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emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Will Poulter, originally episode 167 from 2017-10-17.Original writeup below:In the midst of his current promo run for Kathryn Bigelow's 'Detroit', Will takes time to sit down with Pip for a long overdue chat covering - as you will have come to expect from the DPP - a crazy large number of bases... From the issues raised in portraying a violently racist policeman in 'Detroit' (and the poignancy of the film itself), a powerful back and forth is triggered with Pip and Will, which is the beauty of films like this and how an open discussion can be had which leads into so much more besides - race, politics, society, it's all here. On top of that, you'll hear his tale from the very early days back in 'School Of Comedy' and how his young foot in the acting world's door gave him the necessary inspiration for a full on career, Will drops some gems from his unique perspective on his experience with acting and his ascent from those younger days right up to 'Son Of Rambow', 'The Maze Runner' and 'The Revenant', the latter of which had him up alongside Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hardy no less. A rich and diverse filmography right there, which has in many ways freed him from his somewhat reductive nickname of 'that Weird Eyebrow Actor'. Get yourself involved, it's a goodie and as interesting as it is entertaining.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureINSTAGRAMIMDBPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The teaming of Kathryn Bigelow and James Cameron is always a potent proposition, as the former married couple are both heavyweight directors in their own right. This should have made their 1995 collaboration Strange Days--a dystopian cyberthriller set on the eve of Y2K starring Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett and Juliette Lewis--a surefire smash. Unfortunately, the movie's hot button political themes and pitch black tone didn't translate to boffo box office, and to this day it remains frustratingly unavailable stateside in a high definition format. Join Sebastian and Jennifer as they jack in, fire up some playback and ring in the new year with this underappreciated and chillingly topical sci fi classic.
Hello and welcome to episode 128 of the Still Spinning Podcast. You can watch the live taping next Monday at 7 PM on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram OR wait until the official podcast release on Wednesday morning. Visit your usual podcast subscription service to add us to your list. Visit our website for more details on becoming a sponsor and buying merch. All of this at stillspinningpodcast.com. Have you ever watched a movie that just stuck with you? Whether it was so bad you could not get it out of your mind or so good, you feel it is your job to share it with the world, it just sticks with you? Well Nicole watched one over the weekend called “A House of Dynamite” that stuck with her in the “this could really happen” kind of way and she and Dan talk about the movie and the director, Kathryn Bigelow. A thief made off with two musical instruments from a store over the holidays but returned them with a note. The note really is one for the books and Dan reads it verbatim to Nicole. A marketing opportunity is mentioned. The USPS has a new rule about postmarks as of 1.1.2026 so everybody better pay attention, especially if you mail anything that needs to be postmarked by a certain date (rent, ballot, taxes etc). It is not being talked about a lot and we think it is important to know. We also talk about the country that is the very first to eliminate its post office. Does anything really need to be mailed these days?? Lastly Dan shares that the “Oscars of the Adult Film World” are being held in Las Vegas this month and you will not even believe where they are holding them. This kicks off a whole slew of puns that you have to hear to really get the full impact. Thanks for checking out episode 128!
In Episode 362 of Jay Movie Talk, I present the Full Tilt Film Awards. my personal award show celebrating the films, performances, and filmmakers that defined the year.These awards aren't about box office numbers or industry politics. They're about impact, craft, performances, and the movies that actually stayed with us. From Best Picture and Best Director to breakout performances and unforgettable villains. This episode breaks down each category, the nominees, and why each winner earned their moment.This episode also features two special honors* The Full Tilt Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating the legendary career of Denzel Washington.*The Full Tilt Icon Award, honoring filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow for her lasting influence on cinema.Let me know which winners you agree with and which ones you'd argue for instead.
Join Nick and Sonja as they ring in the New Year the best way they know how - by going back to the 1990s. In this episode, we visit '90s New Year's films!We start with the 1999 MTV Films production of 200 Cigarettes. Sure, it takes place in 1981, but the film is still oozing with all of the '90s tropes and charm you can't get enough of. Second, we visit the anthology film by Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Alexandre Rockwell, and Allison Anders, in which Tim Roth stars. Four Rooms.Finally, we look at the dystopian action thriller that's co-written by James Cameron and directed by Kathryn Bigelow: the underappreciated masterpiece, Strange Days. ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.
For December's Movie Monday, I chose a film that's as camp as Christmas. Mike Hodges' 1980 cult classic space fantasy Flash Gordon starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Topol, Max von Sydow, Ornella Muti, Timothy Dalton, Brian Blessed, Mariangela Melato, Peter Wynguarde, with music by Queen and Howard Blake. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) James V. West (https://www.jvwest.art) Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog) Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist presents… (podcast, YouTube) Goblin's henchman (podcast, blog) and the UmberBulk of the Southwest Sofa Crew James and Judy of the South Pacific Sofa Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast) Find the Movie Monday Letterboxd list here https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/The movie to kick off 2026 is dark fantasy action comedy The Golden Child from 1986. Directed by Michael Ritchie and starring Eddie Murphy. That episode will air on January 26th, so please send your submissions by the 24th if you'd like to be included in the show. Also, be sure not to miss the new podcast I'm involved with, entitled With Wife and I. My wife, Isla, suggested we take turns to choose movies to watch together, then share our thoughts with anyone who cares to listen. Our second episode is already available, pitting Neil Jordan's Byzantium against Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark, and can be found wherever you get your podcasts. “Warning” by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com or look me up on Discord as FreeThrall. You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Happy Holidays, folks! Hope you have all enjoyed Fire and Ash after your 5th watch. We're here to talk about the movies of November and December we enjoyed. ☃️❄️✨ November Bugonia - dir. Yorgos Lanthimos; Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone Predator: Badlands - dir. Dan Trachtenberg; Elle Fanning Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi Die My Love- dir. Lynne Ramsay; Jenifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, LaKeith Stanfield Keeper - dir. Osgood Perkins; Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland Birkett Turton, Eden Weiss The Running Man - dir. Edgar Wright; Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy Wicked: For Good - dir. Jon M. Chu; Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, apparently Coleman Domingo was the lion in this? Wake Up Dead Man - dir. Rian Johnson; Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church, Jeffrey Wright Karrie saw Splitsville and Lurker if she wants to talk about em December Jay Kelly - dir. Noah Baumbach; George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig Jurge note - Hey did you know Netflix also released a Kathryn Bigelow and Richard Linklater movie this year? Can you name them? Sentimental Value - dir. Joachim Trier; Renate Reinsve Stellan Skarsgård Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas Elle Fanning Dust Bunny - dir. Bryan Fuller; Sophie Sloan, Mads Mikkelsen, Sigourney Weaver, David Dastmalchian Silent Night, Deadly Night - dir. Mike P. Nelson; Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown, David Tomlinson Avatar: Fire and Ash- dir. James Cameron; Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin , Jack Champion, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi December (what we have not seen that we might) The Housemaid Marty Supreme Resurrection Anaconda Song Sung Blue Hamnet? No Other Choice? January: Greenland 2: Migration We Bury the Dead Primate 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple All You Need Is Kill A Private Life Iron Lung Return to Silent Hill Mercy Send Help The Moment (?) --------------------------------------------------- iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movi…el/id1082173626 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2VE15E5fS0Z…75eb550499c&nd=1 Jurge - twitter: twitter.com/jcruzalvarez26 Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/jcruzalvarez26/ Ryan- twitter: twitter.com/MrPibbOfficial Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/filmpiece/ Karrie - twitter: twitter.com/kar_elyles Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/karrie/
Massimo Causo"Immagini allo specchio"Il cinema di Luca GuadagninoEdizioni ETSwww.edizioniets.comAutore italiano tra i più accreditati sulla scena internazionale, Luca Guadagnino ha saputo imporre la sua idea di cinema ampia e versatile partendo da una costante valorizzazione del potere espressivo del linguaggio filmico. Grazie a una profonda conoscenza del cinema, alimentata da una sincera passione cinefila e da una autentica capacità speculativa, Guadagnino attraversa i generi cinematografici con una perizia tecnica e una consapevolezza concettuale che gli consentono di instaurare un rapporto immediato con lo spettatore. Il suo lavoro si nutre di una cultura pop che alimenta a sua volta con lucidità poetica, lavorando sull'intera gamma dei formati offerti dall'immaginario contemporaneo (cortometraggi, spot, videoclip, film, documentari, serie). In opere come Io sono l'amore (2009), A Bigger Splash (2015), Chiamami col tuo nome (2017), la serie We Are Who We Are (2020), Bones and All (2022), Challengers (2024), Queer (2024) e il recente After the Hunt (2025), Luca Guadagnino ha saputo creare mondi ampi e sfaccettati, popolati da personaggi sospesi tra fragilità, contraddizioni, timori e certezze, interpretati da star come Tilda Swinton, William Hurt, Julia Roberts, Dakota Johnson, Timothée Chalamet, Daniel Craig.Con scritti di: Elisa Baldini, Edoardo Becattini, Giovanni Bogani, Massimo Causo, Valentina D'Amico, Donato De Carlo, Paola Dei, Davide Di Giorgio, Fiaba Di Martino, Simone Emiliani, Caterina Liverani, Marco Luceri, Giona A. Nazzaro, Luigi Nepi, Claudia Porrello, Gabriele Rizza, Boris Schumacher, Stefano Socci, Sergio Sozzo, Carlo Valeri.Massimo Causo (1965), critico e programmatore cinematografico, membro dell'EFA (European Film Academy), è direttore editoriale di «Duels» e collabora con «Film Tv», «Sentieri Selvaggi», «Cineforum», «Filmcritica Rivista», «Il Ragazzo Selvaggio». È stato curatore della sezione Onde del Torino Film Festival, selezionatore della Settimana della Critica della Mostra del Cinema di Venezia e collabora con il Festival del Cinema Europeo (Lecce), lo ShorTS International Film Festival (Trieste) e il MedFilm Festival (Roma). È Direttore Organizzativo di Monsters Fantastic Film Festival (Taranto). Ha curato monografie, mostre e retrospettive su, tra gli altri, Kathryn Bigelow, Yılmaz Güney, Amir Naderi, Andrej Konchalovskij, Kim Kiduk, Maurizio Nichetti, Francesco De Robertis, Ugo Tognazzi.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/
We're very excited to be bringing you this latest episode, recorded in front of an audience as part of our Everyman Soundtracking film club. Edith was joined on stage by Kathryn Bigelow, Noah Oppenheim, Greg Shapiro, Rebecca Ferguson and Volker Bertelmann after a screening of Kathryn's Netflix film, A House Of Dynamite. Told non-chronologically and from multiple perspectives, the narrative follows the responses of different US government and military officials after an unknown adversary launches a single intercontinental ballistic missile at a North American city.
The debate continues. Jason Hobbs (Random Screed, Hobbs & Friends podcast) and MW Lewis (The Worlds of MW Lewis podcast) call in to convince me that Nausicaä is mooning us all. See the case for the defence below… Exhibit A: https://www.reddit.com/r/ghibli/comments/q9z5j6/is_anybody_else_bothered_by_all_the_gratuitous/ Exhibit B: https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/32328/does-nausica%C3%A4-wear-underpants-and-if-not-what-outside-universe-reason-is-there Exhibit C: https://nausicaa.fandom.com/f/p/3083158488613143982 Exhibit D: https://discuss.panzerdragoonlegacy.com/t/nausicaas-ass/774 Find the Movie Monday Letterboxd list here https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ The movie for December is Mike Hodges' 1980s camp classic Flash Gordon. That episode will air on December 29th, so please send your submissions by the 27th if you'd like to be included in the show. Also, be sure not to miss the new podcast I'm involved with, entitled With Wife and I. My wife, Isla, suggested we take turns to choose movies to watch together, then share our thoughts with anyone who cares to listen. Our second episode is already available, pitting Neil Jordan's Byzantium against Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
In this episode, we welcome Barry Ackroyd, BSC. Barry is an Oscar-nominated cinematographer who has shot films including A House of Dynamite, The Big Short, The Hurt Locker, Captain Phillips, Bombshell, Detroit, Jason Bourne, Green Zone, and United 93. In our chat, he shares on his incredible career, about working with director Kathryn Bigelow on multiple films, and about making A House of Dynamite. Barry also lends priceless insights about cinematography and filmmaking in general.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:ICYMI: AJA's biggest product releases in 2025From multi-channel HD and 4K/UltraHD IP video solutions, to Mini-Converters for bridging between resolutions, connectivity types, protocols, and codecs, a Mini-Converter frame, and a high-capacity 12G-SDI router, AJA announced several new products in 2025 that address emerging workflow needs across broadcast, production, post, and proAV.Get the full rundown hereShoot. Store. Secure. Smile.The OWC Guardian is a bus‑powered, portable NVMe SSD featuring 256‑bit AES OPAL hardware encryption and a color touch‑screen for intuitive, secure access. With up to 1,000 MB/s real‑world transfer speeds, platform‑agnostic operation (Mac, PC, iPad Pro), and a rugged anodized aluminum enclosure, it's built to protect audit‑sensitive media and projects anytime, anywhere.Learn more hereSkip Lievsay CAS to be Honored with the 2026 Career Achievement Award by the Cinema Audio SocietyZEISS Holiday Special:Save 25% on ZEISS Nano PrimesThere's a whole world of exceptional moments to be captured out there. Make sure you are prepared and save big during the ZEISS Holiday event! Save up to $6,400 off the list price on select ZEISS Nano Prime lenses.Check out the Nano Primes hereMeet Stream Deck Studio:Meet Stream Deck Studio, the ultimate control surface designed for professional broadcast and live production environments. Built on the iconic Elgato hardware and powered by Bitfocus software, it offers a hyper-customizable experience that simplifies even the most complex workflows. With compatibility across hundreds of devices from the industry's top vendors, Stream Deck Studio gives you complete command over your production setup, making it easier than ever to create seamless, high-quality broadcasts. Call Videoguys at 800-323-2325 to learn more and take your production control to the next level today!Explore herePodcast Rewind:Dec. 2025 - Ep. 107…Advertise in “The Making Of” to reach 250K film, TV and video industry pros each week. For more information, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe features another trio of reviews for 2025's prestige films. Aaron and Abe spend this episode focusing on these Fall 2025 releases from Kathryn Bigelow, Richard Linklater, and Chloé Zhao, with plans for at least one more triple-header bonus. Tune in to hear reviews for A House of Dynamite (4:37), Nouvelle Vague (40:38), and Hamnet (1:00:58). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment Check out Aaron's reviews for A House of Dynamite and Hamnet. Next Week's Show: Ella McCay
Welcome to another episode of Keep off the Borderlands, wherein I answer some calls, open some boxes, and chat about solo tabletop roleplaying games. Featuring calls from Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist presents…, Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Mirke of Mirke the Meek podcast. We talk about getting older, Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and Mothership hack Cloud Empress. Cloud Empress by Watt can be found here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/454022/cloud-empress-rulebook?src=hottest_filtered I open some parcels containing such delights as Carved in Stone by Brian Tyrell and Lizy Simenon… Astroprism by Camila Mera of Crescent Chimera… Scarred For Life: Volume III by Stephen Brotherstone & Dave Lawrence and The Feast of Tegney Wood by Yochai Gal. The Feast of Tegny Wood PDF is available for free here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/541026/cas-3-the-feast-of-tegny-wood I then talk about a few solo role-playing games that have piqued my interest: Solo D6 Fantasy Expanded by sceptr, which can be found here: https://cseptr.itch.io/solo-d6-fantasy-expanded Star Borg by JP Coovert, which can be found here: https://jpcoovert.com and TREY - Solo Roleplaying by Mattias Peterburg & Clarence Redd, which can be found here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/469224/trey-solo-roleplaying Find the Movie Monday Letterboxd list here https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ The movie for December is Mike Hodges' 1980s camp classic Flash Gordon. That episode will air on December 29th, so please send your submissions by the 27th if you'd like to be included in the show. Also, be sure not to miss the new podcast entitled With Wife and I. My wife, Isla, suggested we take turns choosing movies to watch together, then share our thoughts with anyone who cares to listen. Our second episode is another vampire double-bill, pitting Neil Jordan's Byzantium against Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark. “Warning” by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co Follow me on BlueSky @freethrall.bsky.social or look me up on Discord by searching for freethrall You can also hear me in actual plays on Grizzly Peaks Radio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
In this episode, we walk slowly but carefully into Kathryn Bigelow's Oscar-winning film, "The Hurt Locker." We explore the film's gripping portrayal of the Iraq War, its intense cinematography, and the nuanced performances by Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie. With a mix of admiration and critique, we discuss the film's lasting impact and its place in cinematic history. Whether you're a fan of war dramas or just curious about what makes this film a standout, this episode offers a thoughtful analysis that will leave you with a new appreciation for Bigelow's work.
You can read today's edition of The 7 newsletter here. While The 7 podcast takes a break today, we wanted to share this Post Reports episode from earlier this month. It's about the movie, “A House of Dynamite,” a new thriller on Netflix about nuclear war. Kathryn Bigelow has been thinking about the threat of nuclear war ever since she was a kid. “I come from the era of duck and cover,” she says, “where when I was very little, we had to hide under the desk in the event of an atomic bomb blast.”Over the last 40 years, she's been directing tightly-paced thrillers such as “The Hurt Locker” (which won her the Academy Award for best director) and “Zero Dark Thirty.” Her latest film, “A House of Dynamite,” takes on a question that has been on her mind for decades: What would happen if the U.S. were targeted by a nuclear missile? The film, which is out on Netflix, has struck a nerve with audiences, becoming the streamer's most-watched movie in the world and igniting conversation about the accuracy of its depiction of the U.S. missile defense system. Today on Post Reports, Elahe Izadi speaks with Kathryn Bigelow and with the film's screenwriter, Noah Oppenheim, about why they chose to make this film in this moment, and about how they responded when they saw news that the U.S. could restart nuclear testing for the first time in decades. Today's show was produced by Peter Bresnan and Josh Carroll, with help from Emma Talkoff. It was edited by Reena Flores and mixed by Sean Carter. Subscribe to The Washington Post here. And watch us on YouTube here.
This is the polls section of episode 228. In this section, The Movie Toasters go over poll results surrounding Adam Sandler and Kathryn Bigelow.Stay Toasty!!!
Eric watched a movie Ben didn't watch. Ben watched one Eric didn't watch. And together they watched a TV series that they both thought had a fake president in it, but didn't. Or did it? In this Thanksiving potluck of an episode where each host is bringing something to feast on, we've got Stephen Colbert as "The President" in Dreamworks' 2009 animated movie MONSTERS VS. ALIENS. We've got another round of Idris Elba, this time as "The President" in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix original HOUSE OF DYNAMITE. And we also talk a little about what Apple TV's new Vince Gilligan sci-fi series PLURIBUS may or may not have to say about presidential politics. Find us on most social networks at Fake_Presidents or email us at fakepresidents [at] gmail.com. 00:00 Intro 02:23 Monsters Vs. Aliens 20:00 Pluribus 28:42 House of Dynamite 45:00 Closing 45:57 Post-Credits Bit
In this episode of Houselights, we navigate through Kathryn Bigelow's "K-19: The Widowmaker," focusing on its technical brilliance and narrative challenges. We discuss the film's claustrophobic cinematography, the nuanced performances of Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson, and the historical context that frames this gripping submarine drama. While the film excels in its technical execution, the emotional connection with the characters remains elusive, leaving us with a complex yet compelling cinematic experience.
For the first episode of NukeTalk's new season, Nuclear Movie Club, we are joined by Noah Oppenheim, screenwriter of A House of Dynamite—a new Netflix film by Kathryn Bigelow—and former president of NBC News. The Nuclear Movie Club will cover 10 defining movies in the nuclear film canon that represent a breadth of plot, theme, tone, and cultural impact. What do these films get right, and wrong, about depictions of nuclear threat? And what are the lasting impacts nuclear films can have on culture, policy, and public opinion? We will explore these questions, themes, and lots of fun facts on this season of NukeTalk. Follow NukeTalk on X @nuke_talk and Instagram @nuke_talk. Learn more about how you can contribute to global nuclear threat reduction by visiting Ploughshares at: ploughshares.org and signing up for our newsletter. This season of NukeTalk is produced and hosted by Rebecka Green. Editing done by Ryan Kuhfeld.
Welcome to Movie Monday! This month's movie was Hayao Miyazaki's animated post-apocalyptic fantasy Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind from 1984. A based on Miyazaki's own critically acclaimed manga series of the same name. This episode features contributions from: (in order of appearance) James Knight and Ellen of the Southwest London Sofa Gang James and Judy of the South Pacific Sofa Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog) Goblin's Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast) Jason Hobbs of Hobbs and Friends, and Random Screed (podcasts) MW Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis (podcast) Mirke of Mirke the Meek (podcast) Find the Movie Monday Letterboxd list here https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/ The movie for December is Mike Hodges' 1980s camp classic Flash Gordon. That episode will air on December 29th, so please send your submissions by the 27th if you'd like to be included in the show. Also, be sure not to miss the new podcast I'm involved with, entitled With Wife and I. My wife, Isla, suggested we take turns to choose movies to watch together, then share our thoughts with anyone who cares to listen. Our second episode is already available, pitting Neil Jordan's Byzantium against Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gAZmllf145wZLkdbkYbra?si=O5ZQFgBLQ0yjzkMvbzDaCg “Warning” by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere Leave me an audio message via https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands You can email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can find me in a bunch of other places here https://freethrall.carrd.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com
Today Justin and Cameron hit some waves and some banks with Kathryn Bigelow's action classic Point Break. Will these two have a radical time or feel this movie totally wipes out? Find out today on Cinema Roulette! Art by: https://tellersplace.tumblr.com/ Cinema Roulette Intro Song: "Rain Keeps Falling (Part 2)" by J.J. Vicars. Check him out! https://jjvicars.com/Follow us on BlueSky: Cinema Roulette: https://bsky.app/profile/cinemaroulette.bsky.socialJustin's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/jkpancake.bsky.social Cameron's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/camcammackert.bsky.socialFind all the other places you can stream or follow us here: https://linktr.ee/CinemaRoulette
Wire into the dystopian world of Kathryn Bigelow's "Strange Days" with our latest review. We explore the film's ambitious narrative, technical wizardry, and its reflection of 90s societal angst. From groundbreaking POV shots to its complex themes, this episode unpacks why "Strange Days" remains a compelling watch.
Kathryn Bigelow returns with a political thriller, and the guys discuss it in depth. Also, Jared recommends two new indie films, Michael enjoys his recent Criterion purchases, and Joe watches chainsaw-themed entertainment.
Rhys, James and Joe return to look at the latest movie news and catch up with Kathryn Bigelow's vampire western, Near Dark - is it the best vampire movie from 1987?We'll be back in a couple of weeks with our next movie (revealed in this episode, and let me tell you: it is an ODD shout even by Joe's standards) before we're back for our regular roundup of the year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The film writers Robert Rubsam and Corey Atad join the show for a discussion of two apocalyptic nuclear thrillers, Sidney Lumet's Fail-Safe (1964) and Kathryn Bigelow's brand new Netflix production A House of Dynamite.Both Dr. Strangelove and Fail-Safe were released by Columbia Pictures within months of each other in 1964 (as the result of a lawsuit stemming from the respective novels the films were based on). The two films depict an accidental nuclear crisis from the perspective of command-and-control rooms helpless to prevent the impending bombing but Lumet's version is a serious critique of Game Theory from a humanist perspective, with the participation of creatives who had been caught up in the Hollywood Blacklist during the Cold War.Bigelow's modern version of such a tale of nuclear crisis, by contrast, has a lot less to say about the subject. We compare its structural shortcomings to Lumet's stark masterpiece, a film more plugged in to its zeitgeist than this new Netflix production is.Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at patreon.com/junkfilterFollow Corey Atad on Twitter and Bluesky and visit coreyatad.comFollow Robert Rubsam on Twitter and Bluesky and visit robertrubsam.comTony Schwartz's “Daisy” commercial for LBJ's 1964 Presidential election campaignTrailer for Fail-Safe (Sidney Lumet, 1964)Promo for the live tv broadcast on CBS of Fail-Safe (Stephen Frears, 2000)Trailer for Henry Fonda for President (Alexander Horwath, 2024)Trailer for A House of Dynamite (Kathryn Bigelow, 2025)
Our latest conversation begins with a short clip from the incomparable Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid as part of a quick tribute to the incomparable Robert Redford, and a whole helluva lot of tidbits that we find interesting before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We've Seen since last time (29:40), TV Talk (1:29:09), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (2:07:28). Then it's time for an exciting Rocky IV installment of “Not Like This, Christopher Nolan” (2:23:00) before Patrick wows during another What Year Did That Come Out Again? (2:32:07), does an okay job at a PTA themed Tomato Talk (2:34:57), and provides a 2025 Hidden Gem recommendation (2:38:38) before we say goodbye until next time. Episode highlights include podcast recommendations, book recommendations, a discussion about Waterworld, 1998's Armageddon, Halloween movie and costume choices, the Sphere in Las Vegas, feelings and fears about AI, Guillermo Del Toro's love of monsters, Peter Weir's cinematic exploration of communities, what makes good Star Trek, a defense of Kathryn Bigelow and her latest film - A House of Dynamite, that warm and cozy feeling you get when you decide to stop watching a show you no longer enjoy, movies and shows that are decidedly “of their time”, fan frustration when storytellers ignore previously established rules and timelines in beloved franchises, Amazon's continued Bond buffoonery, and a new hope that Disney will give fans the original, unaltered films they loved (maybe even in theaters?!). Shout-out to long-time friend of the podcast, Kevin, for this episode's listener feedback.
Josh is joined by The Rewind's Resident Necon Josh Brown and The Rewind's Resident Model UN Nerd Adam Lichtenstein to talk about the latest from Kathryn Bigelow, "A House of Dynamite." They discuss if the film about an impending nuclear attack was hindered by its structure in which it largely depicted the same 20-minute span from 3 different perspectives, how it made them feel in thinking about such an event happening in real life, the performances from a deep cast including Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson and Gabriel Basso and much more!
Kathryn Bigelow has been thinking about the threat of nuclear war ever since she was a kid. “I come from the era of duck and cover,” she says, “where when I was very little, we had to hide under the desk in the event of an atomic bomb blast.”Over the last 40 years, she's been directing tightly-paced thrillers such as “The Hurt Locker” (which won her the Academy Award for best director) and “Zero Dark Thirty.” Her latest film, “A House of Dynamite,” takes on a question that has been on her mind for decades: What would happen if the U.S. were targeted by a nuclear missile? The film, which is out on Netflix, has struck a nerve with audiences, becoming the streamer's most-watched movie in the world and igniting conversation about the accuracy of its depiction of the U.S. missile defense system. Today on Post Reports, Elahe Izadi speaks with Kathryn Bigelow and with the film's screenwriter, Noah Oppenheim, about why they chose to make this film in this moment, and about how they responded when they saw news that the U.S. could restart nuclear testing for the first time in decades. Today's show was produced by Peter Bresnan and Josh Carroll, with help from Emma Talkoff. It was edited by Reena Flores and mixed by Sean Carter. Subscribe to The Washington Post here. And watch us on YouTube here.
Ana and Dan also have loved ones in Chicago, why do you ask? Kathryn Bigelow's return to cinema gifts us a meticulously shot and expertly acted mess of a movie that's underwhelming in every respect. It is fun to think about President Stringer Bell, though. If I told you there was no IR in this movie, would you believe me? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the 486th episode of Piecing It Together, Michael Klug joins me to talk about A House Of Dynamite. This thriller from Kathryn Bigelow is a look at a dozen people's response to an impending nuclear theat. Puzzle pieces include The War of the Worlds, WarGames, Dunkirk and Independence Day.As always, SPOILER ALERT for A House Of Dynamite and the movies we discuss!Written by Noah OppenheimDirected by Kathryn BigelowStarring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Gabriel BassoNetflixMichael Klug is a screenwriter, filmmaker and author.Check out Michael's website at http://www.klugiverse.com/And follow Michael on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/michael.klug.463085My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or
Welcome back to Movie Boi! This podcast will feature discussions on movies, new and old alike, as well as some broader movie topics and conversations.In this episode:(00:00) - Gareth and I discuss A House of Dynamite, the newest film from Kathryn Bigelow that is streaming now on Netflix(17:00) - We breakdown Bugonia, the black comedy thriller from Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone & Jesse Plemons If you want to share your thoughts on the movie(s) or send in a mailbag question, contact MovieBoyJack@gmail.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The #1 movie on Netflix, 'A House of Dynamite', imagines the unthinkable: a ballistic missile headed straight for Chicago. Michael Smerconish sits down with screenwriter Noah Oppenheim and former White House national security advisor Richard Clarke to separate cinematic fiction from terrifying fact. Oppenheim, who co-wrote 'Zero Day' and once led NBC News, reveals how his collaboration with director Kathryn Bigelow turned a 20-minute nuclear countdown into the most intense film of the year—and why the Pentagon actually responded to it. Then Clarke, who served under Presidents Bush, Clinton, and Bush, explains how much of the movie mirrors his real-life experience in the Situation Room on 9/11, and why America's nuclear defenses may not be as foolproof as we'd like to think. Can the U.S. really stop an incoming missile? Would the President have only minutes to decide the fate of the world? And how close are we, right now, to midnight on the doomsday clock? Listen here, and please rate, review and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave and Cody dive deep into House of Dynamite, Kathryn Bigelow's nail-biting new nuclear thriller that's equal parts technical masterpiece and moral Rorschach test. Is it brilliant minimalism—or a cinematic blue screen of death?They also break down the possible sale of Warner Bros. Discovery, what it could mean for movie theaters, and whether James Gunn's fledgling DCU survives a Netflix takeover.It's the perfect PCP blend of wit, wonder, and way-too-much coffee.Cold Open: Dave overshares at the coffee drive-thru ☕Pop Culture News:Why Warner Bros. might be up for saleThe Netflix wildcard and the ripple effect on theatersThe DCU's uncertain future under Gunn & SafranMain Review: House of DynamiteMultiple perspectives, one moral bombThe power of restraint vs. reactionIdris Elba's presidential gravitasWhat works, what fizzles, and why the ending divides everyoneWinner & Loser of the MovieThe Lobby Q&A
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) discusses the prolonged government shutdown, as well as the future of the filibuster and bipartisanship on Capitol Hill. Because of the shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a reduction in flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports starting on Friday, a move that will affect roughly 3,500-4,000 flights per day. American Airlines Pilot Dennis Tajer represents the Allied Pilots Association, and he's urging lawmakers to pass a clean CR, just so his crews can get back to paid work. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is softening his comments that “China will win the AI race,” and Doordash stock is sinking. Plus, director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Noah Oppenheim discuss their latest movie for Netflix, “A House of Dynamite,” exploring what a nuclear launch crisis might look like in today's geopolitical climate. Dennis Tajer - 19:59Speaker Mike Johnson - 25:43Kathryn Bigelow & Noah Oppenheim - 42:50 In this episode:Mike Johnson, @SpeakerJohnsonJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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With BACK TO THE FUTURE back in theaters for its 40th anniversary, Adam and Josh take the opportunity to give it Sacred Cow consideration. Plus, reviews of the Bruce Springsteen biopic DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, Richard Linklater's BLUE MOON, and Kathryn Bigelow's nuclear thriller A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:00:56) Back to the Future at 40 (00:00:57-00:46:31) Filmspotting Family (00:46:32-00:51:07) Blue Moon (00:51:08-01:08:36) Deliver Me From Nowhere (01:08:37-01:19:01) Notes / Next Week (01:19:02-01:26:01) Polls (01:26:02-01:34:17) A House of Dynamite (01:34:18-01:45:43) Spoilers: A House of Dynamite (01:45:44-01:56:17) Credits / New Releases (01:56:18-02:00:45) Links: -Poll: 2nd Best Zemeckis https://poll.fm/16177171 -50 Years of Siskel & Ebert: "Lone Star" https://luma.com/pwlqid75 -The Mastermind Prize Pack Email us your favorite Reichardt character Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode, I'm joined by Tom Nichols—staff writer at the Atlantic, professor emeritus at the U.S. Naval War College, and all-around nuclear arms expert—to discuss Kathryn Bigelow's new nuclear war film A House of Dynamite. On this episode, we discuss how his students reacted to previous nuclear panic films like The Day After and Threads, what the new film from Bigelow and writer Noah Oppenheim gets right about the current state of our nuclear preparedness, and what keeps Tom up at night about the current White House's nuclear posture. You can read Tom's pieces on A House of Dynamite here and here, and he has another up about what the Trump White House doesn't understand about nuclear weapons here. You can read my review of the film here. And if you have thoughts, please sound off in the comments or share this episode with a friend!
On this week's show, Dana is joined by fellow movie critics Amy Nicholson of The Los Angeles Times and Slate's Sam Adams for an all-film edition of the Gabfest. First up, they enter A House of Dynamite, Kathryn Bigelow's tense procedural about a nuclear catastrophe. Whether or not this grim thriller has any spark is up for debate. Next, they step into the raucous party of Hedda Gabler in Nia DaCosta's Henrik Ibsen adaptation Hedda, starring Tessa Thompson as the scheming hostess. Finally, they examine the documentary The Perfect Neighbor which offers an alarming portrait of one Florida community compiled primarily through police body cam footage. In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, the movie talk continues with an all-spoiler special about all three films. Endorsements Amy: The Man in the Tuskhut, an animatronic, AI theater piece by the writer and director Jason Woliner. Sam: The band Belly's album Star and the play Liberation by Bess Wohl. Dana: Spike Jonze's music video of Bjork's cover of “It's Oh So Quiet.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Dana is joined by fellow movie critics Amy Nicholson of The Los Angeles Times and Slate's Sam Adams for an all-film edition of the Gabfest. First up, they enter A House of Dynamite, Kathryn Bigelow's tense procedural about a nuclear catastrophe. Whether or not this grim thriller has any spark is up for debate. Next, they step into the raucous party of Hedda Gabler in Nia DaCosta's Henrik Ibsen adaptation Hedda, starring Tessa Thompson as the scheming hostess. Finally, they examine the documentary The Perfect Neighbor which offers an alarming portrait of one Florida community compiled primarily through police body cam footage. In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, the movie talk continues with an all-spoiler special about all three films. Endorsements Amy: The Man in the Tuskhut, an animatronic, AI theater piece by the writer and director Jason Woliner. Sam: The band Belly's album Star and the play Liberation by Bess Wohl. Dana: Spike Jonze's music video of Bjork's cover of “It's Oh So Quiet.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 335 - We're approaching the end of the first batch of Eastman/Laird issues on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This issue is an action packed issue-long battle between the full team of Turtles/Splinter/April versus the newly-returned Shredder!!! Very fun! In Loose Screws, Kevin discusses the book Project Hail Mary and the Enforcers card in the Marvel themed Magic card deck. And Will starts an episode of Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About War Games to discuss the new Kathryn Bigelow movie A House Of Dynamite. --- For bonus monthly episodes, subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com Email us at screwitcomics@gmail.com
On this week's episode, Sonny, Peter, and Alyssa discuss the Ellison family's (literal) trump card in its pursuit of Warner Bros.-Discovery. Then they review A House of Dynamite, Kathryn Bigelow's star-studded nuclear panic movie for Netflix. Sweet dreams, kiddos! Make sure to swing by movieaisle.substack.com for our bonus episode on this genius and harrowing feature piece on a niche internet subculture that … well, you're just going to need to read about them. It's a trip. You are definitely going to want to watch that episode on Thursday. Sonny makes some faces. Buy some merch! Our Dashery store is “lit.” And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!
A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE is built on an undeniably hooky premise — a nuclear missile originating from an unknown source is heading right for us — but is that premise enough to support a successful movie? We're joined once again by critic and author Jason Bailey to unpack that question, particularly as it applies to the film's triptych structure and nervy ending gambit. That ending comes back into play when we reintroduce 1964's FAIL SAFE for Connections, to see how Sidney Lumet's Cold War thriller compares to Kathryn Bigelow's modern-day nuclear scenario in their respective depictions of human connection — personal, professional, and adversarial —amid humanity-threatening catastrophe. Then we keep it in the nuclear family for Your Next Picture Show, with a recommendation for the 1983 TV movie THE DAY AFTER, as well as some of its pop-cultural fallout. Please share your thoughts about FAIL SAFE, A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Radu Jude's DRACULA and Federico Fellini's 8 1/2 Intro: 00:00:00-00:02:33 A House of Dynamite discussion: 00:02:33 - 00:24:41 A House of Dynamite/Fail Safe Connections: 00:24:41-47:56 Your Next Picture Show and goodbyes: 00:47:56-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean and Amanda start the show by covering the major box office success of ‘Chainsaw Man,' reacting to the news that Cinemark is opening myriad new 70 mm IMAX screens across the country, and discussing what it represents for the future of moviegoing (2:00). Then, they deep dive into Kathryn Bigelow's new film, ‘A House of Dynamite,' starring Rebecca Ferguson. They unpack their very complicated feelings by highlighting what they found successful, including a titillating first act and some strong performances, and they address its major flaws, most notably a wild third act that features a deeply unsuccessful performance from Idris Elba (12:59). Finally, Adam Nayman joins the show to discuss Kelly Reichardt's new film, ‘The Mastermind,' starring Josh O'Connor as an outcast loner (1:07:46). They talk about Reichardt's ability to identify this type of character and give credit to her and O'Connor for crafting such a wonderful performance. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Adam Nayman Producer: Jack Sanders Unlock an extra $250 at linkedin.com/thebigpicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kathryn Bigelow's latest film A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy
Kathryn Bigelow is back. But are WE so back? Not quite. The gang discusses the recent release A House of Dynamite, a film in which the president listens to podcasts, Tracy Letts loves the Mets, and the city of Chicago may or may not be completely leveled by an atomic bomb. Do we kind of miss Mark Boal now? Are we praying Kathryn Bigelow directs something a little more in line with Strange Days or Point Break next? Would Ethan Hunt have saved this movie? Yes, yes, and yes. Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook! Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt struggle with the enunciation of one word in particular (you'll have to listen to find out which). Incredibly, it's not 'Howl-o-ween', which is just one of the many things discussed by Chris and his three colleagues of such lethal cunning, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis. They get their teeth into movies in which a main character is ill, talk about the shock revelation that Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh had developed a literal Solo movie for Kylo Ren, and review Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Nia DaCosta's Hedda, and Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind. Guest-wise, we have a veritable bounty as Helen has a lovely chat with Nia DaCosta, and Chris talks to Jeremy Strong, star of the Springsteen flick; and has a joyous natter about the end of the world with Rebecca Ferguson and Kathryn Bigelow, star and director respectively of A House Of Dynamite, which is now out on Netflix. No timecodes yet, as the guy who writes this blurb has to leg it to a screening. But they're roughly 23 minutes, one hour and three minutes in, and one hour and 38 minutes in. Enjoy!
Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for a special extended edition of their movie review segment, packed with more films than ever. The trio dives into an eclectic lineup of new releases, including Emma Stone's wild new odyssey “Bugonia,” the Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” George Romero's daughter's zombie comedy “Queens of the Dead,” and Kathryn Bigelow's explosive thriller “A House of Dynamite.” They also review “The Mastermind,” “Regretting You,” and plenty more fresh titles hitting theaters. The conversation then shifts to the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, as Erik and Steve share highlights and reactions from the event. They cover festival favorites like “Dead Man's Wire,” “We Are Pat,” “Rental Family,” Guillermo del Toro's “Frankenstein,” and “One Golden Summer.” With Esmeralda Leon off this week, Nick and the critics go full film nerd — from blockbusters to indie gems — in a jam-packed, movie-lover's dream episode. [Ep 397]
"A House Of Dynamite" is an American apocalyptic political thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Noah Oppenheim. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke playing members of the U.S. government as they navigate an official response to a single nuclear missile launched by an unidentified enemy. The film premiered at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. Academy Award-winning film editor Kirk Baxter and Academy Award-winning Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer Paul N.J. Ottosson were both kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their experience working on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix. Thank you, and enjoy! 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
Kathryn Bigelow's new A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE games out a scenario that filmmakers have been grappling with since the mid-20th century, in particular the year 1964, which saw the release of two very different classics of the nuclear-catastrophe genre: DR. STRANGELOVE, followed a few months later by the other half of this week's pairing, FAIL SAFE. If the bleak realism of Sidney Lumet's nuclear thriller made it a tougher sell to audiences back then, though, it also makes FAIL SAFE feel like a more fitting companion to Bigelow's film than its satirical predecessor. We're joined this week by critic and author Jason Bailey to discuss why FAIL SAFE still feels so immediately chilling decades removed from its Cold War context, and how Lumet makes a story that plays out mainly in a series of small rooms feel both grand in scope and human in focus. Then, in honor of our second Lumet feature in a row on this show, we turn Feedback over to a discussion of some of the prolific filmmaker's lesser-known works. Please share your thoughts about FAIL SAFE, A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, or anything else in the world of film by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Intro: 00:00:00-00:03:56 Fail Safe Keynote: 00:03:56-00:08:47 Fail Safe Discussion: 00:08:47-00:44:03 Feedback/outro: 00:44:03-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we're remembering renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, known for her work researching the behavior of chimpanzees and protecting their habitats. She died last week at the age of 91. "Every time somebody discovers an animal doing something that we used to think was unique to us, there is this scientific uproar, because we [humans] have to keep our uniqueness. And of course the chimps have challenged this belief again and again and again," Goodall told Terry Gross in 1999. John Powers reviews the Netflix thriller film A House of Dynamite, directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy