPLAYER: What do YOU think the John Waters' Pink Flamingos (1972) of video games is? (29:48) 4: Connrr asks, where do video games come from? (32:28) Shigeru Miyamoto Cronus Rhea Nintendogs Taekwondo Beijing Opera Jackie Chan Sammo Hung Yuen Biao Rampage 2: Universal Tour 5: If you were programming a video game orchestral concert, what obscure track would you drop in there? (38:45) Sunset Park (Act 3) - Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble Sonic 2 Music: Chemical Plant Zone Knuckles Chaotix - Seascape The Terminator Tommy Tallarico Sylvan Tale - Intro Panzer Dragoon series Final Fantasy XIV Flow Answers Footfalls Intellivision Lives - My Intellivision Infogrames Rocks My World Sonic Spinball - Toxic Caves X-Men Taz-Mania That One Song From Resident Evil Directors Cut 6: What is the One Piece of video games? (45:15) One Piece Star Citizen “Clowns farting”: The wild story behind Resident Evil's worst soundtrack Luffy Pokemon series Metal Gear series Touhou series Halo series LIGHTNING ROUND: Name Design - AFI's Top 100 Film Quotes (50:47) AFI's 100 YEARS…100 MOVIE QUOTES Recommendations and Outro (01:07:12): Brandon: Hey, Sexuality by Lorelei and the Ghost, The Great Silence (1968), ****Shopping (1994), Game Industry Hardship Fund, ElFamosoDemon Frank: Sunset Boulevard (1950) Ash: Kotaku, Casiopea Jaffe: BIG BOOL This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
This week, Big Dipper and Meatball welcome Hollywood multi-hyphenate and director of STOP! THAT! TRAIN! Adam Shankman. Adam spills about having an iconic lunch with John Waters, dreaming of life as a chorus boy, and how he went from choreographing dance numbers to directing some of Hollywood's biggest films, all while being proudly out in the industry. Plus, Adam pitches his vision for turning Read U Wrote U into a movie, Dipper recounts a wildly disappointing three-way, and Meatball opens up about her ongoing battle with Hairy Body Syndrome.Listen to Sloppy Seconds Ad-Free AND One Day Early on MOM PlusCall us with your sex stories at 213-536-9180!Or e-mail us at sloppysecondspod@gmail.comFOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDSFOLLOW BIG DIPPERFOLLOW MEATBALLSLOPPY SECONDS IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCASTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bob and Monét welcome director, choreographer, and producer Adam Shankman. Adam talks about directing Stop! That! Train! and his approach to directing, and Monét reflects on working with Adam in Stop! That! Train!. They discuss The Shawshank Redemption vs. The Green Mile and share stories about Lady Gaga, John Travolta, and Adam's encounters with Oprah. Adam recalls John Waters' reaction to the Hairspray movie, who he might cast in Hairspray today, and their appreciation for Amanda Bynes. Plus, he breaks down how he got involved with RuPaul's Drag Race, walks through the process of directing a Rusical, reveals his favorite lip syncs, and imagines how he would direct a movie version of Rent. Thanks to our sponsors: HomeChef.com/RIVALRY for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Go to RO.CO/RIVALRY to see if you qualify. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RIVALRY for 20% off. Take the first step. Visit WaldenU.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bob and Monét welcome director, choreographer, and producer Adam Shankman. Adam talks about directing Stop! That! Train! and his approach to directing, and Monét reflects on working with Adam in Stop! That! Train!. They discuss The Shawshank Redemption vs. The Green Mile and share stories about Lady Gaga, John Travolta, and Adam's encounters with Oprah. Adam recalls John Waters' reaction to the Hairspray movie, who he might cast in Hairspray today, and their appreciation for Amanda Bynes. Plus, he breaks down how he got involved with RuPaul's Drag Race, walks through the process of directing a Rusical, reveals his favorite lip syncs, and imagines how he would direct a movie version of Rent. Thanks to our sponsors: HomeChef.com/RIVALRY for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Go to RO.CO/RIVALRY to see if you qualify. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RIVALRY for 20% off. Take the first step. Visit WaldenU.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Our heroes confront Summer Game Fest, questions of manners when talking to swords, and another trip to the Omegaverse. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Polka dot “I have to stay alive and record this podcast before I die!” PAX Return of Monkey Island Video Game History Foundation Game Boy Camera Alexey Pajitnov Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Dragon Age series Solas Thedas Iron Bull Cullen Rutherford Game Boy Advance Xeno Crisis Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Spyro 2: Season of Flame Jurassic Park III: The DNA Factor 1: What did you think of the PlayStation State of Play? (05:19) PlayStation State of Play God of War: Laufey Kemuri: Hunt the Unseen Report: Payment for some TheGamer staff now tied to per-article sessions Gitaroo Man God of War: Ragnarök Jack Quaid Beauty and the Beast (1991) Dungeons & Dragons Ghostwire: Tokyo Hairy Wolverine Kratos Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis studio have used “AI-assisted tools” during development Bubsy 2: Why do we do these and who are they for? (16:47) P.N.04 Day of the Devs GDC 3: If you could insert one sentence into Geoff Keighley's teleprompter at Summer Game Fest this year, what would it be? (21:10) Geoff Keighley Pong Free Palestine Black Lives Matter Trans Rights Are Human Rights Kermit the Frog Rainbow Connection Costco Connection 4: CaptainNAC asks, which game would you pick as the secret handle to open a hidden passageway behind a false wall? (26:45) Sega Genesis NCAA Football Columns Columns III: Revenge of Columns NBA 2K19 Coach K College Basketball Sega CD Ready Player One NCAA: Road to the Final Four NCAA Final Four Basketball 5: What would you guess are the first five mods a community typically makes for a video game? (35:27) 6-7 007: First Light World of WarCraft HDR Special K Shrek Thomas the Tank Engine Mortal Kombat 6: What is the John Waters' Pink Flamingos (1972) of video games? (40:03) John Waters Pink Flamingos (1972) Horses Divine Yoko Taro Drakengard 3 Mouthwashing Danganronpa series The Godfather II Scarface: The World Is Yours Send a one minute or less .mp3 or .wav of yourself explaining your choice for the John Waters' Pink Flamingos of Video Games (or why The Godfather Part II might have been advertised using a pink flamingo) to show@insertcredit.com and maybe we'll play it on air in a future episode! LIGHTNING ROUND: Omegaversus (44:42) Omegaverse Recommendations and Outro (01:11:34): Brandon: Read Only Memo, Dirty Kopz (2001) Frank: The Video Game History Hour Ep. 156 - Read Only Memo Ash: Find something you like on Archive of Our Own and leave a comment and kudos on something you like This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
THIS WEEK: Female Trouble (1974), Desperate Living (1977) and Polyester (1981)Did John Waters predict the fame addiction that arose in the wake of social media? Absolutely. But his version was a lot more fun. Divine/Massey 2028!Donate to Palestinian Medical AidSupport Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
Today for KPFA Radio's Women's Magazine, we celebrate Pride month by talking about some of the films I recommend that are showing at the the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, hosted by Frameline. Frameline was founded in 1977 and is the longest-running, largest, and most widely recognized queer film exhibition in the world so this year marks 50 years of Frameline films. The films run from June 17th thru June 27th and are shown in both SF and the East Bay. We talk to Allegra Madsen, the director of SF Frameline. And then Lisa Dettmer talks to Cheri Gaulke about her new documentary “Acting Like Women” which looks at the Art, activism, and female-powered performance burst onto the scene in 1970s Los Angeles, forming a tight-knit and transformative creative community. Centered around the early days of the Woman's Building, these artists explored the body, gender, and identity — challenging the entrenched sexism of the art world while forging groundbreaking new modes of expression that would influence generations to come. We also talk to Sasha Water, director of the new documentary Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World which weaves Oliver's own words through rare archival materials and candid reflections from those who knew and admired her, including John Waters, Stephen Colbert, and Oprah Winfrey. From her formative years marked by hardship to her quiet life in Provincetown with her longtime partner, the film traces the journey of a poet who found salvation in attention — to nature, to language, and to love. Tender, contemplative, and deeply human, this documentary invites us not only to understand Mary Oliver's life, but to reflect on our own. Then we talk to two of the women behind the Queer Women of Color Film Festival, managing director Kebo Drew and founding Executive/Artistic Director of QWOCMAP, Madeleine Lim. The QWOCFF features 49 films across seven curated screenings at San Francisco's historic Presidio Theatre. It includes Filmmaker Q&As and community celebrations among other events. Every screening is fully accessible with open captions, audio description, and ASL interpretation. For 22 years, QWOCFF has been where LBTQIA+ BIPOC filmmakers bring their work showing films from across continents and generations. The in person festival is June 12-14 at the Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco. And lastly Judith Masur will remember lesbian feminist disability justice activist Jill Lessing who died last month at 83. The post SF Frameline, QWOCMAP and remembering Jill Lessing appeared first on KPFA.
L7 takes victory lap on 'Last Hurrah' tour (Episode 1124) L7 is embarking on their final run, The Last Hurrah Tour, capping off a legendary career with a final celebration of iconic songs, hooks, and unforgettable riffs. For Chicago fans, the circle closes at the Vic Theatre on Sunday, November 1, a stage the band hasn't commanded since 1994. In this episode, L7 co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist Donita Sparks joins the show to reflect on the long road, the band's legacy, and what it means to finally say goodbye on their own terms. Donita looks back at the band's transition from its indie roots to early 90s alternative mainstays and highlights along the way, like being anointed by John Waters for Serial Mom. "We wanted our gender to not be relevant... we just wanted to prove in a punk rock way that you could throw a band together, work hard, and go on tour." — Donita Sparks Beyond the nostalgia, Donita dives deep into the sonic DNA of L7, explaining why they will always be a "guitar band, not a vocal band." She opens up about the realities of the 90s major label system, the resilience it took to create The Beauty Process: Triple Platinum, and the joy of reconnecting with fans over the last decade. It's a candid conversation about hard work, and ultimately, a mission accomplished. The end is near, and you don't want to miss the last hurrah. Press play and check out the full conversation with Donita Sparks. (Permission to use "Fuel My Fire" and the associated tour video sizzle kindly provided by L7/rights holders) ## Exploding House Printing is here for all of your screen printing, embroidery and other merchandising needs. They're local, headquartered in the heart of Hermosa. Here's why I want you to consider them for your t-shirts, merch, whatever: their focus is on small businesses, bands, brands, and everything in between. They've worked on products for Meat Wave, Empty Bottle, the Music Box, Dante's Pizzeria, the Brokedowns, and the list goes on and on. Jonathan at Exploding House has been doing screen printing for decades. He knows what he's doing. Besides his technical expertise, he delivers production efficiency and cost awareness to offer boutique print shop quality at much lower, large print shop prices. Check out their work on Instagram at @explodinghouse, or check out their site at explodinghouseprinting.com for a quote, or to see a list of some of their clients.
It's a rare BILI as we talk about our abiding love for Serial Mom! We discuss the enduring power of John Waters, praise Kathleen Turner's excellent performance, and learn about Kat learning about cameos. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.
Planet Terror (2007) Directed by Robert Rodriguez Starring: Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Josh Brolin, Jeff FaheyIf you haven't seen Planet Terror yet, Sean has a message for you: turn this podcast off right now and go watch it. We'll wait.This week on Dewey Pod Monster, we're diving deep into Robert Rodriguez's gloriously unhinged 2007 grindhouse masterpiece — a movie about zombie mutants, a go-go dancer with a machine gun for a leg, and somehow the best barbecue scene ever committed to film. John has seen this thing approximately 15 times in a theater (yes, really), and Sean just watched it for the first time and immediately felt like an idiot for waiting this long. The result is one of the most enthusiastic, borderline unhinged episode we've recorded.In this episode, we discuss:Go-Go, Not Stripper — The level of detail Rodriguez packed into this movie is insane, and John will correct you on the terminology. We break down why Planet Terror works as both a loving grindhouse homage AND as a legitimately great horror-comedy, and why so many modern movies fail to pull off what this one does effortlessly.Jeff Fahey Tastes His Own Blood and Gives Zero F*s — We make the case that Jeff Fahey is the unsung MVP of this film and the entire Rodriguez universe. The man is covered in wounds, tasting his own blood dripping into his barbecue sauce, and somehow STILL delivering the performance of a lifetime. He deserved an award. He got nothing. We're still mad.The Kid Shoots Himself and We Laughed. Sorry. — Rodriguez had the absolute audacity to telegraph exactly what was going to happen and then do it anyway, and somehow it's one of the funniest moments in the movie. We discuss why it works, why we're both going to hell, and why the movie is smart enough not to dwell on it.The Missing Reel is Cinema — The sex scene that cuts to everything being on fire is a stroke of genius, and we get into why Rodriguez's use of fake film damage and missing reels is more than just a gimmick — it's the best scene transition in the whole damn movie.We Also Talked About:At the Video Store (2019) (Amazon) — A nostalgic documentary about the death of video store culture featuring John Waters, Bill Hader, Gus Van Sant, and Todd Haynes. Sean's watched a suspicious number of these.The Last Ride (1991) (Tubi) — An AIP gem where a crazed truck driver terrorizes a recently released ex-con. Everyone is dubbed. The best line involves a shit pot. It's incredible.Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (1985) (Tubi) — An Italian jungle adventure featuring an alligator that genuinely does not want to be in this movie. The quicksand looks like oatmeal. John watched it before a Tigers game.Against the Dark (2009) (Tubi) — Steven Seagal in a trench coat "fighting" vampire zombies. Keith David shows up to collect a check. John stayed awake for all 90 minutes and regrets nothing and everything.Untold: The Jail Blazers (Netflix) — The chaotic story of the early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers. John doesn't really follow basketball but watched the whole thing. It's an easy hour.Some of the above links are affiliate links — if you purchase through them we get a small kickback, and it's the best way to support the show.New episodes of the Dewey Pod Monster podcast drop every week. We're proud members of the YouRun Podcast Network at https://yourunpodcast.com.
In this flashback edition of Real Clear Politics - Andrew Walworth speaks with with historian Michael Auslin, author of "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America". As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration, Auslin presents a compelling examination of this foundational document, which he describes as having three distinct lives: the relic, the symbol, and the cultural object. Then, Andrew welcomes Dana Perino, a well-known figure in media and the author of the compelling new novel, "Purple State". This marks a significant transition for Dana, moving from the realm of nonfiction—where she has shared invaluable lessons and insights—into the world of fiction. The novel tells the story of three 25-year-old women from New York City who embark on an unexpected adventure in rural Wisconsin, where they navigate romance and political differences. And then finally, Andrew Walworth hosts a compelling discussion along with Tom Bevin, Phil Wegman, and veteran John Waters about the recent $200 billion Pentagon funding request from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. They delve into the implications of military funding, the evolving role of Congress in military decisions, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Waters provides insights into the historical context of military actions, the importance of clear communication from the President regarding military objectives, and the potential consequences of current strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with therapist and public speaker Katie Evans, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Nosferatu's impact, Ghostbusters analysis, and Cry Baby's influence on his personal growth and cinema's transformative power on her. Katie Evans also discusses how she brings psychoanalysis and horror together for her speaking engagements and for her work too. Movies That Changed Your Life Find out about how Katie Evans brings psychoanalysis and horror together and the lasting impact of cinema on their lives with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast. [1:20] Bringing psychoanalysis and horror together 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life Nosferatu impact [27:50] Katie Evans says Nosferatu represents fear for her more than any other film and her obsession with this film all started from two seconds of Count Orlok featured in the music video for Queen's UNDER PRESSURE. Ghostbusters analysis [33:20] Katie Evans says Ghostbusters represents pure joy. She picked this film because of feelings it gives her; and is the film she can still watch over and over. Cry Baby Influence [38:40] In the suburbs of Liverpool, Cry Baby was Katie's introduction to John Waters. She loves the fact that he puts the outsider at the heart of his stories and challenges normality. Key Take Aways: Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth. Learn about how Katie Evans brings psychoanalysis and horror together for her speaking engagements and for her work too. Understand cinema's transformative power through Nosferatu (1922), Ghostbusters (1984), Cry Baby (1990) About the Guest: Katie Evans is a therapist and public speaker. For more about her practice and speaking engagements see https://www.kecounselling.co.uk/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnkM7A5OZf9gyP-I12gBDAm1Jh0Y32uExrq5LYWvZg3mRxr-CajXAnSVKsV90_aem_j9xX-NsET3lgTVluW_vJbA 10 July 2026 Katie Evans hosts a talk called: “The Psychology of Vampires” at Lost Souls Pizza, Camden (London) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-psychology-of-vampires-tickets-1359182404159?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnQR9KT4LgHKkh0qxzZVt_fH2VBpGbizkFtNFE0JwCJkGMdhyC_daCCLOnQ60_aem_StsFZTOsZVoLghLXeImKBw&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life! Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast. Credits: Intro/Outro music: *Rocking The Stew* by Tokyo Dragons (https://www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THIS WEEK: Mondo Trasho (1969), Multiple Maniacs (1970) and Pink Flamingos (1972)We've decided that the best way to break up our Andy Milligan venture is by looking at a far more gleeful trash peddler. It's well past time that we dug into the Manson-obsessed cinematic underbelly of Baltimore and the inimitable John Waters.Donate to Palestinian Medical AidSupport Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
Well, that was fucked up. This week, we're talking about probably the most extreme movie in our entire catalog: DEADLY END, a 2008 obscurity that blends David Lynch with John Waters for a visceral, disgusting, hugely memorable experience. We're joined by the man who helped us unearth this video nasty, Fangoria legend and horror historian Michael Gingold! Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck Logo by Doug McCambridge Email: puppetmasterscastlefreaks@gmail.com Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks Next week's episode: Murderbot / Chopping Mall
This week we are dating ancient mummies while we discuss “Inca Mummy Girl”! We're talking being deafened by panflutes, how hilarious this Cultural Appropriation Party is, the introduction of Oz, troubling #xanderfamfacts, and a lot of Rectify for a while. We are approximately 40% of the total audience of that show, but you're going to listen to it anyway! Giles does some arts and crafts, mummy arms come off in comical ways, a mashup of PT Barnum and John Waters shows up, we get a deafening “a normal life” echo chamber, and we follow up on the “redheads can't date redheads” controversy now that further facts have come to life. Ever wondered about Danny Strong's love life? We didn't either, but that didn't stop us from looking it up!Send us an email at sunnydalenationpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram!
This week on the Talk Without Rhythm Podcast I'm fulfilling a Patreon Pick with TWoRP Elite Patron Matthew K. as we get filthy and depraved with a John Waters double-feature of 1972's Pink Flamingos and 2000's Cecil B. Demented. [00:00] INTRO [01:27] Projection Booth Podcast Promo [02:37] RANDOM CONVERSATION [11:05] Pink Flamingos (1972) [01:03:52] Cecil B. Demented (2000) [02:04:04] FEEDBACK [02:06:43] ENDING MUSIC: Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen Buy Pink Flamingos (1972) Buy Cecil B. Demented (2000) Support TWoRP Contact Us talkwithoutrhythm@gmail.com
We're going full blown comedy and camp this week with "Seed of Chucky"! John Waters, REDman and Jennifer Tilly all join up with Chucky and Tiffany as Glen(da) navigates gender identity in a surprisingly earnest film considering it's release year. Check out the movie that studio heads declared, "Too gay! And too much Jennifer Tilly"!
We celebrate the 80th birthday of the filmmaker known as ‘The Pope of Trash' and ‘The Prince of Puke,' John Waters. He's spent a career violating taboos and pushing boundaries. His films include the cult classic ‘Pink Flamingos' and the relatively mainstream ‘Hairspray,' which was adapted into a hit Broadway musical. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2014 and 2019. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
'The View' co-hosts discuss Vice President JD Vance saying the Pope should “be careful” when discussing theology, as President Trump shared another religiously charged image and his administration telling the Pope to stay in his lane. Plus, stars Aubrey Plaza, John Waters, and Amy Sedaris join their fellow castmate Whoopi Goldberg to talk about teaming up for the new animated series 'Kevin', which follows a housecat who leaves his humans behind to strike out on his own — and why the offbeat story and cast chemistry made the project irresistible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the FULL EPISODE early/ad-free on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Irish writer, author, thinker John Waters joins war correspondent Michael Yon to discuss protests in Ireland, the government cracking down on the people, what people should be doing, famine, fuel shortages, Trump, Iran, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!! Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998 Follow John Substack- https://substack.com/@johnwaters X- https://x.com/johnwaters2024 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@thescholargypsies/videos Order's John's recent book- https://a.co/d/7AOMCK1 Follow Michael X- https://x.com/Michael_Yon Substack- https://michaelyon.substack.com/ Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/
Homeless services providers sound the alarm about late payments from LAHSA. The FAA is investigates a near-collision at LAX. Find out which L.A. bookstore legendary filmmaker John Waters recommends. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
In this episode, we speak with Baltimore based hardcore band Trash Diva about the Baltimore scene, their upcoming vinyl release on DCxPC Live, audience interaction, and the John Waters connection. Plus, what is hardcore, learning to be a vocalist, and playing in a Mexican restaurant.You can check out Trash Diva here:https://trashdiva.bandcamp.comhttp://audioesoterica.com/trashdiva/https://dcxpclive.com/store/p/dcxpc-live-vol-44-mace-vs-trash-diva-live-12Paul works a day job and puts out vinyl and puts on shows via Katzulhu Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/paul.neil.12https://www.facebook.com/katzulhuhttps://www.facebook.com/Dont-Quit-Your-Day-Job-podcast-107924851339602
This week's episode of The Interviews, the spin-off show that rounds up our chats with film folk, is a belter. First, Chris Hewitt chats accents and auditions and more with Theo James, star of The Fuze [1:36 - 17:51 approx], and then Jamie Graham is joined for some trash talk by The Pope Of Trash himself, John Waters, just in time for the launch of a new season at the BFI Southbank called Trash! The Wildest Films You've Ever Seen. [19:02 - 32:45] Finally, we have an extended excerpt from our Ready Or Not: Here I Come spoiler special interview [34:18 - 52:52 approx] with that film's directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, which features strong, unbleeped language from the off, as well as a deep dive into that movie's twists and turns. So be advised! And also, of course, enjoy.
Mike is joined by Payton McCarty-Simas and Rob St. Mary to dig into Fucktoys, the 2025 SXSW Special Jury Award winner written, directed by, and starring Annapurna Sriram. Sriram plays AP, a sex worker adrift in Trashtown — a candy-colored dystopia of industrial decay and pastel skies — after a swamp-dwelling tarot reader tells her a curse can be lifted for a thousand dollars and the sacrifice of a baby lamb. What follows is a picaresque night of surreal encounters, escalating absurdity, and a collision of intimacy, exploitation, and class in a pre-millennium alternate universe.The gang explores the film's John Waters–adjacent sensibility and its candy-coated production design, debating whether the aggressive tonal shifts and theatrical performances sharpen the film's satirical edge or tip into pure indulgence. They also dig into what the curse might actually represent, how Sriram's central performance holds the chaos together, and where Fucktoys fits within a lineage of underground feminist and transgressive cinema.Also featured is an interview with writer/director/star Annapurna Sriram. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth
On today's AUDIO ONLY show we talk about the value of anonymity, how to try and not let The Simpsons take over your life, being writers and actors, bad auditions, the value of improv, The Tracey Ullman Show, Chicago (the city), singing dancing, the thoughts behind jokes, being actors and writers, the origin of The Simpsons, how actors often know their characters better than writers, being a creative couple, improvising plays, how to not be precious about your ideas, visual art, do we need an audience, the joys of being a character actor, Krusty the Clown, John Waters, and Marlon Brando! Bio: DAN CASTELLANETA is Co-Executive Producer and four-time Emmy recipient for his work (Homer, Grandpa, Krusty, etc.) on The Simpsons. Besides acting in numerous film, TV, and theater roles, he has written for The Simpsons (WGA Nominated “Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore”), and The Tracey Ullman Show. He performed his acclaimed one-man show WHERE DID VINCENT VAN GOGH? in LA, NYC, Chicago, Edinburgh Theatre Festival, Aspen HBO Comedy Festival. He starred as the acerbic Oscar Levant, in his play FOR PIANO AND HARPO (Garry Marshall Theater, Burbank). His play A PURPLE DAWN premiered at Geneva College and Northwestern College, Iowa, BINKY PETUNIA (Little Renegade Theatre, LA). Other plays, co-written with Deb Lacusta: THE BANANA TREE (Telluride Playwrights Festival, Adirondack Theater Festival, Bloomington Playwrights Project), FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER (Here for Now Theatre, Stratford, Ontario), FORTUNES, as well as FOOD COURT, and THE SONS OF MOTHERS. A Second City alum, Dan co-founded the improv scenario group Instant Theater Chicago and the Improv Co-op LA. He also co-wrote and co-directed the award-winning film The Long Isolation. DEB LACUSTA is a writer, improvisational actress, and video artist. She has written numerous episodes of The Simpsons (WGA Nominated “Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore”). Co-writing with Dan Castellaneta: THE BANANA TREE (Telluride Playwrights Festival, Bloomington Playwrights Project, Adirondack Theater Festival), SHOCK & AWW (Sci-Fest LA, Outstanding Short Plays, Vol. 4), ROSEBUD and DYNAMITE SALES (UCSB, Dramatic Publishing); EARTHERS and PIECES OF EIGHT (Organic Theater/Chicago, Theatre 6470/LA), FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER (Here for Now Theatre, Stratford, Ontario), FORTUNES, and OLD MAN IN A BIG CAR (Fanatic Salon Theatre, starring Paul Dooley). She starred in and produced Castellaneta's play FOR PIANO AND HARPO premiering at the Garry Marshall Theatre LA. She co-founded, with Castellaneta, the improv scenario group Instant Theater Chicago, and the Improv Co-op LA. She also co-wrote, co-directed and produced The Long Isolation, which has won numerous film festivals awards, and the art film Starring Marlon Brando. BGS University of Michigan, BFA Otis College of Art, MFA Art Center College of Design. Her art and video performance work has been seen in museums and art galleries here and abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From New York City, it's Go Fact Yourself! Seth Rudetsky is a musician, author, and Broadway savant who hosts afternoon radio on Sirius XM's On Broadway channel. He'll tell us about his Broadway cruise and why he believes in spreading “Jewish joy” through his weekly Broadway Shabbat. Julie Klausner is an actor and writer who hosts the podcasts “How was Your Week?” and “Double Threat” with Tom Sharpling. Julie will tell us just how dedicated fans of those shows can be – plus about her professional (and personal) collaborations with Billy Eichner. Areas of Expertise: Seth: Carly Simon songs, the TV show “The Brady Bunch Hour,” and natural disasters. Julie: John Waters movies, Jewish celebrities, and cats. What's the Difference: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste What's the difference between a mindset and a mentality? What's the difference between a person's waist and their waistline? With Guest Experts: Sally Taylor: Singer-songwriter with a decades-long career– that includes working with her mother Carly Simon! Ricki Lake: Emmy-winning TV host and actor who starred as Tracy Turnblad in the 1988 film Hairspray. Hosts: J. Keith van Straaten Helen Hong Credits: Theme Song by Jonathan Green. Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher. Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell. Additional editing by Valerie Moffat. Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!
The 98th Academy Awards will honor casting directors for the first time in the ceremony's history. It's the first new category in 25 years. We'll speak with casting directors on the Academy Board of Governors about the joys and challenges of their work — and what it actually entails — before the inaugural “Achievement in Casting” Oscar is handed out on Sunday. Guests: Davia Nelson, radio producer, "The Kitchen Sisters Present" Debra Zane, casting director; governor on the Academy Board for the casting branch John Waters is set to receive San Francisco's LGBTQ+ film festival Frameline's eponymous award for his lifelong contributions to queer cinema. We'll talk with Waters about what makes a great queer film, and the power of movies to challenge the status quo. Guests: John Waters, legendary director of works including "Hairspray" (1988), "Pink Flamingos" (1972) and "Polyester" (1981) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before Patty Hearst appeared as an actress in John Waters' movies, she captivated America on the silver screen as a hostage terrorized by the Symbionese Liberation Army. When the newspaper heiress was kidnapped by the radical organization in 1974, the country sympathized with her plight. But after just a few months, the SLA's guns weren't pointing at Patty anymore. Suddenly, Patty was firing her own weapons during fistfights and bank robberies as a member of the same terrorist group that once kept her locked in a closet. In court, Patty claimed she was brainwashed and that she played along for her own safety. It's true that Patty Hearst gave the performance of a lifetime — but we still don't know which part of her life was the performance. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including graphic depictions of violence. 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
Before Patty Hearst appeared as an actress in John Waters' movies, she captivated America on the silver screen as a hostage terrorized by the Symbionese Liberation Army. When the newspaper heiress was kidnapped by the radical organization in 1974, the country sympathized with her plight. But after just a few months, the SLA's guns weren't pointing at Patty anymore. Suddenly, Patty was firing her own weapons during fistfights and bank robberies as a member of the same terrorist group that once kept her locked in a closet. In court, Patty claimed she was brainwashed and that she played along for her own safety. It's true that Patty Hearst gave the performance of a lifetime — but we still don't know which part of her life was the performance. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including graphic depictions of violence. 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have been a fan of Jenn Lyon's since we first encountered her in the sketch world of New York City in the aughts. Then we saw her on Justified; then we saw her on Claws (which, if you haven't seen it, you must - it's like John Waters writing Breaking Bad), Dead Boy Detectives, and most recently, we've been singing the praises of Stumble, so we just had to have Jenn on the show. And boy howdy, what a delight it was to hang out with her! We talk about being the preacher's daughter, going from her friends' social secretary to following Phish around on tour, searching for your identity, ED rehab, and of course, the Latin declension of "farmer"! PLUS, obvi, we answer YOUR advice questions! If you'd like to ask your own advice questions, call 323-524-7839 and leave a VM or just DM us on IG or Twitter!Andy's latest essay can be found here! Also, we're in culture critic and Vulture writer Sean Malin's book The Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen!ALSO BUY A SUPER CUTE "Open Your Hearts, Loosen Your Butts" mug! And:Support the show on Patreon (two extra exclusive episodes a month!) or gift someone a Patreon subscription! Or get yourself a t-shirt or a discounted Quarantine Crew shirt! And why not leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts? Or Spotify? It takes less than a minute! Follow the show on Instagram! Check out CT clips on YouTube!Plus some other stuff! Watch Naomi's Netflix half hour or Mythic Quest! Check out Andy's old casiopop band's lost album or his other podcast Beginnings!Theme song by the great Sammus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.