Podcast appearances and mentions of Martin Freeman

This week on International Feature, we took a trip back to one of the most talked-about holiday rom-coms of all time: Love Actually. Often held up as a seasonal classic, the film has remained a staple of Christmas viewing for years — but for us, revisiting it raised a lot more questions than warm fuzzy feelings. We dug into why the movie's reputation doesn't match our experience, and how some of its most celebrated moments have aged… poorly.• Only really connecting with one or two of the relationship dynamics presented • Our genuine disbelief that this is considered a romantic comedy “classic” • The blatant fatphobia and the way several characters are mistreated for laughs • The uncomfortable and inappropriate dynamic between Keira Knightley and Andrew Lincoln's character • Too many characters, too little depth, and barely enough time spent with any storyline • The randomness of certain casting choices — and how Martin Freeman ends up in movies like this • Why ensemble rom-coms just don't work for us when the emotional payoff isn't thereA holiday staple for some… but for us, this was more frustrating than festiveLetterbox'd Synopsis: Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.

We are joined this week by author, screen writer, and friend of the show, Briana Cox to talk about Ryan Coogler's endeavors under the banner of the Marvel Cinematic universe: Black Panther 1 and 2. Both movies feature Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Letitia Wright, Martin Freeman, among many others. Looking back we discuss the impact the first film had on the culture, our love/hate relationship with the first film and the failures of the second, how both movies sugar coat the CIA's history of violating the sovereignty of African nations, and one of the most important thing the movies did was open mainstream audiences to the beauty of Afrofuturism.To check out some of the works mentioned during the episode, follow these links:Born in FlamesSpace is the PlaceNaked RealityBeasts of the Southern WildSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseInto the Mother Lands: An Afrofuturist TTRPGGuest LinksOfficial WebsitePreorder Indigent!Briana on InstagramBriana on ThreadsLeft of the Projector LinksOfficial WebsiteLeft of the Projector on InstagramLeft of the Projector on PatreonLeft of the Projector on ThreadlessHost LinksEvan's LetterboxdBill's InstagramBill's LetterboxdWard's...

Desperate for a new series to binge-watch or heading to the cinema for date night? Gayle Edmunds shares her top picks of things to watch on the big and small screen. This week we’re watching: Seven Dials on Netflix Cast:  Mia McKenna-Bruce, Edward Bluemel, Iain Glen, Martin Freeman, Helena Bonham Carter Plot: A witty, epic, and fast-paced drama from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, is brought to life in a thrilling new version for Netflix. - netflix.com Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour morning programme is the perfect (and perky!) way to kickstart your weekend. Author and journalist Sara-Jayne Makwala-King spends 3 hours interviewing a variety of guests about all things cultural and entertaining. The team keeps an eye on weekend news stories, but the focus remains on relaxation and restoration. Favourites include the weekly wellness check-in on Saturdays at 7:35am and heartfelt chats during the Sunday 9am profile interview. Listen live on Primedia+ Saturdays and Sundays between 07:00 and 10:00am (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala-King broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/AgPbZi9 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/j1EhEkZ Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wir knöpfen uns die neue Netflix-Adaption „The Seven Dials“ vor, die pünktlich zum 50. Todestag von Agatha Christie erschienen ist. Trotz prominenter Unterstützung durch Martin Freeman und Helena Bonham Carter stellt sich die Frage, ob wir es hier mit einem spannenden Whodunnit oder nur mit künstlich gestreckter Stangenware zu tun haben. Die Geschichte rund um Lady Eileen „Bundle“ Brent, acht Wecker und eine Leiche auf einem britischen Herrenhaus bietet zwar klassisches Krimi-Flair, kämpft aber massiv mit ihrem zähen Pacing.

Martin Freeman is one of the most sought-after actors of his generation. Whether it's Tim in The Office, John - the mild-mannered porn actor in Love Actually, Watson in Sherlock, Bilbo in The Hobbit, the stressed parent in Breeders, the Liverpudlian cop with personal problems in The Responder and Everett K. Ross in Marvel Cinematic Universe smash hits Captain America and Black Panther - Freeman is a star, and to date has won two Emmys and a BAFTA. In this episode, Martin reflects on his childhood as the youngest of five (comparatively modest when you consider his mother was one of fourteen!) as well as the lasting impact of losing his father at ten years old. We talk about parenting, the people who've inspired him (hello, Michael Caine), the future of AI from a technophobe's perspective, his unease with fame and the quieter failures that sit behind public success. Plus: strap yourself in for much hilarity. I don't think I can remember a guest who made me laugh QUITE this much. Martin can next be seen as the determined Superintendent Battle in Netflix's new Agatha Christie adaptation, Seven Dials. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Dealing with Fame and Anxiety 05:12 The Everyman Label 07:35 Exploring Anger and Authenticity 16:28 Academic Struggles and Early Acting 20:33 Personal Reflections and Family 28:08 Comparing to Heroes 32:15 The Office and Sherlock 40:29 Technology Struggles 44:20 AI Concerns 47:47 Meeting Michael Caine

Tramas de mistério, por si só, já são candidatas em potencial a fazer sucesso, principalmente nas plataformas de streaming. Quando a obra é baseada em uma autora que é sinônimo do gênero, essa possibilidade se potencializa ainda mais. Não por acaso, poucos dias depois de ter estreado, “Os Sete Relógios de Agatha Christie”, minissérie em três episódios baseada em um livro escrito em 1929 pela famosa autora inglesa, foi direto para o Top 10 das séries mais assistidas. Neste episódio do CPop, Carlos Corrêa, Giovanna Reis e Fernanda da Veiga debatem se a produção, que tem como protagonistas Mia McKenna-Bruce, Martin Freeman e Helena Bonham Carter, faz jus à expectativa criada em torno do seu lançamento. 

Parents of under-fives in England are to be offered official advice on how long their children should spend watching TV or looking at computer screens. It comes as government research shows about 98% of children under two were watching screens on a daily basis - with parents, teachers and nursery staff saying youngsters were finding it harder to hold conversations or concentrate on learning. To discuss this further Nuala McGovern is joined by Kate Silverton, child counsellor and parenting author, and Professor Sonia Livingstone from the London School of Economics and author of Parenting for a Digital Future. In 2025 alone she walked at Paris Fashion Week, spoke at the United Nations about face equality and won 'Fashion and beauty influencer of the year' at the the UK and Ireland TikTok awards, all while managing a chronic illness. Nikki Lilly is a Bafta and Emmy award-winner, an influencer and a campaigner and she joined Anita Rani in the studio.The latest series of The Traitors has sparked controversy after two black women, Netty and Judy, were the first to leave – one ‘murdered' by the Traitors and the other banished at the roundtable. The debate goes beyond the game - is it exposing unconscious bias and raising bigger questions? Do reality TV shows like this hold up a mirror to society, revealing uncomfortable truths around racism, misogyny, and ageism? Author and arts columnist at the Independent Micha Frazer-Carroll and freelance writer Chloe Laws, who have both written on this topic and are both fans of the show, discuss.What happens if the person you're in a relationship with doesn't quite meet all the qualities you look for in a long-term partner? Do you stay anyway? Journalist Eve Simmons has recently written about this in her new book, ‘What She Did Next', which looks at why millennial women might settle for what she calls ‘subpar' relationships. Nuala was also joined by psychotherapist and broadcaster Lucy Beresford who believes it may not just be women settling for less.Miss Marple and Poirot have been household names for decades but now one of Agatha Christie's lesser-known sleuths – Lady Eileen ‘Bundle' Brent - is finally getting her time in the spotlight. The fearless young amateur detective is the focus of new Netflix mystery series Seven Dials. Mia McKenna-Bruce is the award-winning actor bringing ‘Bundle' to the screen, alongside Helena Bonham-Carter and Martin Freeman, and Mia joined presenter Nuala live in the studio.The Ayoub Sisters are Scottish Egyptian siblings Sarah and Laura Ayoub who play cello and violin. Their debut album was recorded in Abbey Road Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Their second album, Arabesque, was released independently and went to number one in the iTunes chart. They are about to undertake a UK tour to celebrate their 10th anniversary, which will include the premiere of their Arabic Symphony in a homecoming concert in Glasgow.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Annette Wells

A massive thank you and warm cidery welcome to our twelve new Patreon members:Rosie's Closet, Martin Freeman, Geraint Buse, Rachael Kennedy, Lousies Mitchell and Templeton, David Thomas, Rowan Bird, Mary Savage, Libby Ustic, Hannah Law and Jo.Clive's back with a new cosmic workshop, we've got Adam relief for your small business, there's a new early warning system in Ambridge and we're offering support for anyone who may have breached the rules of a certain Archers facebook page.On our list of things to apologise for :Da Brian Intervention : George gets Ruaired at.Malik Mushrooms : Akram goes organic.Spiritual Own : Clive returns with some cosmic truths.Produced by Matthew Weir.You can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.https://www.patreon.com/thecidershedTo help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews' and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review' (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars

Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 16th January 2026, including:When a lavish country house party ends in murder, a witty young aristocrat sets out to solve the mystery in Netflix's adaptation of Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, starring Martin Freeman.Idris Elba moves from a plane to a train in the action-packed second season of Apple TV thriller Hijack.Young cadets train to become Starfleet officers as they deal with friendships, rivalries, and romance, all while facing a mysterious threat to both the Academy and the Federation in Paramount Plus' Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.Some secrets won't stay buried. In this irresistibly twisty drama, a suburban garden club's perfect world starts to crumble after the discovery of a body in Grosse Pointe Garden Society, on ITVX.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://bingewatch.captivate.fm/neotaste For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email liam@mercurypodcasts.com now!

The new Netflix series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials centers on lesser known mystery solving protagonist Lady Eileen Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce). It's got all the familiar cozy mystery trappings like a manor house, snobby suspects, stiff upper lips and lots of secrets. Based on an early Christie novel, the show also features Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham-Carter.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Comfort food and a bottomless snack bag for our season finale. Helena Bonham Carter is an award-winning English actress known for her incredible performances across films including the Harry Potter movies, Howards End, Planet of the Apes, Sweeney Todd, The King's Speech and TV series such as Toast and The Crown. There are certainly too many credits to mention for a star who made her debut in 1985 in A Room with a View.  She's with us to talk about her latest role as Lady Caterham in Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, which starts streaming on Netflix from 15 January. This is her first time in a Queen of Crime adaptation, with co-stars including Mia McKenna-Bruce and former Dish guest, Martin Freeman.  Helena comes equipped with her sizeable snack bag, curated especially for her life on-set, but there's still room for Dish's first cheese toasties, featuring five different cheeses. The cheese toasties with sticky shallots are paired with the Loved & Found Feteasca Alba Brut, which sadly is no longer available to buy. The Waitrose wine experts have since lined up the perfect replacement; a glass of Valdo Elevantum Prosecco. For this episode, Nick, Angela and Helena also enjoy a Mother Root and tonic, alongside the many, many other beverages that make it on to the table.  From the perilous times on the set of Seven Dials to helping Helena overcome her rice intimidation, we finish up season 8 of Dish with a hearty serving of good company. There's a short break now before we return in February for more. Til next time!  You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and, new for this season, on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss Marple and Poirot have been household names for decades but now one of Agatha Christie's lesser-known sleuths – Lady Eileen ‘Bundle' Brent - is finally getting her time in the spotlight. The fearless young amateur detective is the focus of new Netflix mystery series Seven Dials. Mia McKenna-Bruce is the award-winning actor bringing ‘Bundle' to the screen, alongside Helena Bonham-Carter and Martin Freeman, and Mia joins presenter Nuala McGovern live in the studio.How do you spot misinformation online? BBC Bitesize has launched a new series for schools tackling the problem, after new research with more than 400 teachers highlighted their growing concern about teenagers' relationship with online content. It shows most teachers believe critical thinking is now the most essential skill for young people, yet only a third feel able to teach it. Nuala is joined by psychologist Dr Martha Deros Collado and Pip Sanderson from the Center for Digital Information Literacy in Schools to discuss the issue and how to approach talking to teenagers about it. A new BBC investigation has been examining one of Russia's most covert war operations: the recruitment of foreign nationals as frontline soldiers for its invasion of Ukraine. A central figure of the documentary is a woman called Polina Alex-an-drovna Azarnykh. She's a former teacher turned recruiter who is now accused of misleading economically vulnerable men across the world into joining Russia's military. BBC documentary Into the Void: Putin's Foreign Fighters follows Senior International Investigations Correspondent Nawal Al-Maghafi as she exposes this shadowy system and the human cost behind it. She joins Nuala to discuss the story. Publishing "isn't taking the power of older women seriously" according to author Lesley Kara, in an article for industry bible The Bookseller. Lesley wrote about the number of older female authors, why there aren't enough books about middle-aged and older women and why she thinks the protrayals that do exist are often cliched. She joins Nuala along with book critic and journalist Alex Clark.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Sarah Jane Griffiths

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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 462 from Feburary 2024 featuring writer and director Jade Halley Bartlett who talks about making her feature Millers Girl starring Martin Freeman and Jeana Ortega. I thought this was a good match for Hikari since they are both successful directors with movies starring movie stars! After that we play another round of You're the expert, enjoy! Don't forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RMR 0343: Special Guest, Ainslie Caswell, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Shaun of the Dead (2004) [R] Genre: Comedy, Parody, Comedy-Horror   Starring: Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Stevenson, Peter Serafinowicz, Rafe Spall, Martin Freeman, Matt Lucas, Tamsin Greig   Directed by: Edgar Wright Recorded on 2025-11-03

Estas son las noticias del cine, series y cultura pop que no te puedes perder.

A monster trio of shows from Netflix this week plus a disaster movie and the return of an Aussie classic.Andrew Mercado and James Manning choose different Shows of the Week but are pretty united on one of the others. Reviewed this week:Monster: The Ed Gein StoryThe House of GuinnessWaywardplusThe Lost BusRFDS Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Netflix, 8 episodes)First Jeffrey Dahmer. Then The Menendez Brothers. And now, Ed Gein. Could Ryan Murphy’s Netflix universe get any sicker?Murphy’s latest monster instalment certainly lives up to the franchise title. The Ed Gein instalment of Monster is set in the 1950s, and Ed Gein (played by Charlie Hunnam) is haunting the frozen fields of rural Wisconsin, killing and desecrating the bodies of multiple women. His crimes went on to inspire multiple classic horror films, including The Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. If you watch it with someone else make sure they are broadminded. And be prepared to see a TV Gold favourite, Lesley Manville, as you’ve never seen her before! The House of Guinness (Netflix, 8 episodes) A historical drama created by Steven Knight, inspired by the true story of the powerful Guinness brewing family in 19th-century Dublin, following their four adult children after their patriarch, Sir Benjamin Guinness, dies in 1868. The series explores the family's struggles to maintain their brewing empire, their relationships with each other, and their involvement in the politics and social dynamics of the time. Brilliant cast led by James Norton, Louis Partridge and the wonderful Emily Fairn who we loved in The Responder alongside Martin Freeman. Wayward (Netflix, 8 episodes) A small-town cop Alex (Mae Martin) and two teenage girls, Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind), uncover the dark secrets of a mysterious "troubled teen" academy in the picturesque town of Tall Pines. As Alex investigates the unsettling school, he works with the girls to expose its leader, Evelyn (Toni Collette). Plus The Lost Bus (AppleTV+, movie) RFDS (7plus, 8 episodes)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some musicians do better with chaos. Others under deadlines and with teams. Tristan Clopet is a rare pro who's done both, and because of it knows the value of working towards a greater goal with a big team (and bigger pressure).Tristan's prolific work on film and TV scores gives him a deep insight into the nature of that side of the industry (and how different it is from his touring days supporting X Ambassadors, Billy Bragg, Tove Lo, Glen Hansard, and The Weeknd). It's a collaborative, deadline-oriented, large effort, with hundreds of creatives contributing to the final work. He shares how inspiring that journey is, and how knowing the boundaries can unlock even more creativity. I loved his story about scoring to Martin Freeman's solo acting in a car. (Martin Freeman happens to be one of my favorite actors.)His credits include:Sony Pictures Television's StartUp, created by Ben Ketai and starring Martin Freeman, Ron Perlman, Adam Brody, Mira Sorvino, and Edi Gathegi. In 2020, Netflix licensed all three seasons and it quickly became the streamer's #1 acquired series around the world.The Universal Studios feature film River Wild, for which he earned an HMMA nomination.The Infiltrator, starring Bryan Cranston, City of Lies, starring Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker, Sundance Film Festival winner Crown Heights, starring LaKeith Stanfield, AMC's Pantheon, with Brandon Roberts, Marco Beltrami, and Buck Sanders, and CBS's military procedural The Code.For 30% off your first year of DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to this pod's blog on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive deeper dives on the regular

Independent Film Focus highlights conversations with filmmakers and showcases projects that may not have a wide release or are independently backed. In today's episode, Daniel chats with Robert Budreau, the director of Queen of Bones. After directing Ethan Hawke in Born to be Blue and Stockholm, this film takes him to the realms of gothic horror. Robert discusses this genre shift, the difference in working with child actors and how having kids has changed his outlook on directing.  Films discussed during this episode: Queen of Bones Born to be Blue Stockholm Once Upon a Time in Hollywood The Witch Room The Grapes of Wrath Queen of Bones is distributed by Vortex Media and out on VOD on September 30th. To buy or rent it click here. If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a movie we cover next please reach out to us on social media. We're on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram. Next Episode: Independent Film Focus #9: On the End with Ari Selinger

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 8ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 bhí na Gardaí ag fiosrú tine sa halla pobail I gCorcaigh le níos mó ná 50 míle punt de dhamáiste déanta. I 1983 bhí 12 stáisiúin gin ESB chun dúnadh timpeall an tír.. I 2001 tháinig daoine sinsearach a raibh ag obair ag Institiúid Tiobraid Árann amach ag rá nach raibh na mic léinn ábalta lóistín a fháil. Bhí campas I nDurlas agus Cluain Mheala agus bhí nach mór 200 mic léinn nua ann. Ach roimh a thosaigh siad ní raibh na mic léinn ábalta lóistín a fháil. I 2008 bhí Larkins I Garrykennedy sa treoirleabhar Michelin Eating Out Pubs 2009. Bhí sé teach tábhairne amháin amach as 17 sa tír a raibh sa leabhair de 550. Sin ABBA le Dancing Queen – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1976. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1957 tháinig Reet Petite ó Jackie Wilson amach don chéad uair ach chuaigh sé chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain 29 bhliain tar éis. I 1973 chuaigh Marvin Gaye chuig uimhir a haon lena hamhrán Lets Get It On agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh dhá seachtain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Martin Freeman sa Bhreatain I 1971 agus rugadh amhránaí Avicii sa tSualainn ar an lá seo I 1989 agus seo chuid de amhráin. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 8th of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: Gardaí were investigating fires which caused more than £50,000 in damages to a community hall in Cork. 1983: 12 of the country's ESB generatingstations were threatened with closure. 2001 - SENIOR personnel at the Tipperary Institute expressed bewilderment at the difficulties being experienced by students in getting accommodation. The Institute, with campuses in both Thurles and Clonmel, and the intake in the coming year is expected to be between 150 and 200 students. However, before the educational year commenced, students were finding it impossible to secure accommodation.   2008 - FAMED eatery Larkins Bar & Restaurant, Garrykennedy, once again featured in the prestigious Michelin Eating out in Pubs 2009 guide. The renowned establishment is one of only 17 Irish pubs that appear in the book's 550 best dining pubs in Britain and Ireland.  That was ABBA with Dancing Queen – the biggest song on this day in 1976 Onto music news on this day In 1957 Reet Petite' by Jackie Wilson was released for the first time, it became a UK No. 1, 29 years later. In 1973 Marvin Gaye went to number one with his track Lets Get It On and stayed there for 2 weeks. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Martin Freeman was born in the UK in 1971 and musician Avicii was born in Sweden on this day in 1989 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 8ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 bhí na Gardaí ag fiosrú tine sa halla pobail I gCorcaigh le níos mó ná 50 míle punt de dhamáiste déanta. I 1983 bhí 12 stáisiúin gin ESB chun dúnadh timpeall an tír.. I 1983 dúradh gur shiúil Garda nach raibh ar dualgas isteach chuig áit agus beir madra air agus níor scaoil sé leis. Chuaigh sé chuig an úinéir agus dúirt an t-úinéir gur ardaigh sé a cos chuig an madra. I 1997 bhí Dúlainn níos fearr agus bhí níos mó daoine ag dul ann nuair a tharla rásaíocht chapall sa bhaile. Sin ABBA le Dancing Queen – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1976. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1957 tháinig Reet Petite ó Jackie Wilson amach don chéad uair ach chuaigh sé chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain 29 bhliain tar éis. I 1973 chuaigh Marvin Gaye chuig uimhir a haon lena hamhrán Lets Get It On agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh dhá seachtain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Martin Freeman sa Bhreatain I 1971 agus rugadh amhránaí Avicii sa tSualainn ar an lá seo I 1989 agus seo chuid de amhráin. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 8th of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: Gardaí were investigating fires which caused more than £50,000 in damages to a community hall in Cork. 1983: 12 of the country's ESB generating stations were threatened with closure. 1983: An off duty Garda claimed that he entered a premises and a terrier caught him by the shoe and wouldn't let go. When he brought this to the attention of the owner the owner said that the Garda must have raised his foot to the dog. 1997: A new dimension was added to the Doolin scene when horse racing took place in the parish. That was ABBA with Dancing Queen – the biggest song on this day in 1976 Onto music news on this day In 1957 Reet Petite' by Jackie Wilson was released for the first time, it became a UK No. 1, 29 years later. In 1973 Marvin Gaye went to number one with his track Lets Get It On and stayed there for 2 weeks. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Martin Freeman was born in the UK in 1971 and musician Avicii was born in Sweden on this day in 1989 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

My co-host is Carol Ann Kates.  Lets call her a food expert - Nationally award winning cookbook "Secret Recipes from the corner store". A lifetime of grocery store experience, has the book "Grocery shopping secrets, Reduce Your Food Budget with Grocery-Insider Wisdom".  And an excellent weekly blog, definitely check Carol out at https://www.carolannkates.com/National Star Trek day. Entertainment from 2022. Michelangel unveiled his statue of David, Scoth Tape invented, 1st recorded Beastiality in North America. Todays birthdays - Jimmie Rogers, Frank Cady, Sid Caesar, Peter Sellers, Patsy Cline, Benjamin Orr, Aimee Mann, David Arquette, Martin Feeman, Pink.. Queen Elizabeth 2 died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Star Trek TV themeYou are not alone - Michael JacksonSomeone else's star - Bryan WhiteBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    http://50cent.com/Waltzing Matilda - Jimmie rogersGrease movie sound trackCrazy - Patsy ClineJust what I needed - The CarsVoices carry - Til TuesdayRaise your glass - PinkExit - Love to try them on - Shane Owens    https://www.opry.com/artists/shane-owenscountryundergroundradio.comHistory and Factoids webpage

Matt and Luke hop abroad the TV Time Machine to look at the TV landscape of August 2000. He will soon have so many TV shows to his name and swimming pools full of money, but in August of 2000, Ryan Murphy debuted his first show on the teen skewing network The WB. The show, Popular, is a teen comedy with a strange mix of tones but some DNA of Glee, the show that made him a household name and a titan in the industry. Next, sketch comedy TV to Go, a sketch series billed as a show 'to skewer the annoyances of everyday life.' The forgotten series, featured Martin Freeman and Hugh Dennis, but unsurprisingly, the standouts are Sean Lock and Bill Bailey. Then, a show that would become a megahit, as Anne Robinson dons a cape for a new quiz show that would become a global hit in The Weakest Link. Finally, there's Scottish drama Tinsel Town, which is a hard show to pin down.  

Diane and Sean discuss the modernized Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic via BBC TV, Sherlock Holmes S1 E1, A Study in Pink, directed by Paul McGuigan. Episode music is, "Opening Titles" by David Arnold & Michael Price from the OST.-  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

Mickey-Jo recently caught one of the West End's latest new plays: The Fifth Step, by David Ireland.The play, which was commissioned by the National Theatre of Scotland and previously staged at the Edinburgh Festival, is currently running at @SohoPlace in London and stars Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the intense, 1 act, 2 hander as well as its themes and staging...•00:00 | introduction01:41 | synopsis / overview08:28 | themes / development16:37 | creative choices / performances•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 80,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

With the End of an Era at Goodison Park dominating Evertonian minds and the airwaves, the co-hosts take a minute to reflect on the celebrations of 18th May, before going through some of the many listener comments from throughout the spring months.Then, Kevin sits down with a key contributor to the creation of The Good Times Everton Podcast - film and theatre director Sean Ponzini - to discuss his new short film ALIBI, starring Evertonian Thom Williamson.Sean talks about the process behind making a film and screening it at festivals, the burgeoning film scene in Liverpool, Sean Bean and Martin Freeman's accents, and ways that people with an interest in working in the film industry can get on the ladder. There's also a long-running Championship Manager 01/02game that needs finishing.Follow cinemapieproductions on Instagram to watch ALIBI, and keep an eye out for details on how to vote for the film at various upcoming festivals.This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Gary Lunt, Niall O'Donnell and Sean himself for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWe explore five cultural touchstones that have captured our attention, ranging from new releases to beloved classics experiencing revival.• Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" blends 1930s blues culture with vampire horror while exploring themes of brotherhood and the power of music• My Chemical Romance's upcoming remixed version of "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" addresses longtime complaints about the original's sound quality• Garden State's 20th anniversary concert reunited most soundtrack artists, including The Shins, whose song famously "will change your life"• Fargo Season One masterfully adapts the Coen Brothers' aesthetic to television with standout performances from Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman• "The Studio" on Apple TV+ offers meta-commentary on filmmaking through technically impressive one-shot scenes while examining the contradictions of studio executives' rolesGo experience these cultural moments for yourself! Whether it's catching "Sinners" in theaters, streaming "The Studio," or revisiting classics like Garden State and Fargo, there's something for everyone to enjoy.Follow My Pop Five: @mypopfive on all platforms We'll see you next time. But until then, what's your Pop Five?

A chat with Polly Highton, known to fans of Filthy Rich & Catflap as 'the Checkout Girl' in episode three's amazing supermarket scene. Polly shares her memories of the role, plus her earlier appearance on Happy Families with Ade and Jennifer Saunders. We also chat about her career in the biz, starting from her 1970s uni days to her recent work in The Responder with Martin Freeman. Enjoy!

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review, where this week we lock, stock, and double-tap our way into the gloriously over-the-top world of Hot Fuzz (2007), the second film in Edgar Wright's beloved Cornetto Trilogy. With an outrageous body count and a razor-sharp script, it's a love letter to action movies — by way of twee English village life.Directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Simon Pegg, Hot Fuzz stars Simon Pegg as Nicholas Angel, a no-nonsense London supercop who's so good at his job that he's making everyone else look bad. As a result, he's reassigned to the sleepy village of Sandford, where crime seems suspiciously low — and the residents suspiciously Stepford.Teamed up with the bumbling but big-hearted PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), Angel initially struggles with Sandford's slower pace — until a series of grisly “accidents” reveals something darker lurking beneath the surface. Cue a rampage of pensioners, hidden agendas, and a spectacular finale with more gunfire than the M25 at rush hour.This is one we could all agree on: Hot Fuzz is a near-perfect comedy that rewards repeat viewings. It's cleverly constructed, endlessly quotable (“The greater good!”), and absolutely packed with details that make it a joy to dissect. Whether you're a fan of action movies, British humour, or seeing Timothy Dalton with a smug smile and a hedge trimmer, there's something here for you.Hot Fuzz takes the quiet menace of rural England and sets it ablaze with blockbuster spectacle and sharp comedy. It's both homage and original, firing on all cylinders from start to finish. If you like your action with a side of Bakewell tart and local shop for local people energy, this one's a must-watch.

We're back! After gloating about how we haven't missed a week - we missed a week. Life happens. We catch up on Mel's trip to London, a celeb encounter, our high school style and we set a MAE listener challenge to give more compliments to strangers. Let us know if you do it! Don't forget! The Making An Effort Podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you want access to bonus episodes, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/makinganeffortpodcast

Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the seventeenth episode when Case sat down with Ben Milton and Addy Thomas and chatted about The Hobbit Trilogy! Overview   In the latest Podcast Discussion meeting, hosts Case and Sam explored a meta-review of their previous episode on The Hobbit trilogy, originally recorded after their first year of podcasting. The discussion began with an overview of the original episode, highlighting a consensus that three films were excessive for the source material. They praised Martin Freeman's casting as Bilbo while critiquing Peter Jackson for trying to align the film's style with The Lord of the Rings, particularly noting that the addition of the villain Azog was unnecessary. They also pointed out issues with character design and narrative structure, suggesting a two-film adaptation could have better captured character arcs and pacing, particularly with scenes involving Smaug. The Battle of Five Armies was identified as the weakest film, marred by excessive padding and a lack of personal stakes compared to earlier battles in the franchise. The hosts expressed the importance of subtlety in fan service and connections to The Lord of the Rings while reflecting on their own views from the initial episode. They concluded by sharing their love for film and announced upcoming episodes focused on Captain America and Alien Resurrection, while encouraging listener engagement through their Discord server.   Notes Introduction and Episode Context (00:00 - 09:47) Case and Sam introduce this meta-episode reviewing a previous podcast about The Hobbit trilogy The original episode featured Case, Ben, and Addie discussing at 'CPOV Studios' They note this was recorded after completing the first year of the podcast Main critique established immediately: three movies was far too many for The Hobbit source material The hosts mention they didn't rewatch the entire trilogy for this meta-review Initial Critique of The Hobbit Films (09:48 - 19:09) The hosts praise Martin Freeman's casting as Bilbo as a perfect choice that connects to Elijah Wood's Frodo They criticize Peter Jackson for trying to make The Hobbit fit the style and scale of Lord of the Rings The unnecessary villain Azog (the pale orc) is identified as a major problem They note Jackson used artificial narrative structures to create three separate arcs where the source material didn't support it Discussion of how Lord of the Rings doesn't rely on personified villains, but on evil as a force ‍️ Character and Design Issues (19:09 - 28:25) The hosts criticize the framing device that has Bilbo explaining the dwarven kingdom's history They argue Bilbo should be an uninformed viewpoint character discovering the world along with the audience The dwarves' inconsistent design is highlighted as problematic (either caricatures or just normal people) They discuss how the dwarves don't feel cohesive like in Lord of the Rings and lack distinct personalities Case praises the Gollum scenes as genuinely excellent despite other issues ️ Proposed Two-Movie Structure (28:25 - 37:07) Case suggests ending the first movie at Lake Town as a natural breaking point This would create a moment where Bilbo has a true choice to continue or turn back They discuss how this cut would make Bilbo's character arc work better for the first film The second film could focus on Thorin's character arc They criticize how the actual film cuts (especially the Desolation of Smaug ending) feel like TV cliffhangers Smaug and Pacing Issues (37:07 - 46:35) The hosts praise the actual Smaug and Bilbo conversation scenes They criticize the extended Smaug chase/forge scenes as unnecessary padding Discussion of how Jackson is good at bringing book scenes to life but struggles when expanding material They propose that the second movie should open with the dwarves finding the door to the Lonely Mountain They critique the narrative weight of many extended sequences that don't actually advance the story ️ Battle of Five Armies Criticisms (46:36 - 55:45) The Battle of Five Armies is identified as the weakest film with the most padding They argue the battle should have been the third act of a movie, not an entire film Discussion of how the battle needed to feel smaller and more personal than Lord of the Rings battles They appreciate the decision to make Bilbo more active in the battle than in the book The hosts criticize the 'video game' quality of action sequences like the barrel rider scene ‍️ Fan Service and Connections to Lord of the Rings (55:45 - 01:04:58) They discuss how Legolas' inclusion made sense for the first film but was forced in later films They appreciate seeing Saruman before his fall to evil The hosts criticize heavy-handed references to Lord of the Rings (like mentioning Aragorn/Strider) They note how forcing connections to the original trilogy hurt the story Discussion of the 'video game' quality of action sequences compared to Lord of the Rings Meta-Discussion of the Episode (01:04:58 - 01:15:51) Sam and Case reflect on the original episode, finding it thorough and well-argued Sam admits not rewatching the trilogy for this meta-review as it would be too time-consuming They reaffirm that the trilogy's main problem is its excessive length Sam praises the costumes while Case notes the 48 FPS format made everything look fake They discuss how watching the entire Middle-earth saga chronologically would be challenging Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes (01:15:51 - 01:32:34) Case reiterates that a good two-movie cut exists within the trilogy's footage They agree the first film is the most watchable of the three Both hosts express their love for the first Captain America film (their next episode topic) Sam mentions she didn't rewatch the Hobbit films as they would take 10+ hours They provide information about their Discord server and social media presence Upcoming podcast episodes announced: Alien Resurrection and Captain America: The First Avenger Action items Join and participate in the Discord server for further discussion (01:31:00)

We have Emmy & BAFTA winning actor Martin Freeman joining us for dinner this week! And he may have a filthier mind than me! In the midst of rehearsals for his new play, mum served up a delicious Ginger Pig lamb with an array of gorgeous sides for Martin. We heard all about his love of musicals (especially West Side Story), how he nearly became a professional squash player in his youth, how he gave up being a vegetarian after 25 years, what it's like being the youngest of 5 children, and we hear about the exciting new play he is starring in with Jack Lowden. We laughed throughout this whole episode, Martin was a total dream dinner party guest (even if he had given up puddings for lent!). Martin's show ‘The Fifth Step' opens at ‘@SohoPlace' on 12th May and runs through to the end of July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diane and Sean discuss one of biggest movies of Marvel's phase 3 releases (whatever that means), Black Panther. Episode music is, "A King's Sunset", by Ludwig Göransson, featuring Baaba Maal from the OST.-  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

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Martin Freeman, originally episode 208 from 2018-05-30.Original writeup below!–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––From those younger, earlier days where we first met Martin in his classic role as Tim in The Office, right up to the present day where we join him in the modern zombie thriller Cargo, he has held it down with skill and good choices from role to role. From Ali G, to Hitchhikers Guide, to The Hobbit and Black Panther, he and Pip manage to fit in a WHOLE lot in this condensed episode, running down the career highlights while branching out to wider subjects like art, tribalism and the reductiveness within, being the ruler of your own palace and master of your destiny, the early days to the present and all manner of other goodness for you to discover yourself! Enjoy - it's a goody, and for Freeman fans and non-familiars alike, this will satisfy for sure.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBCAREER BREAKDOWN FROM MARTINPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThey did WHAT!? This month were talking about movies you didn't know that have famous actors in it.Today were talking about:2005's The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy where Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) is trying to prevent his house from being bulldozed when his friend Ford Prefect (Mos Def) whisks him into outer space. It turns out Ford is an alien who has just saved Arthur from Earth's total annihilation. Ford introduces Arthur to his myriad friends, including many-headed President Zaphod Beeblebrox (Sam Rockwell) and sexy refugee Trillian (Zooey Deschanel). Arthur makes his way across the stars while seeking the meaning of life, or something close to it.If you guys have any request for future movie request please send us an emailat whowatchesthispodcast@gmail.com - Theme Music -Lee Rosevere - Arcade Montage - Music For Podcast 3https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/ Join the FB group page:https://www.facebook.com/WhoWatchesThisPodcast/YOUTUBE CHANNEL for commentary on shows and movies:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrexJV9qExxnAz45E0AJQMw

Welcome to the start of a new subseries - Casting Clues! For this show my good friend Dan S (who is the co-host of my Black Mirror subseries) and I will take a look and review the various on screen versions of the greatest consulting detective - Sherlock Holmes.We begin with the BBC version from the 2010s - Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.So join us we discuss:Our favourite charactersFavourite episodesand much morePodPack CollectiveCasting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollectiveMerchYes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here:Shop now!ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:castingviewspod@gmail.comTwitterInstagramPodpageLinktreeIntro - by Familiar Wilsons MediaOutro - Sporks Ahead by Familiar Wilsons MediaArtwork - Game Club Pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Woody Allen Retrospective Podcast for another episode of Woody Allen Adjacent!   MASSIVE SHOUTOUT TO SUSAN C WHO GAVE SUCH A GENEROUS DONATION THIS MONTH - THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION SUSAN :)   On this episode, our dastardly co-host James has made his film of choice this month to be Miller's Girl (2024), a film that sparked plenty of discussion and controversy upon its release. In the last episode Don actually mentioned the movie in passing and now here we are ... about to dig into this so called midfield of uncomfortable proportion's    The question is.. was this so called SHOCKING MESS simply overblown.. does it really deserve the hate it has been getting, is the writer / director just CONFUSED   To Love it, to hate it, or to feel somewhere in between, this was definitely another fun discussion here on Woody Allen Adjacent!   _____________________________________________   Director Interview Mentioned / Played in Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0hz-mY4B1Y   _______________________________________________   For full cast details, user reviews, and more background on the film, check out:  

Vera Wylde:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/verawylde.bsky.socialPodcast: https://councilofgeeks.libsyn.com/Youtube channels:https://www.youtube.com/@CouncilofGeekshttps://www.youtube.com/@BreakRoomofGeekshttps://www.youtube.com/@VeraWylde Asexuality! The MusicalIG: https://www.instagram.com/acesolomusicalTix for 3/2/2025 in Humboldt: https://www.playhousearts.org/event-details/asexuality-the-solo-musical-2 ==============Stitches in Time website and socials available here: https://linktr.ee/whostitchedEditing and music by Becca McGlynn.Art by Mandy Oquendo.Logo by Ben Paddon.Produced by Becca McGlynn and Ben Paddon.

Research continues to show that our appearance can say a lot about our personality and lifestyle. Let's find out what exactly your facial features can say about you. Psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Keith Welker studied the facial structure of around 1,000 World Cup soccer players and found that a player's facial width-to-height ratio was closely connected to the number of goals he scored. The higher the number, the more competent a person is. Your wrinkles tell the story of your life. There are certain muscles that work every time you smile, cry, frown, or raise your brows. After some time, they get used to particular emotions and “draw” them on your face, making them visible even when your face is resting. There's a slight differentiation between genders when it comes to picking “the good side”. Women tend to turn to the camera with their left side. Researches believe that this is because the left part of our face is controlled by the right hemisphere of our brain, which is responsible for our emotions. That's why it seems way more attractive. In 2015 a group of scientists analyzed 123 selfies taken from Sina Weibo, a Chinese microblogging site sort of like Twitter. The researchers found a fascinating connection between types of selfies and people's personalities. Selfie takers with the infamous duck face and high angle tend to be neurotic. People who are friendlier and more open to new experiences tend to use the bottom-up approach while taking selfies. Have you ever noticed how identical twins start to look less and less alike as they get older? You can have the best genes ever, but the lifestyle you lead will still affect your appearance. Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... Preview photo credit: Martin Freeman attends the "Ghost Stories" photocall in Rome on April 06, 2018: By Stefano Costantino/MEGA/EAST NEWS, https://www.eastnews.ru/pictures/pict... Benedict Cumberbatch attends the Avengers "Infinity War" UK Fans Screening at the BBC Studio in London 08 Apr 2018: By Fred Duval/MEGA/EAST NEWS, https://www.eastnews.ru/pictures/pict... Animation is created by Bright Side. TIMESTAMPS Facial structure 0:35 Broad cheekbones 1:36 Wrinkles 2:25 Your good side 3:18 Selfies 4:16 Nose 5:16 The Dorian Gray effect 6:04 Tricky appearance 6:46 SUMMARY -According to the research, the visually wider your face, the higher your chances of being successful are. -British scientists have found that men with higher levels of testosterone have wider faces with broad cheekbones. -Crow's feet and smile lines say that you're a true optimist who's pretty emotional but also just loves to laugh and have a good time. A crease on your forehead between your eyebrows suggests a completely different story. -Engineers, mathematicians, and chemists usually pose with their right side to the camera, while art critics and psychologists prefer their left side. -People who are friendlier and more open to new experiences tend to use the bottom-up approach while taking selfies. -The bigger a person's nose, the more ambitious they are. -Your bad habits are slowly being imprinted right on your face. -Beautiful people might seem way friendlier than they really are. Those with a round face and big eyes are often seen as naive, genuine, and kind. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive producer Mark Gatiss and actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman

THE FINAL LORD OF THE RINGS MOVIE!! The Hobbit 3 Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/   The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Spoiler Review w/ Tara Erickson & Roxy Striar! Join Tara and Roxy as they delve into the epic conclusion of The Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies. Directed by Peter Jackson, this film features an ensemble cast including Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, and Orlando Bloom as Legolas. The movie culminates in a massive battle involving Dwarves, Elves, Men, Orcs, and Eagles, delivering breathtaking action sequences and emotional depth. Notable scenes include the fall of Smaug, Thorin's confrontation with Azog, and Legolas' gravity-defying stunts. These moments have garnered millions of views on YouTube, reflecting their popularity among fans. As part of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga, this film bridges The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) series, offering rich lore and connections for enthusiasts. Tara and Roxy provideheartfelt reactions, making this a must-watch for fans of epic fantasy cinema. 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 FINAL LORD OF THE RINGS MOVIE!! The Hobbit 3 Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Spoiler Review w/ Tara Erickson & Roxy Striar! Join Tara and Roxy as they delve into the epic conclusion of The Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies. Directed by Peter Jackson, this film features an ensemble cast including Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, and Orlando Bloom as Legolas. The movie culminates in a massive battle involving Dwarves, Elves, Men, Orcs, and Eagles, delivering breathtaking action sequences and emotional depth. Notable scenes include the fall of Smaug, Thorin's confrontation with Azog, and Legolas' gravity-defying stunts. These moments have garnered millions of views on YouTube, reflecting their popularity among fans. As part of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga, this film bridges The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) series, offering rich lore and connections for enthusiasts. Tara and Roxy provideheartfelt reactions, making this a must-watch for fans of epic fantasy cinema. Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar 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

SISTER WIVES, directed and written by Louisa Connolly-Burnham, tells the poignant story of two women finding love in a restrictive polygamous society. Kaidence (Connolly-Burnham) and Galilee (Mia McKenna-Bruce) are sister wives who develop unexpected feelings for each other. The short film, acquired by Film4 and streaming on Channel 4, has won Best British Film and Best Actress at the Iris Prize and is Oscar® and BAFTA-qualified for 2025. A feature adaptation, set to film next summer, will see McKenna-Bruce reprise her role. Connolly-Burnham, founder of Thimble Films, is an award-winning filmmaker whose shorts, including THE CALL CENTRE (2M+ views on Omeleto), have earned BIFA and festival accolades. Producer Augusta Woods, of Track Films, has produced multiple award-winning shorts such as RAMBLER MAN and FLEETING. Mia McKenna-Bruce, known for HOW TO HAVE SEX (BIFA winner, BAFTA Rising Star), will also lead Netflix's THE SEVEN DIALS MYSTERY in 2025 alongside Helena Bonham-Carter and Martin Freeman.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS PREQUEL TRILOGY BEGINS!! The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Now that they've seen The Lord of the Rings Trilogy & with The War of the Rohirrim out now, Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson RETURN to Middle Earth to give their FIRST TIME Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the JRR Tolkien adaptation which, once again, sees Peter Jackson (Dead Alive, The Lovely Bones) at the helm as co-writer & Director along with contributions from Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy, Frankenstein) & More! The Hobbit stars Martin Freeman stepping into the role of a young Bilbo Baggins, enticed upon an epic adventure by the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen - X-Men, Richard III) and a band of Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage - Captain America: The First Avenger, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace) in a quest to reclaim their long-lost treasure from the evil dragon, Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch - Sherlock, Doctor Strange). The cast also features Andy Serkis as Gollum, Cate Blanchet as Galadriel, Hugo Weaving as Elrond, Christopher Lee as Saruman, Sylvester McCoy as Radagast the Brown, & MORE! Roxy & Tara REACT To all the Best Scenes & Most EPIC Moments including The Legend of the Misty Mountain Scene, What Bilbo Baggins Hates Scene, Hunted By Orcs Scene, The Misty Mountains Cold Scene, Battling the Trolls Scene, The Necromancer Has Come Scene, Riddles in the Dark Scene. Orcs and Eagles Scene, The Goblin Horde Scene, & Beyond!! NOTE FOR YOUTUBE: All Footage Featured From "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" Is From A FICTIONAL Epic Fantasy Movie. Any & All References To "Mature Content" Is NOT Real Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar 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

Is your hand feeling a bit stiff? Did you peak in high school? Do you have red on you? If so...this is the episode for you! Today, Corey and Adrian talk about a series of movies near and dear to their hearts...the Cornetto Trilogy. Which is a trilogy, directed by the amazing Edgar Wright. Those three movies are, of course, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The Worlds End. How could Adrian possibly rank these three? Which Simon Pegg/ Nick Frost dynamic is Corey's favorite? Do these two know anything about England??? Find out all of that and more, right here!Click here to send us a message! If you would please go follow us on all the socials? We would love you all forever...in a friend way...don't be weird!!!Please go rate and review us anywhere you get your podcastsTwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/cspodcast21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cspodcast21?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureshockedpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureshocked21YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cultureshocked21Website: https://cultureshocked.buzzsprout.com/

Neste episódio especial, o Michel ficou de molho com gripe, mas isso não impediu a gente de trazer conteúdos quentes!

Midsummer Media Mania: From House of the Dragon to Reality TV Lisa and Dean are back with a Mid-Summer check in on all they are watching and all they anticipate to watch this coming fall season. They dive into the most recent episode of Season 2 of "House of the Dragon", Lisa reviewes her current fav British show "The Responder" starring Martin Freeman, Dean gets super jazzed about the upcoming installment of the Alien franchise called "Romulus" and they tangent into all kinds of other things they have seen this summer.   00:00 The Call to Face Dragons 01:51 Welcome to Killer Casting 02:14 Catching Up on Life and Work 04:24 Discussing TV Shows and Movies 07:08 House of the Dragon Deep Dive 15:46 AI and the Future of Entertainment 27:55 Anticipating Alien Romulus 32:29 Amazon Prime Day Deals 33:22 The Responder: A Must-Watch Series 38:28 Reality TV Guilty Pleasures 43:50 Glenn Powell's Rise to Stardom 49:49 Unique Cinema Experiences 51:52 Upcoming TV Shows and Projects 55:04 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Book Vs. Movie: The Hound of the Baskervilles The 1902 Book vs. The 2012 BBC One ProductionThe Margos are concluding “Mysteries in May” with one of the greatest mystery writers of all time, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of the four crime novels serialized in The Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902. It follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound of supernatural origin. This was the first appearance of Holmes since his apparent death in "The Final Problem," and the success of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" led to the character's eventual revival. The 2012 version is from the BBC One program Sherlock and moves the story to the present day. When it was first broadcast, it received over 10 million viewers.  Which did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:The character of Sherlock Holmes The biggest differences between the1902 story and the 2012 BBC One versionThe 2012 film's cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock Holmes,) Martin Freeman (John Watson,) Russell Tovey (Henry Knight,) Amelia Bullmore (Dr. Stapleton,) Clive Mantle (Dr. Bob Frankland,) Simon Paisley Day (Major Barrymore,) Sasha Behar (Dr. Louise Mortimer, ) and Will Sharpe as Corporal Lyons. Clips used:“Sherlock deduces in the pub”Sherlock: The Hounds of Baskerville 2012 trailer“Holmes picking part Henry Knight.”“Holmes sees the hound.”“Watson trapped”Music by David Arnold. Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog  https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

Wednesday, May 1st. In this episode we talk about: Doug's updates Weather report: Impossible chicken products are finally in Whole Foods Market, actor Martin Freeman stops being vegetarian Is Vegan Food Really Worse for You than Meat? (https://plantbasednews.org/news/science/is-vegan-food-worse-than-meat-a-factcheck-of-media-coverage/) The 8 Best Vegan Cookbooks for 2024 (https://plantbasednews.org/culture/review/best-vegan-cookbooks/)  Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on  or on Instagram ( and ), or watch on Twitter or Twitch! Follow , , and for more.

“He's such an idiot for running right into this fucking turbine…” - Eric on Alan Rickman's character's adultery On this week's episode, our mission to bring Holiday Cheer to you and yours is almost completely derailed with a jumbo-sized discussion on the bloated, miserable, obnoxious holiday fave, Love Actually! When is the feature-length Andrew Lincoln stalker film hitting Shudder? Why couldn't someone tell Richard Curtis to pick less than 8 storylines for one film? Why couldn't Laura Linney's character get a happy ending? And how is that little kid getting away with all of this airport shenanigans so soon after 9/11? PLUS: Elton John writes some sausage roll-related Christmas parodies to try and win the Christmas Number Ones contest!  Love Actually stars Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Rodrigo Santoro, Gregor Fisher, Colin Firth, Kris Marshall, Heike Makatsch, Martin Freeman, Joanna Page, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Andrew Lincoln, Keira Knightley, and Bill Nighy as Billy Mack; directed by Richard Curtis. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash WHMFREE and use code WHMFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while your subscription is active. That's free breakfast for life at HelloFresh dot com slash WHMFREE with code WHMFREE! Want more WHM? Join our Patreon fam today and instantly unlock hours and hours of exclusive bonus content, including Ad-Free WHM Prime at the $8 level and up! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for the holidays! Including new Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!