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The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
The Reel Schmooze on 'What's up, Doc?': Sultry Streisand's screwball meshugas

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 47:20


Welcome to The Reel Schmooze with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan, where we bring you all the entertainment news and film reviews a Jew can use. This week, as Borschel-Dan continues to read Hoffman's recommendation -- "My Name Is Barbra," Barbra Streisand's verrrrry long biography -- we turn to an audience favorite, the 1972 screwball comedy, "What's Up, Doc?" Directed by Peter Bogdanovich, the film is a cleverly stylized updated homage to the golden era of Hollywood. It features Streisand playing a wacky vagabond and hunky Ryan O'Neal as a nerdy musicology prof, plus a slew of then-unknown Jewish stars, including Madeline Kahn. But the real star of the show is the 1970s fashions and cars. Let's hear who gave it an "oy," "meh" or the prized "not bad" this week on The Reel Schmooze. The Reel Schmooze is produced by Ari Schlacht and can be found wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Filmlosophers
Lesson 473: 1985's Clue - Killer Birthday! (Spoilers)

The Filmlosophers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 74:25


Break out the champagne, dust off the lead pipe, and guard the secret passages because the studio is throwing a party! This week on The Filmlosophers, Hosts Eddie and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy are officially handing over the keys to the kingdom to celebrate Host Spencer's birthday in the grandest, most chaotic way possible. To mark the milestone, Spencer is leading the charge on a deep-dive review of one of his absolute top favorite movies of all time: the 1985 comedic masterpiece, Clue. The YouTube Filmmaker Revolution Before the team gets entirely distracted by singing telegrams and hidden motives, the birthday boy steers the table toward a fascinating industry shift that has been dominating the 2026 film landscape. Spencer poses a big, overarching question about this year's massive rise of YouTube content creators successfully making the leap into major theatrical filmmaking. With independent internet creators shattering box office expectations and signing major studio deals, the crew examines how this digital evolution is shaking up traditional Hollywood structures and what it means for the tides of the global film industry moving forward. Communism Was Just a Red Herring Once the industry talk is wrapped up, it is time to unleash absolute madness as the trio enters Boddy Manor. Led by Spencer's sheer fanboy energy, the review quickly devolves into an absolute festival of laughter, quote-alongs, and deep admiration for the film's impeccable ensemble cast. Eddie, Amy, and Spencer break down the genius of Tim Curry's frantic energy, Madeline Kahn's iconic improvisations, and the brilliant logistics of the film's three legendary alternate endings. The conversation gets wonderfully unhinged as the team pitches their own wildest conspiracy theories about the characters, proving that even after four decades, this whodunnit still holds the crown for pure, unadulterated cinematic joy. Put on your evening wear, watch out for the singing telegram, and prepare for a birthday celebration that is worth dying for!

Greatest Movie Of All-Time
History of the World: Part I (1981) ft. Sarah Duncan

Greatest Movie Of All-Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 72:59


Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Sarah Duncan, discuss the comedy, History of the World: Part I (1981) for its 45th anniversary: written and directed by Mel Brooks, cinematography by Woody Omens, music by John Morris, editing by John C. Howard, starring Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, and Cloris Leachman.Plot Summary: History of the World, Part I is a wild comedy that makes fun of famous moments in world history. Mel Brooks plays several different characters as the movie jumps from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire and the French Revolution. Through songs, jokes, and ridiculous situations, the movie pokes fun at politics, religion, and human behavior. Its fast-moving style and silly humor have made it a cult comedy favorite.Guest:Sarah Duncan - Sister of Tom, Daughter of Dana@thenomadicarchaeologist on IGPrevious Episodes: Zodiac, My Fair Lady, The Artist, Inglourious Basterds, The Great Dictator, Forrest Gump, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Knives Out, All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), The GeneralChapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for History of the World, Part I04:01 Welcome Back, Sarah Duncan06:09 Relationship(s) with History of the World08:39 How Has History of the World's Comedy Aged?13:48 The Borscht Belt16:43 Why There is No One Else Like Mel Brooks23:44 Plot Summary for History of the World24:27 What is History of the World About?29:05 Did You Know?32:11 First Break32:54 What's Happening with Sarah Duncan?33:18 Best Performance(s)38:09 Best Scene(s)42:11 Second Break43:10 In Memoriam43:42 Best/Funniest Lines46:23 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy49:37 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance52:19 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty55:34 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness58:59 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:01:54 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:03:03 Thank You to Sarah and Remaining Thoughts01:12:00 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/history-of-the-world-part-i-1981-ft-sarah-duncanFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Mel Brooks, History of the World Part 1, comedy, film legacy, behind the scenes, classic movies, satire, film analysisRonny Duncan Studios

CinemaPsych Podcast
Episode 114: If We're Going to Do Homages, Let's Do Psych Ones — High Anxiety (1977) with Ed Hansen

CinemaPsych Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 79:00


Join Alex and friend of the show Dr. Ed Hansen as they discuss the delightfully silly and usefully psychological High Anxiety (1977), Mel Brooks' send-up to the master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. The film stars Brooks as Dr. Richard Thorndyke, a world-renowned psychiatrist who begins a new career at the Psycho-Neurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous. Joining him are his normal contributors, including Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman, and Madeline Kahn. When Thorndyke is framed for murder, he must use all the Hitchcockian tools at his disposal to clear his name. Of course, no discussion of Hitchcock films can be made without a discussion of Freud, as well as the use of the term "High Anxiety", using humor as a means to cope with anxiety, the role of suspense to build a crescendo of anxiety, and a brief foray into institutionalization and its foibles. After listening to this podcast, you recovery rate might also be "once in a blue moon"! Follow Ed on BlueSky @EdHansen_PhDAD or Threads EdHansen_PhDAD If you like this content, you might like my new Audible audiobook/course, A Psychologist Goes to the Movies, available now! It features six films that have been on this show, condensed into 25-30 min essays, researched and analyzed. Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Threads/Instagram (@cinemapsych_podcast). We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check out our Paypal link to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on! Don't forget to check out our MERCH STORE for some great merch with our logo and other designs! Legal stuff: 1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended). 2. Intro and outro music by half.cool ("Gemini"). Used under license. 3. Film reel sound effect by bone666138. Used under license CC-BY 3.0. Episode Transcription Go to this link to read a transcript generated by Whisper AI Large V3 Model. Disclaimer: It is not edited and may contain errors!

The Not Ready for Prime Time Podcast: The Early Years of SNL
VINTAGE The Early Years of SNL: S01E19 Madeline Kahn/Carly Simon (May 8, 1976)

The Not Ready for Prime Time Podcast: The Early Years of SNL

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 67:59


One last VINTAGE episode before we leave "The Early Years of SNL" and move into the Jean Doumanian season.Late in Season 1, Madeline Kahn hosted for the very first time. Delayed by a technician's strike, the show seemed to utilize the extra time as this is considered (by us at least) the best episode of Saturday Night Live's first season—even if Carly Simon had to pre-tape her musical performance.This episode includes some of our favorite sketches of the season including an iconic Baba Wawa, an amazing Bride of Frankenstein musical number, the infamous "Final Days" sketch, and the Marilyn Suzanne Miller-written "Slumber Party."This episode of SNL originally aired 50 years ago this week, and the podcast episode was originally released on August 1st, 2023.---------------------------------Subscribe & Follow today!And follow us on social media: Twitter: @NR4PTProject Instagram: @nr4ptprojectBluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.socialFacebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time ProjectContact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

We Love the Love
Paper Moon (Dadvice Part 3)

We Love the Love

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 93:46


Will's search for parenting advice takes us back to the NewHollywood of the 1970s as we investigate Peter Bogdanovich's 1973 film Paper Moon! Join in as we discuss cinematic scams, the debut (and Oscar-winning performance) of Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn's performance as Trixie Delight, and the current state of Nick Vallelonga's potentially forthcoming That's Amore. Plus: What role did production designer Polly Platt play in shaping the movie? What exactly is Trixie's act? Does Moses (Ryan O'Neal) have any ultimate goals? And, most importantly, is this charming comedy actually a huge bummer?Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising--------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Paper Moon in the TCM Archive"Behind the Camera: Paper Moon" (TCM)"Orson Welles, What's Up Doc?, and Paper Moon" (You Must Remember This)Inside Oscar: The Unofficial History of the Academy Awards (1987) by Mason Wiley and Damien Bona"Paper Moon Changes its Outlook as a Musical" (New York Times)"Green Book Co-Writer Nick Vallelonga has Legal Book Thrown at Him by IATSE over Unpaid That's Amore Crew" (Deadline)"Catch Me if You Can Conman Frank Abagnale Jr. Lied about His Lifetime of Lies, Sources Claim" (New York Post)

MRAC Film Club
Gene Gone Wilder, Week 4 - Young Frankenstein (1974), See No Evil Hear No Evil (1989)

MRAC Film Club

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 117:34


Episode 129 - Pack your bags and don't forget to pack your funny bone. We are headed to Transylvania to wrap up spring break and our Gene Gone Wilder month. This week we watch another classic, Young Frankenstein (1974), written by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks, directed by Mel Brooks. A parody of the classic story of Frankenstein, Young Frankenstein stars Wilder along side Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman and Teri Garr among others. It's an unbelievable cast putting on a comedic clinic. We also finish this month strong with another classic pairing of Gene Wilder with Richard Pryor in See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989).And if that isn't enough to take in, we also get Marco's reveal for next month. In classic Marco form he realized we were having too much fun lately so made it a point to bring our fun to a grinding halt. What could it be? Tune in to find out.email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

The Bonsai Movie Crew
Pod 181 - Young Frankenstein (1974)

The Bonsai Movie Crew

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 73:52 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about Young Frankenstein from 1974! Our creator profile is Gene Wilder!https://www.instagram.com/thebonsaimoviecrew/https://twitter.com/bonsai_crewhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebonsaimoviecrewhttps://discord.gg/8jCPe8T2kT#moviereview #podcast #moviefan #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #film #nostalgia  #cultclassic #chatgpt #AI #blackandwhite #genewilder #horror

Place to Be Nation POP
Movie Review Of The Day #62 - "Blazing Saddles"

Place to Be Nation POP

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 17:56


Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. With April Fool's Day this week, we're tickling our funny bones and covering classic comedies (pre-1990) this week. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is reviewing “Blazing Saddles” from 1974 starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn & Mel Brooks.

The Sewers of Paris
The Most Expensive Flop in Broadway History (Ep 563 - Madeline Kahn/William)

The Sewers of Paris

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 65:14


The day this episode comes out, March 26 2026, is the 115th birthday of renowned playwright Tennessee Williams. And to mark the occasion, we're heading into the Sewers archives to hear my 2020 interview with writer William V. Madison, whose career was inspired in part by a moving experience in college involving a Streetcar Named Desire. That brought William to a series of adventurous jobs, from working on Broadway shows to producing the news alongside Dan Rather, singing to Angela Lansbury, earning a nickname from Fidel Castro, and writing a biography of Madeline Kahn.

Place to Be Nation POP
Movie Review Of The Day #58 - "An American Tail"

Place to Be Nation POP

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 19:07


Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is reviewing “An American Tail” from 1986 starring Dom DeLuise, Christopher Plummer, Phillip Glasser, Madeline Kahn & John Finnegan.

The Geek Cave Podcast
Yellowbeard || You Want Me to Watch WHAT?!

The Geek Cave Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 20:18


This week, Justin has Chad come aboard to enjoy an outlandish 1983 swashbuckling comedy starring Graham Chapman, Cheech & Chong, Madeline Kahn, and more. It's Yellowbeard! Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services!  Interested in advertising? Want to be on the show? Reach out at geekcavepodcast@gmail.com

Mary Versus the Movies
Episode 225 - An American Tail (1986)

Mary Versus the Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 63:44


The story of a young Russian-Jewish mouse who emigrates to America, is separated from his family, and has to find his way in 1880s New York City is a lushly-animated, sometimes grim story about assimilation, discimination, and the promises the United States makes to the world and consistenty violates.  Starring Cathianne Blore, Dom DeLuise, John Finnegan, Phillip Glasser, Amy Green, Madeline Kahn, Pat Musick, Nehemiah Persoff, and Christopher Plummer. Written by Judy Freudberg and Tony Geiss. Directed by Don Bluth.

Awesome Movie Year
Clue (1985 Box Office Flop)

Awesome Movie Year

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 51:39


The third episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1985 features the year's biggest flop, Jonathan Lynn's Clue. Written and directed by Jonathan Lynn and starring Tim Curry, Martin Mull, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Brennan, Michael McKean and Lesley Ann Warren, Clue is based on the perennially popular board game.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/clue-1985), Janet Maslin in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1985/12/13/movies/screen-clue-from-game-to-film.html), and Paul Attanasio in The Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1985/12/13/movies/ae6b6e7b-602b-4540-8cd7-b50620a3670d/?utm_term=.08a5369d85ec).Check out more info and the entire archive of past episodes at https://www.awesomemovieyear.com and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyearYou can find Jason on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/goforjason/You can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/, on Bluesky at signalbleed.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/signalbleed/If you're a Letterboxd user and you watch any of the movies we talk about on the show, tag your review “Awesome Movie Year” to share your thoughts.You can find our producer David Rosen and his Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod, on Bluesky at piecingpod.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/bydavidrosen/ Join the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod for more movie discussion and our Awesome Movie Year audience choice polls.All of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comSubscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year and Piecing It Together, plus music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 1985 episode, with the Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or winner, Emir Kusturica's When Father Was Away on Business.

Good Times Great Movies
Episode 319: 319: An American Tail (1986)

Good Times Great Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 92:58


On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie is too choked up to sign off of the podcast, Doug is impressed with how accurately an animated film depicts the horror of a cross-continent boat trip, and one of us is severely congested while the other has foot odor issues. Be suspicious of cat-sized rats, take a moment to thank a pigeon for the Statue of Liberty, and join us as we celebrate Jamie's birthday by over-analyzing a childhood favorite in An American Tail!An American Tail is a 1986 film directed by Don Bluth and featuring voice performances by Dom DeLuise, Christopher Plummer, Erica Yohn, Nehemiah Persoff, Amy Green, Phillip Glasser, John Finnegan, Neil Ross and Madeline Kahn.Visit our YouTube ChannelMerch on TeePublic Follow us on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind us on FacebookDoug's Schitt's Creek podcast, Schitt's & Giggles can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schitts-and-giggles-a-schitts-creek-podcast/id1490637008

Why Do We Own This DVD?
363. Young Frankenstein (1974)

Why Do We Own This DVD?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 88:00


Diane and Sean discuss "the best" Mel Brooks film of all time (?), Young Frankenstein. Episode music is, "Puttin' On the Ritz", written Irving Berlin, performed by Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show

Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

This Christmas, Shat The Movies takes a detour into one of the strangest holiday comedies ever made with Mixed Nuts, Nora Ephron's chaotic 1994 remake of the French farce Le Père Noël est une ordure. We're revisiting this deeply uncomfortable Christmas movie in honor of the late Rob Reiner, who helped define smart, character-driven comedies—even when they didn't always work. Gene and Big D unpack how a film with an absurdly stacked cast—Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Rita Wilson, Adam Sandler, Juliette Lewis, and Liev Schreiber—somehow became a cult curiosity instead of a holiday classic. They debate whether Mixed Nuts was simply ahead of its time, fatally misjudged in tone, or doomed by trying to balance farce, mental health, and Christmas cheer in the same gift box. Along the way, the guys reflect on why Mixed Nuts now plays less like a failed holiday romp and more like a bizarre time capsule of transitional Hollywood. Is this a Christmas movie worth reclaiming—or one best left buried under the tree? Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

ScreamQueenz: Where Horror Gets GAY!
DAMN YOU, UNCLE LEWIS - A Conversation with RICHERT EASLEY from "Outrageous!"

ScreamQueenz: Where Horror Gets GAY!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 53:27 Transcription Available


In this second part of our FRIDAY THE 13TH THE SERIES SPECTACULAR celebraton of Richard Benner and his queer masterwork OUTRAGEOUS! (1977), we are delighted to share with you our conversation with actor RICHERT EASLEY who played Perry in the film.Richert shares candid behind-the-scenes tales of making this rags-to-riches gay classic and its lasting impact on the LGBT+ community.But that's not all! You'll also find outThe inside scoop on Richert's time working on Broadway's most scandalous musical, OH, CALCUTTA!What it was like working with the legendary MADELINE KAHN on HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEMINIThe REAL reason MICHAEL IRONSIDE was cut from Outrageous!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Countermelody
Episode 417. Hail, Queens!

Countermelody

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 95:31


Okay, I confess that the title of this week's episode is intentionally misleading, but if I told you what it actually was outright, you might not listen, and that would be a great loss! On Monday I celebrated Larry Kert for World AIDS Day, and today, I have made a selection of musical settings of the Marian Antiphon Salve Regina, which translated means, “Hail, Queen,” so there you have the inspiration for the episode. In fact, this is an episode chock-full of particularly glorious singing, and I don't think you'll regret spending the time with these glorious Queens of Song (with a few Kings tossed in)! The 11th-century Salve Regina text, far from being dry and dull, provided inspiration for a wide range of composers, primarily of the Baroque (Handel, Vivaldi, Hasse, the Scarlattis, Monteverdi, and a number of others), but also of later vintage (Mozart, Johann Christian Bach, Schubert, and even Puccini). The singers who perform these works are a Who's Who of Countermelody favorites (Helen Donath, Rachel Yakar, Margaret Marshall, Francisco Araiza, Elly Ameling, and Roberta Alexander) and new friends, including three countertenors (Gérard Lesne, John Angelo Messana, and Jochen Kowalski) who provided inspiration to me as a young singer. Dive right in to this episode, my friends, and never fear: would I steer you wrong? Never! The episode begins with a tribute to Madeline Kahn, who died 26 years ago this week. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

Countermelody
Episode 416. Larry Kert (World AIDS Day 2015)

Countermelody

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 98:36


Today is World AIDS Day, if anyone needed to be reminded. Though I considered doing a compendium episode of broad scope commemorating a handful of the thousands upon thousands of musicians that succumbed to AIDS, I decided instead to focus on one, Broadway icon Larry Kert, who created the role of Tony in West Side Story and was subsequently an early Robert in Sondheim's Company, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. On December 5, we observe his 95th birthday. In between these career highs, he was involved in a number of notorious Broadway flops (Breakfast at Tiffany's, La Strada, and Rags) from each of which we hear rare recordings. And yet during his life, superstardom eluded him. It's quite likely that some of this had to do with him having lived his life openly and unapologetically as a gay man in a time when most comparable figures were deeply in the closet. But Larry was also a familiar figure on television of that era, appearing as a guest star on popular series, on game shows, on commercials, and as a particular favorite of Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, in which he made 29 guest appearances. He also was often seen as a replacement in and on tours of popular musicals such as Cabaret, Two Gentlemen of Verona, I Can Get It for You Wholesale, and, finally, La Cage aux Folles, to name just a few. In that last show, his frail health meant that he had to miss significant numbers of performances, though he continued to make important appearances on stage and on recordings until just shortly before his death on June 5, 1991 at the age of 60. On the episode, we hear him with such legendary co-stars as Teresa Stratas, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Madeline Kahn, Maureen McGovern, Mimi Hines, and Harvey Evans, as well as his WSS co-star Carol Lawrence. We also trace the support and influence he received over the course of his career from his trusted friend Martin Charnin, who played a sometimes surprising role in Kert's career. Though Larry Kert felt that he never received the recognition he deserved, this episode demonstrates how he stood at the forefront of all Broadway tenors of his generation, as well as past and future ones. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

Hell Is A Musical
061 - The Muppet Movie ("I Miss My Pudding") (w/ Danielle Brown)

Hell Is A Musical

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 105:26 Transcription Available


The Muppet Movie is a 1979 musical road comedy, and the feature film debut of The Muppets, Jim Henson's famed ensemble of puppet characters. Produced by Henson himself, the film was directed by James Frawley and written by Muppet Show writers Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns, and followed the origin story of the puppet troupe as Kermit The Frog travels across the country to make it big in Hollywood, meeting a cavalcade of friends along the way. The film starred Henson and Muppet ensemble players like Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, and Dave Goelz, with human performances by Austin Pendleton and time-defying legend and cryptozoological enigma Charles Durning, a plethora of cameos from the likes of Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, and many more, and featured a soundtrack by Kenneth Ascher and Paul Williams. (Mr. Sex himself!) The Muppet Movie was a major commercial and critical success, and was deemed culturally significant by the Library of Congress in 2009.On a new episode of Hell Is A Musical, Lilz and Scott close out #HotDurnAutumn with a screening of The Muppet Movie, joined by special guest and friend of the pod Danielle Brown. Join them for flawless Miss Piggy imitations, stentorian renditions of "America The Beautiful", and one last marveling at the gloriousness of Charles Durning in his endless quest to finally git that frawrgg.#HotDurnAutumn...with Lilz & Scott!

A decade under the influence
Movie Reveiw # 56 - On a Clear Day - The Owl and the Pussycat - What's Up Doc - Up the Sandbox - Funny Lady - Main Event

A decade under the influence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 94:27


Special movies reviews today!It's #56 and it's all Streisand movies.Barbra Streisand made 9 movies in the 70,s and we have already reviewed 3, (The Way we were 1973-For Pete's sake 1974-and A Star is Born 1976) So now you get our reviews of the remaining 6.1 (On a Clear Day 1970) Here rad director Vincent Minnelli (yes Liza's dad) gives us a weird musical about a woman with esp who can also make plants grow. Bob Newhart and Jack Nicholson are here along with a French guy and the racist ass cop from West Side Story. Babs sings her way into space at the end of this, and I'm extremely here for it.2 (The Owl and the Pussycat 1970) This one has a director that I really like Herbert Ross (Footloose, Goodbye Girl, the Turning Point, the Sunshine Boys, the Last of Shelia, and T.R. Baskin) giving us a zany movie that I love less than all those others. this movie is still good but for me Babs could be more of a Xanadu Muse, than an insensitive crack addict. 3 (What's Up Doc 1972) I might be getting this confused with the last film, and Maybe the “Muse” comment more applies here, I'm not sure cause it's been a minute. Also both of these films are a bit similar and Zany, I like this one better though and we might have Madeline Kahn and San Francisco to thank for that. people loved this when it came out and it pairs Babs with Ryan O'Neal which just may come up again soooooon.4 (Up the Sandbox 1972) Here Babs plays a rad woman and mother who says some of the coolest shit I've ever heard. Film ain't perfect but this was a treat for us. Watch this and then The Empire Strikes back, 2 great films from the same director.5 (Funny Lady 1975) Herbert Ross directing again in this messy sequel (ish) to 1968's Funny girl. Not the worst film but I guess it's not what people ordered at the time. I like That Cornelius from the planet of the apes is here, and that Roddy got to play an “out” character standing next to Babs.6 (Main Event 1979) This pairs Babs with Ryan O'Neil again. this one was a place in my heart cause I saw it as kid in the theater, so I'll always enjoy watching it. It's fun and light, it's got an issue or two and hey, why listen to us tell ya all about it. thank you film chums for listening.

A Breath Of Fresh Movie
Medicinal Movies: Clue

A Breath Of Fresh Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 88:07


It's time for another medicinal movie - we're self-soothing with the 1980s comedy cult classic, CLUE.SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREONSHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICFOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBEEMAIL THE SHOW: abreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com    

The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast
#489: Jennifer Simard // Part Two

The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 42:40


Jennifer Simard is back for round two and I do not at all regret to inform you that this is now a First Wives Club fan podcast. As she takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, Jennifer talks a lot about her process as Helen Sharp in Death Becomes Her, from respecting the source material without doing a Goldie Hawn impression to staying true to the story that is in front of her (the script on a Broadway stage as opposed to the movie from 1992). Jennifer also dives into the what she calls "the real nougaty center of comedy" which is, say it with me! Pain! Darkness! Tragedy! I mean, come on, that's where the good stuff is! Why? Because all of those things come back to the truth. Oh hey did you know betrayal therapy is a thing? It sure is, and if Jennifer wasn't a multi-faceted and unbelievably talented performer, she'd probably be studying that area of psychology.  Don't worry, we still have fun this week! Jennifer unabashedly loves television and talks about the people and shows she loves: Carol Burnett, Laverne and Shirley, Columbo (Peter Falk), Madeline Kahn, and an interesting tidbit about Carol Channing when she stopped by Forbidden Broadway in the nineties.  Jennifer Simard on TikTok Jennifer Simard on Instagram Jennifer Simard sings "You'll Be Back" as Hamilton's King George III /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

History & Factoids about today
Sept 29th - Coffee Day, Gene Autry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Halsey, Andrew "Dice" Clay, Heaviest Human Ever

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 15:12 Transcription Available


National coffee day. Entertainment from 1998. Worlds first modern police force went on duty, Comero went on sale, Worlds 1st billionaire. Todays birthdays - Gene Autry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Larry Linville, Jon Minnoch, Madeline Kahn, Mark Farner, Cindy Morgan, Andrew Dice Clay, Halsey. Helen Reddy Died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The coffe song - Frank SinatraI don't want to miss a thing - AerosmithWhere the green grass grows - Tim McGrawBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Back in the saddle again - Gene AutryGreat balls of fire - Jerry Lee LewisAmerican band - Grand Funk RailroadNightmare - HalseyI am woman - Helen ReddyExit - Kiss about it - Christie Lamb     https://www.christielamb.com/countryundergroundradio.comHistory & Factoids webpage

THE Last Action Critics!
Episode 34-[S5]- Clue (1985)

THE Last Action Critics!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 63:23


This week Will, Ian & Nora are invited to a dinner party. Someone is MURDERED! Who dun it!? There's only Three of them, and one of them is dead, so there's a 50/50 it's one of the other two. But WHO is dead? WHO is the Murdered? And WHO just had a lovely dinner RUINED!? Gotta find that-CLUE (1985) PG 94 minutesDirected by: Jonathan Lynn. Starring: Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Christopher Lloyd, Leslie Ann Warren, Colleen Camp, Lee Ving, Bill Henderson, Jane Wiedlin, Jeffery Kramer, Kellye Nakahara, Howard Hesseman, 00:03:30- First Thoughts00:13:30- CLUE (1985)00:17:30- Tasty Morsels00:22:30- Rating/Review00:57:00- Totals00:58:00- Next Week/Bye (we lie, it will be Executive Decision)Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/THELastActionCritics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @TheLastActionCriticsemail:   Thelastactioncritics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Next Week: Executive Decision (1996)

Feeling Seen
Alan Tudyk on 'Young Frankenstein' & 'Resident Alien'

Feeling Seen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 51:57


The rare prolific voice actor whose face is also extremely recognizable, Alan Tudyk is one of those guys who's a household name if your household is awesome. He's been in everything from ROGUE ONE and FIREFLY to A KNIGHT'S TALE and TUCKER AND DALE VS EVIL. But he's really gotten his chance to shine in the series RESIDENT ALIEN (now in its fourth season!) in which he stars as Harry, an alien who takes on a human form. Alan and Jordan bond over robots, bygone comedy eras, and of course, the nearly-inimitable Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein in the Mel Brooks classic YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.Then Jordan has one quick thing about the new John Cena/Idris Elba action flick HEADS OF STATE.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Alan Tudyk Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest
Clue with Nick Mohammed

90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 26:48


Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 142 Sam is joined by comedian, writer and actor Nick Mohammed. His latest film, also starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom, is available to stream now on Prime.  Nick has chosen Clue (97 mins). Based on the board game Cluedo and released in 1985, the film stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, and Michael McKean. Sam and Nick discuss comedy and acting career, why farcical films endure the test of time, and why this 97 minute long film is indeed eligible for the 90 Mins or Less Film Fest. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/90minfilm If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  You can also show your support for the podcast by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Tweet: @90MinFilmFest  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network. Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Nick Mohammed. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. 

Damn Good Movie Memories
Episode 456 - Young Frankenstein (1974)

Damn Good Movie Memories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 104:23


Mel Brooks' satirical classic reimagining the tale of the Frankenstein monster.  Starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn and Gene Hackman.

The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie Podcast
Young Frankenstein (1974)

The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 51:29


Young Frankenstein is a 1974 American comedy horror film directed by Mel Brooks. The screenplay was co-written by Brooks and Gene Wilder. Wilder also starred in the lead role as the title character, a descendant of the infamous Victor Frankenstein. Peter Boyle portrayed the monster. The film co-stars Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, and Gene Hackman. If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!    Buy the Blu-Ray: https://amzn.to/44EWxPd      Out this Month: Young Frankenstein Dracula: Dead and Loving It Patreon: High Anxiety      Get in Touch:  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers  Visit our Store: https://the-film-flamers.printify.me/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmflamers  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/  (NEW!) SCANS Movie Rating Calculator: https://scans.glide.page/  Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com  Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733     Our Patrons:    Alex M Andrew Bower Anthony Criswell Ashlie Thornbury BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Bennett Hunter BreakfastChainsawMassacre Brittany Bellgardt Call me Lestat. Canadianmatt3 CenobiteBetty Christopher Nelson Cj Mcginnis Dan Alvarez Dirty Birdy Gia Gillian Murtagh GlazedDonut GWilliamNYC Irwan Iskak James Aumann Jessica E Joanne Ellison Josh Young Karl Haikara Kimberly McGuirk Kitty Kelly Kyle Kavanagh Laura O'Malley Lisa Libby Lisa Söderberg Livi Loch Hightower M Hussman Mac Daddy Marissa E Matthew McHenry Mel Starmer Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Niko Allred Nimble Wembley Orion Yannotti Pablo the Rhino Penelope Nelson random dude Richard Best Robert Eppers Rosieredleader Ryan King SHADOW OF THE DEAD SWANN Sinesthero Thomas Jane's gun Walstrich William Skinner   Sweet dreams...      "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

The Newsmax Daily with Rob Carson
Baltimore, Biden, and Blazing Saddles

The Newsmax Daily with Rob Carson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 43:24


-Rob compares Trump's crowd-filled UFC entrance versus Biden's awkward, meandering speech in Chicago. -Is AOC's new accent a tribute to the late, great Madeline Kahn? -Gail King demands to be treated like a real astronaut and not just a "rocket-rider." Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! EXPRESS VPN – It's not worth the risk. Protect your online identity and sensitive information from cyber hackers. Get FOUR MONTHS FREE now by going to http://ExpressVPN.com/NEWSMAX   To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:             • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB             • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter            • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG            • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV             • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV             • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX            • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax            • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX             • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax              • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com            • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling Seen
Peppermint on ‘Survival of the Thickest', Horror Movies, and More!

Feeling Seen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 62:26


Peppermint is a multifaceted artist, all-around entertainer, and a self-proclaimed horror movie buff. She is no stranger to the stage or screen, having appeared in the Go-Go's-inspired Broadway musical Head Over Heels and as a frontrunner on RuPaul's Drag Race.Peppermint is back on your TV screen starring alongside Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, and Garcelle Beauvais in Survival of the Thickest, a Netflix comedy series that you will surely love. Its second season just premiered and you can stream it right now.Peppermint joins us to talk about Survival of the Thickest, her very personal audition process for the show, and some questionable camp/incredibly campy horror films: Sleepaway Camp and Return of the Living Dead. Plus, praise for the women of Clue, A Soldier's Girl, and Hollywood! That's Meshach Taylor as Hollywood in the 80s classic Mannequin. Don't move a muscle! This episode is certified fresh.  MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

Ian Talks Comedy
Marilyn Suzanne Miller & Rosie Shuster (Enhanced Audio, from 2022)

Ian Talks Comedy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 69:47


Rosie Shuster and Marilyn Suzanne Miller join me to talk about MSM's love of the musical Peter Pan; Rosie loving her dad's joke books, West Side Story, and being in the audience of the Ed Sullivan Show; Rosie meets Lorne Michaels and Howard Shore; MSM goes to work for James L. Brooks & Garry Marshall; Rosie writes for Canadian children and crime game shows; sends a monologue for Laugh In that Lorne submits and gets on; Lorne uses Rosie's fathers (Frank Shuster of Wayne & Shuster) CBC specials as a blueprint for SNL; MSM turns down SNL, changes mind; work together on a Lily Tomlin special; cast goes on Tom Snyder; Rosie writes New Dad and creates the Bees; Rosie writes first Emily Litella Update piece; MSM writes Slumber Party for Madeline Kahn; Hard Hars w/ Lily Tomlin and Mommy Beer; Laraine (as Shirley Temple) sings and dances with Garrett and Elliot Gould; The Nerds; The Festrunk Brothers; Uncle Roy; Let's Kill Gary Gilmore for Christmas; Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute; how SNL wanted to make itself laughs and everyone in the production was on top of their game; Lunch Counter Reunion; Lorne encourage differet comic sensibilities; Child Psychologist; coming back in 1981; Eddie Murphy; Adam Sandler; Rosie helping to craft the Church Lady sketches with Dana Carvey; The Taboosters; writing sketches more graphic to bargain for what you really want; MSM goes to the Tracey Ullman Show; Sarah Silverman; MSM on lack of artistry on television; Rosie works on Larry Sanders; MSM writes for Carol Burnett; Rosie is a fan of Arte Madrid; watching SNL today; ageism in Hollywood; Paul Shaffer's genius; being "middle-aged"

Pop Culture Purgatory
Episode 289: Mixed Nuts(1994)

Pop Culture Purgatory

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 74:52


Welcome back to Purgatory and a merry Christmas, your boys are back, Tron is back with the fam, and we are discussing the 1994 film Mixed Nuts Directed by Nora Ephron and co-written by Deila and Nora Ephron. The film stars Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Robert Klein, Anthony LaPaglia, Juliette Lewis, Rob Reiner, Adam Sandler, Leiv Schreiber, Rita Wilson, Parker Posey and Jon Stewart.   Thanks for checking us out and you can find us Spotify.com as well as PodBean.com for our back catalogue     intro track"Madaline Kahn Elevator Rap" https://youtu.be/3RV0rF9fht8?si=OeritHJoUaH9FO7kOutro track  Outro track "Jolakotturinn" by Bjork https://youtu.be/a4xG6hQWsno?si=FAouwUtLeueP1Glo   

Thor's Hour of Thunder
BONUS: Live reading of Clue on Zoom

Thor's Hour of Thunder

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 4:48


It's the holiday season, time for another radio play by the silly pantheon! This time, we performed the 1985 film Clue (wonderfully trascribed by Jack Witzig). The publish date of this behind-the-scenes bonus episode falls on the birthday of our wonderful Mrs. White herself, the Scarlet Witch! You can find the full LIVE recording of our zoom session with costumes, props, and minimal editing on YouTube. Check out the below for related content. 250 - 253: Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps 270 - 272: Spicy Burgers, an original Radio Play 536: Thor's Improvised Christmas Commercial Special 683: Jason Statham Holiday Album 850: The Muppet Christmas Carol (edited with sfx) BONUS: Live reading of Muppet Christmas Carol on Zoom   The next traditional episode will be Enemy Mine (1985).

Video Store Podcast
Guardians, Grinches, and Small-Town Shenanigans

Video Store Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 15:20


Welcome back to The Video Store Podcast, where each week I recommend four films I think you should check out. This week, I've picked a mix of holiday movies that range from heartwarming to hilariously chaotic. Whether you're looking for some nostalgia, laughs, or a little Christmas chaos, these films have something to offer. First up is…One Magic Christmas (1985)This film has a quiet charm that's perfect for the holiday season. Starring Mary Steenburgen, it tells a story of family, second chances, and finding the true spirit of Christmas. What's interesting about the movies is how grounded it feels, even with its supernatural elements. One of my favorite bit of casting in this film is Harry Dean Stanton, who plays a guardian angel, a role that feels tailor-made for his calm, understated presence.Mixed Nuts (1994)This is a screwball Christmas comedy that might not have gotten the love it deserved when it came out. Directed by Nora Ephron, it has an incredible ensemble cast that includes Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Rita Wilson, and even a young Adam Sandler. The movie is set at a suicide crisis hotline office during the holidays, which makes for plenty of chaotic, offbeat humor. The film's quirky tone might feel unusual, but if you stick with it, there are a lot of funny moments. The soundtrack is also worth mentioning, featuring Louis Armstrong's version of “Christmas in New Orleans” and an original song by Sandler, among many others.The Ref (1994)With an apt working title of, Hostile Hostages, this dark comedy, which stars Denis Leary, Judy Davis, and Kevin Spacey is one of those Christmas movies that focuses on dysfunction. Leary plays a thief who ends up stuck with a bickering married couple on Christmas Eve, and the results are sharp, biting, and weirdly festive. It is a strange combo, but The Ref somehow manage to balance its humor with just enough heart. Trapped in Paradise (1994)This one leans more into the slapstick side of comedy, with Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz, and Dana Carvey as three brothers who get caught up in a bank heist in a small town during Christmas. The small-town setting adds a proper holiday feel, but the movie's about as chaotic as you'd expect with this cast. Although weird, the chaos is not centered around Cage for a change. He gives a grounded performance. Nicolas Cage has said in interviews that filming this movie was a challenge due to constant rewrites and freezing temperatures on location in Ontario, Canada. Despite the problems on the set, the end result, has a charm that makes it worth revisiting.Those are my recommendations for the holiday season. They are four holiday movies that have a solid mix of magic, dysfunction, and comedy. I hope you'll give one (or all) of them a shot this season. Let me know what you think, and I'll see you soon for more recommendations on the Video Store Podcast.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

I Remember Liking That Movie Podcast
Mixed Nuts (1994) Umm... What?

I Remember Liking That Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 56:59


Send us a textDo you remember the Christmas movie Mixed Nuts from 1994? We remember almost nothing about this movie, and with a stacked cast like this—Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Anthony LaPaglia, Juliette Lewis, Liev Schreiber, Rita Wilson, and Adam Sandler, to name just a few—we are worried about why we haven't seen it since the 90s. We hope it was ahead of its time and is a lost Holiday Gem but we wouldn't bet our Christmas Stocking on it. So join us as we go back to the 90s for a Christmas Surprise or the Ghost of Christmas Future. You know, the one where life sucks, everybody is miserable and the main character dies. Much like our Christmas Spirit if this movie sucks.Do You Remember Liking This Movie?

Open Mic Night at the Movies
Clue was just a red herring

Open Mic Night at the Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 70:30


Who killed this podcast? Where? And with what?  That's what Sean, Mike & Jakob are trying to find out in this episode.  We're talking Clue, the 1985 comedy/mystery that took a wildly big swing at the box office and fell dead on arrival.  But to make a long story short (too late!) it became a massive cult hit via VHS rental and cable TV.  We discuss cast ranks, stage versions, multiple endings, sexual awakenings, who's lines were dubbed and much, much more!Director's commentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqxr8rENPcEhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/something-terrible-has-happened-here-the-crazy-story-of-howemail: openmicmovies@latertaterfilms.comwebsite: openmicmovies.buzzsprout.cominstagram: @latertaterfilms  

All 80's Movies Podcast

"Murder, madness, mystery, and mayhem. More fun than you can imagine." For this week's episode, we are discussing the cult comedy classic 'Clue.' The movie stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull and Lesley Ann Warren. Co-written and directed by Jonathan Lynn. Clue - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088930/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_clue Clue - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/clue Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Click Here to learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rarified Heir Podcast
Episode #205: JD Lobue Jr. (JD Lobue Sr.)

Rarified Heir Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 85:20


Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to J.D. Lobue Jr., son of television director & at one time budding sunshine pop musician J.D. Lobue Sr. We reached out to J.D. Jr., after reading an article in a fantastic music magazine called Ugly Things about a band from the 1960s called The Gordian Knot. While reading the article, the name J.D. Lobue came up and host Josh Mills immediately thought, “That MUST be the father of my former little league baseball teammate!” After all, Lobue isn't Smith, it's a pretty unique name. With a little bit more research, we discovered our hunch was correct, it was the same person. As we dug a little further, we realized that not only was Sr. a member of The Gordian Knot, but was also a well-known television director whose credits included multiple credits for iconic American shows like Soul Train, Soap, It's A Living, Herman's Head, Dharma and Greg and so many more. There were also credits for shows that didn't make it like Norman Lear's All's Fair, Amanda's By The Sea, Comedy Zone, You Take The Kids and more. So on this episode, we get into the weeds on what it was like in the booth watching your dad direct Soul Train and how your dad kept it together when things didn't go right on the set of Soap. We also discuss meeting the great Madeline Kahn, how he channeled The Bad News Bears Tanner as a member of the Dodgers at Studio City National Little League, iconic TV director Jay Sandrich, the jazz fusion band The Crusaders, sitting in Archie Bunker's chair on the All in the Family set, playing tennis at Mel Torme's house and much more. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and everyone has a story. Take a listen.

Video Store Podcast
Halloween Spirit!

Video Store Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 20:44


Leaves are falling, the nights are getting longer, and the abandoned Chuck E. Cheese on the other side of our parking lot has temporarily become a Spirit Halloween store. It's officially Halloween season, and this week I have four horror films to recommend that I watch every year to get me into the Halloween spirit. First on my list is Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks' classic Frankenstein sequel/parody released in 1974. Not all of Brooks' films have aged well, but Young Frankenstein still stands up as a classic comedy. The film stars Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein's grandson, who travels to Transylvania to prove to the world his grandfather was not insane. After arriving he discovers his grandfather's notes and equipment and is ultimately able to reanimate a corpse… with mixed results. Wilder is joined on screen by Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, and Gene Hackman, and Peter Boyle as the monster. Even though I seem to catch bits and pieces (no pun intended) of this on cable throughout the year, I put it on the list because it's best enjoyed all the way through from start to finish. If you remove this one from the shelv but change your mind, be sure to put it, and the candle, BACK.Second on my list is 1985's Silver Bullet, based on a Stephen King novella. In Silver Bullet, a small town in Maine (it's always a small town in Maine…) is under attack by a murderer that turns out to be a werewolf. After a young boy named Marty manages to wound the werewolf, he and his sister set out to determine the werewolf's identity. But when the moon is full, the hunters quickly become the hunted. Starring Corey Haim and Gary Busey, Silver Bullet is a classic that gets me into the Halloween spirit every year.Next on my list is John Carpenter's The Thing, released in 1982. I have long considered this film along with a few others like Jaws and Back to the Future to be essentially flawless films. I've watched The Thing a dozen times and there's not a thing I would change. It's the perfect combination of traditional scares and psychological terror. When researchers discover an alien life form that not only consumes people but can physically imitate them as well, a group of researchers quickly discover who among them they can trust — no one. Starring Kurt Russell and featuring a cast of familiar faces, The Thing is the perfect way to instill fear and paranoia before bedtime. The last film on my list is 1985's Fright Night, a film about a teenage boy who believes his next door neighbor may actually be a vampire responsible for the uptick in murders reported on the news. When Charley's family, friends, and even the police fail to believe him, there's only one person he can turn to: Peter Vincent, host of the late night horror-themed television show, Fright Night. The bad news for Charley is that by the time he discovers the truth about his neighbor, his neighbor is on to him. Fright Night is classic 80s horror — it's a little scary, a little silly, and a whole lot of fun. It's worth a watch if you haven't seen it recently.I hope you are as excited about Halloween as we are here at the Video Store Podcast. Help yourself to a complimentary pair of plastic vampire teeth and fake blood capsules (careful — they'll stain clothing) and take all the candy corn you want (we can never get rid of that stuff). I hope at least one of this week's movies gets you into the Halloween spirit. Let us know your favorite “must watch” films that get you into the Halloween spirit! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Homophilia
Pretty Deep with Michael Cyril Creighton

Homophilia

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 41:03


The best thing about Only Murders In The Building AND YOU CAN QUOTE US ON THAT joins us to talk about an epic Emmys night, the timeless appeal of Madeline Kahn, enduring a cat allergy for love, a big gay road trip revenge tour, the dachshund who made his family complete, the genius of Tanya Donelly, the box office archetype, coming out of the closet and coming out of the closet as the creator of a web show, his breakthrough in Stage Kiss, a chance encounter with Catherine O'Hara, and meeting a future husband on Friendster. 

Oscar Wild
1974 Oscar Rewind: ‘Blazing Saddles' and ‘Young Frankenstein'

Oscar Wild

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 48:42


Sophia and Nick are looking back on 1974 once more, this time to a wonderful comedy double feature: both Oscar nominees and both made by the same director! Here's to Mel Brooks' odd couple, the unforgettable Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein (22:09). Listen as they uncover behind the scenes facts and share their favorite quotes and scenes alike. Gene Wilder and Madeline Kahn aren't the only ones seeing double! Do you think either of these classics deserved to win at least one Oscar?Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan AdamichMore content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com

Broadway to Main Street
The Wacky World of Mel Brooks

Broadway to Main Street

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 54:01


Woof! To showcase the current production of Young Frankenstein The Musical at Bay Street Theater, we look again at Mel Brooks's many forays into musical theatre: Madeline Kahn, Nathan Lane, Mel himself and more.

Ol' Dirty Basement
V.C.R. Presents: Young Frankenstein (1974) – Mel Brooks' Hilarious Tribute to Classic Horror and Cult Comedy

Ol' Dirty Basement

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 59:46 Transcription Available


"Send us a Fan Mail Text Message"Experience the comedic brilliance of Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein" as we journey back to 1974 and uncover the magic behind this cult classic. Remember the time when Gene Wilder's Dr. Frederick Frankenstein humorously insisted on being called "Frankensteen?" We promise you'll gain insights into the film's clever blend of the 1930s Frankenstein lore with Brooks' signature humor, as well as its surprising box office success of $86.2 million from a modest budget. Join us as we explore the film's origins, its connection to "Blazing Saddles," and the stellar performances of Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Chloris Leachman, and Madeline Kahn.Curious about the comedic genius that makes "Young Frankenstein" a timeless piece? Discover how this black-and-white spoof cleverly parodies classic horror films while providing endless laughs, much like "Spaceballs" does with "Star Wars." We'll reflect on memorable scenes such as the "Putting on the Ritz" performance, delve into Dr. Frederick's reluctant embrace of his notorious family legacy, and share fascinating production anecdotes. Plus, find out why our audience voted this film so highly on our website—its broad appeal spans generations!As we wrap up, prepare for some behind-the-scenes gold. From Igor's pencil-eating antics to Gene Hackman's surprising cameo as the blind man, we highlight the iconic moments that make this movie unforgettable. You'll hear about Mel Brooks' insistence on black-and-white filming and the joy experienced by the cast and crew, which even led to adding more scenes. Plus, we'll share our excitement for upcoming classic horror remakes like "Nosferatu," celebrating the enduring allure of both comedy and horror. Tune in and relive the magic of "Young Frankenstein" with us!Support the Show.Sounds:https://freesound.org/people/frodeims/sounds/666222/ Door openinghttps://freesound.org/people/Sami_Hiltunen/sounds/527187/ Eerie intro music https://freesound.org/people/jack126guy/sounds/361346/ Slot machinehttps://freesound.org/people/Zott820/sounds/209578/ Cash registerhttps://freesound.org/people/Exchanger/sounds/415504/ Fun Facts Jingle Thanks to The Tsunami Experiment for the theme music!!Check them out hereSUPPORT US AT https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984311/supporters/newMERCH STORE https://ol-dirty-basement.creator-spring.comFind us at the following https://oldirtybasement.buzzsprout.com WEBSITE ...

Retro Movie Roundtable
Yellowbeard (1983)

Retro Movie Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 98:41


RMR 0277: Special Guest, Matt Kerker joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Hayness for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Yellowbeard (1983) [R] Genre: Comedy, Adventure Starring: Graham Chapman, Peter Boyle, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Peter Cook, Marty Feldman, Martin Hewitt, Michael Hordern, Eric Idle, Madeline Kahn, James Mason, John Cleese   Director: Mel Damski Recorded on 2024-07-31

Backstage Babble
Celebrating 200 Episodes with Brandon Maggart and Lee Roy Reams

Backstage Babble

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 89:17


Today, I'm thrilled to announce the second part of Backstage Babble's 200th episode celebration—a conversation with two of my favorite former guests, two friends, two mentors, two veteran performers, two Tony nominees--Lee Roy Reams and Brandon Maggart. Tune in to hear some of the stories of their parallel lives in the theater, including what it was like sharing a dressing room during APPLAUSE, the difference between Lauren Bacall and Carol Channing, their unusual experience arriving in Oklahoma City with LORELEI, how Tamara Long influenced the cast of that show and what made Jule Styne decide to keep her in it, what it was like for Lee Roy to teach Madeline Kahn the humor of HELLO, DOLLY!, how Susan Stroman convinced Brandon not to quit MUSICAL CHAIRS, how Lee Roy almost directed a revival of ANNIE 2, and Brandon's run-in with Howard Keel during South Pacific. Plus, they talk about Ron Field, Karen Morrow, Oric Bovar, and Jane Powell, and both of them answer the James Lipton questionnaire! You won't want to miss this episode with two super talents and very special people.

Totally Rad Christmas!
Clue, Ending B (w/ Matt and Ken)

Totally Rad Christmas!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 83:30


What's up, dudes? The Christmas release “Clue” is soooo good that I have to cover it again! This time I've got Matt Spaulding from North Pole Radio and Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas with me to solve the mystery!When six strangers are invited to a mysterious mansion for dinner, murder is on the menu. Mr. Boddy, the host, is blackmailing all of them, from the jealous wife to the adulterous doctor to the maid's employer. One by one others arrive at the house only to be picked off as they're implicated as blackmail accomplices. With three different endings, the movie answers the questions of who killed Mr. Boddy, and where, and with what.The December release quickly became a cult classic. Jeff interviews cast and crew from Leslie Ann Warren and Michael McKean to director Jonathan Lynn. What was the enigmatic fourth ending? How did Jonathan Lynn end up writing the script? Why weren't the characters wearing the colors of their game counterparts? Blackmail? Yep. Murder? Of course. Flames on the side of my face? Only if Madeline Kahn is saying it. So grab your revolver, shoot the singing telegram, and run from room to room listening to this episode!Clue: The Movie Podcast Who Done It: The Clue DocumentaryFB: @ClueDocumentaryTwitter: @WhoDoneItDocIG: @cluedocumentaryGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

We Don't Wanna Grow Up
Clue (1985)

We Don't Wanna Grow Up

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 41:57


Pete and Stacy are in the Blanket Fort, with the microphones, talking about the greatest 80s film, based on a board game, of all time... Clue! Some other topics discussed: the nostalgic toys they gave each other for Valentine's Day, what we've been up to over on Patreon and Stacy takes a trip to the VP's office.Our InstagramOur WebsiteOur FacebookOur TikTok Support the showWant to support the show? Become a subscriber here on Buzzsprout, or get exclusive content over on Patreon!

The Movie Crypt
Ep 556: Lee Ving

The Movie Crypt

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 58:23


PUBLIC VERSION. Musician and actor Lee Ving (lead singer for FEAR, actor in FLASHDANCE, STREETS OF FIRE, CLUE, DUDES, NIGHTMARES) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his incredible career. From growing up in a working class family in Philadelphia, PA… to his many decades fronting L.A.'s seminal hardcore punk band FEAR… to the band's legendary performance on Saturday Night Live in 1981 (arranged by the great John Belushi) that resulted in absolute mayhem… to what it was like making the transition to acting in feature films with FLASHDANCE (1983)… to his preferred approach to acting and what he feels makes a character feel real and not just like an actor playing a role… to his experience riding Harley's and shooting Walter Hill's STREETS OF FIRE… to working with director Penelope Spheeris - first as one of the subjects of her 1981 documentary THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION and then as an actor in her 1987 film DUDES… to working with the all-star cast of Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Leslie Ann Warren, and Eileen Brennan in 1985's CLUE… Lee shares his journey living and performing under the lights of both the stage and screen for 50 years (so far)!