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Gamereactor TV - English
Karl Urban would be interested in returning to the role of Dredd

Gamereactor TV - English

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 0:15


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The Flixters
The one where we review The Secret Agent, Scream 7 and The Bluff

The Flixters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 57:12


We start with the critically acclaimed Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, it stars the brilliant Wagner Moura as a man on the run navigating the heights of Brazil's military dictatorship in the 1970s. It's a masterclass in tension and atmosphere.Fun Flix Fact: To achieve its stunning, retro look, the film was shot in anamorphic Panavision, the same format used for 1970s classics. The director even included a "two-faced cat" as an omen—a nod to Brazil's own dual reality of the past and the future.The Ghostface mask is back! We're reviewing the latest instalment of the legendary slasher franchise. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, and this time, the stakes are personal as her daughter becomes the target.Fun Flix Fact: This is the first film in the entire franchise to be directed by Kevin Williamson, the man who actually wrote the original Scream (1996)! After 30 years of producing and writing, he finally stepped behind the camera to bring the Woodsboro story full circle.Finally for our main reviews, we're heading to the 19th-century Caribbean for The Bluff. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a woman with a secret past who must protect her family when vicious buccaneers (led by a terrifying Karl Urban) invade her island.Fun Flix Fact: Priyanka Chopra Jonas performed a massive amount of her own stunts for this film. Drawing on her extensive background in Bollywood action cinema, she reportedly surprised the stunt team with her "hard-hitting physicality" during the brutal home-invasion sequences.To tie into the political intrigue of The Secret Agent, we're celebrating 20 years of the film that earned Forest Whitaker his well-deserved Oscar. We revisit the terrifying regime of Idi Amin through the eyes of his personal Scottish doctor (James McAvoy).Fun Flix Fact: Forest Whitaker was so dedicated to the role that he stayed in character as Idi Amin even when the cameras weren't rolling. He learned to play the accordion, mastered the Ugandan accent, and even met with Amin's real-life brother and former cabinet members to perfect the performance.For this week's Hidden Gem, we're recommending the epic historical musical The Testament of Ann Lee. Amanda Seyfried stars as the founding leader of the Shakers in 18th-century Manchester and America.Fun Flix Fact: This is a rare breed—a "historical musical" shot on 70mm film! It features more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous musical numbers. If you loved Amanda in Les Misérables, you absolutely cannot miss her powerhouse vocals here.And if that's not enough entertainment for you, we've even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 3:09 Shoutouts4:17 Movie News14:18 New on Streaming19:32 New Trailers27: 25 Anniversary Corner30:36 The Secret Agent Review  39:54 Scream 7 Review47:11 The Bluff Review50:30 Hidden Gem (The Testament of Ann Lee)56:24 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Movies That Don't Suck and Some That Do
Episode 399 - The Bluff & Scream 7

Movies That Don't Suck and Some That Do

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 82:44


In this episode Chris and Neil scream and say "arrr!"...kind of. First, after the news, they talk Amazon Prime's number one movie(at the time of recording) The Bluff starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban. Then, after news, they plunge their verbal knives into Scream 7 starring Neve Campbell, Isabel May, Matthew Lilliard, Courtesy Cox and Joel McHale. Does The Bluff swashbuckle it's way into our collective hearts? Does Scream 7 make you want to scream for more scream? Lean your pretty little ears into the speaker and we'll tell you. Oh yeah , if you want a 100% free sticker (we even pay postage) send us a message!   www.moviesthatdontsuck.net https://w2mnet.com/category/podcasts/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do www.patreon.com/moviesthatdontsuck https://www.bonfire.com/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do-logo/ FB: facebook.com/moviesthatdontsuckpodcast Bluesky: @moviesthatdontsuck.bsky.social Instagram: @MTDSpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatdontsuckpodcast  

Los Tres Amigos
Críticasen Caliente - EL ENGAÑO

Los Tres Amigos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 3:31


Héctor le ha dado una oportunidad a #ElEngaño (#TheBluff), cinta que mezcla las producciones de piratas con John Wick... El film está protagonizado por Priyanka Chopra Jonas y Karl Urban y lo podéis ver en #PrimeVideo. ¿Ha sucumbido Héctor a los encantos de la peli? Ya sabéis, ¡Escuchad y opinad! También nos podéis encontrar aquí: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52i1iqZ56ACal18GPkCxiW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/los-tres-amigos/id1198252523 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zK2XsnpHDGRujSTWHpL8Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e0b56d4f-4537-47e0-a252-9dfe56b5a490/los-tres-amigos Grupo de Telegram: https://t.me/LosTresAmigos https://www.facebook.com/LosTresAmigosPodcast Instagram: lostresamigospodcast Bluesky: @los3amigospodcast.bsky.social X / Twitter: @tresamigospod Threads: lostresamigospodcast Letterbox: https://letterboxd.com/LosTresAmigos/ #Piratas #Aventuras #CapaYEspada #Arrrrr

I Kassen med David Bjerre
I Kassen #1244: The Bluff (2026)

I Kassen med David Bjerre

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 25:27


Pirater ohøj! I Kassen tager ud på verdenshavene med denne moderne, bloddryppende piratfilm . Priyanka Chopra er den seje piratkvinde! Karl Urban er den onde pirat, der vil have fat i sin guldskat. Vi håber filmen bliver bedre de utallige fiaskoer genren ellers har budt på! https://www.ikassenshow.dk/2026/03/i-kassen-1244-bluff-2026.html

Newstalk ZBeen
NEWSTALK ZBEEN: Kiwisaver Complications

Newstalk ZBeen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 11:56 Transcription Available


FIRST WITH YESTERDAY'S NEWS (highlights from the weekend on Newstalk ZB) This Probably Means Something to Someone/Sport's All Gone Wrong/Coding for Idiots/How It All Works/He's BluffingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ВОТ ЭТО английский
АНГЛИЙСКИЙ НА СЛУХ - Karl Urban (Карл Урбан)

ВОТ ЭТО английский

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 29:07


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The Playlist Podcast Network
‘The Bluff': Priyanka Chopra-Jonas & Karl Urban On Brutal Location Shoots, Colonial Reckonings, ‘The Boys' Finale, 'Citadel,' & The Hope For More ‘Dredd' [The Discourse Podcast]

The Playlist Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 20:03


There's a blunt-force clarity to “The Bluff.” Cannons roar, cliffs loom, and survival comes down to grit, guns, and one badass mother who refuses to bend. Directed by Frank E. Flowers, the 19th-century Caribbean thriller follows Ursell (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), a former pirate whose quiet life is shattered when Connor (Karl Urban), a betrayed former ally, arrives with vengeance and unfinished business on his mind. What unfolds is part Pirate-themed, “Die Hard”-esque siege movie, part reckoning with empire, and, in Urban's words, “actually a love story with the volume turned up.” The film hits Prime Video on February 25 and also stars Temuera Morrison, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green, and more.On this episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo is joined by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban to talk about the sweat, the history, and the franchise futures looming on both of their horizons.When asked just how physically punishing the shoot for “The Bluff” was, Urban did not romanticize it. “At the end of every single day, I would go and get all the stuff taken off, and I would have a double tequila ready to go and ready for that car ride home,” he said. Chopra-Jonas raised the stakes. “I definitely needed a tetanus shot, and margarita, and a bottle of wine.” The production was shot entirely on location, on a tight schedule, and there was “no time for anybody to fall sick. There was just no room.” Chopra Jonas admitted. “But, I mean, it looks great, and it turned out great.”

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Full Show Podcast: 28 February 2026

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 116:37 Transcription Available


On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 28 February 2026, kiwi acting legend Karl Urban joins Jack to discuss his latest action-packed project The Bluff.Jack shares his experience vibe-coding. Nici Wickes delivers a delicious gnocchi recipe. Ruud Kleinpaste chats keeping your tomatoes good for next summer. And, Chris Schulz is at Electric Avenue - he shares how the epic Split Enz reunion went down. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Karl Urban: Legendary Kiwi Actor discusses his new role in 'The Bluff'

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 10:59 Transcription Available


Karl Urban has been on our screens for around 3 decades. He made history on New Zealand tv as Shortland Street's first openly gay character. And he was introduced to the world as a rider of Rohan in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings. Karl's varied acting career has taken him all around the globe and seen him work with some Hollywood legends. In his latest film The Bluff, he teams up with Priyanka Chopra Jones for the 19th century action thriller following a former pirate who attempts to keep her family safe when her old captain seeks revenge. He joined Jack to have a chat about his latest role, and his career so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rádio Comercial - Hollywood Express
The Bluff: À conversa com Pryanka Chopra Jonas e Karl Urban

Rádio Comercial - Hollywood Express

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 28:54


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Freeze Frame
Freeze Frame: "Pillion" (R), "Dreams" (R), "The Bluff" (R)

Freeze Frame

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 2:00


If you don't know what the term BDSM refers to, then the comic drama "Pillion" may not be for you. Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling star in the very...I repeat, very...adult story of a dominant biker and his submissive partner. While it's well written and smartly acted, much of the content of this R-rated movie pushes it close to the NC-17 designation. Still, for open-minded viewers, the unconventional romance “Pillion” is an empathetic portrait of an unusual relationship. Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain stars in the dark and unpleasant drama, "Dreams." She plays a socialite having a steamy affair with a much younger, very talented Mexican ballet dancer played by Isaac Hermandez. The fact that he's an illegal alien is only one of the numerous problems this couple faces.The immigration theme in “Dreams” is top-of-mind, but the movie is undermined by unlikeable characters and...here we go again...some unusually graphic sex scenes. The Amazon Prime movie "The Bluff" is a throwback action swashbuckler starring Priyanka Chopra and Karl Urban set in waning days of Caribbean piracy, the late 19th century. Chopra plays a former pirate known as Bloody Mary hiding out with her family on one of the remote Cayman Islands A rival pirate played by Urban, once her mentor, seeks her out. When he discovers her whereabouts, he takes revenge on her for stealing his stolen treasure. This ain't your Disney pirate adventure, folks. "The Bluff" is a violent R-rated thriller that delivers the action but suffers a bit from its sketchy dialogue and bloody, over-the-top mayhem.

The K.B. Radio Network
The Bluff (2026) Movie Review

The K.B. Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 14:25


A swashbuckler action thriller film directed by Frank E. Flowers, written by Flowers and Joe Ballarini, and starring Priyanka Chopra, Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Temuera Morrison. In the late 19th century Caribbean, a former pirate must protect her family when her past catches up to her.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Fuera de Series
Crítica de 'EL ENGAÑO (The Bluff)'| SIN SPOILERS | Prime Video

Fuera de Series

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 12:33


Analizamos sin spoilers The Bluff, la nueva película de acción y aventuras ambientada en el mundo de la piratería y protagonizada por Priyanka Chopra Jonas y Karl Urban. En este Razones Para Ver Express analizamos qué funciona —y qué no tanto— en esta propuesta que recupera el espíritu clásico del cine de espadas y pólvora, pero con un enfoque más crudo y contemporáneo. Hablamos de su mezcla entre cine de piratas tradicional y acción moderna al estilo John Wick, del carisma de sus protagonistas, del tratamiento de la violencia, del ritmo narrativo y de las influencias que arrastra. Una producción pensada para el gran público del streaming que apuesta por el espectáculo directo sin renunciar del todo a un trasfondo emocional. Si te apetece una aventura intensa, con duelos, persecuciones y cuentas pendientes del pasado, aquí te contamos por qué puede merecer la pena darle una oportunidad. Únete a nuestro chat de telegram en el que miles de personas hablamos cada día de series: - Telegram – Grupo de debate: https://telegram.me/fueradeseries - Telegram – Canal de noticias: https://t.me/noticiasfds Síguenos en nuestras plataformas y podcast sobre series: - Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fuera-de-series/id288039262 - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3RTDss6AAGjSNozVOhDNzX?si=700febbf305144b7&nd=1 - iVoox - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-fuera-series_sq_f12063_1.html Redes Sociales - Twitter: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries - Facebook: https://facebook.com/fueradeseries - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueradeseries/ - Youtube: https://youtube.com/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler News
¡Revival de Scrubs! ¡Nuevo tráiler de Mortal Kombat II! ¡Se renueva la serie de Industry! Y más.

Spoiler News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 2:25


Der Tele-Stammtisch - Filmkritiken
The Bluff (Prime Video) | "Avengers"-Macher kapern Amazon: Piraten-Action mit Karl Urban setzt die Segel

Der Tele-Stammtisch - Filmkritiken

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 22:17


The Bluff (Prime Video) | "Avengers"-Macher kapern Amazon: Piraten-Action mit Karl Urban setzt die Segel Piratenfilme sind im Kino selten geworden – das dachten sich offenbar auch die Regisseure der letzten und kommenden „Avengers“-Abenteuer und setzen nun auf hohe See statt Superhelden-Action: Mit „The Bluff“ bringen sie am 25. Februar ein neues Mantel-und-Degen-Spektakel exklusiv zu Prime Video von Amazon. In den Hauptrollen stehen Karl Urban und Priyanka Chopra vor der Kamera und liefern sich ein maritimes Kräftemessen voller Intrigen, Kanonendonner und rauer Seeluft. Doch taugt „The Bluff“ tatsächlich als großes Streaming-Abenteuer oder geht dem Film unterwegs die Puste aus? Unsere Landratten Theresia und Johannes konnten das Piraten-Actiondrama bereits vorab sichten und sprechen im Podcast ausführlich über Story, Inszenierung und Unterhaltungswert. Ob sie am Ende fröhliche Shantys auf den gelungenen Streaming-Coup anstimmen oder ob „The Bluff“ eher Schlagseite und Skorbut bekommt? Bei uns erfahrt ihr es! Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge vom Tele-Stammtisch! Trailer Werdet Teil unserer Community und besucht unseren Discord-Server! Dort oder auch auf Instagram könnt ihr mit uns über Filme, Serien und vieles mehr sprechen. Wir liefern euch launige und knackige Filmkritiken, Analysen und Talks über Kino- und Streamingfilme und -serien - immer aktuell, informativ und mit der nötigen Prise Humor. Website | Youtube | PayPal | BuyMeACoffee Großer Dank und Gruß für das Einsprechen unseres Intros geht raus an Engelbert von Nordhausen - besser bekannt als die deutsche Synchronstimme Samuel L. Jackson! Thank you very much to BASTIAN HAMMER for the orchestral part of the intro! I used the following sounds of freesound.org: 16mm Film Reel by bone666138 wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max backspin.wav by il112 Crowd in a bar (LCR).wav by Leandros.Ntounis Short Crowd Cheer 2.flac by qubodup License (Copyright): Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)Souleymans Geschichte | Eindringliches Flüchtlingsdrama über Hoffnung, Ausbeutung und Überleben im modernen Paris

The Streaming Service with Justin Hill
Kiwi Star Karl Urban On His New Pirate Project With Priyanka Chopra Jonas

The Streaming Service with Justin Hill

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 8:44


Justin catches up with Karl Urban to chat about his new Prime Video action film 'The Bluff' - doing stunt work with his costar Priyanka Chopra Jonas, getting to work with his idol Tem Morrison and Justin has a bone to pick with Karl 10 years after their first interview! Subscribe and follow for more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast
Funny fight names. 19th February 2026.

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 42:32


Today on the radio show 1 - Smoko. Channel 9 news reporter 5 - Karl Urban interview. 9 - Hilarious fight names. 13 - Athlete admin at the winter games. 18 - The Moa cave. 19 - Karl Urban part 2. 24 - Penis enlargement by injection. 28 - Benny Boy, the wrestler. 33 - Theo Von and Chris Hemsworth. 36 - Take my money. 38 - Late mail. 41 - Last drinks.

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast
INTERVIEW: Karl Urban. The Bluff movie. 19th February 2026.

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 9:39


Today, the boys caught up with Kiwi actor and all-around GC, Karl Urban. This guy has one hell of a filmography, and he isn't showing any signs of slowing down. His new film 'The Bluff' is coming out on the 25th February on Amazon Prime, and we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek before its release, and, to quote Dunc, "This is easily the best pirate movie I have ever seen." Synopsis 'The Bluff is an Amazon Prime Video action-thriller starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden, a former pirate in the 19th-century Caribbean trying to live a quiet life. When her vengeful former captain (Karl Urban) threatens her family, she must revisit her violent past to protect them.'

Best 3some Ever
EP 192: Stranger Wonder Man Knight of the Starfleet Academy

Best 3some Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 95:53


In this episode the gang talks about Wonder Man, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Starfleet Academy, Stranger Things (season 5), and Fallout (season 2). They also talk about the trailers for Super Mario Brother 2, Daredevil, Supergirl, and Karl Urban's new pirate movie! All this plus Nerd Grabs and our fairly fantastic comedy. Please feel leave comments on our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter pages, or email us at b3ecomments@gmail.com!!! We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments, or questions!! ~Nick, Meghan, and Kevin~   BEST 3SOME ON FACEBOOK B3E on Instagram   Intro music: Strings and Blips by Adam Selzer, voiced over by Amanda Day Exit music: Little Clubthing by Pure Black Stabbers, voiced over by Amanda Day Best 3some Ever is produced, and copyrighted, by KALE WHINN PRODUCTIONS LLC

Wissenschaft im Brennpunkt - Deutschlandfunk
Fallout im Orbit - Was bleibt, wenn Weltraumschrott verglüht

Wissenschaft im Brennpunkt - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 25:17


Immer mehr Satelliten verglühen in der Atmosphäre. Der Schrott ist weg – aber das Material ist noch da. Lithium, Kupfer, vor allem Aluminium reichern sich in der Luft an und wandern bis in die Ozonschicht. Was, wenn ein neues Ozonloch entsteht? Karl Urban www.deutschlandfunk.de, Wissenschaft im Brennpunkt

Auslese - Deutschlandfunk
Fallout im Orbit - Was bleibt, wenn Weltraumschrott verglüht

Auslese - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 25:17


Immer mehr Satelliten verglühen in der Atmosphäre. Der Schrott ist weg – aber das Material ist noch da. Lithium, Kupfer, vor allem Aluminium reichern sich in der Luft an und wandern bis in die Ozonschicht. Was, wenn ein neues Ozonloch entsteht? Karl Urban www.deutschlandfunk.de, Wissenschaft im Brennpunkt

MovieZone Live Speciál
Filmy v síti #70: Vertikální zlo, návrat King Konga a pirát Karl Urban

MovieZone Live Speciál

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 51:03


Filmová nabídka je v únoru poněkud slabší, ale v seriálech už se pár zajímavých věcí najde. Nový Star Trek, návrat King Konga, druhá řada úspěšné dánské krimi Kaštánek nebo česká minisérie podle románu Kateřiny Tučkové Gerta Schnirch. Taky vám poradíme, kde byste měli sledovat olympiádu, a pokusíme se vás varovat před jedním fakt pitomým trendem, který může filmovým fandům pořádně zvednout tlak.    MovieZone Live ŽIVĚ: Filmový rok 2026 ve středu 11.2. v pražské Klubovně! Lístky tady: https://goout.net/sk/moviezone-live-zive-filmovy-rok-2026/szyynfy/ A 12. března budeme v brněnském planetáriu: https://www.brnoid.cz/cs/hvezdarna-vstupenky?e=31991 FILMY Fabian Und Die Mörderische Hochzeit, 6.2., Prime Video V sevření strachu, 11.2., Netflix  Joeův univerzální výlet, 13.2., Netflix Průsek, 20.2., Netflix The Bluff, 25.2., Prime Video SERIÁLY Kaštánek, 1.2., Netflix The Coppenhagen Test, 2.2., SkyShowtime Čtyři lvice, 5.2., Netflix Star Trek: Akademie Hvězdné flotiky, 5.2.,SkyShowtime Advokát, 5.2., Netflix Salvador, 6.2., Netflix Gerta Schnirch, 8.2., HBO Max Motorvalley, 10.2., Netflix Cross S2, 11.2., Prime Ołowiane dzieci, 11.2., Netflix 56 Days, 18.2., Prime Video Noční agent S3, 19.2., Netflix The Gray House, 26.2., Prime Video Dívka, která zmizela, 26.2., SkyShowtime Monarch: Odkaz monster S2, 27.2., Apple TV+ JINÉ Man on the Run, 27.2., Prime Video MovieZone Extended Universe:  Web: https://www.moviezone.cz FB: https://www.facebook.com/moviezonecz IG: https://www.instagram.com/moviezonecz CSFD: https://www.csfd.cz/film/688751-moviezone-live-special HeroHero: https://herohero.co/moviezonelive Merch: https://www.blu-shop.cz/moviezone-merch/ Kniha Devadesátky ve filmu: https://www.xyz.cz/tituly/92360411/devadesatky-ve-filmu/ Kniha Encyklopedie sci-fi filmu: https://www.albatrosmedia.cz/tituly/92065999/encyklopedie-sci-fi-filmu/ #moviezone #moviezonecz #mzlive

AstroGeo Podcast (AstroGeo Podcast (MP3))
AstroGeoPlänkel: Methusalem-Sterne und Mond-Geburt

AstroGeo Podcast (AstroGeo Podcast (MP3))

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 65:52 Transcription Available


In dieser Folge widmen sich Franzi und Karl dem Feedback zu den letzten beiden Geschichten im AstroGeo Podcast. Besonders gefallen hat ihnen die E-Mail einer Hörerin, deren Fantasie so sehr angeregt wurde, dass sie sich nun als Teil „eines unwahrscheinlich kleinen und zufälligen Teil eines riesigen und unfassbaren Zusammenhangs“ sieht. Herzlich willkommen in der Welt von AstroGeo! Karl spricht über die korrekte Terminologie rund um Meteoroiden, Meteore, Meteoriten und Boliden. Das ist nämlich ein wenig mühsam: Ein Meteoroid ist ein kleinerer Gesteins- oder Eisbrocken auf einer Sonnenumlaufbahn. Tritt er in die Erdatmosphäre ein, wird er zum Meteor – gerne auch Sternschnuppe genannt. Und schaffen es Bruchstücke bis zur Erdoberfläche, heißen sie schließlich Meteoriten. Auch geht es nochmal darum, auf welchen Größenskalen die Ausdehnung des Universums stattfindet – ob nur jenseits von Galaxien oder auch auf dem Maßstab von Sternen, Planeten oder Atomen. Dann geht es zurück in der Zeit, zu den ersten Sternen im Universum. Sie sind irgendwo da draußen, aber gefunden hat sie noch niemand. Franzi taucht dafür in die Prozesse ab, bei denen Sterne neue Elemente erbrüten: die Kernfusion von masseärmeren zu -reicheren Elementen. Genau jene massereicheren Elemente, von Astronominnen und Astronomen auch unter dem Sammelbegriff „Metalle“ abgehakt, sollte es nämlich in den sogenannten Sternen der Population III überhaupt nicht geben. Zur Entstehung des Mondes gab es eine lebhafte Diskussion. Es ging erst einmal um den Befund selbst: Wie sicher ist es, dass ein marsgroßer Planet namens Theia mit der Protoerde zusammenstieß? Es geht um mögliche Szenarien für die Zeit danach, zum Beispiel, dass sich erst zwei Monde gebildet haben, die schließlich auch zusammenstießen und den heutigen Erdmond formten. Karl erklärt auch die Europium-Anomalie, die als wichtiges Argument für den großen Einschlag gilt: Über den Gehalt des Seltenen Erd-Elements in den Mond-Hochländern und den vulkanischen Mare-Ebenen lässt sich belegen, dass der Mond schon vor der Bildung der großen Einschlagbecken über einen globalen Magmaozean verfügt haben muss. Abschließend gibt es allgemeines Feedback zur Nutzung des Podcasts (nicht nur, aber auch zum Einschlafen), zu Wissen und Unwissen bei astrophysikalischern Modellen voller Dunkler Materie und Dunkler Energie sowie zum Einsatz KI-generierter Transkripte bei AstroGeo. Episodenbild: Quelle: ESO/M. Kornmesser / CC-BY-SA 4.0 Rolf Hempel / Wikimedia Commons

Cinematic Doctrine
Priest - happy new year i guess

Cinematic Doctrine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 68:25


Send us a Question!PATREON PARTY PLEASER: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Shirleon joins Melvin to summarize Priest, a forgotten feature from 2011. Loosely based upon a Manhwa of the same name, the two explore some of the neat ideas stuck beneath this unfocused, Syfy-original-like flick. And yes, it starts with a lore dump because of course it does. Topics:Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:22:34 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!Priest feels like it should have come out in the early 2000s.Comparing vampire lore.Melvin feels Paul Bettany isn't a leading man, but he has criticisms over the entire casting of Priest.Discussing the vampire design.Priest can't go a few minutes without making mistakes.It's infrequent but occasionally the movie has some cool sci-fi visuals.Shirleon, "It's got good bones."Further vampire-lore conversations.When an ending promises spectacle but pulls the rug out from under you.Recommendations:The Devouring Light by Kat Ellis (2025) (Book)Tech Billionaires Want Us Dead by Taylor Lorenz (YouTube)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group

AstroGeo Podcast (AstroGeo Podcast (MP3))
Theias großer Einschlag: wie der Mond entstanden ist

AstroGeo Podcast (AstroGeo Podcast (MP3))

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 71:54 Transcription Available


Im Juni 1986 erlebten Planetenforscher einen Heureka-Moment. Denn sie waren zum ersten Mal einig, wie die Erde zu ihrem ungebührlich großen Mond gekommen ist. Diese Erklärung gilt bis heute als das wahrscheinlichste Szenario: Kurz nach der Entstehung der Erde vor rund 4,5 Milliarden Jahren stieß ein marsgroßer Planet mit der Protoerde zusammen. Aus dem verdampften Gestein, das dabei ins All geschleudert wurde, bildete sich wenig später der Mond. Karl erzählt in dieser Folge, wie es zu diesem Heureka-Moment kam – denn nur wenige Jahre zuvor war die Forschungswelt noch hochgradig zerstritten, was die Entstehung des Mondes anging. Mindestens eine Handvoll Hypothesen war im Rennen. Man diskutierte, ob der Mond sich von der Erde durch allzu große Fliehkraft abgespalten hatte oder ob er friedlich an der Seite der Erde aus dem Urnebel gewachsen war. Andere glaubten an ein eingefangenes Objekt aus der kosmischen Nachbarschaft – oder sogar an eine natürliche, nukleare Explosion tief im Erdinneren nahe dem Erdkern. Schon in den 1940er Jahren war dem kanadischen Geologen Reginald Daly aufgefallen, dass die mittlere Dichte des Mondes recht genau der Dichte des Erdmantels entspricht. Aber erst die astronautischen Mondlandungen des Apollo-Programms und die Proben verschiedener Raumsonden brachten ab 1969 Gewissheit: Erdmantel und Mond müssen aus dem gleichen Urmaterial entstanden sein. Gleichzeitig besitzt der Mond nur einen winzigen Eisenkern. Alles zusammen wirkte wie ein Sieb für die diversen Modelle der Mondentstehung. Übrig blieb am Ende nur der große Einschlag. Trotz der klaren Hinweise bleiben bis heute einige Fragen offen. Zum Beispiel ist weiter unklar, warum zwar der Fingerabdruck der Sauerstoff-Isotope in Erdmantel und Mond sehr gut übereinstimmen – immerhin das häufigste Element von Erde und Mond – aber einige Spurenstoffe teilweise radikal abweichen. Dazu gehört der Anteil von Eisen und anderen Metallen, aber auch von flüchtigen Stoffe wie Wasser oder Kohlendioxid. Herausfordernd für die heutige Forschung ist vor allem das Wachstum des Mondes direkt nach dem großen Einschlag, bei dem es ziemlich heiß hergegangen sein muss.

The Sports Brewery Podcast
TSB Goes To The Movies - Dredd

The Sports Brewery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 35:44


Braga, King, and Ski talk Dredd, the reboot of Judge Dredd starring Karl Urban and Lena Headey. A rookie cop who happens to be a psychic joins a hardened veteran in trying to take down a drug king pin in a project. It's linear and full of slow motion drug use. Is it any good? Listen!

Spoiler News
¡Se confirma al protagonista de God of War! ¡Primer avance de El Engaño! ¡Primer vistazo de Sophie Turner como Lara Croft!

Spoiler News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 2:01


AstroGeo Podcast (AstroGeo Podcast (MP3))
Als im Universum die Lichter angingen: Wo sind die ersten Sterne?

AstroGeo Podcast (AstroGeo Podcast (MP3))

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 83:25 Transcription Available


Nicht viele Sterne können von sich behaupten, beinahe unser Verständnis vom Universum kaputt gemacht zu haben – aber ein Stern mit der Bezeichnung HD 140283 hätte es fast geschafft: Im Jahr 2000 schätzten Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler sein Alter auf 16 Milliarden Jahre. Und damit wäre dieser so unscheinbare Stern älter als das Universum selbst Er liegt in rund 190 Lichtjahren Entfernung im Sternbild Waage und ist von der Erde aus zwar nicht mit dem bloßen Auge, aber doch immerhin schon mit einem Fernglas sichtbar. Seinen Spitznamen als „Methusalem-Stern“ hat er sich damit mehr als verdient. In den darauffolgenden Jahren korrigierten neue Messungen und Studien dieses Alter glücklicherweise nach unten. Inzwischen gilt HD 140283 zwar immer noch als alt, aber nicht mehr als älter als das Universum selbst. Trotz seines stolzen Alters ist eines wissenschaftlich sicher: Der Methusalem-Stern ist keiner von den allerersten Sternen, die es in unserem Universum je gegeben hat – doch auf die haben sie es abgesehen. Forschende bezeichnen jene ersten Sterne im Universum auch als Sterne der Population III. Es sind die Sterne, die nach dem Urknall als erstes Licht ins Dunkel brachten. Damals, vor Milliarden von Jahren, gab es im Universum vor allem Wasserstoff und Helium. Erst die ersten Sterne haben jene massereicheren Elemente hergestellt, die wir heute kennen und schätzen – und ohne die es uns nicht geben würde: Kohlenstoff, Sauerstoff, Stickstoff, und noch schwerere Elemente bis hin zum Eisen. Somit ist zwar vollkommen klar, dass es diese ersten Sterne gegeben haben muss. Und doch haben Forschende noch nie einen solchen Stern beobachtet, trotz Jahrzehnten der intensiven Suche. In dieser Folge erzählt Franzi von dieser Suche nach den Sternen der Population III, die Licht ins Universum gebracht haben – eine Suche, für die Forschende versuchen, mit dem James Webb-Weltraumteleskop so weit in die Vergangenheit zu blicken wie möglich. Aber auch unsere eigene Milchstraße bleibt ein möglicher Fundort für die wahren Methusalem-Sterne.

Give Me Back My Action Movies
Dredd - B/Action guest appearance on Flicks and Friends Podcast

Give Me Back My Action Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 68:36


This week (in the past) we joined co-host Dustin on his show Flicks and Friends Podcast to help cover 2012's Dredd starring Karl Urban!

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"THE BOYS - FINAL SEASON TEASER TRAILER | PRIME VIDEO"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 11:00


Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz delivers an unfiltered reaction to the explosive teaser trailer for The Boys Season 5, the hyper-violent superhero satire's climactic final chapter dropping April 8, 2026 on Prime Video. Unveiled at CCXP Brazil on Dec 7, 2025, this first look thrusts us into Homelander's dystopian America—a world warped by his erratic, egomaniacal rule, where Supes enforce martial law and The Boys face their darkest hour.Hughie, Mother's Milk, and Frenchie rot in a brutal "Freedom Camp," while Starlight (Annie) rallies a desperate resistance against an unstoppable Supe army. Kimiko vanishes into the chaos, leaving fans on edge. Enter Billy Butcher, resurfacing with a game-changing virus poised to eradicate all Supes, igniting a chain reaction that promises to shatter the world forever. "It's the climax, people. Big stuff's gonna happen," teases the trailer's tagline, amplified by Karl Urban's gravelly narration and Antony Starr's chilling Homelander smirk.The teaser spotlights epic returns: Jensen Ackles' cryogenic Soldier Boy thaws for chaos, joined by Supernatural reunion magic with Jared Padalecki's mysterious new role (hint: shadowy alliance with Homelander) and whispers of Misha Collins. Eric Kripke's panel reveal has sparked frenzy, with the two-episode premiere kicking off weekly drops through the May 20 finale—setting up an all-out bloodbath blending satire, betrayal, and Supe genocide stakes.Analytic Dreamz breaks down the trailer's shocking visuals, plot twists, and why this endgame elevates The Boys beyond Marvel/DC tropes into must-watch TV anarchy. From Homelander's cult empire to Butcher's moral abyss, explore how Season 5 delivers the gore-soaked payoff we've craved. Full reaction segment streaming now on Notorious Mass Effect—subscribe for more Prime Video breakdowns and TV reactions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Popcorn for Dinner
'Gen V' Season 2 Finale: What's Poppin'?

Popcorn for Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 70:11


The whole squad is in for the showdown of a lifetime this week, as Thomas Godolkin's plan is finally revealed, so we brought back-up too — Ebube joins the Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale this week to make sense of the finale of 'Gen V' season two.They start by discussing bob-gate, as well as the fandom's mixed feelings about the end of the season and what it could mean for the future of both 'Gen V' and 'The Boys', then they get into the potential plot conveniences while praising the finale's incredible performances (Keeya, please call Oseghale). They also try to decide whether the show used Thomas Godolkin effectively enough, and if there's more to Sage's role than we all initially thought.Plus, Polarity gets his flowers for being the actual adult in the room, and the squad shares their thoughts on the episode's fun cameos, as well as the newly revealed resistance.You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Also available on YouTube.Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Chiagoziem, Oseghale and EbubeProduction by: Ebube Ubochi

Captains Quadrant
Star Trek: Beyond - 4th On The Way?

Captains Quadrant

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 58:24


Welcome back to the Captain's Quadrant, where warp speed opinions meet photon torpedo-level takes! Today, Jason Roy Gaston and VHS Jase beam into the Kelvin timeline to dissect the third installment of the rebooted Star Trek franchise: Star Trek Beyond.If you enjoy the show please consider becoming a Patreon! Returning VHS JaseStar Trek Beyond boldly goes where Into Darkness stumbled. With Justin Lin at the helm and Simon Pegg co-writing, this entry trades convoluted villain reveals for classic Trek vibes: exploration, camaraderie, and a dash of philosophical musing. The Enterprise crew is stranded, the stakes are personal, and the villain Krall (Idris Elba) brings a gritty menace that feels earned.Chris Pine channels a more seasoned Kirk, balancing swagger with introspection.Zachary Quinto's Spock is emotionally layered, especially in scenes with Karl Urban's McCoy—who absolutely steals the show.Sofia Boutella's Jaylah is a breakout star, giving the franchise a fresh, fierce energy.Jason Roy Gaston notes: “This is the most ‘Star Trek' of the Kelvin movies—it's not trying to be Star Wars, it's trying to be Starfleet.”VHS Jase adds: “Jaylah is the MVP. She's got the attitude of a rogue and the heart of a Federation officer.”Lin's action chops shine in kinetic sequences, but it's the quieter moments—like Kirk's reflection on his father's legacy—that give this film warp core depth. The visuals are stunning, the score (with a killer Beastie Boys callback) pumps adrenaline, and the pacing never drags.Absolutely. Beyond feels like a love letter to The Original Series while still pushing the Kelvin timeline forward. It's not perfect—Krall's backstory could use more polish—but it's a thrilling, heartfelt ride.

Popcorn for Dinner
'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 7: Main Character Syndrome

Popcorn for Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 47:29


You know that feeling? The bittersweet one?... When your wild theory turns out to be true and you're stoked, but also your wild theory turned out to be true so now your favorite characters are absolutely cooked? Yeah?… Well so do we.On the penultimate episode of Gen V Season 2, Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale find themselves reckoning with the fact that Marie might be not just the Avatar, but Paul Atreides. They get into the true implications of her seemingly limitless power, the extent to which Cate is — or isn't — redeemable, and how Keeya Kings's portrayal of Annabeth is becoming an emotional cornerstone for the season. (Keeya, please call Oseghale if you're reading this).They also make some Godolkin University-educated guesses on who's most likely to die in next week's season finale. Somehow, they additionally end up trying to figure out the mechanics of what is definitely the most repulsive pocket dimension put to fiction. Lock in, buddy.You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Also available on YouTube.Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Chiagoziem and OseghaleProduction by: Ebube Ubochi

Popcorn for Dinner
'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 6: How Long Till Canada?

Popcorn for Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 53:59


Oh... You need a break? Today?! Nah, not here. Get in, loser — we're heading to a doomsday bunker.The squad is holed up with their favorite billionaire this week as they try to figure out what comes next for the Elmira escapees. They start by being grateful that Sam and the Kool-Aid man have a lot in common, even though he desperately needs to learn how to actually fight, and then try to bridge the gap between Marie and Annabeth.They also debate the wisdom if any, as well as the potential pitfalls, of the storyline and characters of Prime Video's ‘The Boys' becoming more relevant in ‘Gen V', as well as Cipher's plan, power mechanics and true connection to Marie.Plus, some VERY prescient theories for the close of the seasonal arc!You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Also available on YouTube.Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Chiagoziem and OseghaleProduction by: Ebube Ubochi

Popcorn for Dinner
'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 5: Homecoming

Popcorn for Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 59:46


Welcome to fifth period, where we've got milk merchants, karma and comedy in session!Oseghale is back! And he's showing Bankole and Chiagoziem the insights that just might help Marie take down Cipher on Prime Video's 'Gen V'.The crew huddles up to guess what colour Cipher's blood truly is, and whether he's fond of a certain blue injection from The Boys, before getting into the refreshing change of pace that is Sam getting some peace and resolution for once. They also rue the day Sage waltzed her way into this script, and crown Emma once again as the funniest character in the show because of course she is.At 33:46, skip to 34:34 to avoid light spoilers for Severance Season 2.Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, suicidal ideation, self harm and eating disorders.You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Also available on YouTube.Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Chiagoziem and OseghaleProduction by: Ebube Ubochi

Cinemondo Podcast
Mind-Blowing Moments in New Mortal Kombat 2 Red Band Trailer! Trailer Reaction! Cinemondo!

Cinemondo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 10:45


Send us a textBy special request from ShahYT! Kathy and Ramesh react to the trailer for Mortal Kombat 2, a sequel to the 2021 film, scheduled for release on October 24, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures. Directed by Simon McQuoid, the film brings back characters from the first movie and features the highly anticipated arrival of Johnny Cage, played by Karl Urban. Support the show

Popcorn for Dinner
'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 4: Bender Brawl

Popcorn for Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 46:21


It's the fight of the decade in the world of 'The Boys'! And frankly, we're scared in the front row.Bankole and Chiagoziem are tag teaming this fight for this week's 'Gen V' and they give each other their flowers for all the predictions they correctly made about the events of this episode, before proceeding to set them on fire as they're hit by the curve ball the story throws them about Cipher.They praise Cipher's calm intellect and discuss the show's apt naming system for goats, inadvertently cementing the status of Avatar: The Last Airbender as iconic storytelling, all while fearing for Jordan's life and wondering if there are certain angles best left unseen in the bathroom.You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Also available on YouTubeHost: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: ChiagoziemProduction by: Ebube Ubochi

Popcorn for Dinner
'Gen V' Season 2 Premiere: Good To Be Back

Popcorn for Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 54:02


Rife with secret mimics and Starlighters, trad supes and evil ciphers, God U is buzzing with the triumphant return of its framed heroes. And we're fully enrolled.Welcome to Sophomore Year! Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale are back in the world of 'The Boys' to discuss the return of 'Gen V'. They start by sharing their thoughts on the show's handling of Chance Perdomo's passing, before discussing the season's new characters and the events of the three-episode premiere. While they're at it, they try to figure out how soon Marie will start blood bending, as well as what dangerous powers the new dean of students may be hiding.You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Chiagoziem and OseghaleProduction by: Ebube Ubochi

Best of the Rest

We're kicking off our third video games month with one of the most notorious adaptations: 2005's DOOM starring The Rock and Karl Urban. Sure, it takes plenty of liberties with the source material, but there's still some positives to be had... right?Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Bonus content: Youtube Theme song (vocals) by Mark Benavides: Instagram Music by Mitch: BlueSky, SoundCloud Logo by Alex Brinegar: https://itsdesignthyme.com/ Additional artwork by Phillip Chacon, C7Productions: Instagram

Redshirt Cinema Club
Dredd - Genre Pick: Dave Edition

Redshirt Cinema Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 69:42


Continuing our journey through excellent genre movies of the Marvel era, this week we're watching Dave's pick - Dredd (2012). Directed by Peter Travis, written by Alex Garland and starring Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby and Lena Heady, this no-nonsense sci-fi romp is all action, one-liners and impossible chins - a brutal if uncomplicated look at what the world might be like if everything became a massive city with all the bad guys living in fortified tower blocks. Don't worry about whether that's a bit problematic and just enjoy the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bobby Bones Show
MOVIE MIKE: Actors Paid MILLIONS for Little Screen Time + Movie Review: Fantastic Four + Trailer Park: Mortal Kombat 2

The Bobby Bones Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 48:04 Transcription Available


Mike shares actors who took home million dollar paydays despite being on screen for a little amount of time. Some actors earned a million dollars for each minute they appeared on screen! While others were paid for movies that were never even released or that they ended up being cut from. It’s wild! In the Movie Review, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing face their most daunting challenge yet as they defend Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer. Does it do a good job setting up the next phase of the MCU, what was lacking in the story and who stole the show. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Mortal Kombat 2 starring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage who is an actor forced into the role of champion of Earth in a universal fighting tournament to the death. Mike talks about his history with the video game, why this movie seems to lean more into the fun and violence but questions why all movies like this are starting to look the same? New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geek Freaks
Marvel, DC, and Mortal Kombat Collide | Donkey Kong Bonanza Review | Actor Chris Maher Tells All

Geek Freaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 83:10 Transcription Available


Frank and Squeaks squeeze a convention's worth of geek news into one episode. They unpack the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer, debate James Gunn and Kevin Feige's competing road maps, and rate Donkey Kong Bonanza out of ten bananas. Actor‑producer Chris Maher (Blowback, Mojave Diamonds) stops by to share indie‑film war stories, screen‑test secrets, and hard‑won advice for working actors. Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – Intro and episode roadmap 00:25 – Question of the Week: where David Corenswet should land in Star Wars 02:15 – Mortal Kombat 2 trailer reactions; Karl Urban as Johnny Cage 07:10 – Marvel news: street‑level Spider‑Man, MCU reset, Kang fallout 13:20 – DC slate: Superman spin‑offs, two films a year, animated experiments 20:01 – X‑Men reboot by Jake Schreier, younger roster, villain wish list 23:00 – Spin‑off talk: Mr. Terrific, Jimmy Olsen, Paradise Lost expectations 30:00 – Wonder Woman fast‑tracked with Ana Nogueira scripting 37:45 – Henry Cavill exit explained—who he could play next 42:00 – Donkey Kong Bonanza review: mechanics, nostalgia, 9/10 bananas 46:42 – Interview: Chris Maher on auditions, stunts, producing, new film Nova 1:08:42 – Acting advice & networking: why paid classes matter 1:18:40 – Network news, Sandman binge, Xbox summer sale picks 1:22:53 – Recommendations & outro Key Takeaways Mortal Kombat 2 looks “worthy of theaters” with a Johnny Cage‑centric story. Kevin Feige confirms a post‑2027 MCU reset focused on fewer, higher‑quality releases. James Gunn aims for two DC films plus one animated project annually to combat superhero fatigue. A younger X‑Men lineup is coming; the hosts pitch Henry Cavill as Mister Sinister. Donkey Kong Bonanza nails open‑world exploration and earns 9/10 bananas from Squeaks. Chris Maher reminds actors “the real job is auditioning” and stresses business savvy in showbiz. Boardwalk Winter releases August 5; Maher's Vindicator distribution news is imminent. Memorable Quotes “I'm a thirty‑year‑old man web‑slinging around my house after Spider‑Man 2.” — Frank “Short films are fun; features are short films times ten headaches.” — Chris Maher “Editors, I love you guys…but I still mess with the clapper.” — Chris Maher “Sandman hits different when you're reading, listening, and binging all at once.” — Squeaks Call to Action If this episode hit your geek sweet spot, tap Subscribe, drop a quick 5‑star review, and share a screenshot with #GeekFreaksPodcast so we can shout you out next week! Links & Resources All news pulled from GeekFreaksPodcast.com – your one‑stop source Pre‑order Boardwalk Winter (Chris Maher, Natalie Veeder, Victoria Jackson) Follow Chris Maher on Instagram: @chrisfredma Follow Us Facebook: facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Instagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast Twitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspod Threads: threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions What indie comic, game, or film should we spotlight next? Email GeekFreaksPodcast@gmail.com or tag us with #GeekFreaksMailbag and we might feature your question on air. Apple Podcast Tags Marvel news, DC Universe, Mortal Kombat 2, Donkey Kong Bonanza review, Chris Maher interview, acting advice, geek culture podcast

Everything I Learned From Movies
Episode 503 - Priest

Everything I Learned From Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 95:30


Steve & Izzy continue 2025 the Year of the Apocalypse celebrating movies after the fall of man, as they are joined by Hanae of Kobo Studios to discuss 2011's "Priest" starring Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Maggie Q, Christopher Plummer, Cam Gigandet & more!!! How many better titles can we come up with for this flick? What is the new terminology for Doms & Subs? If a vampire train leaves Jericho at 140 MPH at 5:10 AM heading towards Cathedral City, how long until it takes over the world?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, shoot your shot, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠ Etsy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.untidyvenus.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ TeePublic - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grumpy Old Geeks
705: Vibe Defunding

Grumpy Old Geeks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 82:02


Kicking things off, Jack Dorsey—a man with too much time on his hands—has vibe-coded his beard into an insecure messaging app that the company admits you shouldn't trust... yet. Meanwhile, if you want a piece of a legendary disaster, the Fyre Festival brand sold for a mere $245k after some shady bidding that might be a "shitty agentic AI" at work.In the world of our future robot overlords, Nvidia's CEO calmly admitted "some harm will be done," while billionaires like Travis Kalanick are busy discovering "vibe physics" with Elon Musk's Grok—an AI that literally checks what its dad thinks before answering. But the real insanity? The internet is demanding an apology from Elmo's hacked account, proving we're mad at the puppet, not the puppeteer. On the more tangible front, Tesla is making desperate moves in Canada and India as sales collapse, while we learn that hackers have been able to stop US trains for over a decade remotely, but no one has bothered to fix the issue. Oh, and laid-off Candy Crush staff? They were forced to train their AI replacements on the way out the door. The future is bright.Over in Media Candy, we're grudgingly impressed by Andor's 14 Emmy nods and the genius faux '90s action movie trailer for Karl Urban's Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II. We also got trailers for Stranger Things 5 and Tron: Ares, where Jared Leto thankfully only speaks two words.Finally, Dave takes us to the Dark Side for a nostalgia trip through the history of the Apple II and the Kaypro 2000 laptop, sparking a debate on why we all coveted a computer that, in retrospect, wasn't that great. This is contrasted with the modern reality of an IPTV pirate getting three years in prison and Metallica issuing a copyright strike against the Pentagon. To wrap it all up, a TEDx talk poses the ultimate question: Has tech delivered on its promises? We're still thinking about that one.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. 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Podzilla After Dark - No One Should Ever Read Seanán's Texts......Ever!

Podzilla 1985

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 106:49


Tonight, we BARELY spend any time on the whole "Epstein List," discuss the poor child actors headlining big franchises and the misery they signed up for, Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, CBS cancelling Stephen Colbert, and more! PLUS - we present a series of impossible questions that the cast must answer!

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THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our 2009 retrospective continues with one of the most memorable summer blockbusters of that year, J. J. Abrams's reboot of "Star Trek" starring a whole new cast including John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldaña, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Eric Bana, and the returning Leonard Nimoy. Seen as a success the year it was released, it spawned two sequels and renewed interest in "Star Trek" as a franchise, which continues on television to this day. But how has this particular film aged in the 16 years since? Please join Josh Parham & Dan Bayer, and me as we discuss the cast, their performances, Abrams's direction, the story's themes, the visual effects, Michael Giacchino's score, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our review! Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices