Podcast appearances and mentions of Laura Dern

After the edgy sexual comedy The Opposite of Sex made Don Roos a hot indie name and the drowsy romance of Bouncedampened the vibe, Roos returned in 2005 with ensemble dramedy Happy Endings. With a cast of Lisa Kudrow, Steve Coogan, and Laura Dern, the film looks at the secrets and sexual boundaries of a group of Los Angelenos. … Continue reading "381 – Happy Endings"

durée : 00:02:44 - Capture d'écrans - par : Dorothée Barba - Troisième film, troisième variation sur son grand sujet, le couple et son intimité. Avec "Is This Thing On", Bradley Cooper livre un message plein d'espoir sur la vie après le mariage. Porté par un duo de choc, Laura Dern et Will Arnett en pleine crise existentielle de la cinquantaine. Magnifique ! Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Le mariage dʹAlex et Tess ne tient plus quʹà un fil. A la recherche dʹun nouveau souffle, Alex se lance par hasard dans le milieu du stand-up new-yorkais en utilisant ses déboires conjugaux comme matériau comique. De son côté, Tess remet en question les sacrifices quʹelle a faits pour sa famille... Tous deux sʹinterrogent : lʹamour peut-il se réinventer ? Après " A star is born " et " Maestro ", lʹacteur Bradley Cooper signe sa 3è réalisation sʹinspire dʹune histoire vraie. Par Rafael Wolf et Noémie Desarzens.

RSS/iTunes/Spotify Check out all the episodes of CINEMA SMORGASBORD SELLS OUT right here. On a returning CINEMA SMORGASBORD SELLS OUT we’re talking about Bradley Cooper’s divorced dad energy mid-life crisis comedy-drama IS THIS THING ON? for some reason. Will Arnett plays a RICH BASTARD who divorces former volleyball star Laura Dern and turns to stand-up comedy to discover insights about himself and somehow we STILL decided to watch it. Bradley Cooper plays a character named BALLS! Yikes! Anyway, there are plenty of shocking revelations, so give it a listen. Spoilers ahead, but who cares? The post Episode 314 – Cinema Smorgasbord Sells Out – Is this Thing On? (2025) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

La Berlinale cierra una edición dominada por el cine de autor y, sobre todo, marcada por la polémica por no condenar el genocidio en Gaza. En este episodio repasamos lo mejor de esta edición, nos preparamos para los Goya con nuestra mesa de directores y directoras, y comentamos los estrenos de la semana, como la última película de Bradley Cooper con Will Arnett y Laura Dern. También nos vamos al Brasil de 'El agente secreto' y al Japón de 'Little Amelie', dos de los títulos candidatos a los Oscar. En media hora os ponemos al día de todo el cine y las series.

Min 5: EL AGENTE SECRETO (4 estrellas) El agente secreto es uno de los títulos más relevantes del cine internacional reciente: con dos Globos de Oro ganados y cuatro nominaciones a los Oscar, la película del aclamado Kleber Mendonça Filho se adentra en las sombras de la dictadura militar brasileña de 1977, siguiendo a Marcelo (sublime Wagner Moura), un profesor que vuelve a Recife buscando refugio solo para descubrir que el pasado no se queda atrás. La cinta, construida no como un thriller convencional, sino como un drama político sostenido por la amenaza invisible del régimen, muestra cómo la vigilancia, la sospecha y la represión se infiltran en lo cotidiano con silencios y miradas que pesan más que los estallidos visibles. Aquí la tensión proviene menos de explosiones que de la incertidumbre constante y de un ambiente donde la libertad está siempre a punto de romperse. Min 19: GREENLAND 2 (2 estrellas) Como secuela del éxito catastrofista Greenland (2020), Greenland 2 -también conocida internacionalmente como Greenland: Migration- continúa la odisea de la familia Garrity tras sobrevivir al impacto de un cometa y cinco años de confinamiento en un búnker. Ahora, obligados a abandonar su refugio, la lucha por la supervivencia les empuja a un viaje peligroso por una Europa devastada en busca de un lugar habitable. MIn 25: LA MALDICIÓN DE SHELBY OAKS (3'5 estrellas) En la línea del terror contemporáneo, La maldición de Shelby Oaks utiliza el formato de found footage (metraje encontrado) para construir un relato inquietante de obsesión y miedo. Lo que comienza como la investigación de una pista sobre una hermana desaparecida se transforma en un descenso a lo que podría ser una amenaza demoníaca real, arraigada en traumas infantiles. Min 31: SIN CONEXIÓN (2,5 estrellas) Bradley Cooper regresa a la dirección con Sin conexión, un drama con toques de comedia que se aleja del chiste fácil para explorar la crisis emocional de una pareja de mediana edad. Protagonizada por Will Arnett y Laura Dern, la película se asienta en la representación honesta de la fragilidad humana cuando la vida familiar y los planes se desmoronan. Min 38: EL FANTASMA DE MI MUJER (2 estrellas) María Ripoll firma con El fantasma de mi mujer una comedia negra de enredos que combina humor ácido con una premisa imposible: un hombre descubre que su amante ha atropellado (accidentalmente) a su esposa y lo llama para pedir ayuda. Lo que sigue es un caos de mentiras, paranoia y situaciones cada vez más absurdas, subrayado por la ambigüedad entre realidad y delirio. Javier Rey, Loreto Mauleón y Macarena Gómez encarnan personajes que oscilan entre la culpa, el absurdo y la comedia pura, ofreciendo una película que, aunque ligera en pretensiones, es eficaz en ritmo y tono. Es cine para reír con nervio, con una reflexión implícita sobre la culpa y las consecuencias de ocultar la verdad. Mi 45: LA BODA (2 estrellas) La boda marca la ópera prima del cineasta toledano Pedro Cenjor, una propuesta íntima y delicada que gira en torno a dos personajes que aceptan un matrimonio de conveniencia para aliviar una situación económica y emocional. Aunque el acuerdo parece perfecto en papel, pronto la convivencia y las circunstancias imprevistas obligan a replantearse el significado del amor y de los compromisos humanos. Min 53: ESPECIAL BSO TRIBUTO A ROBERT DUVALL En este episodio especial rendimos homenaje a la figura irrepetible de Robert Duvall, uno de los actores más sólidos y discretamente inmensos de la historia del cine. Recorremos su trayectoria a través de algunas de las piezas musicales más evocadoras asociadas a sus películas clave, deteniéndonos no solo en la interpretación, sino en la atmósfera sonora que acompañó sus personajes y ayudó a definirlos.Desde la sobriedad moral de Tom Hagen en The Godfather, con la inolvidable partitura de Nino Rota como telón de fondo, hasta la inquietante presencia de Boo Radley en To Kill a Mockingbird, donde la música de Elmer Bernstein subrayaba la inocencia y la sombra del sur profundo. Recordamos también su transformación en coronel Kilgore en Apocalypse Now, rescatando uno de los temas setenteros más emblemáticos, el The End de Los Doors.

Episode 10 opens in the long-running genre they've accidentally perfected — two grown men versus consumer electronics — as Michael explains how he revived his ageing Samsung “smart TV” (now “a bit of a nuff-nuff”) with a cheap HDMI streaming box bought from an Australian online retailer that “rhymes with Hogan”.  The thrill here isn't just 4K; it's the moral victory of upgrading the brain while keeping the body.  The upgraded TV then becomes a portal to two YouTube documentaries that send the pair (and us) into a warmly nostalgic British lane. One is an ARTE doc on Madness — “Princes of Ska” — which prompts Michael to re-fall in love with a band he rates as not just a ska novelty act, but an elite singles machine whose later pop craftsmanship deserves more credit than the pigeonhole allows. The other find is the real rabbit hole: John Peel's Record Box — an hour built around the late BBC DJ's stash of 142 singles kept separate from his famously vast collection (more than 100,000 records). The documentary hauls the box around to fellow travellers and famous fans — Jack White, Elton John, others — letting them rummage, remember and speculate on why those particular records were kept close.  Peel, it turns out, could contain multitudes: Sheena Easton's “9 to 5”, some Status Quo, a heavy White Stripes presence… and a special extra shrine for The Fall, who were apparently too important even for the box.  Then Brian takes the wheel for the episode's marquee music moment: Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde turns 60, marked with a concert at Tulsa's legendary Cain's Ballroom, presented by the Bob Dylan Center (sitting right next to the Woody Guthrie Center, because Tulsa is quietly running a curriculum).  Brian's spoken with the Center's director, Steve Jenkins, who teases an event titled Sooner or Later with a lineup that reads like an alternate-universe festival poster:  Naturally, they can't leave the album itself alone. They circle around what makes Blonde on Blonde such a gravitational object: the New York-to-Nashville recording shift, Al Kooper and Robbie Robertson in tow, and the snap-in brilliance of Nashville players like Charlie McCoy and Joe South.  Michael calls it the culmination of Dylan's ridiculous 18-month streak from Bringing It All Back Home through Highway 61 Revisited to Blonde on Blonde — productivity that makes modern “content schedules” look like a wellness day.  Song picks follow: Michael is unwavering on “Visions of Johanna”; Brian leans toward “Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)”, while also marvelling that Dylan had “Positively 4th Street” sitting on the bench, unused, like a spare masterpiece. There are lighter detours too: a surprisingly vivid discussion of a film built around stand-up comedy as therapy (Will Arnett, Laura Dern, John Bishop's life story, Bradley Cooper popping up in a minor role because he can), and then Brian's recommendation of Mackenzie Crook's Small Prophets — a title that briefly defeats Michael because he searches the wrong spelling and finds financial advice instead.  Once located, it lands hard: whimsy, sadness, small acts, and a specific episode-four moment that gets Brian teary without him wanting to spoil why. Michael flags the return of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, apparently digging deep into the back catalogue (with a Guardian five-star review from Toowoomba), plus the pair's Grateful Dead-adjacent moves and upcoming US tribute tour. They also talk up Robert Finley, the 71-year-old, legally blind Louisiana singer with the late-blooming career arc (carpenter most of his life, first records in his 60s, produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys), heading to Australia in May for intimate shows.  Finley's story lands like a parable for anyone who's ever thought they missed their chance. (Michael, who's finishing his own record — under the gloriously self-aware pseudonym Imposter Syndrome, album titled Oversharing with Strangers — certainly hears it that way.) Episode 10, then, is classic On The Record: a podcast held together by cable management, cultural memory, and the belief that the best stories are found when you stop pretending you have a plan. Important Links: Madness - Princes Of Ska (2025 Documentary) John Peels Record Box {Full show} The Fall Bremen Nacht (Vinyl Version) BOB DYLAN CENTER PRESENTS “SOONER OR LATER,” ALL-STAR CONCERT CELEBRATING SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF DYLAN'S CLASSIC ALBUM “BLONDE ON BLONDE”  Emma Swift - "Visions of Johanna" (Live at Layman Drug Company) Bob Dylan - Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine) (Official Audio) IS THIS THING ON? | Teaser Trailer | Searchlight Pictures Small Prophets | Official Trailer - BBC Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - Brokedown Palace (Grateful Dead) Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY Robert Finley - Helping Hand (Later... with Jools Holland) Robert Finley First Australian Tour Details and Tix   

In Episode 95 of Coming of Cage, we take on one of Nic's most iconic films, David Lynch's Wild at Heart! It stars Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe, Diane Ladd, Harry Dean Stanton, and more! Thanks for joining us. Let's hit it.Then we run our little computer system thingy to find out what movie joins the Wheel-O-Cage next! Don't forget to check out our social media pages to see the next Wheel-O-Cage spin and find out what movie we're reviewing next on the show! Plus, CAGE-O Bingo!Links: ⁠⁠⁠comingofcage.com⁠⁠⁠Merch Store: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/derricostudios?ref_id=7261⁠⁠⁠Reddit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/comingofcage/⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-of-cage/id1625687655⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1mVw6A52QjbMeQicIlj4i7⁠⁠⁠Spreaker: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coming-of-cage–6057154⁠⁠⁠RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fbf3c75c/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠Join our Film Forum for news, memes, spoiler conversations, tournaments, polls, and more: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/groups/ScreenHeroes⁠⁠⁠A Derrico Studios ProductionHosted by Derreck Mayer & Ryan CoutureExecutive Producer & Editor: Derreck Mayer

Is This Thing On? is a 2025 American comedy-drama film directed by Bradley Cooper, who co-wrote the screenplay with Will Arnett and Mark Chappell. It is loosely based on the life of English comedian John Bishop, who was given a story credit. It stars Arnett, Laura Dern, Cooper, Andra Day, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, and Ciarán Hinds.Described as a comedy of remarriage, Is This Thing On? premiered as the closing film of the 2025 New York Film Festival on October 10 and was released in the United States by Searchlight Pictures on December 19. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, with the performances of Arnett and Dern and the direction of Cooper singled out for praise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Cameron-Wilson says the bump up of Hamnet to #1 in the charts shows the important of award nominations. The latest Jason Statham thriller, Shelter, is #3. He's a recluse living in a lighthouse whose past comes back to bite him when he rescues a girl from the sea. It's the same old, same old, but done slightly better than usual. #10 Is This Thing On, about a stand-up comic's marriage with Will Arnett and Laura Dern, is inspired by Liverpool comedian John Bishop. But Bradley Cooper's annoying directorial style obscures and confuses the story. James recommends #38, docu-drama The Voice of Hind Rajab, which is one of the most traumatising war films he has ever sat through. He also discusses the current awards season and the London Film Critics Circle awards last weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

National Flannel day. Entertainment from 1987. Duct tape invented, France has to give Britian Canada, Professional wrestling admits in court its not real. Todays birthdays - Boris Pasternak, Robert Wagner, Roberta Flack, Lionel Cartwright, Laura Dern, Elizabeth Banks. Shirley Temple died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran  Dianna on SpotifyFlannel - Buddy BrownOpen your heart - MadonnaHow do I turn you on - Ronnie MilsapChattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn MillerBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Killing me softly with his song - Roberta FlackLeap of faith - Lionel CartwrightGood ship lolipop - Shirley TempleExit - Bad Habit - Christie Lamb   https://www.christielamb.com/countryundergroundradio.comHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.com

In this episode of TV Reload, hosts Benjamin Norris and Brose Avard discuss the new film Is This Thing On? They dive into the movie's themes of reinvention, relationships and finding one's voice. The hosts share their thoughts on the film's portrayal of a stand-up comedian's journey, the chemistry between the lead actors Will Arnett and Laura Dern. And how the director Bradley Cooper film balances the comedy and drama. They also discuss the film's score, the performances of the cast and the movie's ability to tackle tough conversations. With a mix of humour and insight, Benjamin and Brose break down the film's strengths and weaknesses. FILM: IS THIS THING ON? DISTRIBUTOR: WALT DISNEY PICTURE COMPANY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 2001, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and producer of the monthly Facial Recognition Comedy show, Pallavi Gunalan, to discuss… Why Was Lindsey Graham Drunk On Fox News Twice Over The Weekend? Nancy Mace Is Not Okay, Philly DA Larry Krasner Is Talking That Sh*t, The Jurassic Park-Themed Super Bowl Ad Really Missed The Point Of Jurassic Park and more! Why Was Lindsey Graham "Drunk" On Fox News Twice Over The Weekend? I’m not going to say Senator Graham is drunk because that would be unprofessional Lindsey Graham was slurring his words again on "Fox News Sunday" this morning...Is he spiraling? Sad! Nancy Mace Is Not Okay: “Something’s broken. The motherboard’s fried. We’re short-circuiting somewhere.” 'A CGI Embalming' — Xfinity's Jurassic Park Super Bowl Ad Features Digitally De-Aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum Xfinity’s Jurassic Park advert is a digital de-aging nightmare. So who made it? Jurassic Park Super Bowl commercial's de-aged actors, ranked from least to most bizarre-looking What If Jurassic Park Worked Out Great? Comcast Xfinity’s Super Bowl Ad Takes a Guess Original Jurassic Park Stars Return to Solve the Sci-Fi Masterpiece’s Entire Plot in Seconds for Super Bowl Commercial The Jurassic Park Xfinity Super Bowl Commercial Is A Nostalgia Play Gone Nightmarishly Wrong Nedry Really Wasn't The Jurassic Park Villain You Remember Welcome to Jurassic Park. Now powered by Xfinity. Xfinity hack affects nearly 36 million customers. Here's what to know. Thousands of Comcast workers win $7.5 million settlement in wage and hour lawsuit Judge rejects $7.5M Comcast settlement resolving ‘systemic’ FLSA violations The biggest star of Super Bowl LVII commercials? Nostalgia. Honda 2012 Super Bowl Commercial, Matthew’s Day Off Hellmann’s mayonnaise, Meg Ryan and the allure of ‘nostalgia marketing LISTEN: Deli Kan by Melike ŞahinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Dern and Will Arnett delve into their divorce rom‑com Is This Thing On? - a film inspired by the true story of a man who finds solace, clarity and creativity at an open‑mic comedy night in the middle of a break‑up.Daisy Ridley reflects on her journey through the Star Wars universe, and discusses her role in We Bury The Dead, a zombie adventure shot against the striking landscapes of Western Australia.Documentarian Elizabeth Lo discusses Mistress Dispeller, her gripping film about a woman in China who hires a professional “mistress dispeller” to salvage a marriage under extraordinary circumstances. Presenter, Jason Di RossoProducer, Sarah CorbettSound engineer, Riley MelissArts editor, Rhiannon Brown

Laura Dern sits down with Drew Barrymore to talk about her latest project, 'Is This Thing On?' when Drew opens up about the profound lessons she has learned from the film about love and relationships. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lara Peters and Hope Hopkinson talk to director Bradley Cooper and actors Andra Day and Laura Dern about the new film, Is This Thing On? In cinemas now.  As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex seeks new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family — forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com.  Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.

Laura Dern stops by to discuss a passion close to her heart — raising awareness about interstitial lung disease, the illness her mother, Diane Ladd, died from last November. Also, NBC News medical contributor Dr. John Torres breaks down a cold-weather safety checklist, including how long you can be outside, what to wear, and the latest flu numbers. Plus, Gerran Howell joins to share details on season two of ‘The Pitt,' where he plays fan-favorite Dr. Dennis Whitaker. And, clinical psychologist Wendy Troxel offers tips to improve sleep routines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colm Boohig sits down with the ever-fascinating John Bishop ahead of the release of ‘Is This Thing On?' - a movie inspired by his life, starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern & Bradley Cooper, among others!There's chat around the movie itself, John's favourite comedians, his love for Tommy Tiernan as well as love for Liverpool - and how impressed he was with Ronnie Whelan!Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Colm Boohig sits down with the ever-fascinating John Bishop ahead of the release of ‘Is This Thing On?' - a movie inspired by his life, starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern & Bradley Cooper, among others!There's chat around the movie itself, John's favourite comedians, his love for Tommy Tiernan as well as love for Liverpool - and how impressed he was with Ronnie Whelan!Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Peter Somers werd Motion Graphic Designer dankzij Star Wars. Hij is zelfs een Star Wars-native, opgegroeid met de originele trilogie.Toen Disney met de sequel-trilogie begon, was hij nog redelijk enthousiast. Over 'The Last Jedi' schreef hij destijds zelfs: "Awesome!" Een mening die gedeeltelijk overeind blijft, maar ook wat werd overschaduwd door de volgende film uit de reeks.Deze Episode VIII zag hij vier keer in de cinema, waaronder een keer in een Duitse dub. Spoiler: dat is geen aanrader. We hebben het over de gewaagde aanpak van Rian Johnson voor deze film, de overbodigheid van een nieuw personage en slow motion-effecten, zeldzaam in de franchise.Het gaat ook over een hippy-dippy Laura Dern, Disney-merchandise en de Beastie Boys. En over 'Escape to Witch Mountain', het verdwenen Starlog Magazine en stemmetjes doen alsof je de Cave of Wonders bent.Peter is ook dj Richie 4Fingers. A listen, you should give it… Yes, hrrmmm. (Soundcloud link hier.)

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Bradley Cooper, completing his hat-trick by joining me to discuss his new film Is This Thing On, which he co wrote, directs and also appears in. Loosely inspired by the life of comedian John Bishop and starring Will Arnett as Alex, a dad who takes up comedy in the wake of his amicable separation from his wife Tess, played by Laura Dern. 

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is reviewing “Is This Thing On?” from 2025 starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Sean Hayes, Amy Sedaris & Bradley Cooper.

Comedian John Bishop on how his life story inspired Bradley Cooper's new movie, Is This Thing On? starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern. Hull Truck Theatre has just won the Innovation prize at the Stage Awards for their new training scheme for GPs. Associate Director Tom Saunders and GP Dr Eman Shamsaee discuss why drama classes are helping doctors treat patients.Writer Jamila Gavin on winning the Children's Fiction category of the Nero Book Awards with her World War One-set novel My Soul, A Shining Tree.Poet Karen Solie discusses scooping this year's TS Eliot Prize - at £25,000 it's the biggest prize in the British poetry world.Presenter: NIck Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu

This week Mike sits down with comedian Jordan Jensen. A master of turning taboo topics into comedy- as seen in her Netflix special Take Me With You- Jordan explains how her fearless, no filter stage persona coexists with her emotional, more vulnerable side. Plus, the story of how caring for her paralyzed friend led her to stand-up, why Jordan almost bit Laura Dern on the set of Bradley Cooper's film Is This Thing On?, and the time someone from the audience tried to fight her.Please consider donating to Humane World for Animals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bradley Cooper's 2026 stand-up comedy divorce flick, IS THIS THING ON?, is our bonus feature presentation this week! We discuss Will Arnett and Laura Dern, what works and what doesn't, that "Amazing Grace" scene, and much more! We also discuss some current stories buzzing around Hollywood in Movie News!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Today on Whats My Frame, I'm joined by Director, Writer, and Producer Stephanie Laing. Stephanie opens up about her creative process and how her dual perspective as both a producer and director strengthens her craft and career. She takes us behind the scenes of Palm Royale, sharing stories from set and what it was like collaborating with comedy legends Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett. Stephanie also walks us through the journey of bringing her upcoming feature, TOW to the screen. Full Bio:Sundance Alumni Stephanie Laing is an Emmy-winning director, writer, and producer. Laing recently wrapped production on feature film, Tow, under her newly launched Cake or Death Pictures. Tow, which Laing also directs, is the inspirational true story of Amanda Ogle, an unhoused Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. Tow had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival in the Spotlight Narrative film category, and was recently picked up by Roadside Attractions and Vertical for a 2026 theatrical release. Tow stars Rose Byrne as Ogle and currently holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Dominic Sessa, Octavia Spencer, Ariana DeBose, and Demi Lovato also star in the film.On the television side, Laing most recently directed 5 episodes on season two of Apple TV's Emmy-nominated series Palm Royale starring Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett, Allison Janney, Laura Dern, and Ricky Martin, where she also serves as an Executive Producer. This follows her work on season one of the show, where she also directed multiple episodes. Additionally, Laing directed 3 episodes in season one of Apple TV's hit Jon Hamm series Your Friends and Neighbors, and she has directed 6 episodes for the upcoming season two, which she's also an Executive Producer on. Laing also directed 24 of 30 episodes and served as an Executive Producer on the Emmy-nominated series Physical starring Rose Byrne on Apple TV+. Prior to this, she was the series director of Jez Butterworth's Mammals starring Sally Hawkins and James Corden for Amazon Prime. A Sundance alumni, Laing's pilot Bootstrapped starring Sam Richardson was an official selection of Sundance in 2019. Laing's additional TV credits include HBO Max's Made For Love starring Billy Magnussen and Cristin Millioti, Love Life starring Anna Kendrick, and HBO's hit comedy series Veep which ran for seven seasons and won over 15 Primetime Emmy Awards. Up next in TV, Laing is directing the adaptation of Claire Vaye Watkins' I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness.Laing's feature film Family Squares, starring Henry Winkler, Judy Greer, June Squibb, Casey Wilson, Margo Martindale, and more, was released theatrically in February of 2022. Laing wrote, directed, and produced the film - her feature writing debut. Laing also directed the Netflix film Irreplaceable You starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Kate McKinnon, and Christopher Walken.

Josh is joined by Noah Baumbach Correspondent Josh Brown to discuss the latest collaboration between one of their favorite filmmakers and Netflix, "Jay Kelly." They discuss whether Baumbach found an interesting story to tell about family and aging in Hollywood, George Clooney's performance in the title role, if the film struck the right balance between focusing on the drama to be mined from the film industry vs. interpersonal squabbles between the characters, the supporting performances from a deep cast that included Adam Sandler, Laura Dern and Billy Crudup and much more!

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of January 9, 2026. Our Big Movie this week is Gerard Butler & Morena Baccarin returning in the disaster-movie sequel "Greenland 2: Migration", a decent-but-not-great follow up to 2020's "Greenland".  An excellent option in theaters is "Is This Thing On?," where Will Arnett copes with his marital estrangement by...doing stand-up comedy. But there's more to it than just that and Laura Dern is also excellent. The best option is (According to Andy) is Angel Studios’ "I Was A Stranger." It tells a powerful story of  Syrian refugees that brought him to tears in one of those tough-to-watch-but-worth-it of films. For streaming fodder, Netflix has an adaptation of the romance novel "People We Meet on Vacation" that, while I have a few minor quibbles, was still relatively entertaining.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful Beehive State, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and Deseret News / KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

MUSICThe first episode of Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal, a new documentary series from Gibson TV about the Black Sabbath guitarist, has been posted to YouTube.Volume One explores Iommi's early life and career beginnings. It features new interviews with Iommi, Brian May, Rob Halford, Tom Morello, Zakk Wylde, Yungblud and more.https://youtu.be/NHZGBfrb6Jw Jimi Hendrix is the latest artist to be a part of Jack White's Third Man Records Vault series. Package #67 features Valley of Jams 1969-1970, a compilation of previously released tracks from multiple Hendrix sessions in New York and London. Fans need to subscribe to the Vault by January 31st to get the Hendrix release. https://thirdmanrecords.com/pages/vault TVThe Golden Globes will air this Sunday on CBS, hosted again by Nikki Glaser! Presenters at Sunday's Golden Globes will include George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Macaulay Culkin, Charli XCX, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Garner, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Hart, Melissa McCarthy, Miley Cyrus, Pamela Anderson, and Snoop Dogg. The 2026 Golden Globes is set to take place Sunday, Jan. 11 from the Beverly Hilton on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2026-golden-globes-presenters-1236467392/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:IN THEATERS:· Primate (Johnny Sequoyah, Troy Kotsur) A horror movie about a group of friends being stalked by a family's beloved pet chimpanzee after it turns violent from being infected with rabies. It stars Johnny Sequoyah, who you may remember as Audrey from "Dexter: New Blood". (78% tomoatoer) · Is This Thing On? (Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper, Andra Day) As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family--forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. (85% tomato 89% critics) · Greenland 2: Migration (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin) Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return for the sequel to that 2020 movie about a massive comet destroying most of the Earth, and survivors fighting their way to take shelter in an underground bunker in Greenland. It takes plays 10 years later, with the Garrity family forced to leave the safety of the Greenland bunker to find a new home in what's left of Europe. (56% tomato) A New Star Wars Film is on the way, and Tom Cruise is...NOT in it, but he did help. https://screenrant.com/star-wars-starfighter-tom-cruise-help-directing-lightsaber-scene/ Jennifer Lawrence prefers filming intimate scenes with actors she doesn't know. https://people.com/jennifer-lawrence-prefers-filming-sex-scenes-with-actors-she-doesnt-know-11881395 Here's a real hot take from Jennifer Lawrence: Every dog on Earth should be DEAD. She came to this conclusion after becoming a mom. Amanda Seyfried revealed her struggle with “really extreme” obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). https://people.com/amanda-seyfried-reflects-on-ocd-diagnosis-11881618o Ali Wong and Bill Hader have reportedly ended their romantic relationship after over two years of dating. https://people.com/ali-wong-and-bill-hader-split-8772527· AND FINALLYJackass 5 is confirmed to release in June, and Bam Margera will appear, sort of. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/bam-margera-jackass-5-archival-footage-no-new-stunts-1236626366/ · AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textThis week on the show!Life doesn't always land the punchline, Will Arnett and Laura Dern star in:Is This Thing On?Something's wrong with Ben and he's not monkeying around in: PrimateAnd finally A teen must face morality or acceptance in Charlie Polinger's:The Plague Ready for my verdict. Let's get into it!*Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!Make sure you check out The Super Familiar with the Wilson's Podcast!Watch Here followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week, we wrap up the 2025 season for our Awards Show for movies from this season!Listen HereSupport the show

Step inside the sonic world of Jeff Toyne, the acclaimed composer known for blending orchestral virtuosity, modern technology, and a deeply story-driven musical voice. In this episode, Jeff breaks down his recent work on Apple TV's Palm Royale, starring Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, and Carol Burnett—explaining how he effortlessly merges jazz, Latin rhythms, and orchestral color to evoke the luxe, sun-drenched world of the late 1960s with a modern cinematic edge.We explore Jeff's creative process, his hybrid scoring techniques, the challenges of creating period-inspired music that still feels fresh, and how contemporary composers harness technology to elevate emotional storytelling.

Ba da ba ba bah, we're talking about it! We're starting off this new year talking about McDonald's in this super sized episode! This week we're watching 2016's The Founder. This movie stars Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Caroll Lynch, Laura Dern, and Linda Cardellini and was directed by John Lee Hancock! Come join us as we talk all about McDonald's and the fast food chain's origins. We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory Please Like and Subscribe! Click the Bell to Get Notifications! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Buy Some Merch: www.reviewinghistorypod.com/merch Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #mcdonalds #fastfood #thefounder #michaelkeaton #film #cinema #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #rlm #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd

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/

How's this for a holiday treat? Multi-award winning singer and actor Andra Day shares her love of Dorothy Dandridge's iconic lead performance in Carmen Jones,  as well as her perspectives on wading deeper into movie-stardom (with her latest role opposite Bradley Cooper and alongside Laura Dern and Will Arnett in IS THIS THING ON?), turning 40, and why you should never stop transforming.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a festive little holiday picture called BLACK CHRISTMAS (the 2006 version). Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

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 For this week's second podcast review, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, and Dan Bayer join me to discuss the latest film from Academy Award-nominee Bradley Cooper, "Is This Thing On?" starring Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, and Cooper. Loosely inspired by the life of British comedian John Bishop, the film had its world premiere as the closing-night film at the New York Film Festival, receiving positive reviews for Cooper's restrained direction, the writing alongside co-writers Arnett and Mark Chappell, and the performances from Arnett and Dern. What did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss these elements: the cinematography by Matthew Libatique, the stand-up comedy, Cooper's career trajectory as a director, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, 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

The director and co-writer of Jay Kelly joins Katey to talk about how the challenging production of White Noise led him to this story, and a new collaborator in Emily Mortimer. Plus, he loves shooting on soundstages, his own weird experiences at film festivals, and why Laura Dern in this movie leaves you wanting more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Prestige Junkie After Party bonus episodes for just $5 a month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to the Prestige Junkie newsletter.  Follow Katey on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Ankler. 

"Is This Thing On?" is a 2025 American comedy-drama film directed by Bradley Cooper, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Will Arnett and Mark Chappell, loosely inspired by the life of British comedian John Bishop. It stars Arnett and Laura Dern as a middle-aged married couple facing an impending divorce when Alex (Arnett) finds new purpose in the New York comedy scene, while his wife, Tess (Dern), confronts the sacrifices she made for their family. The film premiered as the Closing Night film at the 2025 New York Film Festival, receiving positive reviews for its writing and direction by Cooper and for performances by Dern and Arnett. The two lead stars were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on December 19th from Searchlight Pictures. 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

In the second of his video-turned-audio experiments, Arthur checks in with his review of Bradley Cooper's third feature film, Is This Thing On? The domestic drama starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern lands in the midst of awards season, but does it earn an ovation or is it a bomb? Arthur shares his quick thoughts on the film, the cast, Cooper, and recommends whether or not it is worth your time. Tune in now!

On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Bradley Cooper's latest film IS THIS THING ON?, starring a really great Will Arnett and Laura Dern! 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

George Clooney is JAY KELLY in Noah Baumbach's latest film…and that might be true in more ways than one. The film chronicles the career of a fictional movie star. Speaking of chronicles, we're joined by actor and filmmaker Justin Tyler, voice of the titular Derf in MaxFun's newest show, The Young Old Derf Chronicles. And we have a movie quiz about real actors playing fictional actors on film!What's GoodAlonso - “Buy a Christmas tree that's considered too big for your apartment.”Drea - Forks Out on Sesame StreetJustin - end of year check-outKevin - Paranormal Activity playITIDICNetflix/Warner Bros. Monopoly InsanityOriginal Star Wars film to be Rereleased in Theaters for 50th AnniversaryChristmas Movie MinuteThe Christmas Cup (Hallmark)She's Making a List (Hallmark)Staff PicksDrea - Goodbye JuneAlonso - The Swimmer (1968)Justin - Blue MoonKevin - Three Kings Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

In Netflix's Jay Kelly, George Clooney plays the aging movie star Jay Kelly. His longtime manager (Adam Sander) and publicist (Laura Dern) struggle to manage Jay on a trip through Europe as he deals with the difficult relationship he has with his two grown daughters. From director and co-writer Noah Baumbach, the film is an exploration of regret and missed opportunities.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

President Trump no longer seems committed to releasing a video that shows the U.S. military killing sailors in the Caribbean, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing a plan to install workout equipment at America's airports, and Paramount is getting a cash infusion from Saudi Arabia for its bid to buy Warner Bros. Oscar-winner Laura Dern loved every minute of shooting her latest project in the Big Apple, where she says director Bradley Cooper created a film that is “kind and hopeful.” Check out “Is This Thing On?” when it opens in theaters on December 19th and watch her in Season Two of “Palm Royale” on AppleTV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Collapse your stroller: it's Laura Dern. Sixteen ice cream cones, the hardest acting job of her life, and Nepo Hayes. Save it for the sequel, guys… it's an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We review Jay Kelly starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and many more recognizable Hollywood stalwarts for Noah Baumbach's latest feature, now playing on Netflix (crowd boos and we cringe.) Will there be a Netflix bias in the upcoming awards season months? Or will Jay Kelly stay in contention for certain categories? NON-SPOILER REVIEW OF JAY KELLY: Reception, Award Profile & Initial Thoughts - 2:17 A Christmas Carol Vibes & 1st Watch Stories - 6:01 Review of the Performances & Casting Category - 12:22 Production Values - 24:23 Oscar Lens - 27:45 Spoiler Warning - 33:31 SPOILER FILLED REVIEW OF JAY KELLY: The Josh Hartnett connection - 34:04 The Jay & Ron (Clooney & Sandler) Relationship is the heart of the film - 36:17 A Christmas Carol with no ghosts? - 40:29 That Ending - 43:52 More Bests and Worsts - 49:46 Final Grades & One Final Awards Discussion - 52:22 OUTRO: If you're enjoying what we do here, please like & subscribe, rate & review and tell your people about our show. Thank you for doing so. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar Stay tuned for more Oscar Race Checkpoints, Oscar Profiles, and special episodes in the near future.

Billy Crudup delivers an unforgettable performance in the new film Jay Kelly. The Emmy-winning actor, who stars alongside George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Laura Dern, opens up about working with the film's powerhouse ensemble and collaborating with director Noah Baumbach. Crudup shares what it was like seeing Louis Partridge play a younger version of himself — and reflects on his early career, from the New York theater scene to his breakout roles in Almost Famous and Without Limits. He also dishes on why he avoided the press and '90s magazine covers for years. Video episodes are available on the Still Watching Netflix YouTube Channel. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

"Jay Kelly" had its world premiere at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival and later screened at the Telluride Film Festival, the New York Film Festival, and the AFI Film Festival. It received positive reviews for its casting and performances, particularly from George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup; the direction and writing by Noah Baumbach (co-written with Emily Mortimer); and the score by Nicholas Britell. Members of the cast and crew were kind enough to spend some time speaking with Next Best Picture over the past few weeks, and you can listen to those conversations below. First, we have my interviews with Clooney, Sandler, Dern, Crudup, Baumbach, Mortimer, and Britell. Then, we have Will Mavity's interview with the film's casting directors, Nina Gold and Doug Aibel. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix, and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories. 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

Laura Dern returns to Skip Intro with Krista Smith to discuss her new film, Jay Kelly, and reuniting with director Noah Baumbach after her Oscar-winning performance in Marriage Story. Calling it “the time of my life,” Dern shares what it was like working with George Clooney and Adam Sandler, walking in Paris Fashion Week, and having irrational fears that she playfully blames on Steven Spielberg. She also pays heartfelt tribute to the '70s cinema legends who shaped her, including her parents, Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern, and her godmother, Shelley Winters. Video episodes are available on the Still Watching Netflix YouTube Channel. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.

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 For this week's second podcast review, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat, and Will Mavity join me to review and discuss the latest film from Noah Baumbach, "Jay Kelly," starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Emily Mortimer, Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham & Isla Fisher. The Netflix film follows a friendship between a famous actor (Clooney) and his manager (Sandler) as they travel through Europe and reflect on their life choices, relationships, and legacies. It had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and received positive reviews for its performances, writing, and direction from Baumbach. What did we think of it, though? Please tune in as we discuss these elements, the themes, cinematography, score, its awards season prospects, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, 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

Jeff Goldblum is an actor and musician who stars as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the movie musical Wicked and its upcoming sequel Wicked: For Good. In this conversation from July 2022, Goldblum sits down with Willie Geist to talk about returning as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Jurassic World: Dominion, reuniting with Laura Dern and Sam Neill nearly three decades after the original Jurassic Park, and leading his own jazz ensemble when he's not on set. Looking back, he reflects on the creativity, gratitude, and spontaneity that continue to define both his work and his life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 years ago next week, Patti Smith released her debut album, ‘Horses,' ushering in a new era of rock and roll. We're listening back to portions of our interviews with Smith, from 1996 and 2010. She talks about her early days in New York City, when she was trying to find her way as a poet, performer and later songwriter. When it came to ‘Horses,' she says, “I thought I would do this record and then go back to my writing and my drawing and return to my somewhat abnormal normal life. But ‘Horses' took me on a whole different path.”  And Ken Tucker reviews the new anniversary edition of the album. Also, we remember actress Diane Ladd in an excerpt of an interview with her daughter, Laura Dern. And David Bianculli reviews ‘Pluribus,' the new series from ‘Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy