Podcasts about Little Miss Sunshine

 Shawn King. Shawn has been the drummer for the band Devotchka for over 20 years and has been based in Denver for longer than that. Over that time he has been tightly woven into the Denver scene and involved in all kinds of projects from experimental festivals to musical theatre. We are right around the 20 year anniversary of both Devotchka's album “How it Ends” and the movie “Little Miss Sunshine” for which Devotchka provided the soundtrack and score. In this epsidoe, Shawn talks about: The high premium placed on multi-instrumentalism in Devotchka The record label model vs. the Patreon model, and the full record model vs. the single model  Treating the drumset as the multi percussion instrument it is, thinking more in terms of patterns than grooves  Structuring improvisation through parameters and limitations  What has kept him in Denver Recording the soundtrack for “Little Miss Sunshine” Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage

In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca began by discussing our Colorado theatre experiences since the last episode. Alex reviewed & Juliet at the Denver Center, describing it as surprisingly enjoyable despite disliking the pop music soundtrack. He also attended the 24 Hour Plays fundraiser at Curious Theatre, featuring six playwrights creating original works in 24 hours, with notable performances from Denver theater veterans.Toni covered several productions including Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song (which we discussed in detail on a bonus episode), the interactive art installation Oracle at Union Hall, Comedy Works' New Faces competition (25th year, 168 local comics competing), Little Miss Sunshine at Aurora Fox (which he found problematic as an adaptation), and The Tempest at Colorado Shakespeare Festival, which he praised for its visual magic and strong performances.Denver Fringe Festival RecapTime: 24:30 - 33:30We both attended the sixth annual Denver Fringe Festival, which kicked off with a showcase at Cleo Parker Robinson Theater hosted by Juice the Clown. Alex saw three shows including a cabaret performance and Plant the Musical (a confusing two-person show where both actors played the same character). Toni saw eight shows and published seven reviews, with Ben Franklin Sex Party at Rise Comedy being his favorite — an immersive comedy involving the audience in founding a new country called “Birdlandia” that ended with a group orgy scene and syphilis outbreak.Tony Awards DiscussionTime: 33:30 - 42:45We discussed the relevance of the Tony Awards for Colorado theatergoers, noting that while the shows are only in New York initially, Tony wins can help shows tour nationally. Major winners included Maybe Happy Ending (Best Musical) and Purpose (Best Play). Toni watched clips of the ceremony, praising host Cynthia Erivo's opening and noting that the Hamilton reunion performance was the evening's highlight, though it overshadowed other nominees.Colorado Theater NewsTime: 42:45 - 49:45Theater Funding Crisis: As reported by the Denver Gazette's John Moore, two northern Colorado theatres - Bas Bleu (33 years old) and OpenStage (50 years old) – are both facing financial shortfalls due to reduced public arts funding, needing emergency fundraising of $40,000 and $15,000 respectively. This contrasts with Denver metro theaters that benefit from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).Other News:Colorado Renaissance Fair opens June 14th for its 48th season, though elephants may be banned due to legal challengesDenver native Annaleigh Ashford returns for DCPA's Saturday Night Alive gala on June 14thBreaking news: We announced the 19th Annual Henry Award nominees, with the ceremony scheduled for July 28th at Lone Tree Arts Center. Notably, this is the first year without gendered performance categories.Interview: Sasha Cucciniello, Telluride TheaterTime: 49:45 - 1:15:15We interviewed Artistic Director Sasha Cucciniello about her journey from avant-garde theater in New York (Performance Space 122) to founding Telluride Theater 18 years ago with just $68. The theater has grown to three full-time employees including new Operations Manager Kevin Douglas and Executive Director Ryan Heidenreich.Key Topics We Covered:Unique Programming: Combines traditional theater with burlesque performances through their troupe “House of Shimmie Shake,” which sells out annuallyOriginal Works: Cucciniello has written over 20 plays, mostly devised collaboratively with ensemble castsRecent Success: Ski Bum the Musical by local ski bum Li

Our road trip movie list is underway, and we're talking about Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton's heartfelt Little Miss Sunshine. Join Max, Kyle, and Kenny as we review the and discuss the movie. If you haven't already, check out our previous episode s on Nebraska & Drive My Car! —————

Today on the podcast we are talking about the 2006 hit Little Miss Sunshine. I really enjoyed rewatching the movie and it was really interesting to watch it from the lens of a parent, so I hope you check it out if you haven't seen it in a while. Joining me is Cathrine Brown corporate marketing leader, founder of The Cabro, a platform for ambitious working mothers, and a mother of 2.While discussing this movie, we get into topics like mental health, toxic positivity, body shaming - a lot of really interesting parenting topics came up from watching this, so i hope you enjoy. EPISODE LINKS:https://thecabro.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/_thecabro/SHOW LINKS:contact: ⁠⁠successfulworkingparents@gmail.com⁠⁠Linktree:⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents⁠⁠Musical credit:Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd

Attore, regista, cantante, scrittore di poesie e anche ospite di Betty Senatore in questa puntata di “Che film guarda stasera?”: lui è Rocco Papaleo e per la sua serata sul divano sceglie un film che fa ridere, ma anche riflettere. È “Little Miss Sunshine”, pellicola vincitrice di due Premi Oscar, di cui uno ad Alan Arkin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entramos de lleno en el lugar de la imagen en la sociedad. La presión estética, los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, el lugar que ocupa la imagen en la infancia, la familia como referente y la influencia de los iguales.Para ello hemos seleccionado una película tan tierna como magistral, Little Miss Sunshine.Locura compartida con Beatriz Martínez Núñez.NOTAS DEL PODCASTOs dejo por aquí un apunte de la psicóloga Marsha M. Linehan sobre sus libros publicados, por si queréis hacer una aproximación.AGRADECIMIENTOSIntervención: Belén Gutiérrez

This week on Movies You Forgot You Forgot, Adam and Joe take a reluctant trip back to 2016's Captain Fantastic. What was once a quirky indie now feels like a confusing manifesto on bad parenting and questionable life choices.  They break down the film's muddled philosophy on death, its oddball charm (or lack thereof), and why it brings the far superior Little Miss Sunshine to mind. Spoiler: some films are best left in the past. Got a film you forgot you forgot? Hit us up at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise.  You can also follow Adam @errorofways on Letterboxd; he rates and reviews the films he watches. The comments section is a very cool place to be. Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.

This week is a Sally pick, in 2006 "Little Miss Sunshine" was released to much critical acclaim and Oscar nominations. We take a look at this comedy/drama that has a stacked cast and a lot of emotions in it, hope you enjoy.

Gregory welcomes Justin back to the podcast, and Lyndon joins them for a discussion about managing their expectations for a project vs. the reality of how the public receives it. Pick up your copy of The Once Lands at strangerfiction.caTransition clips are from Little Miss Sunshine (2006) - https://youtu.be/bQ7BZTMLImA?si=VoyDjOH4prWbgkZoFollow the gang on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lradchenka/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GMB Chomichuk's online store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gmbchomichuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chasing Artwork's online store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chasingartwork.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production: Dan VadeboncoeurTitles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

Lynn & Carl are joined by award-winning actress Kimmie Kidd & her collaborator on her next couple of projects, Fly North's Colin Healy to discuss "This Will Be - The Spirit and Soul of Natalie Cole" at the Blue Strawberry (this & next Friday) and July's "Madam" at the Greenfinch. Plus Colin talks about "Little Miss Sunshine" coming up April 25th at the Greenfinch.

Selbst die Kommerz-Fans unter euch, die oft unsere Vorschaubilder mit verlorenem, unwissenden Blick betrachten, dürften heute so ziemlich von allen Filmen zumindest was mitbekommen haben. Falls nicht wären eventuell Bücher was für euch, oder Basteln mit Laub. Manchmal muss man rennen, bevor man laufen kann.

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In this week's episode, we discuss the legacy of Losercore, an aesthetic of the late 90s and early 2000s that celebrated the awkwardness of young adulthood and the sartorial idiosyncrasies of social outcasts, from orthodontia and ill-fitting gym uniforms to wire-frame glasses and dishwater-blond hair. We analyze the socioeconomic conditions that led to this period of loser glorification, identify key players (Todd Solondz, Paul Dano), cinematic touchstones (Napoleon Dynamite, Little Miss Sunshine), and generational anthems ("Teenage Dirtbag," "Buddy Holly"), and reflect on how the Internet has transformed today's young losers into threats to themselves and others.Links:Image board"The Birth—and Maybe Death—of Yuppiedom" by Walter Shapiro for Time"Loser: The Hero of the 1990s" by Grunge Included on SubstackThe Trap by Adam CurtisThe Nineties by Chuck Klosterman@yungkombucha420 on TikTok"Americans Need to Party More" by Ellen Cushing for The Atlantic"The Anti-Social Century" by Derek Thompson for The AtlanticLoser Generated Content: From Participation to Exploitation by Soren Mork PetersenBillie Eilish on having no friendsCelebrity with no friends blind item ("not Jessica Chastain")Emma Chamberlain closet videoBed rot talking stage TikTok / "Love in the Time of Bed Rotting" by Isabel Unhinged on Substack"The Story Behind The Song: Beck and the crowning of the ‘Loser' generation" – Far OutTeenage Dirtbag – Wheatus (Offical Music Video)Buddy Holly – Weezer (Official Music Video)Losercore TikTok boys: Slushy Noobz, Thomathy, Ben Awad, William ConradMarc Jacobs, Circa 2003: Long Hair, Neck Brace & Sweaty (PHOTO)Prada Spring/Summer 1996Marc Jacobs Spring 1999Marc Jacobs Fall 1999Vetements Fall 2019 MenswearBalenciaga Pre-Fall 2021 "Gucci's Beautiful Losers Hit New York" – Business of Fashion"The Book of Gucci According to Alessandro Michele" – 032c"Student Teaches Teacher" aka Jeff Bliss aka Friggin Packet Yo (Original YouTube Video)"Who's Afraid of Hasan Piker?" – Slate"Still Life (Betamale)" by Jon RafmanParty in their Blood – Cloudy Heart (Official Music Video)Bully (formerly @bully.incel.simp.hero) Duane Hanson – Saatchi GalleryDadsgiving by Chris Maggio This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe

In this week's episode, we discuss the legacy of Losercore, an aesthetic of the late 90s and early 2000s that celebrated the awkwardness of young adulthood and the sartorial idiosyncrasies of social outcasts, from orthodontia and ill-fitting gym uniforms to wire-frame glasses and dishwater-blond hair. We analyze the socioeconomic conditions that led to this period of loser glorification, identify key players (Todd Solondz, Paul Dano), cinematic touchstones (Napoleon Dynamite, Little Miss Sunshine), and generational anthems ("Teenage Dirtbag," "Buddy Holly"), and reflect on how the Internet has transformed today's young losers into threats to themselves and others. Links: "The Birth—and Maybe Death—of Yuppiedom" by Walter Shapiro for Time"Loser: The Hero of the 1990s" by Grunge Included on SubstackThe Trap by Adam CurtisThe Nineties by Chuck Klosterman@yungkombucha420 on TikTok"Americans Need to Party More" by Ellen Cushing for The Atlantic "The Anti-Social Century" by Derek Thompson for The AtlanticLoser Generated Content: From Participation to Exploitation by Soren Mork PetersenBillie Eilish on having no friendsCelebrity with no friends blind item ("not Jessica Chastain")Emma Chamberlain closet videoBed rot talking stage TikTok /  "Love in the Time of Bed Rotting" by Isabel Unhinged on Substack"The Story Behind The Song: Beck and the crowning of the ‘Loser' generation" – Far Out Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus (Offical Music Video) Buddy Holly – Weezer (Official Music Video)Losercore TikTok boys: Slushy Noobz, Thomathy, Ben Awad, William ConradMarc Jacobs, Circa 2003: Long Hair, Neck Brace & Sweaty (PHOTO)Prada Spring/Summer 1996Marc Jacobs Spring 1999Marc Jacobs Fall 1999Vetements Fall 2019 Menswear Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2021 "Gucci's Beautiful Losers Hit New York" – Business of Fashion"The Book of Gucci According to Alessandro Michele" – 032c"Student Teaches Teacher" aka Jeff Bliss aka Friggin Packet Yo (Original YouTube Video) "Who's Afraid of Hasan Piker?" – Slate "Still Life (Betamale)" by Jon RafmanParty in their Blood – Cloudy Heart (Official Music Video)Bully (formerly @bully.incel.simp.hero)  Duane Hanson – Saatchi GalleryDadsgiving by Chris Maggio

Comedian Louis Michael joins the podcast to talk about the classic dramedy Little Miss Sunshine.Listen to Chinese Rocket Force on YouTube and Spotify: https://linktr.ee/chineserocketforceFollow Lou on Instagram: @LouisDMichaelFollow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocnyComedyFollow Johnny on Letterboxd: @JohnnyMocny

The Daily Quiz - Entertainment, Society and Culture Today's Questions: Question 1: What was the Starbucks chain of coffee shops named after? Question 2: In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which character is played by Jacob Batalon? Question 3: What is the plot of the movie American History X? Question 4: Which philosopher famously said 'The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it'? Question 5: Name the movie that matches the following plot summary: 'A detective hired to expose an adulterer finds himself caught up in a web of deceit.' Question 6: Which company, with a name formed by contracting the Danish words for 'play well', was founded by carpenter Ole Kristiansen in 1932? Question 7: Which actress has had roles in films including Little Miss Sunshine and Scream Queens? Question 8: In which iconic building is "The Yellow Oval Room" located? Question 9: Which of these words is used to refer to a very cultured activity? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Shelly discuss movies about mental health including Little Miss Sunshine, Jacob's Ladder and Inside/Out

Room and Bored: Part 5 Dale's schedule filled up with women's requests.. Based on a post by Krosis, in 5 parts. Listen to the ►  Podcast at Steamy Stories. At college, Melanie reminded Dale of their date that weekend. He nodded, he was originally going to cancel, but now that Nancy and Dale had -- was 'broken up' the correct term? -- well, whatever it was, it was done, so he figured he'd take the pretty platinum blonde to the movie and try to get on with his life. Just before he left the campus, though, he got a picture message from an unknown number. Confused, he opened it to see a photo of him taking Nancy from behind in their kitchen. The pic was a bit grainy, obviously taken from outside the house, but both their faces could easily be identified. A text then arrived from the same number: *My place, 6pm -- Helena*   That morning, Helena woke at 8 AM sharp. She had no choice in the matter, her parents had drilled it into her for most of her life so that she wouldn't be late for school, and even now, when she was no longer attending any house of learning, her body still habitually woke her up at that time. "Ugh, " She got up, stretched her lithe body, and pulled on some sweatpants and a tight t-shirt over a bra and undies. As she headed toward her bedroom door, she glanced out her window and stopped short. Dale's house across the street had its front windows open, and, she squinted, was that, ? She rushed down the hallway to the second floor's front balcony and threw it open. Sure enough, that was Nancy bent over the kitchen counter, getting fucked by, "Dale?" Helena pulled out her phone and zoomed the camera in. Not good enough! She cast about, saw her Dad's bird watching binoculars, and grabbed them. She pressed her camera lens to one of the eye holes of the binos and lined up the shot. There! She snapped several pics before she saw Dale thrust deep and cry out as he filled the voluptuous housewife with his cum. Shaking, Helena went back inside to decide what to do about this revelation. Obviously if Nancy's husband saw these pics, then her marriage would be over, and Dale would probably get the shit kicked out of him. Helena didn't like the thought of that, but she didn't care about Nancy's marriage; she barely knew the woman. She got a text from her Mom: *Won't be home tonight, try not to fuck the whole neighborhood while we're out, slut* Helena's parents hadn't come home the previous night either. She was pretty certain that they were over at a swinger couple's house, and it seemed that they had hit it off. Her mother was always ribbing Helena about her high sex drive, but the young woman had actually been a virgin until she had tricked a blindfolded Dale into sex almost 2 weeks ago, and even that had been an accident. Thinking about Dale's long cock slipping inside her and filling her with his sizable load made her nipples hard. It had been a frequent masturbatory inspiration since. She needed more, and with these pics she knew she could get more, she just had to be bold, like her mother. 'Like mother, like daughter,' she heard her mother's voice in her head. "Yeah," she agreed. Dale finds himself at the beck and call of demanding women. Things were strained between Dale and Nancy after he got home from school, not only because she had broken off their burgeoning romance, but also due to his concern about Helena's text that contained picture evidence of him and his married landlady having sex. What did Helena want from him? he wondered. After dinner, he headed over to Helena's house at 6 PM, as ordered. The strawberry blonde answered the door, as usual, with a menacing grin on her pretty face. She was wearing a tight t-shirt and sweatpants today. "Right on time, slave." Dale stared at her. Slave? "Get in here." He stepped in and she closed and locked the door behind him. "Oh, now that you're here, I don't know what to make you do first." "What are your plans for that pic?" he asked her. "Nuttin'," she replied, "as long as you do what I say, obvs." "And if I don't do what you say?" She sighed. "It gets sent to Nancy's husband, and terrible things happen. You ready to stop talking now?" "Nancy's a good person, Helena; she doesn't deserve this." She stepped forward, the top of her head coming only as high as his chin. Dale hadn't realized how short she actually was. "She's a cheating whore, and her husband deserves to know, don't you think?" He bit his tongue and scowled, realizing that yelling wouldn't help the situation. She turned back away from him. "Okay, so the pics are saved to my cloud, and I even printed 'em out, in case you're good enough at computers to hack my account." Dale sighed, Helena had prepared well. "What do you want me to do?" She bounced, her B-cups bobbling about in her shirt. "Ooh, I was hoping I'd be inspired when you got here, but now, too many options, and I can't decide on any! Oh, I know, " She pulled out her phone and started typing. "I joined a View dit group for masters and slaves earlier today, so I'll ask them what I should have you do. Hmm, " Blip! Blip! Blip! Her eyes lit up and she laughed, "Ha, awesome! C'mon up to Mom's room." He followed her up the ornate staircase to Trish's bedroom. "Sit on the bed." She rummaged through her mother's wardrobes and grabbed some things. "Wait here, " She went into the adjoining bathroom and closed the door. A few minutes later, she came out, still wearing the t-shirt, but now she had garters with dark, thigh-high nylon stockings on instead of her sweatpants. She dropped her phone onto the side table, climbed onto the bed, and nibbled her lower lip, reminding Dale of her mother. Sitting at the head of the bed, she spread her legs and he could see that she also had some lacy black panties on. She extended one long, slim leg. "Suck on my toes." He blinked. She had been wearing Chucks when he came in, so her feet were probably sweaty. She frowned and reached for her phone. "How disappointing." Dale grabbed her dainty, stocking-covered foot and shoved the toes into his mouth, grimacing as he started to suck on them. "Mmm, " she sighed, smiled, and started typing again. A few minutes later, she said, "Dang, this person really likes nylons. Do you like my legs, Dale? You can stop sucking." He let go of her toes. Despite the degradation of the act, his cock was getting hard. "Yes, you have gorgeous legs, Helena." "Just like my Mom's?" He considered. "Hers are gorgeous too." She was watching him very closely now. "Which do you prefer?" He didn't know how he should answer. "Be honest, I won't get mad." "Your mom's are more toned; she works hard to keep in shape. You're naturally slim, so you don't need to work out. Sorry, I think toned is better than slim." "Hmm, I see, take out your cock." "Uh, " "Now!" Dale got off the bed, pulled down his jeans and underwear, and stood there. At Helena's direction, he sat back on the bed before her. Then she moved her feet down and took his cock between them. "Umm, " It was awkward, but she was determined. Soon, she was able to stroke up and down his rising erection between her stockinged feet, the nylon catching at the skin of his shaft as it rasped up and down. Dale had never felt anything like it before. "Why, are you doing this?" he gasped. "Because I want to. Why else?" She moved one foot so the arch of her foot pressed against his shaft and her toes grasped at the head of his cock while her other foot continued to stroke. He was having trouble controlling his breathing. "Fuck, I'm gonna, " "Yeah? So cool!" She moved her feet upon him faster until he grunted and shot his cum onto the bottom of her nylon-covered foot. She kept stroking him, but it soon became overwhelmingly sensitive and he backed off, looking embarrassed. She waved him away. "Okay, you can go, but make sure you're ready for when I call." He pulled on his clothes and went home. Helena pulled off the dripping stocking and sucked the foot of it into her mouth as she frigged her clit. Tasting Dale's sperm again, she quickly came, thrilling at the thought of what she did, and what she'd do to him next time.   Dale got a call from his parents as he walked through the front door. "Hey, Mom! Yeah, just got home from my job." He looked over and saw Nancy sitting on the couch, watching TV. He went into the kitchen to fix himself a snack. "Umm hmm, umm hmm, yeah, she's taking care of me." Nancy glanced over and saw Dale looking at her as he said that. She blushed but kept watching her show. "Yep, I'm making a new life here, Mom. Yeah, love you too, say hi to Dad!" New life, Nancy's hand caressed her midsection, thinking about the huge load of sperm Dale had pumped into her that very morning. She had been careless, allowing the young man to plunder her vulnerable insides with his no doubt potent sperm as her body entered its fertile time of the month. She could feel her pussy moistening at the memory, but she had broken it off with him for good this time. She had called her husband, and he would be coming home early at her insistence. She heard Dale head downstairs to his suite and sighed. He still had Trish across the street to satisfy his urges, so he'd survive just fine.   *Got a treat for you today! Cum over at 7pm* That had been from Trish the next day. Both the Milfy blonde and her daughter were ordering him around now. Helena opened the door for him, wearing only short-shorts and a sports bra today, with her strawberry blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail. Her skin shone, and he thought that she might have been exercising. "Her bedroom, come to mine after." She gave him a wink. "Trish?" He opened the master bedroom door to find the leggy blonde laying on her bed, completely naked, and she brought a friend! "Um, " "Close the door, Dale. This is Marietta, and she's been looking forward to making your acquaintance after I told her about all the fun we've been having." "Uh, hi." Dale couldn't believe how much this pretty, older Latina lady looked like a darker-skinned version of Nancy, with large tits, a curvy body, and dark, shoulder-length curls instead of Nancy's auburn tresses. She was likewise naked, her legs wide, with Trish's face between them. "I've been getting her ready for you," Trish said as she got up and strode over to him. Then she kissed him hard and he tasted the other woman's juices on her lips. "We want several loads from you tonight, Dale, so get undressed." She sat back down on the bed and waited. He quickly disrobed and climbed onto the bed, uncertain. Trish's treat for him was a threesome! "How do you want to do this?" Trish asked Marietta. The newcomer shrugged, uncertain, she seemed shy as well, covering her large tits as best she could with her arms. "Hmm, okay, Dale, lay down." He did, and Trish situated her pussy above his face while he felt Marietta climb astride his hips, the women facing each other. Dale speared his tongue between Trish's pussy lips. "Umm! Good boy, Dale, come on, Mari, get on that cock." Dale felt the other woman grasp his hard member, direct it to her pussy, and then start to press down upon it. "Fuck, he's big," she groaned. Dale felt a bit proud at that. He grabbed Trish's hips and pulled her down onto his tongue. "Uhh, you're getting better at that, Dale," Trish moaned as he also licked at her clit before dipping his tongue inside again. Marietta had gotten half of his cock inside her, and it seemed like she was struggling. "Let me, " Trish said, and she leaned forward. Dale couldn't see what she did, but the other woman groaned and slipped further down his cock as her pussy loosened up. After she pulled up a bit and pressed down again a few more times, he was all the way inside her. "Got it, all, " she moaned. Dale could feel her pussy trembling around his shaft. "You want that cum? You have to earn it, Mari, move that ass, " Trish ordered her friend. Dale felt Trish shift as she pushed Marietta back, causing the newcomer to arch her spine as she continued to ride him. This new angle caused the head of his cock to rub along her G-spot, and he heard her gasping as his member pleasured her insides. After a few minutes, Trish whispered to her friend, "Oh, he's gonna fill you up with that hot cum soon, I can tell. Won't that feel good, babe, all that sperm inside you?" Marietta whimpered, and Trish took one of the woman's prominent nipples into her mouth. Dale couldn't hear or see any of this, though. He felt Marietta's pussy grip him tighter, and he pushed two fingers into Trish's pussy as he continued to lick at her clit. He was indeed getting close, the two women overwhelming his senses. He felt Trish lean forward more, her fingers flicked at Marietta's clit on the down-strokes, but on the upstrokes she caressed the base of Dale's cock. That was it for him, he grunted into Trish's pussy as his balls gave up their cargo and shot his orgasm up his lengthy shaft and deep inside Marietta's sultry pussy. Upon feeling Dale's cock throb, followed by a wet, warm pressure deep inside her, Marietta came. "Oh! Ah! Aie!" "Yes!" Trish sat up and pulled her friend into a hot, tonguey kiss as her boytoy inseminated the woman. "Umm, " Finally, both of them rolled off of Dale and they all lay there, panting. After a few minutes, Trish engulfed his cock with her mouth and sucked all of his and Marietta's combined juices from it. Pretty soon, his member rose to near full size again. "Ah, youth, " Trish commented, and climbed astride him. She was able to take all of him inside her juicy pussy without issue, and began to slam herself down upon him, quickly approaching her own release. She glanced to the side, saw Marietta playing with her own clit as she watched Trish and Dale fucking, and came. "Oh-oh! Yes, " Trish played with her own nipples as pleasure washed over and through her. When Trish's orgasm was done, she dismounted. "Get over there and fuck Marietta again, stud." Marietta looked at Dale with wide eyes. "Trish, I'm not sure I can, oomph!" Dale had leapt upon the voluptuous woman and slipped his hard cock back inside her spermy pussy. He thrust into her quickly, wanting to achieve his second release of the night. If he blurred his eyes, he could almost believe that he was having sex with Nancy again. He felt Trish come up behind him and wrap her arms around his chest while pressing her pelvis to his ass. "Hm, like this, it's almost like I'm fucking her," she breathed into his ear. "This is so damn hot." Dale could only agree. "You've probably already impregnated her, but let's make doubly sure, hmm?" "What?" Dale slowed down but Trish moved one arm down around his hips so she could keep thrusting from behind, which pushed his hips forward. "Trish, " "I'm sorry for not letting you know beforehand, Dale, but I didn't know what you'd do if you knew. Marietta's a single professional, and she wants a baby, so I offered your, stud services, " She nibbled on his ear. "C'mon, you can't tell me that you aren't turned on by this." She continued to thrust from behind, but Dale wasn't fighting back, only letting his hips be pushed and pulled by her as his cock sluiced into the body of the fertile woman below him. He acknowledged that it was indeed hot, shooting his cum inside this voluptuous lady. Trish had been practically training his brain for this moment, urging him to play 'knock me up' every time they had sex. Had her method been purposeful, or a happy coincidence? He couldn't think on that very well, as he was approaching his second orgasm of the night. "Oh, please, " Marietta stared into his eyes, her need written plainly on her face as she pushed her rounded hips up at him. Finally, Dale let go, thrusting faster into the sexy woman until he felt another cum rising from his loins. "Uh, umm, Uh!" "Yes, " both women moaned as he thrust deeply inside Marietta and fired another load of baby juice deep inside her. "Umm!" Marietta moaned as she furiously played with her clit and came again. Dale felt her pussy suckling on his cock, urging more of his potent sperm to penetrate her fertile insides. He fell upon Marietta, his energy gone. Trish let go, and the Latina enveloped him with her arms and legs, brought his face to hers, and kissed him passionately. "Thank you, Dale. Oh, " He felt a small orgasmic aftershock squeeze his cock. When he recovered enough, he redressed. "I, uh, gotta go, " "Thank you, Dale," Trish said, "you'll get an extra-special treat next time for being such a good boy." "I, may not survive, " he moaned. He looked back at Marietta. "Err, nice to meet you, " he said lamely. She waved as he stumbled out of the master bedroom. He was going to head home and sleep forever, Helena's bedroom door opened and her finger beckoned. "Oh shit, " The extra-long conclusion. "Helena, " "Hist!" The slim strawberry blonde silenced Dale with a wave of her arm before ushering him into her bedroom and closing the door behind him. "I said you were mine after Mom was done with you." He sat on her bed. "I'm wasted. Those women, " He stopped. Helena dropped the robe she had been wearing, revealing the same garters and hose from the previous day, but now she was also wearing a dark, sheer bustier that propped up her B-cup tits and deepened her cleavage. ", whoa." The eighteen-year-old blushed for a moment as Dale stared at her outfit, but then took a breath. "So, get those pants off." He unfastened his jeans. "Sure, but nothing's gonna happen; I've been wrung dry." "We'll see about that. Also, whisper if you have to say anything." She gave a pointed look toward the air vent near the ceiling. "The walls have ears." He glanced at the vent and then sat back on her bed. As expected, his penis was limp and lifeless. Helena climbed onto the bed with him. "You don't like how I look?" She seemed offended. "You're gorgeous, totally sexy," Dale replied, "but holy shit those women got two loads out of me, back-to-back. I may not be able to cum again for days." "Lay back." He did so, sighing, and Helena moved her nylon-covered feet to his penis again. However, unlike last time, it just didn't respond to the manipulations of her dainty tootsies. She finally gave up. "Damnit," she swore under her breath, "Mom just can't let me enjoy myself." She moved up the bed and lay back on a pillow, huffing in frustration. Dale lay down beside her. "How do you mean?" "She keeps telling me how much I'm like her, a goddamn cumslut, useless for anything but sex, and now I can't even get that going because she drained you like a fucking vampire." "She said all that?" "Shush!" She waved her hand at the air vent. He moved closer so he could whisper. "So the ice princess and dominatrix acts are because of what your mom says? You don't have to listen to her. Did you blackmail me because you thought I wouldn't be interested in you otherwise?" She looked into his eyes as they lay there. "Well, yeah. When we met, I treated you like shit I found on the bottom of my shoe." He considered for a moment. "Tell me something you like, a hobby or pastime." She thought for a moment. "I like anime." "Me too! Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, " "Assassination Classroom?" "Yeah! See, we have something in common. And that's just one thing, I'm sure we have others, but you never bothered to find out." He peered out the window into the night. "Why were you looking at Nancy's house so early in the morning, when you caught us, doing that?" She looked embarrassed. "I always look out there when I wake up. Sometimes I see you heading to school." "You've been watching me?" She flushed. "Yeah, and when you're doing stuff with Mom, " "You've been spying, too." Dale marveled at this, both Nancy and Helena had spied on him doing sex stuff. How many other women were so, sex driven? he wondered. Helena nibbled her lower lip, thinking of the sexy sounds that had come through the air vent from her mother's room for the last hour. She began to rub her thighs together. "I don't get out much." Dale closed his eyes and rubbed his temples. "Jesus, you're a hot girl that likes anime and sex, you could honestly have any guy you wanted just by showing interest in them, and instead you blackmailed me." "Soo, you do want to go out with me?" He looked at her confused but hopeful look. "If you had asked yesterday, I'd have said yes, well, I guess not while I'm 'servicing' your mother, " "I wouldn't make you stop, that's hot, and I'm not jealous," she informed him, "but why yesterday?" "Because that was before you blackmailed me!" "Oh."   "Dale?" He started awake, confused. Where was he? Oh, right, on Helena's bed. She was still in the garters and bustier, so he figured that he'd only been out for a moment. He looked at his phone, it was 9 PM, so he'd been napping there for the last hour. "Were you just watching me sleep?" he asked her. "You looked like you needed to rest, so I went on my phone for a bit," she replied. "I was hoping a nap might help Mr. Pokey down there." He considered his penis, but it still seemed devoid of energy. "Hm, probably not." "What if I, ?" She took it in hand and started pulling at it. After a minute of that, she sighed and took it into her mouth. "Ahh, " he moaned. The warm, inverse pressure felt good, but his cock still remained lifeless. After another minute she gave up. "Damnit! This is so frustrating. How about, ?" She pulled down on her bustier so that her B-cup boobies popped out, each topped with a pink pencil eraser nipple. Dale felt a twinge down below, and licked his lips as he gazed at her luscious tits. "Yeah?" Helena looked hopeful. "Maybe, ?" She moved forward to press a nipple into his mouth, and Dale began to suckle on it. "Ooh, that feels, wow, " she moaned. She climbed astride him so that he would have better access to her tits, which then caused her panty-covered pussy to settle onto his mostly still-soft penis. "Hmm, ." she moaned in pleasure and frustration. "Are those my stockings and garters?" They froze and turned to the door. Trish was there in her shorty robe, her arms crossed and her eyes narrowed as she beheld her 18-year-old daughter rubbing herself on her 19-year-old boy-toy. "Mom! I, uh, " Helena scrambled off of Dale, but that only revealed his half-naked form. "Dale, go home and we'll talk later. Helena, my dear, we are going to have a discussion right now." He grabbed his pants and bounded past Trish and out of the room. Helena's bedroom door slammed behind him.   Friday after school, Dale just hung out in his basement suite. Nancy hadn't invited him up for dinner for the previous couple nights, and he was pretty sure that was no longer an option with her; they were now just landlady and renter, which was even less than what they had been when he moved in. *You up for that extra special treat?* Trish messaged him. Despite cumming twice in rapid succession the previous night with her and Marietta, Dale felt his cock perk up at that text. Still, he wasn't sure what he'd be walking into, after what happened between Trish and Helena. Instead of heading upstairs to leave, which could have caused him to run into Nancy, he instead left by his outside suite door. Trish opened the door for him, wearing her sheer shorty robe that showcased her glorious gams. "No Helena?" he asked, confused. "She's around," she said mysteriously. Dale paused for a moment, thinking. "Can I just quickly, ?" He headed toward the lower floor washroom. "Yeah, come on up to my bedroom when you're ready." When Dale walked into Trish's bedroom a few minutes later, he stopped short. Helena was tied, one extremity per post of Trish's four-poster bed, face down and naked, grunting and yelling into the ball gag that secured her mouth. Dale just stared. "I, uh, " Trish lightly slapped her daughter's ass, causing the girl to rage. "I was able to get out of her that she blackmailed you, though not what with. That was about it, though. Did you fuck her, Dale?" He just stood there, taking in the bizarre sight. "No, she just rubbed one out of me with her feet." Trish looked at her daughter, surprised and a little impressed. "Feet? Huh. Well, I've informed Little Miss Sunshine here that if she uses whatever she's been holding over you, she'll be on the street sucking whatever disease-ridden dicks she can find for cash. I won't support this kind of behavior under my roof." She slapped Helena's tight ass again, eliciting another grunt of outrage from the girl. Dale stayed standing in the bedroom doorway. "So what's going on here?" Trish came forward. "Your extra special treat! You're going to take her anal virginity." Helena screamed into the gag. "And how does Helena feel about that?" Trish harrumphed and crossed her arms. "I don't give a fuck. This girl needs to be taken down a peg, and you have the big peg to do it with." She reached for Dale's zipper. He stepped back, pulled out his phone, tapped the screen a few times, and put it away. "So that conversation where you were telling me that you wanted me to anally rape the daughter you forcibly tied to your bed has been uploaded to the cloud." Trish stepped back, shocked. "Dale, !" "Untie her, now." He had never seen Trish cowed before. She quickly did as commanded, freeing Helena, who then rushed over to hug Dale, tears streaming down her face. Trish sat on the bed. "Now what?" Dale gave Helena a squeeze. "Now we talk."   Dale had actually taken Psychology as his college minor (not that anyone ever asked). They sat on the bed and he let Helena rage at her mother about how she had put her down and called her a slut ever since her daughter had grown tits. After some pointed questioning, Dale was able to get out of Trish that she, herself, had been a sexually charged young woman, and had gotten pregnant the very first time she had sex, at 18. She had been stupid, but lucky in that Stephen had taken responsibility and married her. She had seen her daughter taking after herself and didn't want her making the same mistake. Along the way, though, things changed from protective to abusive, she admitted, but she didn't know how to change course. "Right here, this is where you change course," Dale told them. "Blackmail, anal rape? This is rock bottom, so there's nowhere to go but up, right?" "I'm sorry, baby, I love you," Trish sobbed, tears mucking up her mascara as she held out her hands to her daughter. Helena, still holding on to Dale's arm, tightened her grip. He turned to her, "If you think this is salvageable, at least take her hand." She did after a moment, and Trish gave her a hopeful smile. After some more discussion, Dale felt that they had done as much as they could for the day. He got Trish to promise that they'd seek out a family counselor. "I think it's pretty much a given that I won't be coming around again, as handyman or otherwise." Trish nodded. "I'm sorry, Dale, I betrayed your trust with Marietta and misjudged your character with Helena. I hope you'll forgive me." Without comment, he gave her a hug. Then he hugged Helena and went home.   "Hey, hey, Dale!" Dale stopped short as he habitually entered the house through the front door. Michael, Nancy's husband, home almost a week early, was in the kitchen grabbing a bag of chips. "You're back!" Dale stated, stunned. "Yep! Front, too," the older man winked at Dale. Dale sighed. For a guy who didn't have any kids, Michael sure loved dad jokes. "Well, welcome back. I gotta, " Dale pointed to the basement suite door and headed there. "Sure, sure, thanks for taking care of Nancy while I was away, champ." "You're welcome," Dale grumped, and headed down into his cave.   On Saturday, Melanie rolled up in her old Toyota Corolla to pick up Dale for their date. As he got into the passenger side, he noted that she was wearing a white knee-length skirt and a blue blouse under a long, furry coat. "I hope that's not real fur," he joked as she drove. "Definitely not!" Dale offered to pay for the movie, but Melanie refused. "I asked You out," she said indignantly. "Besides, how am I going to get you at my mercy in the back seat of my car if you don't owe me?" She gave him a silly grin to show that she was kidding. Dale frowned. If their genders had been reversed and he had said that, he'd probably have gotten a swift kick in the nards! He laughed uncomfortably. The movie was awesome, as were most Marvel movies. They shared a popcorn, and their hands touched frequently as they pulled the buttery snack from the bucket. When it was gone, they just continued to hold hands. "Wait until after the credits," he told her. "Well Duh!" she responded. After the post-credits scene, they reluctantly disengaged and headed back to her car. Instead of taking Dale home, though, Melanie pulled into an industrial area and parked in a darkened corner of a cul-de-sac. "Did you know that I've had a crush on you for a while?" she asked as she turned the car off. "Yeah? Oomph!" Melanie had unbuckled and rushed her face to his, catching him off guard. As the platinum blonde's tongue slipped into his mouth, though, his libido beast, unfulfilled for the last couple of nights, awoke, and he kissed her back passionately. After a while, first base moved to second, and Dale felt up Melanie's C-cups through her blouse. She redoubled her kissing and, emboldened, Dale suggested that they move into the back seat. "I dunno, oh, " she moaned as Dale found one of her nipples through her bra. "Um, okay." They removed their coats as they moved into the larger space of the back seat and made out some more. Dale was able to move his hands under Melanie's blouse to unsnap her bra, and soon he was palming her warm tits directly. They weren't as large as Nancy's, or even Trish's, but they were nice. "Hmm, " she moaned into his mouth. As they continued the make-out session, Melanie naturally lay back across the seats. Dale took advantage of the change of position by moving between her legs, and soon they were dry humping. As the teen couple thrust their covered loins together, her skirt slipped up further and further, and soon he was rubbing his jeans-covered crotch against her panty-covered pussy. Melanie was breathing heavily and thrusting her pelvis at him, her eyes closed as she was overwhelmed by the sensations. Dale reached down and unzipped his jeans, needing to be inside her. He took his turgid member in hand, used the head to move the gusset of her panties aside, "Dale." , and started to press it into her sex, "Dale! Stop!" , he could feel her wet pussy lips, opening to welcome him, Then he was on the floor of the car, his cheek stinging. "What the hell, Dale?" Melanie yelled. "I told you to stop!" His head was muzzy, both from his bubbling hormones and the slap. He replayed the last few seconds in his head. She Had told him to stop, and he had just been focused on getting his cock wet! He tucked his shrinking member back into his pants and sat back up on the seat, but opposite her. "I'm so sorry, Melanie, I thought you wanted me." Melanie had closed her legs and pulled her skirt back down, and was now looking at him with apprehension. "I did, I do, but, well, number one, you weren't listening, number two, I'm a virgin, and number three, you need to use a condom!" Dale blinked. With all the sex he'd had over the last few weeks, none of it had been with a condom, he hadn't even considered buying any for this date. Also, "You're a virgin?" Here he was, about to deflower Melanie in the back of an old Corolla. He felt like shit. She looked embarrassed. "Well, yeah, remember I was the fat girl with glasses in high school? Nobody asked me out, not even to prom. Then, after the weight loss and eye surgery, I moved here for college, and there you were, I mean, I've had offers from other guys recently, and even a girl, but I kept waiting for you to ask me out." His mind was racing, putting together the pieces that had contributed to his raging, one-track-mind libido over the last few weeks. He considered his date, looking so vulnerable. "Melanie, I wouldn't blame you if you just took me home, but will you listen to my story? It may explain things." She watched him for a while, thinking. Then she nodded. "But we're getting our coats back on, 'cause it's getting cold in here." Bundled back up, Dale told her everything about Nancy, Trish, and even Helena. He explained how Trish's seduction technique and frequent sexual demands, combined with his on-again, off-again 'relationship' with Nancy and Helena's master-slave blackmail must have warped his mind a bit, causing him to focus on the fucking instead of on making sure that Melanie was okay with what they were doing. He also apologized again. She looked at him, wide-eyed. "That was all true? You're not just making up stories, like in class?" He nodded. She pondered what he had said. "All right, I'll forgive you, but I'm going to need something from you, let's call it a trust exercise." Confused, he responded, "Okay, " She nibbled her lower lip. "That story was really fucking hot, and I need to cum. You said Trish taught you how to use your tongue, so, " She pulled down her panties and spread her legs for him, showing off her trimmed blonde muff. ", get in there, and if you make me feel good, I'll make you feel good after. No intercourse, though." Dale was likewise still horny from the making out, as well as from recounting his story. He dove between Melanie's legs and did his absolute best, giving her a screaming orgasm within a couple of minutes. Then she asked him to lay back, and she unfastened his jeans to pull his stiff cock out. "Holy shit! No wonder you've been getting laid so much! Oh!" She engulfed the head with her mouth and he moaned. She inexpertly licked and stroked him to orgasm. While he did warn her that he was going to cum, the sheer volume took her by surprise, and it spilled out as she choked trying to swallow it all, causing it to splatter back onto his crotch and drip down her chin. She licked it all up, marveling at how tasty it was.   Dale and Melanie took their relationship slowly, sticking with blowjobs and pussy eating when they got too wound up. He gave Nancy his notice and moved out the next month for campus housing that was closer to his new girlfriend. A few weeks later, Nancy and Michael rekindled their relationship after she informed him that she was finally pregnant. Michael figured that he had knocked his wife up just before he left for his extended work trip, and she didn't correct him, having started her last period a little after he left. The man stopped being depressed about his low sperm count and returned to his former attentive self, though he still orgasmed way too quickly for her liking.   "Mom?" Helena shuffled into her mother's bedroom. Trish put down her book. "Yes, Helena?" "I think I'm pregnant." Trish scrutinized her daughter and sighed. She had noticed the girl gaining some weight, most notably in her boobs, but hadn't said anything. "How many periods have you missed?" "A couple. I figured you can miss one sometimes, right? But then this month's didn't come either, and it's been another few weeks." Trish frowned. "Dale said you two didn't have sex. Did he lie?" "Umm, no, " The strawberry blonde looked very guilty. "But it's his?" Helena nodded. 'You conniving little bitch,' Trish thought but didn't say. They were working on their relationship with the help of a family therapist, as Dale had suggested. She considered her former boy-toy, now gone for weeks. He had succeeded in impregnating her friend Marietta, and now Helena as well. Trish also had a sneaking suspicion about Nancy also getting pregnant right after her husband left on an extended work trip. I'm the only woman he didn't knock up, she realized, feeling a little left out. "What're we gonna do, Mom?" Helena's pregnancy was already past the number of weeks their state allowed for abortion, so it seemed that Trish was going to be a Gilf in under a year! She sighed. Like mother, like daughter, she told herself again.   Eventually Dale and Melanie did have sex, though he made sure that it was in a properly romantic setting, and she wore garters and stockings, as he had requested. He wore a condom, as she had requested. He started a new game of Dragon Era for them to play together, this time as a female Elf Wizard. While Melanie's role playing choices weren't as interesting as Nancy's, she still occasionally surprised him. After Dale's English professor crushed his dreams and told him, quite frankly, that the young man's writing skills weren't sufficiently amazing to make a living at it, he switched majors to Psychology. He kept writing in his spare time, though, as he enjoyed it, you may have red some of his erotic stories online. By Krosis, for Literotica.  

Was ist der perfekte Film? Wir finden es heraus in dieser Podcastfolge! Jeder, der schon mal für eine Gruppe Menschen einen Film aussuchen musste, weiß, wie schwer das ist! Dem einen ist es zu lustig, dem nächsten zu dramatisch und am Ende schlafen alle ein, weil der Film einfach zu lang ist. Aber Schluss damit! In dieser Podcastfolge finden wir endgültig den perfekten Film für alle. Jonas, Marius und Lenny stellen sich der Herausforderung in unserer neuen Show CINEMA STRIKES BACK SUCHT DEN SUPERFILM oder kurz: CSDS! Natürlich dürfen auch nicht unsere Starts der Woche fehlen! Seid ihr noch unsicher, was ihr diese Woche im Kino ansehen wollt? Dann hört hier in unsere Meinung zu den heißen Kinostarts BACK IN ACTION, A REAL PAIN und JUROR #2! Damit herzlich willkommen zu einer neuen Podcastfolge hier bei CINEMA STRIKES BACK! Podcast: 00:00:00 - Anmoderation 00:03:44 - Eure Sprachis an CInema Strikes Back! 00:12:30 - CSB sucht den Superfilm 00:59:21 - Brände in Kalifornien und Folgen für Hollywood 01:05:01 - Starts der Woche

Greg Kinnear is an academy award winning actor whose career spans decades, earning him acclaim across film and television for his ability to bring depth and nuance to a wide range of roles. From his Academy Award-nominated performance in As Good as It Gets to memorable roles in films like Little Miss Sunshine and You've Got Mail, Greg has demonstrated a rare talent for combining charm, wit, and emotional complexity. As one of Hollywood's most reliable leading men, he has skillfully navigated the industry's shifting landscape, balancing critically acclaimed dramas with lighthearted comedies. Movies which Greg starred in have cumulatively sold over $2 billion in ticket sales. Timestamps00:00 – Introduction12:30 – From Indiana to Lebanon: Early Childhood and Family Influence27:15 – First Big Break (MTV to TV)41:45 – Talk Soup: How Greg Turned a Simple Concept into a Cult Hit56:20 – Leaving Talk Soup and Walking Away from Fame and Big Money1:11:00 – Lessons on Rejection and Staying Relevant1:26:30 – Transition to Movies and Earning an Oscar Nomination1:43:50 – Balancing Career and FamilyPurpose2:01:10 – Advice on Resilience, Risk-Taking, and Staying True to YourselfSponsors:Sandee | Bliss: BeachesWant to Connect? Reach out to us online!Website | Instagram | LinkedIn

It's the 142nd episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps! Join Skip and Jason as they field all of your pressing guitar amp questions. Plus...recipes, music and book recommendations and more!  Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to podcast@fretboardjournal.com. Some of the topics discussed this week:  :00 Jingle Bell Rock and other Christmas classics 1:14 Our sponsors: Grez Guitars; Emerald City Guitars and Amplified Parts! 5:37 Supermarket Sweep; The Office 7:27 The Truth About Vintage Amps Patreon page; listener John's Angela parts list 8:27 Another Tweed Harvard by Skip? 9:33 Let's celebrate the TAVA makers; the TAVA Cookbook (Dropbox link) 11:09 A 1970 Davis PA Head with a "tube saver" switch; the Dixon Amp Company (link) 14:17 A Princeton Reverb-inspired amp with a foot switch that won't stop ticking; Vesper martinis; Body & Soul instruments (link); the $1000 tube lot 22:29 Should I be worried that one of my Silverface Champs draws more amps than the others? 26:27 Which diameter Kester solder? 28:39 Inflatable hot tubs; adding trem to a 5E3 kit; Rotel and cream cheese dip 33:48 Angela Super 6V6 Build tips 36:50 Tolex; Little Charlie's Rice redux; Jason on Guitar Magic (link)  40:02 Bomb cyclones, a Tweed Harvard serviced by Skip, homemade cranberry sauce, Weber speaker reconing (link) 45:06 Pique hot pepper sauce (link)  46:39 Bell 2325 hi-fi amp with cathode feedback; pepperoni rolls; Andy Williams 55:19 Charlie Hunter's hybrid guitars with two output jacks; Audio Guild Versatones 1:04:08 Using the reverb driver transformer as an output, Martinelli's sparkling apple cider, redux; making Mexican crema at home; taking the output of a reverb tank and using it in the normal channel for volume, treble and bass controls on the reverb 1:07:59 Two identical amps, but one sounds crappy 1:09:46 Holiday reading/watching recommendations: Joe Smith's Off the Record (link); Donald Brosnac's Guitar Electronics for Musicians (link); the Blue Nile's A Walk Across the Rooftops; Little Miss Sunshine; Master and Commander; Sampson Boat Company's Tally Ho restoration videos (link); The Only Girl in the Orchestra on Netflix; Tim Gautreaux's Same Place, Same Things (link) Hosted by amp tech Skip Simmons and co-hosted/produced by Jason Verlinde of the Fretboard Journal.  Don't forget, we have a Patreon page. Join us to get show updates and get to the front of the question line. 

Episode Description: In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Raising Cinephiles, Jessica Kantor sits down with producer, podcaster, and new mom Carolina Groppa. They discuss their shared love of cinema, the challenges of raising children while maintaining creative careers, and the transformative journey of motherhood. Carolina reflects on her upbringing in Brazil, her evolution from actor to producer, and how her experiences shape her approach to storytelling, community, and family. Together, they explore the balance of being both present mothers and passionate creators, offering listeners a raw and honest glimpse into the realities of working parents in the entertainment industry.Key Highlights:1. First Media Memory & The Power of Storytelling* Carolina's first impactful TV experience was watching The Wonder Years, dubbed in Portuguese, as a child in Brazil.* Despite cultural and geographic differences, Carolina felt seen by the show's themes of growing up and self-reflection, highlighting the universal nature of storytelling.* Discussion on how certain shows and films shape us at a young age, even when we don't understand the technical aspects of filmmaking.2. Growing Up with Cinema* Carolina's father's love of classic comedies and cinema influenced her taste, with movies like Amadeus and National Lampoon's Vacation becoming family staples.* Moving to the U.S., TV shows like Full House and Family Matters became tools for learning English, reflecting the power of entertainment as an educational tool.3. Discovering Personal Taste* Carolina's taste in film and TV evolved in high school and college when she began studying classic films.* She reflects on how taste is fluid, growing alongside life experience.* Jessica and Carolina discuss how aesthetic preferences (like color palettes and visual storytelling) impact their appreciation of certain directors like Aronofsky and Almodóvar.4. From Acting to Producing* Carolina's path into the entertainment industry began with acting, but she later found her passion for producing.* Early frustrations with the acting industry's limitations and the 2008 writer's strike led Carolina to seek new opportunities.* Producing became a natural fit for her skills, and her experience as an actor helps her support other creatives and connect with story-driven content.5. Navigating Motherhood & Career* Carolina reflects on becoming a mother and the mental load of balancing her career and family.* She opens up about her community's support and how her mother's help has been instrumental in navigating early motherhood.* Jessica and Carolina discuss the importance of "mom networks" and how having a strong community of working mothers in the industry provides essential support and inspiration.6. Screen Time & Early Cinema Exposure* Carolina and Jessica discuss their philosophies on screen time for kids. Carolina notes that her six-month-old is already aware of smartphones and FaceTime.* Jessica shares her strategy of prioritizing slow-paced, thoughtful shows over fast, overly-stimulating content.* Carolina's "must-show" list for her son includes classics like Amelie, Big Fish, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Lion King, as well as more contemporary favorites like Little Miss Sunshine and Forrest Gump.7. Reflections on Mentorship* Carolina's concept of mentorship isn't a singular fairy godmother figure but a "village" of mentors made up of her peers, colleagues, and friends.* The importance of community and how her podcast, Angle on Producers, became a platform to share wisdom, elevate underrepresented voices, and archive the often invisible work of producers.8. Final Thoughts on Raising a Cinephile* Carolina hopes to instill in her son an appreciation for storytelling and human connection through film.* Her "essential movie" recommendation for Jessica's son is Amelie, a film that celebrates kindness, imagination, and being true to oneself.Memorable Quotes:* “Every film for me was a cathartic experience… If I was with someone who didn't understand that, I'd be like, how could you possibly just leave this theater?” — Carolina Groppa.* “I've always had this internal feeling that as an immigrant, I can't come here and not succeed at something.” — Carolina Groppa* “If you want to get something done, give it to a woman. If you want it done well, give it to a mom.” — Carolina Groppa* “I'm here to be abundant and give it away… What am I going to do with all this knowledge once I die?” — Carolina GroppaAbout Carolina Groppa: Carolina Groppa is an award-winning producer, podcaster, and creative powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Best known as the host of Angle on Producers, Carolina shines a spotlight on producers' often unseen but essential role in film and television. As a producer, her credits include The Honorable: Shayne and Autism in Love, and she's an advocate for transparent conversations about the industry's challenges and opportunities. She's also a new mom, navigating the balance of career and family with humor, heart, and an abundance mindset.Follow Carolina:* Instagram: @carolinagroppa* Podcast: Angle on ProducersDon't Miss This Episode If:* You're a working parent looking for inspiration and solidarity.* You're curious about the journey from acting to producing.* You're a cinephile interested in hearing how love for story and film is passed from generation to generation.Join the Conversation: Do you love this episode? Please share it with a friend and leave a review. Stay tuned for deeper insights into the magic of cinema and how it connects us across generations.Next Episode: Don't miss our final episode of the season before our break. Jessica will be back in mid-2025 with fresh stories, insightful guests, and all-new ways to inspire a love of cinema in the next generation. Stay subscribed and check out the Raising Cinephiles archive of over 70 episodes! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.raisingcinephiles.com/subscribe

The Grouches jump aboard the VW bus to continue down Best Original Screenplay Highway, watching Little Miss Sunshine. Returning guest Peter Burgess joins to share his thoughts!

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews David Friendly, whose remarkable career transition from journalism to film production led to an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture with Little Miss Sunshine. David worked with industry giants like Ron Howard and Brian Grazer before establishing himself as a successful producer. His producing credits include Courage Under Fire, Dr. Dolittle, Big Momma's House, Laws of Attraction, and the hit USA Network series Queen of the South. In this conversation, Friendly shares candid stories about his career transition, the making of Little Miss Sunshine, lessons learned from his mentors, and his perspective on an ever-changing industry.From Journalism to Hollywood: A Bold Career Change (06:12)David Friendly reflects on his nine-year journalism career at Newsweek and the LA Times, where his coverage of the entertainment industry sparked his desire to make movies.Backdraft and the Imagine Years (13:41)Friendly talks about discovering Backdraft, which became his first major success. This marked the beginning of a successful tenure that included projects like My Girl and Kindergarten Cop.Learning from Hollywood's Best (24:12)Friendly shares how Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's mentorship continues to influence his producing decisions years later, with their voices still guiding him through difficult situations.The Making of Little Miss Sunshine and an Oscar Nomination (32:02)Friendly discusses Little Miss Sunshine, assembling an outstanding ensemble cast including Steve Carell, and the thrill of receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.The Joy and Anxiety of Test Screenings (41:30)Friendly offers unique insight into a producer's perspective on audience test screenings, describing the intense anxiety of waiting for audience reactions.Producing in a Rapidly Changing Environment (45:24)Friendly emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing markets, as demonstrated by his successful venture into television with Queen of the South.Friendly's guiding philosophy of acceptance and gratitude offers wisdom for navigating a career in an ever-evolving business. Through all its iterations, from journalism to blockbuster films to streaming television, Friendly's career shows that success in Hollywood requires not just talent, but also the ability to learn from mentors, trust one's instincts, and the ability to adapt.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or connect on social media. We look forward to bringing you more revelations from behind the scenes next time on Don't Kill the Messenger!Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: David FriendlyProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about David Friendly:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_T._FriendlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidtfriendly/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0295560/For more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @KevinGoetz360Linked In @Kevin Goetz

Liebesbriefe und Tentakel: Wir reden über CITY OF DARKNESS, der beim Fantasy Filmferst noch TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS - WALLED IN hieß. Daneben geht es um einen, genauer gesagt zwei, der umstrittensten Anime aller Zeiten UROTSUKIDOJI - LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND und UROTSUKIDOJI - LEGEND OF THE DEMON WOMB, die beide jetzt noch mal ins Kino kommen und aufgrund ihrer Brutalität wie Obszönität seit Ende der 80er in der Kritik stehen. Außerdem geht es noch kurz um eine Reihe anderer Streifen. Zum Beispiel VENA, VAIANA 2 und EMILIA PEREZ, die ebenfalls im Kino starten. Oder SILENCE, BEATLES `64, AMERICAN ASSASSIN und ANDREA LÄSST SICH SCHEIDEN, die jetzt zum Streamen Verfügbar sind. Plus: RABIYE KURNAZ GEGEN GEORGE W. BUSH, WIND RIVER; FEINDE - HOSTILES, JEANNE DIELMAN, wie BLACK WATER, die es in den einschlägigen Mediatheken zu finden gibt. Warum das alles nur kurz? Nun, weil Andi und Etienne im Haus sind, weshalb erstmal wild drauf los gelabert wird. Also gehts um Frisuren, Jugend- und Modetrends, Indys Grals Tagebuch, die Frage, ob es noch so was wie Skandal-Filme gibt, gleich zwei runter gekickte Laptops oder den Tod von JIM ABRAHAMS. Aber natürlich wird auch eine Menge über Filme diskutiert. Zum Beispiel erweitern wir unsere Filmliste zum Thema AUFBAUENDE FILME, wobei so Titel wie LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, THE BIG LEBOWSKI, die BEFORE-Reihe, FERRIS MACHT BLAU, DER CLUB DER TOTEN DICHTER (again), DER DUFT DER FRAUEN (again again) oder DAZED AND CONFUSED (lassen wir das) mal kürzer oder länger diskutiert werden. Und natürlich wird auch erzählt, was zuletzt gesehen wurde, so dass Eddie ein wenig von SMILE 2 berichtet, was einen kurzen Horror-Block von TERRIFIER 3 bis hin zu IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS zur Folge hat. Andi hingehen schwärmt ein wenig über BLACK MIRROR und ein paar der letzten Folgen die er gesehen hat und schafft es dann auch noch irgendwo innerhalb all dieser Ausschweifungen auch noch ALEX CROSS als Serien-Tipp mit auf den Weg zu geben, bevor Daniel ein vorsichtiges Liebeslied zu TODESMELODIE anstimmt, mit der er Sergio Leones Amerika-Trilogie nun komplettiert hat. Lange Rede, kurzer Sinn: ein klassischer Nachmittag bei KINO+. Dabei wünschen wir Euch nun genauso viel Spaß wie mit all den hier angesprochenen Titel. Bleibt gesund, gut drauf und vor allem gespannt auf Sonntag, da gibt's noch mal leckeren Zusatz-Content. Bis dahin: tschüss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine finding out your date lives a double life – not as a spy, but as a celebrity. In this revealing episode of the PMS Podcast, hosted by Pauly Shore at Jam in the Van, actress and comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub shares her hilarious and unexpected experiences of dating while famous. Known for iconic roles in 24, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Little Miss Sunshine, Mary Lynn opens up about what it's like when the guys she's dating suddenly realize they're dating a celebrity. From the awkward surprises to the unfiltered truths of dating as a public figure, Mary Lynn keeps it real in ways that only she can. Adding to the excitement, this episode features a live musical performance by Grammy-winning artist Lisa Loeb, bringing her signature sound to the Jam in the Van stage. In the crowd-favorite “Got Talent” segment, Doc Gunn showcases his unique act, delivering surprises at every turn. Pauly's regular cast keeps the energy alive with Nicole Tran as his quick-witted sidekick, Graig Agop on production, Joelberg on drums leading The Busters, and bartender Ryan Mirvis stirring up laughs and cocktails. This 66th episode of the PMS Podcast combines comedy, celebrity life, and live music with the unique vibe that Jam in the Van fans love. If you're curious about what it's like to date a celebrity, a fan of Mary Lynn's razor-sharp humor, or just here for the live energy, this episode has it all. Catch the laughs, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments with Mary Lynn Rajskub as she dives into the surreal reality of dating as a celebrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener Request Month continues with our number 4 most requested film, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE! We talk about making an indie-by-numbers, decrying toxic positivity while simultaneously buying into it, and the ending of the movie which SERIOUSLY GUYS IT SUCKS.   This episode is brought to you by CUDDLY. CUDDLY is a fundraising platform that supports animal welfare organizations all over the world. For every $20 donated through a one-time donation, CUDDLY will gift a soft and snuggly blanket to a rescue animal in need. Head to www.cuddly.com/LOVE today to make a donation and help make a difference!   Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

Want to write a great screenplay? Little Miss Sunshine writer Michael Arndt shares secrets from Pixar, Hollywood, and a decade of script doctoring! What We Discuss with Michael Arndt: Success in screenwriting often requires extreme persistence and resilience — Michael Arndt wrote 10 screenplays over 10 years before selling Little Miss Sunshine, and even then did about 100 drafts of that script before it was ready. The best stories often create a "tilted universe" where the protagonist is a response to or antidote to the negative values of their world (like Robin Hood emerging in response to an unjust system, or The Dude's laid-back nature contrasting with an aggressive world in The Big Lebowski). Audience feedback is crucial but challenging to balance — as Michael quotes Billy Wilder: "Individually they're idiots, but collectively they're a genius." You have to respect audience intelligence while still maintaining your creative vision. Great endings often work by creating a false binary (win/lose) and then revealing a surprising third option that exceeds audience expectations — like in Little Miss Sunshine where Olive neither wins nor loses but creates something entirely unexpected. Anyone can improve their storytelling by studying great stories and breaking them down systematically — Michael's own journey shows that storytelling is a craft that can be learned through careful analysis, practice, and continual refinement of understanding how stories work. His video essays on screenwriting (available on YouTube) offer concrete tools for developing these skills. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1077 If you love listening to this show as much as we love making it, would you please peruse and reply to our Membership Survey here? And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom! Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!

Goofballs at the gym, a solid new Clint Eastwood movie, some Jason Patric, a kinky Clint Eastwood movie, mindless obsessing, playing the tape forward, a completely dumb but watchable 90's film, people behaving badly, a butterfly effect, and hoping for a good ending. Stuff mentioned: House of Pain "Jump Around" (1992), Juror #2 (2024), Juno (2007), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), The Dead Pool (1988), After Dark, My Sweet (1990), Terrifier 3 (2024), River's Edge (1986), Tightrope (1984), Erika Andersen "I Was a Bringe Drinker. This is How I Stopped" (Wall Street Journal, October 11, 2024 https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/i-was-a-binge-drinker-this-is-how-i-stopped-f1f27960), Excess Baggage (1997), Marco Brambilla Civilization (2008 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZFK8Wv-HTk), Demolition Man (1993), Reptile (2023), and The Butterfly Effect (2004).

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Manny take on the indie comedy-drama Little Miss Sunshine, exploring its unique mix of humor and heart, and evaluating its rewatchability. The film follows the dysfunctional Hoover family as they embark on a road trip to California for young Olive's beauty pageant. Nick opens the discussion by pointing out how Little Miss Sunshine manages to capture the essence of family dynamics, portraying each character's quirks and struggles in a way that's both funny and deeply relatable. Manny is quick to agree, mentioning how the film's blend of humor and emotional weight makes it an engaging watch. As they dive into the characters, Anthony brings up the ensemble cast, noting standout performances from Steve Carell, Toni Collette, and Alan Arkin. He praises Arkin's portrayal of the foul-mouthed, supportive grandfather, who adds a layer of warmth and comedy to the story. Nick highlights Paul Dano's character, Dwayne, whose vow of silence and teenage angst bring a unique edge to the film. Manny finds Olive, played by Abigail Breslin, to be the heart of the story, whose innocence and determination remind everyone what family means despite their dysfunction. The hosts agree that the cast's chemistry is a big part of what makes Little Miss Sunshine so memorable. Manny then steers the conversation toward the film's darker comedic elements, such as Carell's character's battle with depression and Dwayne's silent rebellion, pointing out how these elements give the film an authenticity that is rare in comedies. Nick admires how the film doesn't shy away from tough themes, instead embracing them to highlight each character's growth. Anthony emphasizes the movie's use of comedy to ease tension, making it not just an enjoyable watch but also a film that resonates with viewers on multiple levels. They discuss how the blend of heartfelt moments and dark humor contributes to the film's rewatchability. By the end of the episode, the trio agrees that Little Miss Sunshine is a highly rewatchable film, thanks to its heartfelt story, unforgettable characters, and honest portrayal of family. Nick concludes that the film's charm lies in its ability to make viewers laugh, cry, and root for the underdog in all of us. Manny adds that each rewatch reveals new details and deeper insights, making it a film worth revisiting. For anyone who loves a mix of comedy and emotional depth, Little Miss Sunshine remains a must-watch that stands the test of time.   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449059/

As Melanie and I prepared for this episode one question kept coming up ... Who is the protagonist? Melanie argues that the entire family is the protagonist, but I think that Olive (who is the Little Miss Sunshine contestant) is the protagonist. It's an interesting question and our discussion about it is even more interesting. If you're writing a multi-POV story, be sure to check out this episode! -V."Exposition is all about the facts that we need to convey to the reader so that they can follow a story without getting confused." Valerie FrancisRelated Story Nerd EpisodesSeason 7 Season 8Nashville (Season 5, Episode 505) For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

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'Little Miss Sunshine' teaches us to accept our absurd existence, and in this acceptance, we can find joy. In this video, I bring in concepts from Albert Camus, Friedrich Nietszche, and Marcel Proust to illustrate that the suffering we feel should not be resisted, but accepted, a powerful concept to anyone who's gone through a dark time in their life.My other videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM-cp9Mw810https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Us5_-iiEbEhttps://youtu.be/DdCxER5hoLc?si=HzYPZEPW99Kx268Khttps://youtu.be/rRPkaVtx1_o?si=g9lWy-jbyWHT1l25Website: https://remarkablebooksandfilm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestorieswetell303/Email: remarkablebooksandfilm@gmail.comPodcast: https://remarkablebooksandfilm.com/podcastBuy used books from me if you live in Denver: https://remarkablebooksandfilm.com/buy-books0:00 - Sisyphus1:20 - The Power of Acceptance3:40 - Channel Intro4:22 - Dwayne; or Do What You Love & Fuck the Rest9:14 - Frank; or Forgive Yourself11:42 - Richard; or It's Okay to Lose14:47 - Sheryl; or Accept What You Cannot Control16:31 - Olive; or Embrace Yourself19:18 - Accepting the AbsurdSources'The Myth of Sisyphus' by Albert Camus'The Will to Power by Friedrich Nietszche'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' by Friedrich Nietszche'In Search of Lost Time' by Marcel Prousthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4pDUxth5fQ#philosophy #camus #nietzsche #videoessay #proust #filmreview #acceptance #mentalhealth #sisyphus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TONI COLLETTE WAS SNUBBED!! Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects Hotel Transylvania 2 Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Another Dramatic Tuesday has arrived & this week, Coy Jandreau & Tara Erickson REUNITE to give their FIRST TIME Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the debut A24 feature from Writer / Director Ari Aster (Midsommar, Beau is Afraid) depicting a grieving family haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences... the cast features Toni Collette (The Sixth Sense, Little Miss Sunshine, Knives Out), Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects, End of Days, In Treatment), Milly Shapiro (The 67th Annual Tony Awards), Alex Wolfe (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Old, Oppenheimer), Ann Dowd (Garden State, The Handmaid's Tale), & MORE! Coy & Tara REACT to all the Best Scenes & Most Intense Moments including the Dinner Scene, Are You Okay Mom?, the Support Group Scene, Annie's Possessed Scene, Peter Breaks His Nose Scene, Annie's Possessed by Charlie's Spirit, the Fire / Burning scene, Charlie's Death / Shocking Car Death Scene, & Beyond... Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sharks have stopped eating her internet, and Kellee is finally able to join for her birthday episode, only 4 weeks late. Get ready for Brandon's 2nd favorite film of all time, "Little Miss Sunshine". How do we feel about children beauty pageants? What male name invokes cock sucking themes? And why do French Horns make Brandon cry? Tune in this week to find out all this and more, but only on "The Good, The Bad, & The Movies"! P.S. Check out these links to stay connected with TGTBTM Discord: https://discord.gg/rKuMYcKv Youtube: https://youtu.be/YNlZzVTjfKU

PART ONE of the most magical experience I've ever had (short of childbirth): walking in Paris Fashion WeekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART ONE of the most magical experience I've ever had (short of childbirth): walking in Paris Fashion WeekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Recommend or Refute, Dixon brings Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger, a documentary that --despite his opinions of England-- has impressed him with its historic insights and its Scorsese affiliation. As far as you know, John brings the first horror movie "made for home video audiences" (as far as we know) with Blood Cult (1985). Ryan pushes us home as he talks about his family viewing of Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Get in the van, y'all, we're going off-roading for some of this episode, but by the end we'll be in California.

Click here to get a 25% discount on the Dwell Bible App. Today's conversation on Back Porch Theology is a vulnerable one y'all because we're tiptoeing into the theology of tears. Crying used to make me uncomfortable. There was so much anger and chaos and sadness in my early childhood before my parents divorced that I subconsciously began using my blanket as a mini cape and tried to be Little Miss Sunshine. The way I figured it, my poor Mom and Dad already had their hands full of so much hard stuff they needed a daughter who was a self-sufficient smiler, not some needy crybaby. I was well into adulthood before I finally understood that my childish conviction that sad equals bad was way off base. Because sincere tears are God's gift to express emotion where words fail. Those tiny rivers of salt coursing down our cheeks can help wash the debris of spent sorrow from our weary souls. They can even carry big balloon bouquets of sheer joy. And biblical narrative is quite literally soaked with tears. Ruth wept after her husband died and at the idea of being separated from her mother-in-law Naomi, Hannah wept because she was brokenhearted over her infertility, of course Job cried out to God over the death of his children and employees, along with the catastrophic loss of his health and wealth, Jeremiah wept so often over how the Israelites had forsaken the unconditional love of God and were foolishly looking for love in all the wrong places that he became known as the “weeping prophet,” the Psalmists were nothing if not emotionally vulnerable and the Sons of Korah – who were ancient worship leaders – even exclaimed that tears had become their food, Peter wept bitterly when he realized Jesus was right the night before when He soberly declared Pete would betray Him three times before the rooster crowed the following morning, an unnamed woman in the Gospels was so overwhelmed by the kindness and accessibility of Jesus that she washed His feet with her tears, and our Savior himself shed tears during His earthly life and ministry. One of my favorite writers Charlotte Bronte put it this way, “I believe while I tremble, I trust while I weep.” The bottom line is grief is not ungodly and is rather, biblically defensible as well as modeled by the Messiah Himself. We hope today's conversation might be the beginning of real healing for some of you precious saints who've been bottling up your sorrow for far too long – likely with good intentions, or at the very least the goal of not being a burden to anyone else. So please grab your favorite beverage, your Bible and maybe a box of tissues and then scooch your chair right up next to ours on this big, ol' porch where you don't have to pretend like you're okay when you're not.

https://www.michelledanner.comwww.allinfilms.com   Instagram michelledannerla  There aren't many people who can point to a career full of success as a performer, teacher, storyteller, entrepreneur, and expert. But Michelle Danner can. The legendary acting teacher and founder of the Creative Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, Danner is also now well-established as a successful film director. Her last film,“Miranda's Victim,” stars Abigail Breslin, Luke Wilson, Ryan Phillippe, Emily VanCamp, Mireille Enos, Enrique Murciano, Brent Sexton, Josh Bowman, Sebastian Quinn, Taryn Manning, Nolan Gould, Dan Lauria, Kyle MacLachlan, Andy Garcia and Donald Sutherland. The film tells the true story of Trish Weir (Breslin) who was kidnapped and brutally raped by Ernesto Miranda. The subsequent trials went all the way to the Supreme Court and led to creation of the Miranda Rights. Up next for Danner is the comedy romance film “The Italians,” which stars Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Rob Estes (Silk Stalkings), Perrey Reeves (Entourage), David DeLuise (Wizards of Waverly Place), Olivia Luccardi (It Follows), Lainie Kazan (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), and Abigail Breslin (Zombieland, Little Miss Sunshine). The film is currently playing at festivals around the country. A dedicated mom of two (one is an aspiring filmmaker), Danner still has her “day job” – overseeing the faculty of the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, and conducting her weekly acting class. Michelle has worked privately with Christian Slater, Salma Hayek, Gerard Butler, Seth MacFarlane, Penelope Cruz, Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union, Zooey Deschanel, Henry Cavill, Isla Fisher and James Franco. A longtime student of legendary acting teachers like Stella Adler and Uta Hagen, Danner's eclectic approach (which she calls “The Golden Box”) allows actors the freedom to employ a wide variety of techniques. Raised in a show business family and with a deep appreciation for all of the performing arts, Danner also continues to run the boutique “Cinema at the Edge” film festival and is currently preparing to direct a new one-person play, Bonnie Culver's “Norris,” starring Anne Archer, based on the memoirs of the widow of writer Norman Mailer. Simply put, there's almost no one in the business who knows as much about acting and success as Michelle Danner – and her continued success in multiple creative fields makes her one of the most successful women working in the industry today. Meosha Bean Films on Plex https://watch.plex.tv/person/meosha-bean Shout out ATL link -https://shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-meos... Listen To Creator to Creators Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Watch Meosha films on Tubi -- https://tubitv.com/person/b00c45/meos... Rate comment subscribe hit notification bell for all new videosBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

"Everyone, just... pretend to be normal." For Episode 329, David and Brandon start their Road Trip series with LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Listen as they discuss the film's screenplay, the incredible cast, and how it became one of the biggest successes of the Sundance Film Festival.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Seeing Movies in Unique Places -  (00:00:10) Intro to Road Trip Month (00:09:20) Intro to Little Miss Sunshine (00:13:04) How Little Miss Sunshine Got to Production (00:21:12) Favorite Scenes (00:43:42) On Set Life - (01:05:31) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:13:54) What Worked and What Didn't (01:22:30) Film Facts (01:27:51) Awards (01:29:07) Final Questions on the Film (01:34:16) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:42:52) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

Matt choosing a 16 year old comedy movie? What could go wrong? Let's see how the star-studded Little Miss Sunshine holds up.Released in 2006. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. Starring Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Steve Carrell, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arklin."A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant."Timestamps00:00 - Intro / Initial Review22:53 - Spoiler Territory1:02:00 - Final Scores Anyone?1:08:19 - Next Movie RevealFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSYoutube - @thelitterboxpodInstagram - @thelitterboxpodLetterboxd - thelitterboxpodX (formerly Twitter) - @litterboxpod

Paul and Skip welcome the award-winning actor to discuss his remarkable journey that saw him go from the inaugural host of E!'s TV clip round-up Talk Soup to acting alongside Harrison Ford in Sydney Pollack's remake of Sabrina just a few short years later. He also discusses going to Jack Nicholson's house to audition for his iconic role in As Good As It Gets, the trials and tribulations of bringing Little Miss Sunshine to the big screen, and demonstrates his stunning array of flawless impressions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al & Val agreed when the characters in Starstruck never could...this is not a good movie. But it's a good episode! *WE ARE TAKING JULY OFF! WE'LL SEE YOU IN AUGUST!*Starstruck (February 14, 2010)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Michael Grossman (The Invisible Man, Buffy, Angel, Charmed, Zoey 101, Drop Dead Diva, Pretty Little Liars)Written by Annie DeYoung (Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board, Return to Halloweentown, Starstruck) & Barbara Johns (Firefly Lane)Starring: Sterling Knight as Christopher Wilde (Eve, 17 Again, MacKenzie Falls, Sonny with a Chance, So Random!, Melissa and Joey, In the Rough)Danielle Campbell as Jessica Olson (The Originals, Runaways, Tell Me a Story, The Rookie)Maggie Castle as Sara Olson (The Time Traveler's Wife, Todd & the Book of Pure Evil, Arthur)Brandon Mychal Smith as Albert Joshua "Stubby" Stubbins (Unfabulous, Phil of the Future, Sonny with a Chance, So Random!, Let it Shine, Get on Up, You're the Worst, Four Weddings & a Funeral, Rise of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)Chelsea Staub as Alexis Bender (Minutemen, Jonas, Fish Hooks, Baby Daddy, Archibald's Next Big Thing)Matt Winston as Alan Smith (Fight Club, Passport to Paris, Keeping the Faith, Kicking & Screaming, Little Miss Sunshine, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, character actor)Toni Trucks as Libby Lam (Barbarshop, Ruby Sparks, Franklin & Bash, Seal Team)Abbie Cobb as AJ (90210, Suburgatory, character actor)Beth Littleford as Barbara Olson (Spin City, The Hard Times of RJ Berger, Crazy Stupid Love, Dog with a Blog, Love Victor)Dan O'Connor as Dean Olson (character & voice actor)Alice Hirson as Grandma Olson (Another World, One Life to Live, Dallas, Ellen)Lauren Bowles as Sheri Wilde (Watching Ellie, True Blood, character actor)Hugh Dane as Howard (The Office, character actor)Sunkrish Bala as Dr. Sanjay Lad (Notes from the Underbelly, Castle, Good Trouble)Synopsis: A Midwestern girl goes to Los Angeles with nothing more in mind than visiting her grandparents while her sister tries to meet her idol. One night she meets the rising Hollywood pop star. They go on an adventure around Los Angeles and start to like each other. When the girl returns home, the famous guy, on national TV, says he doesn't know her, and never met her.Fun Facts: Sterling Knight only sang Starstruck. The rest of the songs were sang by Drew Ryan Scott, because Knight was cast late in the process and did not have time to learn all the songs.Next Movie: Den Brother ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Just in time for Father's Day, here is a fondly remembered action comedy starring two legends which was first released 45 years ago this month.  Those two legends are Peter Falk (TV's Columbo) and Alan Arkin (Oscar-winner for Little Miss Sunshine) who play two VERY different fathers whose respective son and daughter are about to get married.  Falk plays Vince who's an agent for the CIA while Arkin plays Sheldon who is a dentist....through a series of unfortunate events, Vince gets Sheldon embroiled in his ongoing effort to take down a global conspiracy to crash the U.S. dollar and hilarity ensues!  (It really does.) Directed by Arthur Hiller (Love Story, Silver Streak) and written by Andrew Bergman (Fletch, Blazing Saddles), it's time to go SERPENTINE!!! Send us a Text Message.https://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

Greg Kinnear joins to chat about his new movie, ‘Sight,' and currently filming in Vancouver. The guys veer off into some of Greg's notable film roles, including playing Bob Crane in ‘Auto Focus.' Greg also talks about hosting Talk Soup before he gifts Adam a pickleball paddle. Next, Adam chats with Greg about ‘Little Miss Sunshine' and the guys talk about facial hair, old jobs, and Greg's time living in Greece. Greg also shares his Ted Koppel impression and Adam wonders why Greg has never tried stand-up comedy. Next, Chris reports news stories about an actor shot dead after encountering catalytic converter thieves, two men planning to go down to Titanic-level depths in a submersible to prove it's safe, and a Massachusetts audience upset by Richard Dreyfuss' remarks during a Jaws screening. Lastly, Stella Center's Dr. Eugene Lipov and Dr. Brian Boyle join the show and provide in-depth information on ketamine infusions, depression, and PTSD treatment. They discuss the consultation and therapy process and share their results-based research on treating mental illnesses and injuries. For more with Greg Kinnear: ● “Sight” is in theaters now nationwide For more with Stella Center: ● http://StellaCenter.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam ● http://JustThriveHealth.com & use promo code ADAM ● http://Aura.com/Trust

Resources and Linkswww.johndeere.comwww.meridianmfg.comwww.terraplexag.comEpisode SummaryA fifth generation California native from an agriculture family, Suzannah Underwood received her BA in Spanish with a music concentration from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. After graduation, she attended the American Academy of Musical Theatre in New York City before moving on to commercials, film, theatre and eventually finding her love in voice overs. Known for her authoritative yet nonthreatening voice, Suzannah voices many different characters and accents and can voice match different qualities and styles. Suzannah voiced the long-running Rembrandt Tooth Whitening and Emergen C commercials, recently as the voice of Susquehanna Health on the East Coast and Foothill Regional Medical Center on the West Coast and currently is the voice promoting the feature length documentary Unmasking Hope. Her favorite role was playing Little Miss Sunshine from the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters. Suzannah is a graduate of Western College of Auctioneering, World Champion Ringman College and Professional Ringmen's Institute. She loves helping raise money for non-profit organizations. Represented by the Osbrink Agency, Suzannah resides in Southern California with her husband and 2 sons where they spend time out on the ranch with their dogs, horses and cattle.PODCAST LINK & CONTACT INFODon't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen!Websitewww.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode linkhttps://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail addressFarm4profitllc@gmail.comPhone515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitConnect with us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/

Actor Alan Arkin, who died June 29, got his start creating comic characters with the comedy troupe Second City and later won an Oscar for his role in Little Miss Sunshine. He spoke with Fresh Air in 1989. Also, we listen back to our interview with Ringo Starr on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. The Beatle told Terry Gross that he made his first drum kit out of "biscuit tins and firewood." Justin Chang reviews the comedy Joy Ride.