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(00:08-19:43) Ok, that's how it starts. Doug was unhappy with the staple job on the dossier. Bad across time. Mt. Rushmore of wealthy parishes. Little too much southside in em. Billikens clipped the Bonnies last night and the Illini putting it on people. Bowling shoe takes are flying. (19:52-40:51) Trying to get Josh Schertz on the program after the big win last night. Free basing Nyquil. Chairman Steve is on the phone lines. Meeting Tim's parents at Harbour Town. Doug doesn't pay his gambling debts. Recapping his round of 100. Golf guy and poker guy. Doug's Bruce Weber impression. Random celebrities living in St. Louis. (41:00-53:42) How you feelin' on a scale of 1-12? Ernest Borgnine's pant pig. Respect to Marcus Freeman's hair line. Audio of James Franklin talking about Notre Dame not being in a conference. Conference television money. Big news for today's EMOTD competition. (53:50-1:05:29) Was it Leah Thompson or Jennifer Jason Leigh? Nolan Arenado "update" from NESN. Alex Bregman is the domino. Brendan Donovan close to signing a deal with the Cardinals. Is Arenado's health a concern? Origins of Big Shush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:08-19:43) Ok, that's how it starts. Doug was unhappy with the staple job on the dossier. Bad across time. Mt. Rushmore of wealthy parishes. Little too much southside in em. Billikens clipped the Bonnies last night and the Illini putting it on people. Bowling shoe takes are flying. (19:52-40:51) Trying to get Josh Schertz on the program after the big win last night. Free basing Nyquil. Chairman Steve is on the phone lines. Meeting Tim's parents at Harbour Town. Doug doesn't pay his gambling debts. Recapping his round of 100. Golf guy and poker guy. Doug's Bruce Weber impression. Random celebrities living in St. Louis. (41:00-53:42) How you feelin' on a scale of 1-12? Ernest Borgnine's pant pig. Respect to Marcus Freeman's hair line. Audio of James Franklin talking about Notre Dame not being in a conference. Conference television money. Big news for today's EMOTD competition. (53:50-1:05:29) Was it Leah Thompson or Jennifer Jason Leigh? Nolan Arenado "update" from NESN. Alex Bregman is the domino. Brendan Donovan close to signing a deal with the Cardinals. Is Arenado's health a concern? Origins of Big Shush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One of the biggest movies during this sluggish weekend at movie theaters was "Reagan," the life-spanning look at former President Ronald Reagan starring Dennis Quaid in the title role and Penelope Ann Miller as Nancy Reagan. Co-host Bruce Miller shares his disappointment in the film that simply covers too much ground, while he and co-host Terry Lipshetz reflect on previous films about presidents (real and fictional). Bruce also has an interview with Leah Thompson of "Back to the Future" fame and Schuyler Fisk, the daughter of Sissy Spacek, who talk about their new Hallmark+ series "The Chicken Sisters," based on the book of the same name. The show premieres Sept. 10. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin.
This week on Seddy Bimco Part Two The Revenge, We visit Delaware The state where they filmed Mayor Cupcake! Links: https://linktr.ee/seddybimco Links: https://linktr.ee/seddybimcoLinks: https://linktr.ee/seddybimcoFollow Tim on letterboxd! See the Seddy Bimco watchlist!Email us at seddybimcoe@gmail.com Most art by Tim HamiltonMusic by Tim HamiltonCheck out the Seddy website. Links: https://linktr.ee/seddybimcoCheck out George O'Connor's books: https://www.georgeoconnorbooks.com/Check out Tim Hamilton's books: https://timhamiltonrwf.gumroad.com/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.In this episode, Tim and George discuss the movie Mayor Cupcake and share interesting facts about Delaware. They talk about the rivalry between Mayor McCheese and McNuggets, the McDonaldland characters, and the strange flags of Delaware. They also discuss trivia nights, the Lawrence Welk show, and the challenges of finding movies filmed in Delaware. They explore the history of Bridgeville and the annual Pumpkin Chunkin Festival. The episode ends with a brief synopsis of the movie Mayor Cupcake. Mayor Cupcake is a clean, family-friendly movie with wacky characters and a small-town setting. The main character, Mary Maloney, is a famous baker in a town of 2000 people. The movie revolves around an election for mayor and the challenges Mary faces as she navigates her personal and professional life. The film features Leah Thompson and Judd Nelson, who bring their own charm to the story. While the movie may not have a deep plot, it offers light-hearted entertainment for a specific audience. In this part of the conversation, Tim and George discuss various subtopics related to the movie 'Mayor Cupcake'. They talk about the character Grundle, the meaning of the term 'grundle', and the reasons why Judd Nelson's character plays the harmonica on the toilet. They also discuss the scene where the mayor chokes on a cupcake and dies, and the various ways in which Mary tries to improve the town as mayor. The conversation ends with a discussion about the meeting between Mary and Grundle, where he threatens her and she agrees to appoint him as deputy mayor. In this final part of the conversation, Tim and George discuss the ending of the movie Mayor Cupcake and share their thoughts on its overall quality. They also share some funny moments and jokes from the film. The conversation then transitions to discussing the next movie they will be reviewing, which is called Bog and was filmed in Wisconsin. They end the conversation by encouraging listeners to follow them on social media and share the podcast with others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***Fan Vote for The APVA Awards is still open*** and we want to hold onto our best music show title. Help us by voting here: https://apva.africa/?fluent-form=26 It's Weekend at Dori's, as your favorite zombie-like co-host makes it to the studio. And she's just in time to hear about the last tweet Richard Simmons drafted, the most '80s song ever produced, and how Madonna made the new Deadpool movie even better. Our movies take us to 1983, and as the Olympics heat up, we go back to the '80s for the sort of bizarre stories that could only happen in that decade. **Welcome and Introduction (00:00:17)** **Voting Time (00:01:38)** **Richard Simmons News (00:02:45)** **Upcoming Deadpool Movie (00:05:11)** **Madonna and Deadpool (00:06:15)** **Kurt Darren's 80s Song (00:11:22)** **Teen Mag Discussion (00:19:26)** **Retro Songs List (00:22:22)** **Movie Recommendations and Milestones (00:25:44)** **Beetlejuice Sequel Mention (00:27:30)** **80s Movie Memory Challenges (00:28:19)** **Discussion of 'All the Right Moves' (00:28:56)** **Tom Cruise's Character Background (00:31:03)** **Leah Thompson's Role (00:34:08)** **Plot Twist and Spoilers (00:35:46)** **Feminist Perspective on Character Sacrifice (00:36:50)** **Conclusion of 'All the Right Moves' (00:37:27)** **Introduction of 'Class' Movie (00:38:04)** **Rob Lowe and Andrew McCarthy's Dynamic (00:39:26)** **Complicated Themes in 'Class' (00:45:02)** **Zola Budd and the 1984 Olympics (00:48:11)** **The Curse of the Olympic Flame (00:51:54)** **Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts (00:55:08)** Mentions African Podcast Association: "00:01:38" Patreon: "00:27:23" "Sex" by Madonna: "00:09:58" "Whose Line Is It Anyway?": "00:03:06" "Like a Prayer" by Madonna: "00:06:15" "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor: "00:16:31" "Take On Me" by A-ha: "00:16:34" "Dancing on the Ceiling" by Lionel Richie: "00:16:31" "Never Gonna Give You Up": "00:24:34" "Rhythm Nation": "00:24:34" "Everybody Wants to Rule the World": "00:24:34" "All the Right Moves": "00:28:35" "Class": "00:39:26" Eminem: "00:25:26" Zola Budd: "00:48:11" Mary Decker: "00:49:26" Richard Simmons: "00:55:24" Kurt Darren: "00:55:36" Newhart Show: "00:56:19" 80s pop culture, That 80s Show, Richard Simmons, Deadpool movie, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Madonna, Queen of Pop, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kurt Darren, Die 80s, retro songs, 1980s movies, All the Right Moves, Tom Cruise, Leah Thompson, Class, Brat Pack, John Cusack, Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, Alan Ruck, Zola Budd, 1984 Olympics, South African athlete, apartheid, Olympic flame, 1988 Seoul Olympics, nostalgia, 80s music, pop culture news, humorous banter, light-hearted discussion, music licensing, iconic 80s songs
This George Lucas joint is the jam. Trust us! It's essentially Indiana Jones with a duck. Yeah, Yeah. That's the ticket. Whatever your opinion is, Leah Thompson compels you. The dark overlords possess you. And a baby Tim Robbins begs you. Don't look away.
Leah is an answer to prayer in the Smith household and the perfect compliment to Conner. These two are getting married soon, and today, Leah joins Jennifer on the podcast. Leah is a former professional surfer, a Bible college student, and the CEO of her soon to be released swimwear line "Legacy the Label." She has been gifted with beauty and kindness and has a genuine heart for others. We talk dating, the wedding, mother-daughter relationships and more! I'm excited for you to get to know her! Thank you to our generous Got It From My Momma podcast friends at BAREFACED, we have this discount code to use: www.barefaced.comUse MOMMA15 for 15% off your first purchase! TEXT a Skincare Specialist at 25169 for complimentary consults and to answer any skin questions.www.coatdefense.comInstagram @coat_defenseUse MOMMA15 for 15% off Got it From My Momma on the WEBwww.gotitfrommymomma.tv(Become an Insider!)Host- Jennifer Vickery Smith@jvickerysmith on Instagram WATCH podcast episodes on YouTube @gotitfrommymommapodcast
Was soll man sagen? "Zurück in die Zukunft" ist und bleibt ein Klassiker. Wir sprechen über Handlung, Darstellung, Effekte, streifen das Paradoxon und haben einige Infos zu den Dreharbeiten im Gepäck. Viel Spaß!
How do I connect to the Angels?If anyone else can connect to the angels or their spiritual team, why not you? This was the idea that motivated my spiritual journey to expand my intuition. As I connected to my Reiki practice, I expanded my connection to spiritual guidance. Reiki has a way of opening up the channels to universal life force energy, and with that connection flows not just energy but also information.With time and practice, you can learn to have conversations with any spiritual being with whom you have a connection. Getting clear energetically with the Reiki self-healing you learn in our Level I course helps you get clearer messages and strengthens your intuition. There is also a question-and-answer practice and divine connection meditation in my book The Secret Art of Happiness that helps you strengthen your connection to your higher being and Divine Team.How long does it take for Reiki to work?It does really depend on the person and the situation, of course, but many people feel calmer and more centred right away after a Reiki session. A willingness to change is also a big factor as that helps to mobilize an energy to help clear out the old and welcome the new. Some people feel changes right away; sometimes, it can take a few sessions. Each session creates a momentum behind it that really helps to build on the energy shifts of the one before.Usually, I recommend getting two or three sessions about a week apart if you're dealing with something acute that is bothering you a lot. Then, as things calm, you can space them out every month or two just to keep everything flowing and open. By the end of three sessions, you'll have a good idea of how Reiki works for you and where it fits into your self-care plan.What do you wear to Reiki?Wear comfortable clothes to your Reiki session or Reiki class. Reiki is fully clothed on a standard massage table, so you can wear what you feel most cozy in. If you're coming straight from work, that's no problem, just wear what you have on! We've got lots of blankets and pillows, so you'll be warm and comfy.Reiki class is the same! Just be comfortable and wear what makes you feel happy.What does seeing a purple light in Reiki mean?Purple is the colour of the crown chakra and usually indicates a spiritual connection to an energy that is protective, loving, and pure. So if you're seeing purple in a meditation or Reiki session, most often that means that you are connected to source energy or that universal life force.In our work with Reiki, we use a practice called the Violet Breath that keeps the energy clear and straight from Source. Your practitioner is guiding the Reiki energy from the Universe to where you need it. Seeing a purple colour often means that the session is helping you connect to that pure and protective energy.Who invented Reiki?Master Mikao Usui lived in Japan from 1865 to 1926 and is the founder of the Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Natural Healing, the form of Reiki we practice at LunaHolistic. Master Usui studied a Buddhist Qigong practice, and after a 21-day meditation at the base of a waterfall on Mount Kurama, he got the insight for the creation of the Reiki system of natural healing. All of our Reiki practitioners can trace their lineage back to Master Usui.Can Reiki treat Depression?IMPORTANT: Depression is a life-threatening illness, and it is very important that you have a good support team of medical and mental health specialists to help you. If you live in Alberta, you can call 988 for suicide prevention and 211 for access to a 24-hour support line and other social support services like shelters and emergency child care.Reiki can be a wonderful addition to your care plan for depression. Some people feel a lifting of their spirits right away, and others find that a series of Reiki sessions are helpful. Reiki is much like a facilitated meditation, so you can get help getting into that calm mental state and get some support as you learn to practice meditation and grounding techniques. We hold the energy steady for you so you can harmonize with the feeling you want, peaceful, calm and grounded.Of course, big problems require a big team, and we often work with therapists to help support people with a variety of mental health challenges. If you're looking for a therapist in the local Calgary area, we recommend Joanna Card or Leah Thompson. They are both wonderful therapists. We highly encourage you to find a qualified therapist in your area if you are struggling with depression or think you might be.What does Reiki feel like?Warm and cozy! You can sometimes feel a buzzing or tingling or a deep sense of calm or peace. Some people fall asleep! You can feel the heat from the practitioner's hands (our hands heat up a lot from Reiki) and even the continued feeling of the hand even after the practitioner has moved on. It's pretty cool.Most people feel a deep sense of calm. They feel more grounded and centred, and that feeling can last for days to weeks after the session.What is Reiki good for?Reiki is fantastic for relieving stress-linked conditions. You get help to drop out of the fight-flight response and into the relaxed parasympathetic part of your nervous system. That restful state is where the body can heal itself. You often get insight into the mind-body connection and an awareness of how events in your life may relate to your physical well-being.We set an intention before every Reiki session, which changes the focus of the energy healing. You can set your intention to be for anything you like as long as it is positively worded and just about you. Reiki can help with past life healing, releasing patterns and unwanted habits, multigenerational healing, connecting to your spiritual team and angels, manifesting abundance, or connecting to your life purpose. Ask a Reiki Master Anything!If you have more questions, please leave us a message at our website: https://www.lunaholistic.com/podcast/We love answering questions here! Learn more about our Reiki Courses and Sessions, and catch up with our blog articles for more information on all the ways that Reiki works and can help you.
Leah Thompson... star of Caroline In The City... Back To The Future... and the new series on the CW network, The Spencer Sisters, checks in on First Look with Andy Morris to talk about the show.
Empaths Absorb Emotional Energy, and Reiki Helps to Clear itSometimes, empathic people absorb other people's emotional energy and Reiki helps to clear off any of that emotional smog. Reiki helps you set up clear energetic boundaries between you and other people. You don't have to take responsibility for other people's emotional states. You get a filter between you and other people's energy. It helps you get clear. When you have clear energy boundaries, then it is much easier to keep and set boundaries with others. It's much easier to say a kind no if you need to if you're in a state of clear energy. You don't have to take responsibility for other people's energy.Reiki Self-Healing and Emotional RegulationWith a Reiki session, you get help settling your emotions. The practitioner holds a gentle and steady focus on your calming intention. And then the energy combined with gentle touch helps you to regulate strong emotions. Learning Reiki is an amazing journey that has been life-changing for us. Raven is beginning her teaching journey in the new year. We teach over the course of eight weeks, so you get lots of practice. That way, you get an opportunity to integrate these powerful tools into your daily routine. Reiki can give you your power back. Reiki can also help so very much with stress-aggravated conditions like IBS or chronic pain. Both Geneva and Raven have experienced management and reversal of stress-linked conditions. In committing to the healing practice of Reiki, much healing has happened. It's a huge shift in quality of life.Emotional Wellness Practices and Extra Support for Strong EmotionsWe've got a number of resources that can give you extra support if you're experiencing strong emotional states.Therapy!There is a strong need to talk things out with a qualified person. Therapy can help to give you tools and work through some of the big events that have occurred in your life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy are all wonderful ways to learn valuable skills and work through various levels of trauma. You can do a search to find a therapist in your area, or if you live in Calgary, contact either Leah Thompson or Joanna Card, two exceptional therapists.The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel RuizPeople are working through their own stuff, and it might spill onto you, but at the end of the day, it is not about you; it's about them. The Four Agreements is a classic book that can help you not take things personally, be impeccable with your word, let go of assumptions, and always do your best.You Can Heal Your Life by Louise HayAffirmations are simple, positive statements to counteract the inner critic. It helps you to shift your mindset and encourage a gentle inner atmosphere, freeing you from strong emotions. You Can Heal Your Life is a textbook that we use in our courses to help set positive intentions for Reiki sessions.The Secret Art of Happiness: Change Your Life with the Reiki Ideal by Geneva RobinsAffirmation Ladders are a way of accessing a shift from strong feelings to a more peaceful space. You don't have to immediately shift to the most positive statement, you can gently acknowledge how you're feeling and then work your way up to the next affirmation up the ladder. It helps you to acknowledge the feeling and then make a kind space for the feeling. The Secret Art of Happiness is Geneva's book and a textbook for our Reiki courses.Plum Village AppMindfulness is a powerful tool to take care of your emotions. The Plum Village App helps you to find a calm state no matter what is happening. The app offers recorded teachings and meditations from the late Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. It's a valuable resource for emotional well-being.
Jon Hamm is back, this time joining two different programs — "The Morning Show" and "Fargo" — as is the reboot of "Frasier," which brings star Kelsey Grammer back to Boston, where the character was introduced to us during the third season of "Cheers" nearly 40 years ago. There are also a number of reality series and game shows, another animated program on Fox that was in production well before the writers strike, foreign productions and remakes. Ultimately, it's a mixed bag that Bruce Miller runs through with his co-host Terry Lipshetz. The two also dive into favorite programs that 12-year-old Bruce and Terry liked to watch. Upcoming shows to watch with approximate dates: THE CHANGELING (AppleTV+ Sept. 8) — Based on Victor LaValle's bestseller, this creepy drama goes back and forth in time to tell the story of a family that may (or may not) have done the right thing. LaValle narrates; LaKeith Stanfield stars as man looking for wife and son in a not-too-friendly New York City. Twists and turns exist on every corner. THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON (AMC, Sept. 10) — Ready for another “Walking Dead” series? This is the sixth and it focuses on Norman Reedus' character, Daryl. He washes ashore in France, but doesn't know how he got there. Working his way back home, he encounters people who could make his goal more than a little difficult. Clemence Poesy, Adam Nagaitis co-star. THE SWARM (The CW, Sept. 12) — With U.S. production companies on hold until the strikes are over, networks are looking elsewhere for content. This German production looks at what happens when humans have to battle some underwater force that's determined to take over. It's based on Frank Schatzing's bestselling novel. THE MORNING SHOW (AppleTV+, Sept. 13) — Jon Hamm joins the ensemble cast that inclues Jennifer Aniston and Reese WItherspoon for the third season of the show that follows a morning network news program. THE OTHER BLACK GIRL (Hulu, Sept. 13) — An editorial assistant (played by Sinclair Daniel) has trouble navigating the waters as the only Black employee at her company. When another is hired, she discovers something wicked this way comes. Ashleigh Murray, Eric McCormack co-star. WRESTLERS (Netflix, Sept. 13) — If you loved “Cheer,” you'll probably find plenty to applaud in this docu-series. Following members of the Ohio Valley wrestling team in Louisville, Kentucky, the seven-part venture shows how the gym produced big names (John Cena, Dave Bautista among them) but now struggles to keep the doors open. BUDDY GAMES (CBS, Sept. 14) — Josh Duhamel turned his real-life vacations into a film (also called “Buddy Games”) and now interprets it as a competition series. Six teams of friends compete in a series of games designed to see who's best. WILDERNESS (Amazon Prime Video, Sept. 15) — When Liv learns her husband has been having an affair, she agrees to a road trip that could repair their relationship. Unfortunately, plenty happens that makes her question the move. Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen play the couple. NEIGHBOURS (Amazon Freevee, Sept. 18) — The Australian soap (which ran for decades) ended in 2022 but that didn't stop the antics from continuing. Reviving the ventures on Ramsay Street, this edition picks up two years after the finale. Mischa Barton is among the new residents. THE SUPER MODELS (AppleTV+, Sept. 20) — They aren't just on the cover of Vogue. Supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista are the subjects of this four-part documentary about their hold on the world of modeling. THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK (Peacock, Sept. 22) — How did that hotel become a hotbed for assassins? That's the focus of this drama set in the John Wick universe. Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) serves as the tour guide through the hotels he later comes to own. Ian McShane, you may remember, plays the character in the “John Wick” movies. Also in the cast: Mel Gibson as the man who runs the New York Continental in the 1970s. STILL UP (AppleTV+, Sept. 22) — Can't sleep? Don't worry. There's a whole world that exists after most people go to bed. Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts play two who bond over the phone. KRAPOPOLIS (Fox, Sept. 24) — Hannah Waddingham turns in her “Ted Lasso” wardrobe for a shot at life as the goddess of self-destruction. With her family of humans, gods and monsters (it's set in Ancient Greece), she's forced to answer to her son, Tyrannis, the benevolent king of Krapopolis. Created by Dan Harmon, the animated venture brings to life all sorts of mythological characters. THE IRRATIONAL (NBC, Sept. 25) — Jesse L. Martin plays a professor of behavioral science who agrees to handle high-level government cases. Based on Dan Ariely's book, “Predictably Irrational,” it gives Martin another shot at crime-solving. LOVE IN FAIRHOPE (Sept. 27, Hulu) — What goes on in a small Alabama town? Get the cameras. This docuseries looks at five generations in Fairhope. Reese Witherspoon is an executive producer. THE GOLDEN BACHELOR (Sept. 28, ABC) — Old guys get their moment. Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old widower, gets to play the game, roses and all. Jesse Palmer hosts. GEN V (Sept. 29, Amazon Prime Video) — Just when you thought superheroes were in trouble (thank you, “The Boys”), the franchise expands to college where kids with super powers have to decide what team they're on. Expect a lot of flipflopping. FOUND (Oct. 3, NBC) — More than 600,000 people go missing each year. A public relations whiz and her team try to figure out why. Shanola Hampton, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Kelli Williams star. THE SPENCER SISTERS (Oct. 4, The CW) — A mom and daughter (who are mistakenly viewed as sisters) solve mysteries. Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber star. Imported from Canada. SULLIVAN'S CROSSING (Oct. 4, The CW) — Maggie Sullivan, a neurosurgeon, moves home and reunites with her dad. Chad Michael Murray, Morgan Kohan and Scott Patterson star. Another Canadian import. THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (Oct. 12, Netflix) — Edgar Allan Poe's work is updated and given a pharmaceutical spin. Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Carla Gugino and Mark Hamill are in the house. HOUSE OF VILLAINS (Oct. 12, E! And other related channels) — Reality show villains compete for $200,000 and the title “America's Ultimate Supervillain.” No wonder there was so much trouble last year on “Vanderpump Rules.” FRASIER (Oct. 12, Paramount+) — That head shrinker (played by Kelsey Grammer) tosses the salad again and moves back to Boston (which means no Niles). There he deals with other family members, Lilith and Roz. LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY (Oct. 13, AppleTV+) — The page turner that became a 2022 bestseller is adapted for television. Brie Larson stars as a scientist who hosts a TV show when she's dumped from the university that could have ridden her coattails to the top. Lewis Pullman, Patrick Walker and Aja Naomi King also star. LIVING FOR THE DEAD (Oct. 18, Hulu) — Five gay ghost hunters go across the country looking for ghosts in order to help survivors. They go to noted haunted locations and play their own “Queer Eye” games. It's narrated by Kristen Stewart. FELLOW TRAVELERS (Oct. 27, Paramount+) — Two men attempt a relationship during the 20th century, when Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declared war on “subversives and sexual deviants.” The thriller stars Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer. LOVE ISLAND GAMES (Nov. 1, Peacock) — Another “Love Island” competition. ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE (Nov. 2, Netflix) — This four-part series looks at blind girl and her father who flee German-occupied Paris with a diamond that could fall into the hands of Nazis. Louis Hofmann, Aria Mia Loberti and Mark Ruffalo star. THE BUCCANEERS (Nov. 8, AppleTV+) — A group of American girls in the 1870s look for husbands in London. It's inspired by Edith Wharton's unfinished novel. A MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD (Nov. 14, FX) — Murder, they wrote. A billionaire invites a Gen Z sleuth and tech-savvy hacker and other guests to a retreat. When one winds up dead, the others go on the hunt. Emma Corrin, Joan Chen, Raul Esparza star. SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF (Nov. 17, Netflix) — “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” didn't work when it was first released but then became a cult fave. In this animated adaptation Scott must take on the exes of a girl he loves. Many of the original cast members return to bring the story to life. BOOKIE (November, Max) — A bookie tries to make it in a world of legalized sports gambling in Los Angeles. MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (November, AppleTV+) — Monsters thrive in this sci-fi drama from the folks behind the recent “Godzilla” films. Kurt Russell and son Wyatt star. FARAWAY DOWNS (November, Hulu) — Baz Luhrmann's film “Australia” is augmented with unused footage and a new ending. Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman still star. FARGO (Nov. 21, FX) — In season five, its 2019 in Minnesota and North Dakota. A Midwestern housewife (Juno Temple) is thrust into a life she thought she had left behind. On her trail: A sheriff (Jon Hamm) who sees himself as the law and above the law. Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. Episode transcript Note: The following transcript was created by Adobe Premiere and may contain misspellings and other inaccuracies as it was generated automatically: Welcome everyone to another episode of Streamed & Screened an entertainment podcast about movies and TV from Lee Enterprises. I'm Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer at Lee and co-host of the program with Bruce Miller, editor of the Sioux City Journal and longtime entertainment reporter. Bruce, it's still like 90 degrees outside all over this country, but it's we're getting ready for fall the fall season. Time to break up the leaves, the pumpkin spice time. Oh, yeah. Pumpkin, I hate pumpkin spice. Oh, don't I? I hate it. Yeah, I'm with that. I just. We're throwing that out there. But that's what they sell this time of year is was the time of year that 12 year old Bruce would be making a list of all the new TV shows, making sure he got the TV guide that had all of the features about all of them planning and and trying to make sure that the fall TV's schedule was going to be perfect for the next year. Well, now, old Bruce says, is there even a fall TV season anymore? Because we've got two strikes going on and most of the broadcast networks are not introducing any new series because they want to save them in case they need them for content, for next year. So it's it's kind of a mixed bag, I got to tell you. But I do have some conclusions that I've drawn from looking at all of their like, maybe 30 some 40 shows that they've got on the books. Jon Hamm is the king of fall TV. Is Jon Amis in the new season of the morning show on Apple TV? And he is the lead character in the new version of Fargo. Oh, Fargo's back. You're going to get a double ham. Oh, I have a ham sandwich, if you will. Now it's his cup, but yeah, he's pretty big. And then another thing I noticed was there are a lot of series coming from other countries. The swarm. Are you familiar with this swarm? No. No, I don't think so. That bee film that I think was it Michael Caine was in or on or one of those ones way back in the old days. No, it's about water over the swarm of something under the water. That is going to really bell against the humans that are not keeping the water clean. It's based on a best seller from Germany, and it was a huge international production. They spent more money than Germany has ever spent on a series, and it's a cast of people from just about every country you can find. So part of it's set in Vancouver, part of it said in Germany, part of it's in Peru. It's all over and it's going to be on the CW. So that's that's coming up this next week. It's one of the first ones that will premiere. And I got to tell you, I think what they've done is they edited some of the R-rated content for broadcast networks because there's a point where that you know, that they're saying a word that probably starts with four letters. Mm hmm. And they blur out the big lips and then the eye that stays overnight at some woman's house. And you see them walking through. But you don't know if he's naked, but it sure looks like he's naked and it looks like they re-edited it to cut it looked a little a little more presentable. So it's interesting. You don't get the real kind of jump, the thrill that you're looking for, the jaws kind of moment until the end of the first episode. And then you see that killer whales are out to get you out. So that's that's one of the first ones that you'll see. That's kind of fascinating. Is it in English? Yeah. Oh, they they wanted to make sure it was an international production. So they're all in English haltingly in some cases. But yeah, but it's all done in English. Neighbors is going to be on Amazon freebie and it's a revival of the Australian series was a soap opera that ran for decades. And then Canada is providing two things for the CW dispenser Sisters and Sullivan's Crossing, and those sounds suspiciously like series we've already seen on The CW. But they're back. Leah Thompson's in one of them, Chad. Michael Murray is on another one. They were, you know, popular in other times. So they're they're grabbing what they can find to provide content. And then you're seeing a lot of game shows of some sort or another. They're the golden bachelor. You've heard about that. I'm sure you've seen the ads for them. Oh, yeah. Yeah. The guy, he's 70 something who who's looking for love. And you think, Wow. Who is advertising during this show? Peacock has Love Island Games, which is another Love Island series. But they're playing games, so then they don't have to have a script or anything like that. And then a really fascinating one, I think, is about the villains from reality TV shows. Now, here's a way for them to get all those Vanderpump Rules people out and into another marketplace House of Villains. It's called in Joel McHale. McHale is hosting that. So those are the kinds of things you're seeing on those those networks. You see what I mean? Yeah, we don't have writers. Yeah. So we're going to do whatever we can there will, or we're going to call it a documentary. That's another kind of a way of dealing with things. Fox has crap Apple is crap. Apple is this is a man and saw that. Yeah. They put into production quite a bit ago and it's about Greek gods and how they sit around and complain a lot. Hannah Waddingham from Ted Lasso is one of the voices. So, yeah, you know, that's an interesting thing. The boys, if you know the boys from Amazon. They have a spinoff called Gen B and it's a new a new era of super heroes, super villains. It's much like the X-Men where they go to school to learn how to be. What kind of superhero are you going to be? And, you know, okay, we'll see what happens. NBC has a couple of series that are real series. The Irrational, starring Jesse Martin, who is on Law and Order. It has him doing more kind of looking into cases and stuff. But the one that I thought was kind of interesting was called Found. And it's about a group of people looking for missing people. One who leads the team was missing herself at one point. And so they try to figure out where is all of this Mark-Paul gosselaar from NYPD Blue. And then, of course, you know, saved by the Bell is one of the people looking for help. And now what movies have sponsored some kind of content in some fashion. John Wick is coming to television as a prequel. It's called The Continental, and it's about the character that Ian McShane played and how he became like the head of the New York Hotel. If that makes anything that Scott Pilgrim saves the world has given birth to. Scott Pilgrim takes off. And this is an animated version of Scott Pilgrim versus the rest of the world or whomever or whatever it was. And then documentaries. Do you remember cheer? Did you watch Cheer at all on Netflix? I know. I know it. I. It's about maybe an episode or two. It wasn't something that really captured. It's not for me kind of thing. It's about a college cheer team. And it was all right. Was it Louisville? Was Texas or Texas? Yeah. They did two seasons of this. It was quite well-received. It won the Emmy for best Documentary series. But now those people have done their own version of another look at people. And it's called wrestlers. And it's about this place where they train basically all star wrestlers. John Cena was trained at this place. The Miz was trained at this place. And so it's done like it's a documentary and it's done, I think, pretty well for the circumstances and what the situation was. The people behind Cheer really know how to get in there and tell stories with with a crowd. And then there are some kind of fascinating ones. The one I'm most looking forward to is lessons in chemistry. And I don't know if you've heard of this book, Lessons in Chemistry is was a bestseller was Barnes Noble's favorite book of the last year and it's about a woman in the fifties who is a scientist and wants to really push that career. And of course, there are men that are keeping her from moving up in that world. So she creates a TV show, a cooking show that uses science to help her through everything, and then talk to the audience about this. And then you see her story play out. The book is wonderful. If you ever get a chance to read the book, please do, because it's fascinating. Brie Larson stars in that and Bill Pullman son is in it as well. So there are some good things in there that you might want to take note of. Another one to look for is fellow travelers with Matt Bomer, and it's set during the time of Roy Cohn and all of that kind of and Joe McCarthy when they were out to get a lot of people. Well, these are two two gentlemen in the government service who are trying to hold a relationship, if you will, a gay relationship during a time when they've been targeted by their own government. And so it's kind of fascinating how they will bring in real history and then comment on it from another another perspective. Okay. I'm Josh Duhamel. Did a movie called Buddy Games, and it was about how these friends kind of did goofy games out in the open during a weekend. Well, guess what? Now, you two can be part of the buddy games. And so they're creating teams of people to compete with one another, to be the best buddy game players. What would a buddy game entail? Well, it'd be like stupid things. It's very much not unlike Survivor. Okay. But it might be like, I don't know, pushing a a beer egg somewhere around the outside, you know? I mean, just dumb kind of dumb for sure. That's what it is. That's when you get a bunch of guys together and there might be alcohol involved. And it definitely is. And the airing each other, they're just daring each other to do whatever. If you were a were you a fan of Walking Dead? No, I it's one of those that just I wanted to watch it and I just never got into it. Well, guess what? Now you can start it again because it be doing the it kind of a spinoff series, if you will, called The Walking Dead. Daryl Dixon and this is Norman Reedus is character. And so then they focus on Yemen and finds how he works his way back home. So that's interesting. Hulu has the other black girl. It's about the only black employee at an editorial company. And then another black woman comes in to the company and how they both discover that there are some maybe not so aboveboard things happening at their company. Wilderness This is from Amazon Prime. Okay. A couple story about a husband and wife who go on a road trip. Now, does this sound now or it's just like you write going on vacation? Yep. He discovers that he has been fooling around. Now, now we've. We've lost your right. And maybe she's. She's thinking he might want to get rid of her on this trip and get rid of her, not just leave her at a rest area. No, it's like where suddenly she falls off a cliff. No accident. Oh, no. What happened here? So that could be fascinating, but I don't know how it would last more than a year. You know, at what point does divorce come into this? I think that would be great. Let's take another side. Let's take another summer vacation, honey. After the first time fails again, and this time we're going to be locking all the doors in the car and turning on the the the car in the garage. This could be fun. Supermodels. It's a documentary about the four big supermodels. Do you know who the four are like of all time? Like Christie Brinkley. And it's true. Brinkley is not one of them. Kathy Ireland. Elle. Oh, boy. Elle MacPherson. No, Come on. There's one that you are, of course, with Kate Upton. No, I don't know. Mary. Cindy Crawford. Oh, we're going back in time. Well, yeah, because this is like, all time, right? I mean, you know, I'm not bringing out Carol Meryl from Let's make a Deal. But there you go. Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell. And it's a documentary about how they became these supermodels. It wasn't just they weren't just, you know, model models. They were the real thing. Can you sleep at night? And I know I'm an insomniac. Then you will love. Still up. It's at sleep at night. And they meet and bond over the phone. They talk about what's keeping them up at night. So who knows? Love Bear. Hope this is a Hulu series. That's a reality show, or as they call it, a docu series that shows you what life is like in hope and how kind of deeper is deeper than you think. There's more going on in that town than you think. You know, last night I watched Roger and me. You remember Roger and me? Yeah. I'm trying to think if I. I know the I know it, but I. Michael Moore did a documentary about Flint, Michigan, and how that town. Yep. Yep. Falling apart at the seams. Right. You need to go back and find out what happened. And they got the water cleaned up in Flint. But it was. It's very fascinating how he kind of kicked off a lot of this by just showing people doing whatever or talking to people about things that, you know, you never really realized. You never if you didn't put one and one together, you wouldn't get the answer that you're looking for. Now, you can see if you look back at Roger and me, how he has goosed the story a bit and how. Yeah, like trying to get the reaction he got. But that's what we're seeing with these reality shows. That's why something like Vanderpump Rules has this kind of. Well, let's just throw a little gasoline on this fire and see what happens. And that's what they do with these reality shows, is try to get a reaction out of somebody that maybe, you know, we didn't see it before or after. Okay. The fall of the House of Usher. Do you remember that Edgar Allan Poe story? I think I remember seeing it as a movie in the sixties with, like, Vincent Price. Okay. All the House of Usher. Well, they've taken because, of course, when you have this copy, it's free, right? Sure. Yeah. Anything that's already out of its copyright. Instead, it in the pharmaceutical industry and shows how this is how they're going to bring it down for the House of Usher. That's going to work. And that'll start in October. Frazier. Frazier is coming back. Yeah, Yeah, I saw that. Now I've got a question about that. But go ahead and set it up. Well, Frazier moves. Frazier is not going to be on the West Coast. He's going back to Boston. And very as he doesn't have, Niles isn't with him anymore. But he does get Lilith in there and he does have Roz visiting him. And then he also has a son in there. If you may remember, they had a son. Right. And he becomes a player in the whole story, too. And there are some touchstones when you look at it, you'll say, Oh, yeah, I remember that from Frasier, but it's Kelsey Grammer. Kelsey just decided to reboot the thing that's on Paramount Plus. So here's I saw a trailer for it about a week or so ago, and in one of the scenes, it shows Frasier kind of like hanging out at a bar. And it wasn't Cheers. So he appears just kind of the odd thing. Like obviously, Frasier, it's a spinoff of Cheers. And obviously during Frasier, there were a few moments where some of the main characters made appearances on Frasier because they went out to visit or Frasier went back to Boston. I can't remember all the the episodes, but I kind of found it odd that he wasn't hanging out at Cheers in the clip that I saw. Like, what happened to Cheers? You know, it's like, number one, did he go out of business? And that's why he's going to another bar or, you know, what happened to those characters? Because it just seems odd to me. If I used to hang out at a bar every day for how long was Cheers on? Like eight years. Nine years, Something like that? Yeah. So. So now he goes back to Boston. He doesn't go back to that bar anymore. So now I've got all these questions Running through my head is like, what happened to the Cheers bar? Maybe it was bought out by a corporation. That's right. Applebee's. You never know if it's an Applebee's now. Right. I have a fascinating one. I don't know. You know, there weren't a lot of names with it that were from the original series, so I don't know how well a will do when you just have a character and then you reboot it. But if some of the other ones are signing on, you know, they must think it's it's something. I feel like with that one you have to somehow address. Cheers. Or else it's just going to be weird to be back in the same city. I believe they do. I think you're good. Yeah. Okay. I don't want to say too much. Yeah, but, you know, the door is always open. Yeah. Like, I mean, you know, we know. I mean, obviously, Kirstie Alley died, so, you know, that's obviously something that can't be part of it, but. But Ted Danson is alive and obviously he could he could be retired old man in the show. And if that's what it is, and he does a cameo and he sold the bar and now it's an Applebee's, then I'm back. Yep. You know, but Lilith is coming back, so you will see her and you will see Roz. Those are two who have signed on for multiple episodes. So there's something there. But I. You know, willow work. I like the relationship between Niles and Frasier. I thought that was a real kind of cool thing, where it's like yin and yang. But we'll see. How about living for the dead? Living for the Dead is on Hulu, and it's a reality show where they go ghost hunting. Now, the ghost hunters are gay people, so it could be queer Eye for the Dead Guy. Oh, man. Yeah, we're really. Kristen Stewart is the narrator of this. And you know her Twilight. So we'll see what what happens, I guess. I'm not Belgian for these things. I'm just telling you what there is. Netflix also has a mini series or a limited series called All the Way We Cannot See. It's about a blind girl and her father who try to get a diamond out of Nazi occupied Paris during World War Two. Interesting. Yeah. Hallmark Oh is in it. But there are people that you don't know who have the starring roles. The Buccaneers. This is like, if you like. Weren't you a big old Bridgerton kind of fan? Yeah. Yeah, that in the 1870s. It's based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel. And you know that they're going to have like Madonna singing. That's how they they roll. Right. Yeah. A Murder at the End of the World. This is on effects again, another limited series, very much like the Glass Onion, those kind of things where people are all gathered. Yeah. Guess what? One of them's dead. Who did the thing? You know, and it has a pretty, pretty star laden cast. But I think that's because it's just a, you know, a short run. It's not like suddenly we get another another whatever bookie. Bookie is coming out on Max. And this is about a bookie trying to make it in Los Angeles after they've legalized gambling, sports gambling. So it could be. Is that a is this a reality or. That's a the series series. Okay. It's a, you know, fictional. Yeah, but we'll see what happens. Do you remember the how man on HBO years and years ago? They did. It was like a horse racing, but then all the horses kept dying on set. Yeah, it's very I think it's similar. I think Monarch the legacy of Monsters now. And you know, you've got to sign up for, right? Yep. And these are, if you remember, Godzilla. He had all these kind of characters and everything. Yep. So they're bringing all those characters into play with this, and they've got Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt in the cast. Now, why would they do this? Why would they be in this kind of a show? But Monarch Legacy of Monsters coming on Apple TV. Plus the last thing I saw Kurt Russell in. Well, other than those weird Christmas movies are Santa Claus. Yeah, the there was a documentary. I can't remember what channel I saw it on, but Kurt Russell used to play baseball and his father owned a minor league. It was like the last independent triple-A baseball team in America. And it was a really fascinating. I don't remember what it's called offhand, but if you get a chance that that was probably the last thing I actually saw. Kurt Russell And other than those Christmas movies. Well, and he's you know, he had that big old beard that makes him look like Santa Claus. Right. But I you know, Kurt Russell is somebody who's ripe for a sit down where you say, oh, I got a lot of questions to ask you because I look at you as like Walt Disney's favorite kid, and he knew Walt Disney probably better than most people still alive today. And he could talk about that whole world and what it was like to be not necessarily a teen idol, but a teen actor, and then how he made the transition into really adult star. And then there's that whole thing with Goldie Hawn that we haven't unpacked, you know? And so there's a lot there that I would love to ask him about, but I don't know if, you know, he's open to that kind of stuff. He might be very guarded about his life, but he's going to be doing the Godzilla movie slash rings and then our last one that I have to put in the list is far away downs. Far away downs is a way of taking an old movie movie, finding the old footage that never got used and expanding it into a multi-part series. This is a Baz Luhrmann's Australia, and it starred Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. And they're going to beef that sucker up and call it far away downs. Hmm. Now, that isn't that a concept? Yep. That's like all. What else do they save a lot of copy on? We're going to see this again. But that's a concept. So you see the reality shows that they're doing the they're doing we're adding in the old movies that are redone or re repurposed the foreign the foreign pickups. You know, it's all this stuff that you go, this is a season. I don't think it is. And they used to have slogans each. Now we're going to have its own slogan. I don't know is it everything old is new again. I don't know what it is here. Yeah, that's a word, basically. And it all starts this next week. The new series start rolling out and you will see them advertising. The stuff I did watch was it four episodes of The Morning Show? Okay. In a very big way, because they have an Elon Musk character. That's the Jon Hamm character who in the first episode is going to take somebody up in space and is maybe looking to buy the network. Interesting. So that gets back a little bit to the Apple TV, TV plus dilemma that I've talked about prior. So I actually just canceled Apple TV Plus, but I still have it for a month because it's you know, you cancel it and then you have X amount of time before it actually goes away. So I I'm finishing up a couple of things. The dilemma that I was in is that I watched about half of season two of morning show and then I stopped when I canceled it a year ago. And now I've got to decide, okay, I'm going to pick up the back end of season two and then maybe keep it going to watch all of season three. Or do I just put Apple TV Plus on ice for a little while? Go on to something else and then come back and knock through it? Is it good enough for me to stick around? So you got lessons in chemistry coming? Yeah. And then be in October and then I think you'll want to see that I watched one episode of that. Okay. Yeah, I was fascinated, but I could see I've read the book and I loved the book, and to see how it kind of transpired was interesting, but I'd stick with it, spend another then another six bucks, write something like a 99 plus tax event. Okay, seven. So, you know, you mentioned the slogans. The only one that I can think of, two that actually still applies is animation domination from Fox with crap awfulness. Oh, but there were a lot I wish I could tell you all of them, because I remember each network would have its own and they were. Oh yeah, ABC was the place to be. ABC. CBS had something to do with the eye. A lot of times are eyes on you or they, you know, they would do those kind of goofy things and then they'd have a song. And if you look back on YouTube, you'll see these old kind of premier video things where they do an episode of like, here's our new shows and we're going to introduce them with John Ritter and, you know, Gavin MacLeod. And then they would come out and sing and dance. Do you think how did they get those people to do that stuff? That must have been it's almost like indentured servitude, you know, But they're singing and dancing and wearing tuxedos and looking like they really love each other. And they probably hate each other with the animation stuff. With Fox, if I was maybe ten years younger, I might tune in to Crap Apple is, but I feel like the time is kind of passed. Or those. I mean, clearly they get the ratings to justify continuing. But I'm thinking about it. I was with The Simpsons from way back when it was on the Tracey Ullman Show. I watched every little short that was on Tracey Ullman. I watched every episode from season one and I watched every season from season one up until, uh, I want to say was maybe the 2016 2017 season. And then I moved from Wisconsin to to work down in Kentucky and I stopped. I haven't watched an episode of The Simpsons since, and it's very similar to even like Family Guy, like, I love Family Guy, but I don't know when the last time I watched a Family Guy episode and with The Simpsons in particular, it just feels like it's the same stories over and over and they just push it forward. Like there's one episode every year where it's about how Homer met Marge. There's another episode, obviously, of your Treehouse of Horror. You have to have a Christmas episode, you've got to have some episode, which is like, you know, some sort of Storytime Fairy tale thing. And it just feels like it's like, rinse and repeat over and over. We'll hire you to work on The Simpsons. I think, you know, the the formula and what I the thing that lured me in were all the signs in the background where I would have to watch and then you'd see that stuff and now I don't care. Is that so? Saying something about me. And I love The Simpsons. I do too. I don't know that I would. It's not appointment TV anymore and maybe be available. They've been on for what, like 30, 35 years now? It's 30 some years. And I knew when it first came out and I remember how kind of gruff the characters looked in the beginning. They were really not as as kind of smooth and, and Disney like and I don't know that they've really they've done anything with that because they're owned by Disney now who they always bit the hand of. They were always saying bad things about Disney and are they doing it now. I guess we'll have to watch and find it out. But they're they're probably not affected because by the strikes or anything, because they do everything a year in advance. So I think they're okay for now. But yeah, it'll it'll be interesting to see. At what point does it affect the following season with any of these animated shows? Because so then, you know, when we come around to next fall, instead of it being a 22 episode season, is it a 15 episode season? Right. Would they ever do a live action version of The Simpsons, do you think? I don't know. That's interesting. The sort of had one sort of, but I mean, where do you would, like cast it? Yeah, I do like because I think you could do it on stage really easily. You know, you'd be interesting, but I don't know if a movie version would work because you need some of those flights of fancy that they have. Yeah. So at the top of the show, you mentioned 12 year old Bruce getting excited for the fall season. What did 12 year old Bruce get excited for? What were your shows? Do you watch the 12? Oh, you know, I was a I was a huge Batman fan of the Batman with Adam West and Bird and I really thought it was a drama. I'll be honest with you. I did not see it as a comedy or campy thing. I thought, Oh my God, they yeah, this is just life or death. We've got to find out what happens with Batman and how he, Howie thwarts the Riddler. You know, when is a door not a door? I don't know, Batman. When is a door? Not a door when it's ajar, that kind of stuff. And I was like, Oh, that. So, so well-written. What I. What is this? But those are the things I hung clung to. And I was really good at kind of ruling the TV at that age. I don't know if you had your kids do this, but my dad would say, Well, now what time is? And then fill in the name of a show that I didn't want to watch. I think it's not on this week that it's not going to be on. We're going to have to watch this other show that I want. Like Gunsmoke was something I hated. I hated it. And I thought that was a vile series and that it can't be interrupted every week. They're not interrupting Gunsmoke. Every It's got to be on. I said, No, no Gunsmoke this week. It's not happening. Or rap patrol or combat. Those are ones. I hate it. I love the comedies, though. That was always my big thing. But yeah, and I would I would have all of the material, all the stuff you could think of. I have pictures of the set from the series of the stars. I you know, this is how crazy I am, okay? Because this will show you how part goes back. I have an autographed picture from Ed Sullivan now, who has an autographed picture of Ed Sullivan. Nobody, nobody would want this but 12 year old Bruce wanted a picture of Ed Sullivan and dammit, he got it. So there there you go. But yeah, so it was a big thing. And I don't know if you would, like highlight the TV guide like I did, but I would have it all marked up. And then I had to get a special version that would not be touched. Do not ask me where these things are. There's somewhere they got thrown. And that probably was when I went to college. My mother says, Get rid of all this crap or not having it in there. But I tracked this stuff just really intensely to make sure that I knew every little thing that was going on on TV. And those days, you could you could keep a handle on what was going on. The bad thing about television back in the sixties, seventies and eighties was that they often had more episodes than they had year. So if there were 30 episodes of a TV series, a number of them wouldn't get rerun, right? And so then they were just lost to the stars. You did not? Yeah. Somebody put them out in a collection and then you get to see them again. And that was always like, We've got we can't. We've got to be home. We've got to be home because we're not going to get to see this again. It's one time only. It's really a fascinating thing because I look back, I remember one year as a gift to my parents. I think I bought them season one of Leave It to Beaver on DVD and it was like 37 episodes. It was insane. And yeah, yeah. And I even, you know, thinking about, like, what you mentioned with episodes repeating, there were a lot of times in my childhood where something was preempted because maybe there was a State of the Union, you know, like the president, there's a crisis. So the president. Hopson And it and it great to have to break away from a TV show and then trying to figure out like when can I actually watch that again? And it wasn't until, you know, ten years ago even where you stopped having to worry about maybe setting a a VCR to to record something, because now, now, now it's easy. You just throw it on your your your program list and it'll record every episode multiple times for you. You'll never miss it, but that the times have changed. I remember setting one up and it had the the word that in it and everything. They had the word that, you know, it was recorded so quickly. My, my DVR was filled. But yeah, but yeah. And the other thing that would drive you crazy is if the weather was bad and they had to break in and you think, I'm not going to get to see this show, you've got to you've got to not talk. Do not do a weather update. I don't care. I would rather die in a heap of rubble from the tornado that's coming my direction. Then miss an episode of All in the Family, you know? Yeah. So the 1987 88 TV year would have been kind of covering my 12 year old. So looking down the list of like what the most popular shows was, and these are some great shows, The Cosby Show that was a favorite of mine. Cheers growing Pains, Who's the Boss? Did you know Danny Pitaro from Who's the Boss? He's actually from my hometown of New Jersey. Yeah. And he went to a different elementary school than I went to. So I never and then he ended up after he got into Who's the boss, he got pulled out and did tutoring and things like that. So I never met him. But I know kids that when I got into the middle school, like, Oh yeah, I had class with Danny Pitaro in first grade, that kind of things. And he's my age. So, you know, we were we would have been classmates together and also Alyssa milano because she's from Staten Island. And I, I would have to look again because I went to kindergarten on Staten Island and I, I think she may have actually been in the same public school district as I was. I'm not entirely sure. And that she's a couple of years older than me. You were working as a child. You need to have been working as a child. I know we could be. Yeah. Now. But yeah, some of these other shows do. Night Court. I was a huge fan of that. ALF The Wonder Years. These are some family ties near nearing the end. I don't know if I was still watching Family Ties in 87, but that was a favorite of mine a few years before that. But yeah, they had far more comedies back then. Yes, comedies repeated well and comedies were good for syndication, so we saw a lot of them. Now you don't see a lot of them because, you know, is there a repeat value there? I don't know. Yeah, and they probably are very costly in comparison to something else. And you look at some of the comedies that we do have and they seem very repetitive or redundant or, or they're just reboots of shows that might Frasier, Frasier, back again. Here we are. But yeah, and I think, you know, there was a time during one of the strikes where they just repeated old scripts and they took old scripts and then just, you know, change the, the actors and that did not work. Well, it did not. People saw through it and said, you know what? I think I saw this back with Martin Landau and Barbara Bain. So Mission Impossible is not the same. But they you know, they tried that. They were trying everything. And we'll see what happens with this, with this strike and where where it leads us. But the fall season, it's here all season this year. I mean, it's a couple of weeks until actual fall, but college football is back. The NFL's back in TV in some form may not be peak TV like we're used to, but it is back. Indeed. Yeah. It'll be fun to see how how it shapes out. Hey, we could be big game show fans, but games were there. Absolutely. All right. Well, on that note, we will move on from this episode, but we will be back again next week on Streamed & Screened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join me in this Episode with Guest Host: Leah Thompson, A Transformational Branding Consultant Photographer Extraordinaire! How the development of your listening skills can dramatically transform your personal and professional relationships and life: Discover the 4 basic goals of good listening that sets great leaders apart from the average person What good listening is not And learn 2 of 6 powerful listening skills IGNITE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS -- https://courses.bethwolfe.com/courses/the-power-of-listening-platinum-l-i-f-e-university-online--00000001-000b-4489-52b1-00000001539b/salespage For more info about Leah Thompson -- go to ther website: https://leahthompsonco.com/
This week on the Exciting & New Podcast, Jason, Andy and Brian take a ride down the Pennsylvania turnpike and visit with Tom Cruise, Craig T Nelson, and Leah Thompson's breasts. We have come to ask one question. Does Tom Cruise have All The Right Moves? Actually, we also ask if that is truly Leah Thompson or if it's a body double. We break down that scene frame by frame as we investigate. Come along for the ride.
A few decades ago, in a galaxy not far away...Somewhere in Cleveland an all female band is playing while out in the alleyway an ominous shadow lurks...Its a bird.. Its a plane...its, its.... A DUCK! This week Bobby and Mark get really weird. Like, TOTALLY weird. Leah Thompson, A duck and a dark overlord. It's fun for the whole family so, crimp that hair, pull those spandex leggings on & learn that key-tar. We are going live with Howad The Duck!
A few decades ago, in a galaxy not far away...Somewhere in Cleveland an all female band is playing while out in the alleyway an ominous shadow lurks...Its a bird.. Its a plane...its, its.... A DUCK! This week Bobby and Mark get really weird. Like, TOTALLY weird. Leah Thompson, A duck and a dark overlord. It's fun for the whole family so, crimp that hair, pull those spandex leggings on & learn that key-tar. We are going live with Howad The Duck!Intro/outro by: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
In which the 3Ds debate the merits of hard versus soft science fiction -- and wonder which type each of the Gospel writers would be fan boys of. Along the way, we learn that whoever wrote Matthew really didn't understand the point of poetry; the need for Bryce Dallas Howard and Leah Thompson to direct more sci fi (a lot more, please!); Alan Tudyk is the perfect anti-star; and Dan is disgusted at the utter and complete lack of science in Star Wars. Dave and Drew are shockingly not surprised in the slightest.
It's an "old vs new" and honestly the 2012 version of red dawn isnt as bad as some of us on the show wanted to believe. But only one of the versions can be declared the superior film.Support the show
Have you ever struggled to make friends as an adult? Yeah, us too! It's hard, friend, and the truth is we don't talk about the importance of adult friendships enough. Our summer series "Well, That's Awkward!" continues today in Episode 186 with one of my real life besties, Leah Thompson! We chat through what it looks like to organically make friendships as an adult, how to get brave and put yourself out there, and how to embrace friendships in the season you're in! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/186 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey
It's about time we revisited Nicolas Cage, so we watched the religious disaster film "Left Behind"! Jordan, John, and Rhiane discuss the many, many, many problems with this movie adaptation of the hit book series of the same name. Together they discuss Jordin Sparks having only three scenes, how this film would've been elevated with Ashley Tisdale, so much running, Leah Thompson's "rocky marriage" that's due to her religious beliefs, dancing at the mall, crazy guesses as to why people disappeared out of thin air, and so much more. Later, they do a segment of Reenactors and All Sides. Please leave a rating and review on iTunes so other people know that this podcast is worthy of a toast. Check out the iconic cult classic movie "White Chicks," as it will be the topic of discussion for the next episode. Thanks for listening!
Oh boy how do you find the Brighter Side of this one? It seems like no matter what you do we don't have a chance to save this place, but maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel. So listen to Amber and Ed talk to their amazing guests and producers of The Coal + Ice exhibit coming to DC, Leah Thompson and Jillian Schultz co-owners of Two Tigers Productions and our sherpas through the madness of Global Warming.
Welcome to the 3rd dimension! This, of course, is our episode on Jaws 3-D! A movie that started the careers of Dennis Quaid and Leah Thompson, but also ended the careers of just about everyone else involved.Joining us for this episode is writer and director Anna Elizabeth James (Deadly Illusions)!Here is the official synopsis of this classic film:"The Brody bros. are all grown up...VERY grown up actually, like, 'how-did-they-age-so-fast' grown up! Now one of them works at SeaWorld and somehow a giant killer great white shark is stuck in the park too. Also, somehow there is another one of these gigantic sharks in existence. Also, somehow the Brody bros. have to deal with one of these sharks in their lives once again. This movie is full of fun coincidences like this. Also, it's in 3-D! And also, it sucks!"Be sure to watch Anna's new movie, "Sisters For Life," on Lifetime!Also, check out her psycho-sexual thriller, "Deadly Illusions," on Netflix!Follow Anna on Instagram here: @annaelizabethjamesAnd check out her official website here: www.AnnaElizabethJames.comJoin our Patreon for just $1 a month right here: www.patreon.com/L2W
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney discuss Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson and Leah Thompson. In this movie, every character is chasing some status that they hope will give them a sense of belonging. The lie they believe is that status is where they have value. But truth and trust go together, leading to the intimacy and belonging we are all searching for. Join us as we discover God's truth in this movie! Questions What jobs/roles do you try to avoid? How do you perceive the other roles? If you work in a blue collar job, what do you think of the guys who work in the office? And if you have a white collar job, how do you look at the men who work in the trades? How do you define success? Belonging? Value? Where do you feel “not good enough?” When was the last time you felt anxious? Alone? Not enough? Can you identify the message you were believing in those moments? When have you said, “I'd rather be ________ for the wrong reasons than _______ for the right ones?” What is the part that feels terrifying, feels like death? What frequent message do you listen to that doesn't align with what God says? “Just a sinner?” “Worthless screw up?” “Loser?” Have you ever asked God what He thought about you? If not, try it (and if you hear something that isn't confirmed in the Bible, it's not God you're listening to). Start with the simple question, “God, do you love me?” Because you know the answer is yes. How would you feel being Amanda on the date? The extravagant dinner, a portrait of you, having the amphitheater to yourself, and being given a beautiful gift. Could you accept it? Do you believe that you are worth it? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
THIS WEEK! BLACK WIDOW REVIEW without the spoilers. We're excited for "Turning Red", tons of casting news, and why we think Leah Thompson is the ONLY choice to direct the MCU's "Howard The Duck". And more!!!! Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You" Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson
THIS WEEK! BLACK WIDOW REVIEW without the spoilers. We're excited for "Turning Red", tons of casting news, and why we think Leah Thompson is the ONLY choice to direct the MCU's "Howard The Duck". And more!!!! Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You" Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson
THIS WEEK! BLACK WIDOW REVIEW without the spoilers. We're excited for "Turning Red", tons of casting news, and why we think Leah Thompson is the ONLY choice to direct the MCU's "Howard The Duck". And more!!!! Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You" Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson
THIS WEEK! BLACK WIDOW REVIEW without the spoilers. We're excited for "Turning Red", tons of casting news, and why we think Leah Thompson is the ONLY choice to direct the MCU's "Howard The Duck". And more!!!! Venmo: @KeithRuckus - Give us a buck and we'll tell someone "F*ck You" Hosted by: Keith Ruckus Co-host: Dan Richardson
Join us as Jessika takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the 1990s Ninja Turtle movies. Come for the stories about Jim Henson, stay for the ragging on Corey Feldman. We will not be discussing the Michael Bay abominations. ----more---- Episode 9 Transcription [00:00:00] Jessika: God, am I wheezy on my microphone right now? Hello. Welcome to Ten Cent Takes the podcast where we serve comics knowledge on the half shell, one issue at a time. My name is Jessika Frazier and I'm joined by my cohost, the righteous reader, Mike Thompson. Hello? Mike: Hello. Jessika: Well, the purpose of our podcast is to study comic books in ways that are both fun and informative. We want to look at their coolest, weirdest and silliest moments, as well as examine how they're woven into the larger fabric of pop culture and history. Today, we're going to be discussing movies from a genre that is very near and dear to my heart, the Teenage Mutant Ninja [00:01:00] Turtles.Now we won't be doing a deep dive into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, but stay tuned for a future episode. We are going to be talking about the live action, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle films from the nineties, the drama leading up to the making of the films, the ingenuity, and detailed involved in the filming itself, along with the casting crew and some of their recollections and anecdotes.But before we do Mike, what is a one cool thing you've read or watched lately? Mike: well, I know what we have both been watching actually. And I feel like, uh, maybe you need to start off this conversation. Jessika: So, yeah, cause I, I see that you have written the same thing as I, as we do have a shared file here. Well, I watched the first few episodes of MODOK, which just came out this year and it is witty and wonderful. Mike: I think it came out like a week ago. Jessika: Oh, sweet. Mike: Yeah, like it's real [00:02:00] fresh. Jessika: Well, thank you to my friend who was like, we need to watch this because you'll really enjoy it. And in fact I did. So, and now that I have my head sort of out of turtle world, I'll be able to watch a little bit more. But for those of you who haven't seen it yet, it follows a blundering Marvel villain with a big head and a super tiny body named MODOK. He flies around on this little hover in this little hover situation. It's very funny. And it follows his evil ventures and how they bleed into his family life in the suburbs, and it is produced by a variety of people. One of whom is Seth green and the show does have a very, a robot chicken vibe to it. It's done in Claymation and can get pretty violent and graphic, in a Claymation kind of way. But I wouldn't say it's a kid show. I also got a star-studded cast Patton Oswalt is in it. Amy Garcia, Ben Schwartz -whom I loved in Parks and Rec- John Hamm, Nathan Fillion, Whoopie shows up. There's a ton of people.I'm only four episodes in out [00:03:00] of the ten, that comprise season one, but I'm super looking forward to laughing my way through the remaining six potentially tonight. Mike: I'm not going to spoil it for you, but Alan Tudyk shows up in a role where he sounds almost exactly like Joker from Harley Quinn. It's great. Jessika: Oh, I'm so excited. So what did you think about it? Mike: We loved it. So Sarah and I wound up bingeing it last Friday when we didn't have the kids, because we knew it was not a friendly show, as you get the warning at the very beginning, talking about how this is a mature show and it is not, not for small children. I think we binged all of it in one night because you know, it was only 10 episodes and they're half hour. So we didn't know much about it. Other than I'd seen a promo image for it. I had seen a bunch of nerds getting mad about it online, but I also knew that Patton Oswalt was involved. So I was already sold because anything that man touches I will consume. We wound up just being blown out of the water. And it's so funny while also [00:04:00] being weirdly faithful to Marvel Comics lore and in a weird twist, we wound up adopting a dog two days later. And, it was very unexpected. It was a very spur of the moment thing where we saw this dog online and then decided to apply for him. And we got him and I didn't think this was actually going to fly, but Sarah agreed to it, much to her chagrin I'm sure later on, but we named him MODOG. So MODOG stands for Miniature Organism Designed Only for Gnawing because he's a puppy and he's chewing on everything as puppies do. We call him Mo for short, there's a graphic designer at my company who immediately whipped up an image of him MODOK's doomsday chair. So it's his face, but then MODOK's body. It's great. And I've shared it everywhere. And now I have a new life goal where I want to have Patton Oswalt meet my dog and then sign a printing of that graphic.So. Patton Oswalt, future friend of the podcast, please hit us up. Jessika: That was a really cute picture. [00:05:00] I literally LOL'd when I saw it. Mike:It was very good. It's also been turned into a Slack emoji in our work slack. And as a result, it's just getting spammed by everybody on my team. Jessika: Deservedly so. Nowonto our main topic, which is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle films. First, I want to give a shout out to the resources I used in my research of these films. IMDB.com, movie web.com. There was a whole interview with the cast and crew of the making of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle films from the Hollywood reporter.com. Turtlepediafandom.com, which is very well organized and has tons of information with resources cited and the film, The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is basically the history told through compiled interviews of [00:06:00] those involved in making this amazing franchise. So these live action films, I don't know about you. I absolutely remember watching these as a kid, although I didn't realize that until I started watching them again and was immediately able to recall every scene from the first film. And we were also very much, and I've said this before on the podcast, we were very much a teenage mutant ninja turtle household.So it makes total sense that we would have watched that at some point, probably numerous times. I presume you also watched them as a kid. What was your experience with the films? Mike: I mean, I was born in the early eighties, I was very much that target demographic for the Turtles. My mom actually took me to see the first movie, I think four times. Jessika: Oh, wow. Mike: I think I mentioned in that Saturday Morning Cartoon episode, that the last time she just sat in the lobby and read a book Jessika: I still love that story. Mike: Yeah, which, f you ever meet my mom, that, that checks out. She's like, meh, he'll be fine. He'll be [00:07:00] fine. What's the worst that could happen. Letting my eight-year-old go into a movie theater alone. But yeah, I saw both sequels in the theater too. I think I saw The Secret of the Ooze twice. And then the third one was fine. I mean, we got it on video and I remember watching it a bunch of times with my siblings because they were pretty young and we would just pop it on because it was something that could entertain all of us, but it wasn't one of those things that we needed to see over and over again in the movie theater, as opposed to the other ones.I had so many of the action figures when I was a kid and I was just addicted to the cartoon for like longer than it was cool. Jessika: Hard same. Very much so. Mike: But I weirdly wasn't really into the comics. The Ninja Turtle comics were just never something that I was all that curious about. I was already into Marvel and DC and Image and all that stuff. Jessika: Yeah. Very nice. I'm going to get into production, actors and success of each of the films along with some other fun facts. [00:08:00] But first, can you please give me a brief overview of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle film? Mike: Sure. So Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the proverbial superhero origin movie. It's set in a New York that's still rocking the grit of the eighties, and it's also showing a bit more urban decay than we're used to. This New York is in the throes of a crime wave due to the Foot Clan, which has been recruiting wayward teens, and eventually training them to be ninjas of all things. I don't quite understand how you go from recruiting teens to just commit petty burglaries and then rewarding them with a giant warehouse full of video arcade cabinets and skateboarding ramps and graffiti walls. And regular or menthol cigarettes as was demonstrated in the scene that we get to see a very young Sam Rockwell selling the Foot Clan to teenagers.The movie introduces us to the Ninja Turtles, their leaders Splinter, the vigilante Casey Jones, [00:09:00] and TV reporter April O'Neil, as they all deal with the crime wave in their own ways. But then they eventually work together to defeat Shredder and his army. Jessika: Yeah. That totally sums it up. What did you think of the film overall on the rewatch? Mike: Honestly, I was surprised by how well it's aged. it's not like the current crop of superhero movies where those are clearly meant to be watched by adults who are fans of the franchise. And then also make it accessible to kids. This was clearly meant to be a kids movie that was tolerable for their parents who got dragged to the theater. It's a lot darker and grittier than I remembered. And a lot of those elements really went over my head as a kid. The Turtles and Splinter themselves, I also think are really impressive, which isn't surprising since the costumes and puppetry were handled by the Jim Henson company. I mean, when you hire the best you get the best. But yeah, most kids during this era had really only been exposed [00:10:00] to the cartoon. So it's a little weird at how serious they went with the overall tone and storyline. My only real complaint was how kind of janky Shredder's costume was, but he actually doesn't show up that much. It's like he's wearing, do you remember those like weird sequined , evening dresses that were all the rage in the late eighties, early nineties? Jessika: Oh, yes. The ones with the shoulder pads? Mike: Yeah, it kind of looks like someone took the fabric from that and then attached Shredder's blades and shoulder pads. And it's also the wrong color. It's red. They really needed to give him a cape and a belt and I would have been way more okay with that. But it's fine. Jessika: Yeah. Mike: What about you? How do you feel about it? Jessika: I think it held up pretty well on the rewatch. Like you said, it was super fun. As fun as I remember it. And I really liked April's role in the film, which was kind of, I would say edgy for like the nineties. She's independent. She lives alone, although her boss has absolutely [00:11:00] no boundaries. He just fucking shows up there with his kid and the kid's fucking stealing things from her. Like screw that, don't bring your kid here. Mike: She lives in this weird shithole of an apartment, too. Which doesn't make sense to me because she's apparently a really well-respected and popular TV journalist. Jessika: Mike we're women. We can't both have success and nice things Mike: I'm sorry. Jessika: That would be really threatening to the patriarchy. I really dig that she follows stories regardless of what others may advise her she should do. Like, she's not about doing fluff pieces. She's just like, no, let's do this thing. And at, one point she's almost mugged and she doesn't tell her boss because why, why, why, why should she, like, nothing happened really? And when he asks her about it, she has this like “for what” attitude, which I'm like, yeah, exactly. For what? Like, why should I, I'm not going to call my boss and be like, “I tripped on the [00:12:00] sidewalk and sprained my ankle.” I don't know. It didn't make any sense. So Mike: That producer really was, he was really there as an excuse to introduce the character of his son. That was really the only purpose that he was there for. Jessika: Yeah, he popped in and out. He wasn't doing much with that. Yeah. Also the animatronics were surprisingly great. I know it's Jim Henson, but like the nineties were a really good decade for, good animatronics between like that and Jurassic Park.You know, very, very good. So their movements were just really convincing. And we'll get into, part of why that is, in just a couple of minutes when I talk about the animatronics and the costumes. Mike: Yeah. I'm really excited to talk about that actually. Jessika: So picture this: It's 1989 and comic book movies were not wildly popular after a couple of recent superhero flops. Their turtles were initially [00:13:00] discovered by Gary Proper, who was a road manager for the comic Gallagher. He had previously worked with Kim Dawson and got her on board as producer. And they signed on Bobby Herbeck as the writer. This was kind of cool because during the writing process, there was a lot of back and forth between Herbeck and the original writers, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird to ensure that the movie was staying true to the comic and, per an interview I read, it was definitely a longer process than Herbeck had initially thought it would be. Mike: That makes sense because to be completely honest, the movie feels like a pretty faithful adaptation of the tone of the original comic, which was very over the top and gritty and violent. Jessika: Yeah, absolutely. And I, I do like that. They went back and checked instead of just said, okay, well we have the rights and we're going to run and do what we want to do with this. So now that they had a script, they had to find funding and a studio and a way to make the Turtles come to [00:14:00] life. So they pitched the idea all around Hollywood. All three of them were incredibly enthusiastic, but the studios were super wary after the recent comic book related box office failures. Mike: So out of curiosity, which movies were those that failed? Jessika: Howard the Duck? Mike: Oh yeah. Jessika: Yeah. And so it didn't do well. And there was another one before that, too, although it doesn't say on here, but Howard the Duck was the big one that people were like, yikes, we're going to go ahead and back off. Mike: That was George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. And they thought they had like the next star wars and ET their hands. Jessika: I've never even heard of it. Mike: Oh, oh, we should totally do a retrospective on it at some point. It's based on a Marvel comics character who is a anthropomorphic duck. They had a full animatronic suit. It's like, you know, Ninja Turtle-quality animatronics, and puppetry. It had all sorts of talent involved with it. And it was one of the biggest box office bombs. So that makes a lot of sense actually, because that'd be the closest [00:15:00] thing where you're talking about anthropomorphic comic characters. Jessika: I'm getting flashes of like a big duck costume. So I may have even seen flashes of it in my life, Mike: It's a weird movie. It's real weird. Leah Thompson, you know, the mom from Back to the Future is in it and this was like at the height of her popularity too. Jessika: Oh no poor Leah. Mike: It's real uncomfortable. There's a whole scene where she's in bed with Howard in lingerie. Jessika: Ew, with the duck?. Mike: It's, very weird Jessika: I don't like it. Mike: And very uncomfortable. Jessika: It's weird enough having these teenage, like teenage, they are supposed to be fun. Fact, they're supposed to be 15 during this, that they're all like over April. It's like, Ooh. Like she is definitely a full adult, a full adult, like you are 15 years old and you're, a turtle! Like… Mike: And that's unfortunately, [00:16:00] something that's carried on. I feel like the one thing that they don't actually ever do a very good job of adapting is the teenage aspect. I have hope for what we have coming in the future. We'll talk about that later. Jessika: Yeah, yeah. Mike: But yeah. Jessika: Ugh. So they pitched the idea all around Hollywood. After those comic book related box office failures, after months of persistent nudging, they finally wore down Tom Gray, who was the head of production for Golden Harvest and got approval to light the project with a $3 million budget. And apparently they already had another couple of million already floating around, like, yeah, no problem. Just, but we need more. Mike: They were already huge, and the funny thing is this is very much like how they actually got their first pitch for getting the action figures made where their agent was driving around with this giant turtle. I think Playmates was the last toy manufacturer that was actually willing to talk to them and they agreed to it, but they had been making pitches right and left [00:17:00] and no one had picked them up. Jessika: it was just, it sounded like such a whole thing that they were just like, Fox! How about you? How about blah, blah, blah. And everybody was like, whoa, whoa, you need to leave like exit through where you came from, because we don't want anything you have to tell us. Mike: Don't even take the main exit, go out the servant's exit. Jessika: Yeah, we don't want to see you leave. Just do it. can teleport. That'd be great. Mike: We don't want any association with you or your trash. Get out . Jessika: Oh no. So they hired Steve Barron as director. Mike: Right. Jessika: Barron wanted to make sure that the teenage mutant ninja turtles were a hybrid of the lighter animated series, along with the darker vibe of the comics, which is why there is that kind of middle point. It is a little darker, but it's maybe not as dark as the comics and that's intentional. They did want to make it family friendly because the comics really aren't, they're very violent. They're very graphic. You can put a dark spin on things and still make it [00:18:00] family friendly. Barron had also worked with Jim Henson on a previous project and knew Henson's Creature Shop would make the Turtles more fully believable on screen. Now, the issue was that this was 1990. Jim Henson was arguably the biggest name in the animatronics game, which of course meant his services were not going to be cheap. This edition would be $6 million, which of course was far over their budget. They also had to convince Henson to actually take part in the film because he was concerned that it was too violent for what his puppets should portray and might be a risky move due to his younger fanbase. Took some sweet talking from Barron -which seems to be kind of the name of the game for the Turtles- but Henson finally agreed to assist. And this was the first and what is thought to be the last time that Henson lent out the name to use in this way? Yeah. They [00:19:00] had to get another studio involved because they just simply did not have enough money. Mike: Right. Jessika: And finally signed on with Fox for a larger budget. Which also fell through. I read an interview that said within 10 days of when they were supposed to start filming, they still didn't have the funding. Mike: Wow. Jessika: So they were cutting it incredibly close. I mean, it had literally everything else. Mike: Come to think of it. I mean, yeah, that's wild. And then also - given the time that this came out- this has gotta be one of the last films that Jim Henson was personally involved with before he died. Jessika: Yeah. Actually we'll get into that. We will. Yeah. And not even on this, this part of it, but we'll we'll we'll we'll get there. We'll get there. Yeah. New Line Cinema eventually came through and signed on to produce. But offered significantly less money than the 6 million that had been proposed. Golden Harvest owner, Raymond Chow, agreed to fund the remainder of the expenses, whatever those were. Mike: Okay. I mean, that was a great bet for him. [00:20:00] Jessika: Okay. Yeah, absolutely. Shoot. So this is wild. We were talking about Jim Henson. Let's talk about the costumes because those things were awesome. There were actually two sets of costumes for each turtle, one for the animatronics, s
We had the honor of chatting with Leah Thompson in this episode! We talk about the importance of community, how God led her to San Clemente, CA, and how she grew close to the Lord. Leah is wise beyond her years and told us about the incredible way the Lord spoke and still speaks to her through "Egypt"! Leah rides for the Rip Curl Women's Surf team and is just as beautiful on the inside as she is the outside! We can't wait for you to hear this conversation. You can follow Leah on Instagram: @_leahthompson for amazing content. Praying this episode is a blessing to you. Thanks for listening!
In this episode we talk about the Back To the Future trilogy. We break down the cast, plot, and success of each film. We of course will talk about the stars of the films including Michael J, Fox, Christoper Lloyd, and Leah Thompson. Good ole Biff will be a topic too. Recorded in 2019Thanks for listening!
The gang leaves Nakatomi Tower, and heads to NYC this week, as they review the third in the Die Hard franchise, Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) Directed by John McTiernan. This peak 90's action flick stars Bruce Willis as the gruff and sarcastic John McClane on his home turf of New York City, and Samuel L. Jackson as a good samaritan named Zeus. As John McClane plays a game of Simon Says with Hans Gruber's cousin, played by Jeremy Irons, he uncovers his riddles and tasks are only a diversion for the greatest gold heist in American History. Does Die Hard need 3, or even 5 movies? Does #3 stand out in the crowd? Listen along and find out. In News this week: Creepshow, Halloween, Friday the 13th, The Last Unicorn, The Thing, Kurt Russell, John Carpenter, Poltergeist, Francis Ford Coppola. Koyaanisqatsi, Harison Ford, Blade Runner, Rutger Hauer, Blade Runner 2049, Conan The Barbarian, Rambo, First Blood, The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Ghost of Tsushima, Uncharted, Tom Holland, video game movies, Nathan Drake, Chad Stahleski, John Wick, Wayne Che Yip, Lord of the Rings TV series, The Hobbit, Amazon Originals, Netflix Originals, Sound of Metal, You Were Never Really Here, Roma, Dean Koontz, Suspiria, Care Bears movie, Speed Racer, The Wachowski sister, Robert Eggers, The Northman, Alexader Skarsgard, Back to the Future, Marty McFly, Calvin Klein, Pepe LePew, Freud, Oedipus complex, Leah Thompson, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Spielberg, Seth Rogan, Harold Ramis, The Suicide Squad trailer, Suicide Squad, James Gunn, Super, Slither, Guardians of the Galaxy, B Horror movies, Michael Rooker, the shunting, John Cena, Idris Elba, King Shark, Harley Quinn cartoon series, Polka Dot Man, Condiment Man, The Tick, Alan Tudyck, Poison Ivy, Force Five Podcast, Jason Kleeberg, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Top 5 drinking scenes, Justice League: The Snyder Cut, slow motion, Man of Steel, Milk, Nymphomercial, Scary Movie 3, Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Bad Trip, Eric Andre, Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Vinterberg, Best director, Oscar Nomination, #alive, Hard Boiled, Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Joseph Navarro Pete Abeyta and Tyler Noe Streaming Picks: Signs - Amazon PrimeAnother Round - HuluCast Away - HBO Max, DirecTVWendy - HBO Max, DirecTV
The La Vernia Lady Bear soccer team wrapped up District 27-4A play March 19 in Poteet. The Bears controlled the match from the beginning whistle and came out on top with a 14-0 victory, which added to their program-high district record of 9-0-3, and an overall record of 19-5-3. The scoring leader was senior Addie Fike, while junior Kayleigh Klein, sophomore Trannon Izworski, and freshmen Leah Thompson and Quinn Gulley each contributed as well. The Lady Bear offense has dominated this season, scoring 85 goals. The defense was equally equipped, allowing only 5 goals to be scored in district play....Article Link
Leah Thompson in the studios to talk all things North Adams Schools
Hey, everyone — in this episode Victoria and Dominique talk about SPF: why we need it and yet why we sometimes struggle to get with the program consistently. We also talk about our favorite facial cleansers, including cleansing oils, jellies and foams galore. Check out our Instagram page to see the products we discuss during the podcast.Instagram: @BeautyPopPodYou can email the podcast at: BeautyPopPod@gmail.comTwitter: @BeautyPopPodVictoria's Twitter: @OnAirVictoriaVictoria's Instagram: @OnAirVictoriaTheme music by Laddie Keelan
Actor looks back on Back To The Future
Drew and Curt talk through their respective 'Rants of the Week', while also interviewing a connoisseur of sorts in regards to amateur and professional bowling (Teddy Alfieri). They'll close with some sports, Netflix, and the 'Boy of the Week' brought to you by Leah Thompson!
Leah Thompson stopped by the studios, along with Bellmont Elementary Principal Aaron Baker and Kindergarten Teacher, to talk about the upcoming Kindergarten Roundup
This show features interviews of Dr. Neal Barnard on the reasons why he is a plant-based advocate and Karina Inkster on weightlifting and fitness as a vegan personal trainer. We also introduce three new co-hosts, Meaghan Beattie, Grace Wampold, and Leah Thompson with their stories on how they started on veganism and why they choose to continue to live a vegan lifestyle. Read more →
Leah Thompson is in this week to talk all things North Adams Schools.
Leah Thompson filled in this week to talk all things North Adams, and was joined by Kindergarten teacher Chris Inniger to talk about the upcoming Kindergarten Roundup on March 6.
Leah Thompson was in this week to talk all things North Adams Schools, to include recognizing several students of the month for January and February.
BEST OF 2018 (Part 2 of 2) featuring: Bill Burr, Gary Spivey, Pauly Shore, Jay Ferguson, Melissa Villasenor, Adam Ray, Hernan Lopez, Bob Saget, Leah Thompson, Tony Rock, Bill Blumenreich, Jeffrey Ross, Stephan Brogren, Garfunkel & Oates, Erik Griffin, Gary Busey, Todd Glass, Jeremy Piven, Big Jay Oakerson and Chuck Lorre.
Leah Thompson in this week to talk all things North Adams Schools.
Curator, documentary filmmaker, journalist, and environmentalist Leah Thompson talks with Austin about the changes undergoing rural China and her fascinating film on an artist's quest to bring global art to his small village in the remote Anhui province. It's a surprisingly relatable story. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leah Thompson, Communications Director for North Adams Schools, stopped in for Brent this week to talk about all things North Adams, to include some awards presented to some students...
Leah Thompson and Joshua Oman, from the ShutterBrigade, join us today on LearningFromOthers.com. We talk about cinematography, following your dreams to start your own business and about the Hollywood film industry. Please welcome, the ShutterBrigade. 00:00:46 - Introductions 00:05:38 - Childhood stories 00:12:50 - Video store story 00:17:44 - Starting up 00:23:13 - Damon's takeaway and mindset 00:28:03 - LA scene experience 00:31:05 - Talks about their previous clients 00:36:39 - Advice for young entrepreneurs 00:43:39 - Closing remarks
Leah Thompson was in this week to talk all things North Adams Schools
Leah Thompson from North Adams Schools was in this week to talk about all the things going on in the district.
In this Episode we reviewed Back to the future part 3. In this episode we explored the Old Western movie and go off the rail a lot! Part of Tribute to Michael J. Fox month Starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Leah Thompson, Mary Steenburgen and Thomas F. Wilson. This episode features a song remix from DJ Cummerbund, used with permission. #back #to #the #future #fox #1985 #1885
In this Episode we reviewed Back to the future part 3. In this episode we explored the Old Western movie and go off the rail a lot! Part of Tribute to Michael J. Fox month Starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Leah Thompson, Mary Steenburgen and Thomas F. Wilson. This episode features a song remix from DJ Cummerbund, used with permission. #back #to #the #future #fox #1985 #1885
In this Episode we reviewed Back to the future part 2. We traveled to 2015, because Max had a lesson for us. Part of Tribute to Michael J. Fox month Starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Leah Thompson and Thomas F. Wilson. This episode features a song remix from DJ Cummerbund, used with permission. We are sponsored by, Hemp by Harley, check her out on Facebook and Instagram. Also, Dighton Barber Shop and our very own Kaz Foxsen #back #to #the #future #fox #1985 #1955 #2015
In this Episode we reviewed Back to the future. The perfect movie for our show. You know this movie and you know that it is great. Part of Tribute to Michael J. Fox month Starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Leah Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson We are sponsored by, Hemp by Harley, check her out on Facebook and Instagram. Also, Dighton Barber Shop and our very own Kaz Foxsen #back #to #the #future #fox #lloyd #enchantment #1985 #1955
Oh man it is a SCORCHER out there. We're sweatin' up a storm in the studio as Amber, Eddie and Mary are joined by Dave Ross and Leah Thompson to talk heat waves, global warming and Leah's work on the exhibit "Coal and Ice". Thanks to Casper for supporting our channel. Save $50 on select mattresses at http://www.casper.com/brighter + code: brighter. Thanks to Phlur for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://phlur.com today and use promo code BRIGHTERSIDE to get 20% off your custom Phlur sample set! Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://getquip.com/brighterside to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush. Awesome Call, Carefree, Crinoline Dreams, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Leah called in you will remember her from Back To The Future and Red Dawn, to chat about her upcoming project she did with her two daughters.
Leah called in you will remember her from Back To The Future and Red Dawn, to chat about her upcoming project she did with her two daughters.
Leah Thompson in the studios talking all things North Adams Schools
WE AIN'T DEAD YET BABY! The pod is B A C K! Time to crack a freakin dew open and get back to jammin to the VERY COOL! podcast. First order of business is to welcome on Leah to talk about livin in Texas, why people from Texas LOVE being from Texas, Buc-ee's, movin here to Utah, quittin her job to go full-time with The Shutter Brigade, her main man Greg and Mt Dew vs Dr Pepper. Guys the podcast is back and there's even a new theme song. I'm reeeeeal excited and I hope you guys are still along for the ride LET'S FREAKIN GOOOOOOO!
Dave Nathan was joined in the studios this week by Leah Thompson, Communications Director for North Adams Schools, to talk about things going on in the district.
Philosophical banter, this time around inspired by the words of John Hughes spoken by Leah Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson & Eric Stoltz via 1987’s Some Kind of Wonderful. Alienation, class envy, complacentcy in relationships and prejudice all get a look-see jaw-jack Back by the Woodpile! (To hear on iTunes, click here!)
Brent and East join Brandon to discuss BACK TO THE FUTURE! Along the way they traverse subjects such as morality, existentialism and how hot Leah Thompson is. They also take a more than generous amount of time to talk shit about Terminator: GenisYs(sp!) and hypothesize on the conundrum that is nudity in time travel. They also get geek boners over the Delorean, then talk about their parents and their bands in one breath...uhhhh...
Brent and East join Brandon to discuss BACK TO THE FUTURE! Along the way they traverse subjects such as morality, existentialism and how hot Leah Thompson is. They also take a more than generous amount of time to talk shit about Terminator: GenisYs(sp!) and hypothesize on the conundrum that is nudity in time travel. They also get geek boners over the Delorean, then talk about their parents and their bands in one breath...uhhhh...
Brent and East join Brandon to discuss BACK TO THE FUTURE! Along the way they traverse subjects such as morality, existentialism and how hot Leah Thompson is. They also take a more than generous amount of time to talk shit about Terminator: GenisYs(sp!) and hypothesize on the conundrum that is nudity in time travel. They also get geek boners over the Delorean, then talk about their parents and their bands in one breath...uhhhh...
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