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American actress and singer

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Pop Culture Purgatory
Episode 305: Absolute Power (1997)

Pop Culture Purgatory

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 66:02


Welcome back to purgatory!!!! This week it's just Mike and Jeremy. Tron and his wife just welcomed their second child into the world! So they're crazy busy to say the least. So Mike and Jeremy decided to talk about an old 90's classic Absolute Power from 1997 directed by Clint Eastwood based off the novel of the same name from 1996 written by David Baldacci, the screenplay was adapted by William Goldman. The Film stars Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman. Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Scott Glenn, Dennis Haysbert, Judy Davis, E.G. Marshall, Melora Hardin, Kenneth Welsh, Penny Johnson Jerald, Richard Jenkins and Mark Margolis. Thanks for checking us out, you can find our back catalog on podbean.com and you can find us where all other podcasts are found. Intro and Outro music from the Absolute Power soundtrack composed by Lennie Niehaus 1. The Mansion https://youtu.be/bq-BVDCFU7o?si=8T6IsNK6giCTTdQn 2. Christy's Dance https://youtu.be/6DQval2DmKw?si=pE3q2-Yz_t9_H1sm  

Selected Shorts
The Price of Admission

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 58:22


Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about belonging and sacrifice in two very different kinds of social orders. In Wolitzer's own “The Summer Reading List” the intensity of youthful bookworms is perfectly captured.  It's performed by Melora Hardin.  And Marie-Helene Bertino takes us inside a bat cave for a story of love, longing, and immortality.  “Viola in Midwinter” was chosen for the Best American Short Stories 2024 anthology by guest editor Lauren Groff.  It's performed by Rita Wolf.

US Modernist Radio - Architecture You Love
#391/Architecture Movies: Valentina Ganeva + Ken Ogborn + Special Musical Guest Melora Hardin

US Modernist Radio - Architecture You Love

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 56:44


It's architecture movie day, and with us is Valentina Ganeva, the producer/director of the latest doc on Rudolph Schindler, Schindler Space Architect.  Actor Ken Ogborn shares his role in a short film on photography and brutalism in the UK. Then it's the actress and singer we've loved for decades in just about everything, like Monk and Friends and The Office, Melora Hardin.  

S1E1
S1E1: The Office

S1E1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 113:25


"The Office" is a sitcom that follows the everyday lives of employees working at Dunder Mifflin, a mundane paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show aired on NBC from 2005 to 2013 and is the American adaptation of the British show of the same name. The show is known for its mockumentary-style format, complete with talking head interviews, shaky camera work, and characters often breaking the fourth wall by looking directly at the camera. The show grew to become one television's biggest sitcoms in its initial run. Years later, The Office's availability on streaming platforms introduced it to a new generation of viewers further boosting its popularity to new levels. It consistently ranks among the most-watched shows on these platforms. But was this one great right from episode 1? Listen as the S1E1 boys deep dive the show's pilot episode. Starring: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, & Creed Bratton www.S1E1POD.com Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1POD

Office Ladies
Second Drink: The Client with Melora Hardin

Office Ladies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 74:44


I want my baby-back, baby-back, baby-back... This week Jenna and Angela break down The Client episode of The Office, and Mrs. Michael Scarn herself (Catherine Zeta-Jones) reads the summary for this week's episode. (Yes! It's really her!) There's big news in our "Mindy's Hair Watch", and the ladies call up Melora Hardin to chat about those hilarious scenes in the Chili's with Steve Carell and Tim Meadows.  Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Episode Transcript To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still Here Hollywood
Melora Hardin "The Office"

Still Here Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 63:43


melora.com  Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian SanyshynTranscription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.comAdvertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.comPublicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com

Hamin Media Group
PWR AT THE MOVIES: “Knucklehead” Starring The Big Show (2010)

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 52:58


It's time for the PWR Boys to return to the movies, so you don't have to worry about it. The professor has chosen a doozy! Knucklehead is a 2010 American comedy film starring Big Show (Paul Wight), Melora Hardin, Mark Feuerstein, and Dennis Farina. It was released on October 22, 2010, in select theaters and received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. They criticized the film's premise, execution, and clichéd tropes. The DVD was released on November 9, 2010. Farina later called it the most embarrassing project of his career. FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder  

Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris
GMA3: Monday, November 4

Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 41:20


Push from foreign adversaries to sew disinformation amid election security; What to know to prepare and protect your rights at the polls; Melora Hardin talks Broadway play 'McNEAL' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning America
GMA3: Monday, November 4

Good Morning America

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 41:20


Push from foreign adversaries to sew disinformation amid election security; What to know to prepare and protect your rights at the polls; Melora Hardin talks Broadway play 'McNEAL' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking It Down with Frank MacKay
The Frank MacKay Show - Melora Hardin

Breaking It Down with Frank MacKay

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 9:50


Actress and singer Melora Hardin sits down with Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!

The Cultworthy Podcast
THE CULTWORTHY EP #169 -CULTWORTHY CAMPUS PART ONE: HIDING OUT / BIG MAN ON CAMPUS

The Cultworthy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 60:16


We're back!! Welcome to the new season of THE CULTWORTHY! We kick things off with part one of our BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! This episode we bring Bob Giraldi's HIDING OUT starring John Cryer and Kieth Coogan, and BIG MAN ON CAMPUS starring Allen Katz and Melora Hardin. My guest of course is Justin Henson of THE MOVIE WIRE and my other show BACK 2 THE BALCONY!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comVisit THE MOVIE WIRE @ https://www.themoviewire.com

Movie Wave
Lambada (1990, PG)

Movie Wave

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 86:45


“Set the night on fire. Go all the way!”   “Lambada is a 1990 drama film starring J. Eddie Peck, Melora Hardin, Adolfo "Shabba-doo" Quiñones, Ricky Paull Goldin, Dennis Burkley, and Keene Curtis.”   Show Links Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig8YFCQv_rs   Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambada_(film)   Just Watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=lambada   Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@moviewavepod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviewavepod   Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviewavepod/   Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/moviewavepod   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviewavepod   Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/moviewavepod   Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/moviewavepod   Intro/Outro Sample Credits “Aiwa CX-930 VHS VCR Video Cassette Recorder.wav” by Pixabay “Underwater Ambience” by Pixabay “waves crashing into shore parkdale beach” by Pixabay   Movie Wave is a part of Pie Hat Productions.

Unpacking The Toolbox
304: Say Hello To My Little Friend w/ Melora Hardin

Unpacking The Toolbox

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 42:06 Transcription Available


The unbelievably famous and talented Melora Hardin joins Katie and Guillermo as they break down her guest appearance in a classic case-of-the-week episode. Guillermo is shocked (and horrified) to learn that Melora hasn't watched TV in 22 years. And Katie gushes over an up-doo French Twist while Melora shares her experiences getting cast on Scandal and The Office. What do you think, Gladiators? Email us at UTT@Shondaland.com or leave us a voicemail at 805-298-1474 to share your thoughts about the show, about food, about life, but mostly about the show. We would love to hear from you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tread Perilously
Tread Perilously -- ABC AfterSchool Specials: What Are Friends For?

Tread Perilously

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 134:43


Tread Perilously returns to ABC AfterSchool Specials with What Are Friends For? After Amy moves across the country to Santa Monica, CA following her mother's divorce, she meets Michelle Mudd -- a neighbor girl whose mother is also a divorcee. None of the other girls in the building like Michelle Mudd very much, but Amy is strangely drawn to her. Michelle Mudd likes to lie, steal, and dabble in the dark forces of the hoary underworld. But will Amy catch on that their friendship may just be another Michelle Mudd's playthings? And will she learn what friends are for? Sarah Madden returns after a long absence to chat with Justin and Erik about the special. Erik confirms director Stephen Gyllenhaal is exactly who you think he is. Justin tries to determine if the book the special is based on was published in the late 1960s or 70s. Sarah determines the answer to the special's key question. Michelle Mudd's father is re-imagined as a used car salesman while her mother "owns a boutique." The presence of Melora Hardin is surprising even as she acquits herself well. The Santa Monica setting throws Geography Corner for a loop and Sizzler becomes a recurring topic of conversation. Also: Sarah gets confused by the Paul's King of Big Screen sponsorship.

The Cool Mom Code Podcast
Saying Yes As Much As Possible with Melora Hardin

The Cool Mom Code Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 53:16


Tune in to the latest episode of The Cool Mom Code Podcast as host Lizzy Mathis sits down with Emmy-nominated actress and artist, Melora Hardin. Get ready for a candid conversation as Melora shares insights from her journey as a child actor and navigating the industry with her parents as managers. From protecting your energy to the joys of being unreachable in a digital world, Melora delves into valuable lessons learned along the way. Join us as we explore the importance of looking inward as a parent, laying the groundwork for motherhood, and fostering individual growth in children. Plus, don't miss out on Melora's marriage and intimacy advice, along with exciting updates on her personal and professional endeavors in the world of acting and artistry. Welcome to The Cool Mom Code Podcast, where motherhood is your keycard to the coolest spot in town! Make sure to subscribe, rate, review and follow us on Instagram: @thecoolmomcodepodcast @thecoolmomco @lizzymathis. Watch this episode in full on Lizzy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16OsVdIMwSc4ziMlwZHM33-9Ve5a3hiX Find more about Melora Hardin: https://melora.com  Follow Melora Hardin on Instagram: @meloradhardin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nerdtropolis
MELORA HARDIN: The Office & Monk

Nerdtropolis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 21:11


On this episode of Reel Insights, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, Sean Tajipour, chats with Melora Hardin, star of The Office and Monk, who is currently captivating audiences with her latest project, the one-woman film "Golden Vanity." https://www.Melora.com https://Nerdtropolis.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdtropolis/support

I Am All In with Scott Patterson
One on One: Melora Hardin

I Am All In with Scott Patterson

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 38:00 Transcription Available


Before  she was Jan in THE OFFICE...Melora Hardin was "LYNNEY"!Emily desparately wanted to set her up with Christopher but in a twist Carolyn Bates became a therapist to Lorelai. The fabulous Melora Hardin tells all! Plus, we discover how Melora is connected to Amy Sherman Palladino AND Ed Herrmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lovett or Leave It
Lock Her Up (Haley's Version)

Lovett or Leave It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 89:15


The burgers are good and the news is bad on this week's Lovett or Leave It. Kel Mitchell joins us to rank food and thrill Producer Kendra. Melora Hardin interrogates the audience with a round of Was I In This? Jermaine Fowler and Natalie Rotter-Laitman put their heads together to solve our Mysteries of the Week. And Lovett and his guests acknowledge the unacknowledged in the first annual Snubbies.

On The Rocks with Alexander
Emmy Nominee Melora Hardin (The Office, Monk, The Bold Type) Chats Career, Cancel Culture, and Women in Film

On The Rocks with Alexander

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 86:46


On this episode of On the Rocks, we sit down and get personal with multi-hyphenate performer and Emmy nominee Melora Hardin as we talk about her career that started in her childhood and includes appearances on The Office, Monk, Love Boat, Little House on the Prairie, we talk about her debut on Broadway and singing career, her directing, her art, her take on cancel culture and the evolution of women's representation in Hollywood, we also talk about Golden Vanity, the first ever one-women feature film now killing in at film festivals…with guest co-host social media maven George Griffin and your sassy host, Alexander Rodriguez. Raise a glass, it's On the Rocks!

At Home With The Creative Coalition
Back in The Office with guest Melora Hardin

At Home With The Creative Coalition

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 34:01


Renowned actor Melora Hardin, best known for her roles in iconic shows like 'The Office' and 'Transparent,' divulges exclusive anecdotes in this episode of Hollywood at Home with The Creative Coalition podcast. From the electric atmosphere of 'The Office' convention in Scranton, PA, where she felt like the 'Rolling Stones of Scranton,' to her transformative experience portraying Tammy, a character with immense bravado on 'Transparent,' Hardin shares her in-depth process of character development. Her upcoming groundbreaking one-woman movie, 'Golden Vanity,' and exhilarating journey on 'Dancing with the Stars' are also featured, providing listeners with an inside look at her pioneering projects. Joining the podcast, Hardin reflects on the camaraderie amongst fellow dancers and the thrill of competing on the acclaimed reality show. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that delves into her multifaceted career and the industry's dynamic nuances.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5520856/advertisement

My 904 News
Gregory Von Hausch talks about the major spotlight on St. Augustine Film Festival

My 904 News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 33:37


Gregory Von Hausch talks about the major spotlight on St. Augustine Film Festival with Mary Stuart Masterson, Wendie Malick, Melora Hardin, Pamela Poitier, and Leland Sklar!

The Bellas Podcast
Melora Hardin: Stay Golden

The Bellas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 35:54


Nikki & Brie kick off this week with a fascinating conversation with the super talented Melora Hardin, and from The Office, to DWTS, to Monk and her new indie film, Golden Vanity, there's a lot to cover! She's an actress, artist, singer, director, mother, and more! Nikki had the chance to get to know Melora when she was Artem's partner on season 30 of Dancing with the Stars, and the friendship is hitting new levels and new vibes. Nikki & Brie are very excited to open a bottle of wine and check out her new film, Golden Vanity, a one-woman film about a 1960's Hollywood star who tells her truth to the world while barricading herself in her mansion after a wild moment at an awards show.Melora also shares details on what it would take for a reunion of The Office, revisiting characters after time away from them, connecting with audiences over characters she's played, as well as getting Artem to open up on Dancing with the Stars, competing against Olympic athletes, and more. Melora also talks about taking time to appreciate your accomplishments, balancing her career and motherhood, as well as maturing in an industry that struggles to embrace change. Check out more of Melora's work, including Golden Vanity, her wallpaper line, and upcoming projects at Melora.com. Watch the trailer for Golden VanityFollow Melora on Instagram  Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok!

thefakeshow
Fakeshow - Ep 675 Melora Hardin

thefakeshow

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 10:35


"The Office" actress Melora Hardin guests on this brand new Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!

Back To One
Melora Hardin

Back To One

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 53:18


Melora Hardin is best known for playing Jan on the American version of “The Office.” She was nominated for an Emmy for her work on the series “Transparent.” Recently she stepped back into the role of Trudy Monk for “Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie,” which is streaming now on Peacock. On this episode, she talks about bringing the character Mabel Montgomery-Mayflower to life in the new independent film “Golden Vanity,” and how the perfect combination of director's vision and true collaboration helped her deliver that tour-de-force performance. She takes us back to her early days as a child actor, lessons learned while getting 10,000 hours of experience before her 18th birthday, tells an incredible story about Stella Adler, and a touching one about Gene Hackman, plus much much more. “Golden Vanity” is playing at the Cinelounge Sunset in Los Angeles through December 17th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from  Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.  Follow Back To One on Instagram

Awkward Conversations
Walking the Talk: Consistent Messaging and Role Modeling in Drug Use Prevention

Awkward Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 32:47


“Walking the Talk: Consistent Messaging and Role Modeling in Drug Use Prevention" explores the critical theme of shaping children's attitudes toward drug use through consistent messaging and modeling behavior. Our host Jodie Sweetin and Dr. Krystal Lewis are joined by Erin Wick, Senior Director of Behavioral Health and Integrated Student Supports, and Melora Hardin, an Emmy-nominated actor and mother of two. Together, they delve into parents' perspectives on drinking and co-parenting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a united front. They explore effective ways to communicate messages about drinking to children while encouraging open and honest dialogue. Co-parenting challenges are addressed, highlighting the complexities of aligning conflicting ideas. Throughout the episode, the significance of open and honest communication is reiterated, emphasizing the role of relationships in parenting. They discuss age-appropriate conversations, the influence of other parents and peers, and strategies for mitigating those influences. They stress the importance of modeling behavior at home and creating a strong foundation for children. The episode concludes by reminding parents that the only wrong conversation is the one left unspoken, underscoring the value of open and consistent communication in guiding children's choices regarding drug use.   Key Takeaways: Ensuring a consistent message about drug use is crucial for shaping children's attitudes, and parents and caregivers should present a unified front. Maintaining open, honest communication with children, even on sensitive topics like drinking and substance use, is essential for guiding them effectively. Co-parenting can be difficult, especially when differing ideas emerge, but always prioritizing the child's well-being is paramount. Parents should engage in age-appropriate conversations with their children, fostering confidence in them to ask questions and share their thoughts. Mitigating the influence of other parents and peers on children's choices requires trust, effective communication, and laying a strong foundation early on. Parents' behavior at home significantly influences their children's actions outside the home, underscoring the importance of setting a positive example. It can be beneficial to delay certain experiences and avoid shaming children, recognizing the unique challenges they face in today's digital age.   Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate, best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on the iconic sitcom "Full House" and its sequel "Fuller House". In 2009 she penned her memoir, "unSweetined", which chronicles her journey through addiction and into recovery. With her frank and open approach, Jodie has emerged as a compelling speaker and advocate who now seeks to use her platform and experiences to educate others and reduce the stigma associated with addiction and recovery. @jodiesweetin Dr. Krystal M. Lewis is a licensed Clinical Psychologist at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). She received her PhD from Virginia Tech and completed clinical training at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Lewis is passionate about the provision of clinical care, training, and mentorship and uses culturally informed, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based approaches. Her clinical and research interests are focused on identifying mechanisms of change in psychological treatment for pediatric anxiety disorders. She has a small private practice where she provides assessment, treatment and psychoeducational testing to children, adolescents, and adults. She is a Board member for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. @DrKrystalLewis Erin L. Wick is the Senior Director of Behavioral Health and Integrated Student Supports at Capital Region ESD 113 in Tumwater, Washington supporting 44 school districts and one tribal compact school who serve about 73,000 students and their families.  Erin also serves in the role of State Lead for COVID response for Behavioral Health for the Association of Educational Service Districts in Washington State. Erin has dedicated her career to increasing systems of care for the health and wellness of the region. She and her team partner with school leaders, governmental and public agencies, and communities across the region and Washington state. In 2022, Erin's team was recognized by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy's National Drug Control Strategy for their innovation and positive student outcomes using the Student Assistance Program model. Melora Hardin, an Emmy-nominated actor, gifted singer, accomplished director, creative artist, and above all, a dedicated mom to two fantastic daughters. Elks: As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people!  DEA: The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA enforces controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective antidrug organization in the world, with 241 domestic locations in 23 field divisions and 93 international field divisions in 69  countries.   Resources/Links Get Smart About Drugs Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill SAMHSA | Help and Treatment   DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube   Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube   Jodie Sweetin's Links Jodie's Instagram Jodie's TikTok   Krystal Lewis's Links: Krystal's Twitter   Melora Hardin's Links Melora's Instagram Melora's Twitter Melora's Facebook Melora's Website

2 Cents Critic
#125 - 27 Dresses | Directed by Anne Fletcher (with Karyn Cooper of Chick-Lit)

2 Cents Critic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 132:09


Tune in as Karyn Cooper (Chick-Lit) makes her second appearance on 2CC for a review and recap of 27 Dresses, the 2008 Katherine Heigl/James Marsden rom-com. The numerous connections that can be made between this movie and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the antiquated nature of old ringtones, and Jane's eclectic collection of bridesmaid dresses comprise just a few of the topics that are getting coverage this week. Directed by Anne Fletcher, 27 Dresses stars Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Åkerman, Judy Greer, Edward Burns, Melora Hardin, Brian Kerwin, Maulik Pancholy, David Castro, Krysten Ritter, and Peyton List. Spoilers start at 18:25 Here's how you can support the SAG-AFTRA strike (yay, the WGA got their fair deal!): https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Good Word: • Karyn: Netflix's Wednesday • Arthur: The Last Supper and Inglourious Basterds Reach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms! Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18 Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @two_centscritic Follow Arthur on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arthur746/message

Plug It Up
Clock: Egg-Centric

Plug It Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 106:21


Colleen joins Caitlin to cover 2023's Clock. This has been a year of monstrous motherhood in horror, and the movie Clock is no exception. It looks at the idea of women's so-called biological clocks, and it explores themes of heritage, patriarchy, procreation, and general fertility. So many eggs! Tangents include: DnD (always), Halloween costumes, tokophobia, Jon Hamm, stress dreams, Halloween candy, death row meals, surprising foods, lack of kids, Gen Z insults, Kyle Prue, captions, and airport routines. Find Colleen at Roll 4 Improv, and find us both at Nightmare Weekend!

Lady to Lady
"Steak Dinner" ft. Melora Hardin

Lady to Lady

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 49:43


Melora Hardin (@melorahardin) joins the ladies to talk about Melora's new movie Clock, women being expected to be mothers and her time on The Office. They then play That's So Random, and answer a lady problem about resenting your partner's happiness!Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladytoladycomedy@gmail.com or, better yet, leave us a voicemail at (323) 6BUTT30!Want to support the show and get access to bonus content? You can do so by subscribing to us on Wondery+! You can also join us over at Patreon.com/LadytoLady to get access to ad-free episodes, exclusive merch, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Under Oath: Interviews with Jeff Kaufman
Melora Hardin: The Iconic Career of an Iconic Actress

Under Oath: Interviews with Jeff Kaufman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 20:49


Get ready for an extraordinary experience as we dive into a candid conversation with the incredible Melora Hardin. You know her from The Office, Transparent, and The Bold Type. A true veteran of the screen who has captivated us with her performances time and again.

Bill Baker and Jessica Show
Actress Melora Hardin promoting Clock on Hulu!

Bill Baker and Jessica Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 6:05


The Tom Barnard Show
Tom Barnard Show: Hour 3 - Melora Hardin from The Office and Skor North's Phil Mackey

The Tom Barnard Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 49:01


Today, Tom, Brittany and Rudy kick off the week with Tom telling a story about meeting a listener this weekend.In the first hour, Bob Sansevere recaps the weekend's NFL draft. After Bob, Kristyn Burtt details the looming writers' strike in Hollywood.In hour #2, the crew discusses celebrities who smell bad. KSTP's Chris Egert joins us on the kids who stink conversation and gives the news about a study on pot holes.Hour 3 is packed with Skor North's Phil Mackey talking about the 50 years of Minnesota Sports being terrible! Before we leave, Melora Hardin from The Office calls in to talk about her new film, Clock, now on Hulu.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom. Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tom Barnard Show
Tom Barnard Show: Hour 2 - Chris Egert on kids who stink and an new study on the growing pot hole situation in Minnesota

The Tom Barnard Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 57:25


Today, Tom, Brittany and Rudy kick off the week with Tom telling a story about meeting a listener this weekend.In the first hour, Bob Sansevere recaps the weekend's NFL draft. After Bob, Kristyn Burtt details the looming writers' strike in Hollywood.In hour #2, the crew discusses celebrities who smell bad. KSTP's Chris Egert joins us on the kids who stink conversation and gives the news about a study on pot holes.Hour 3 is packed with Skor North's Phil Mackey talking about the 50 years of Minnesota Sports being terrible! Before we leave, Melora Hardin from The Office calls in to talk about her new film, Clock, now on Hulu.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom. Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tom Barnard Show
Tom Barnard Show: Hour 1 - Bob Sansevere's NFL Draft recap and Kristyn Burtt's entertainment report

The Tom Barnard Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 62:14


Today, Tom, Brittany and Rudy kick off the week with Tom telling a story about meeting a listener this weekend.In the first hour, Bob Sansevere recaps the weekend's NFL draft. After Bob, Kristyn Burtt details the looming writers' strike in Hollywood.In hour #2, the crew discusses celebrities who smell bad. KSTP's Chris Egert joins us on the kids who stink conversation and gives the news about a study on pot holes.Hour 3 is packed with Skor North's Phil Mackey talking about the 50 years of Minnesota Sports being terrible! Before we leave, Melora Hardin from The Office calls in to talk about her new film, Clock, now on Hulu.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom. Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tom Barnard Show
Tom Barnard Show: Hour 1 - Bob Sansevere's NFL Draft recap and Kristyn Burtt's entertainment report

The Tom Barnard Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 64:14


Today, Tom, Brittany and Rudy kick off the week with Tom telling a story about meeting a listener this weekend. In the first hour, Bob Sansevere recaps the weekend's NFL draft. After Bob, Kristyn Burtt details the looming writers' strike in Hollywood. In hour #2, the crew discusses celebrities who smell bad. KSTP's Chris Egert joins us on the kids who stink conversation and gives the news about a study on pot holes. Hour 3 is packed with Skor North's Phil Mackey talking about the 50 years of Minnesota Sports being terrible! Before we leave, Melora Hardin from The Office calls in to talk about her new film, Clock, now on Hulu. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom. Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tom Barnard Show
Tom Barnard Show: Hour 2 - Chris Egert on kids who stink and an new study on the growing pot hole situation in Minnesota

The Tom Barnard Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 59:25


Today, Tom, Brittany and Rudy kick off the week with Tom telling a story about meeting a listener this weekend. In the first hour, Bob Sansevere recaps the weekend's NFL draft. After Bob, Kristyn Burtt details the looming writers' strike in Hollywood. In hour #2, the crew discusses celebrities who smell bad. KSTP's Chris Egert joins us on the kids who stink conversation and gives the news about a study on pot holes. Hour 3 is packed with Skor North's Phil Mackey talking about the 50 years of Minnesota Sports being terrible! Before we leave, Melora Hardin from The Office calls in to talk about her new film, Clock, now on Hulu. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom. Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tom Barnard Show
Tom Barnard Show: Hour 3 - Melora Hardin from The Office and Skor North's Phil Mackey

The Tom Barnard Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 51:01


Today, Tom, Brittany and Rudy kick off the week with Tom telling a story about meeting a listener this weekend. In the first hour, Bob Sansevere recaps the weekend's NFL draft. After Bob, Kristyn Burtt details the looming writers' strike in Hollywood. In hour #2, the crew discusses celebrities who smell bad. KSTP's Chris Egert joins us on the kids who stink conversation and gives the news about a study on pot holes. Hour 3 is packed with Skor North's Phil Mackey talking about the 50 years of Minnesota Sports being terrible! Before we leave, Melora Hardin from The Office calls in to talk about her new film, Clock, now on Hulu. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom. Barnard Show app M-F from 7-10AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too Opinionated
Too Opinionated Interview: Melora Hardin

Too Opinionated

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 31:31


Melora Hardin is an American actress, singer and director from Houston, Texas who is known for playing Jan Levinson from The Office and Trudy Monk from Monk. She also acted in The Rocketeer, 24 Dresses, 17 Again, Hannah Montana: The Movie, Transparent, The Bold Type and The Hot Chick.  Melora's can be seen starring in the new movie Clock as Dr. Elizabeth Simmons on Hulu. Melora is also known for her vibrant collage-style wallpaper line Storyboards by Melora Hardin. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod. (Please Subscribe)

Red Carpet Rendezvous
Actor Melora Hardin (The Office) and Rob Yang (Succession)..

Red Carpet Rendezvous

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 29:43


Melora Hardin (best known as Jan from the Office) and Rob Yang (most recently known for his role in Succession) join Lauren Interviews to discuss their latest (and past) projects! As always, we have a blast interviewing them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bulldog's Rude Awakening Show
Rude Awakening Show 04/26/23

Bulldog's Rude Awakening Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 95:00


April 26th - Mark Stross, Melora Hardin

Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino
Danny & Melora Hardin (The Office)

Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 31:51


Danny chats with actor Melora Hardin, who famously played Jan on The Office, as well as memorable roles on The Bold Type & Transparent, she's got a new movie called Clock coming to Hulu on April 28! Melora shares the story of getting cast in Back to the Future, dancing with Patrick Swayze, and so much more! PREORDER DANNY'S NEW BOOK: https://linktr.ee/jolliestbunchBUY DANNY'S BOOK: Smarturl.it/unrememberTwitter: @DannyPellegrinoInstagram: @DannyPellegrinoYouTube: www.YouTube.com/DannyPellegrino1TikTok: @DannyPellegrinoPatreon: www.Patreon.com/EverythingIconic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Castle of Horror Podcast
Castle Talk: Melora Hardin of Hulu's new CLOCK

Castle of Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 13:03


This episode of Castle Talk, Jason chats with Melora Hardin, who in the new thriller CLOCK (coming from Hulu Friday April 28) plays a doctor who appears to have a solution not to childlessness but to Dianna Agron's character Ella's lack of interest in having children. Melora is an actor who debuted on Broadway in Chicago as Roxie, a familiar person on TV where she's been a major part of shows like The Bold Type, The Office, Monk, nominated for an Emmy for the role of Tammy on Transparent, a dancer, and she's a businesswoman running a really wild and vibrant wallpaper line called Storyboards.

1991 Movie Rewind
Episode 108 - The Rocketeer

1991 Movie Rewind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 49:17


0:00 - Intro & Summary2:00 - Movie Discussion33:50 - Pop Culture37:45 - Awards/Cast & Crew46:09-  Rankings & Ratings To see a full list of movies we will be watching and shows notes, please follow our website: https://www.1991movierewind.com/Follow us!https://linktr.ee/1991movierewind Theme: "sunrise-cardio," Jeremy Dinegan (via Storyblocks)Don't forget to rate/review/subscribe/tell your friends to listen to us!

The 80s Movies Podcast
Vestron Pictures - Part Three

The 80s Movies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 20:45


This week, we finish our three part episode on the 1980s distribution company Vestron Pictures. ----more---- The movies discussed on this week's episode are: The Adventures of a Gnome Named Gnorm (1990, Stan Winston) Big Man on Campus (1989, Jeremy Paul Kagan) Dream a Little Dream (1989, Marc Rocco) Earth Girls Are Easy (1989, Julien Temple) Far From Home (1989, Meiert Avis) Paperhouse (1989, Bernard Rose) Parents (1989, Bob Balaban) The Rainbow (1989, Ken Russell) Wonderland (1989, Philip Saville)   TRANSCRIPT From Los Angeles, California, the Entertainment Capital of the World, it's The 80s Movies Podcast. I am your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today.   At the end of the previous episode, Vestron Pictures was starting to experience the turbulence a number of independent distributors faced when they had a successful film too soon out of the gate, and the direction of the company seemingly changes to go chasing more waterfalls instead of sticking to the rivers and the lakes they were used to.   Welcome to Part Three of our miniseries.   As we enter 1989, Vestron is seriously in trouble. More money has gone out then has come back in. It seems that they needed one more hit to keep going for a while longer. But if you were to look at their release schedule for the year, which included a pickup from the recently bankrupt DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group, there wasn't really anything that felt like it could be a Dirty Dancing-like break out, except for maybe the pickup from the recently bankrupt DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group.    But we'll get there in a moment.   Their first film from 1989 is a certifiable cult film if there ever was one, but the problem with this label is that the film tagged as so was not a success upon its initial theatrical release. Bob Balaban, the beloved character actor who had been regularly seen on screen since his memorable debut in Midnight Cowboy twenty years earlier, would make his directorial debut with the black comedy horror film Parents.   Bryan Madorsky stars as Michael Laemle, a ten year old boy living in the California suburbs in the 1950s, who starts to suspect mom and dad, played by Mary Beth Hurt and Randy Quaid, might be cannibals. It's a strange but fun little movie, and even Ken Russell would compare it favorably over David Lynch's Blue Velvet during one contemporary interview, but sadly, it would take far more time for the film to find its audience than Vestron could afford.   Opening in 94 theatres on January 27th, the $3m Parents could not overcome a series of negative reviews from critics, and it would only gross $278k in its first three days. Vestron would not strike any additional prints of the film, and would cycle the ones they did have around the country for several months, but after four months, the film could only attract $870k in box office receipts. But it would become something of a cult hit on video later in the year.   In 1992, British filmmaker Bernard Rose would make his American directing debut with an all-time banger, Candyman. But he wouldn't gotten Candyman if it wasn't for his 1989 film Paperhouse, an inventive story about a young girl whose drawings seem to manifest into reality. British actor Ben Cross from Chariots of Fire and American actress Glenne Headly from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels plays the young girl's parents.   Outside of Gene Siskel, who would give the film a thumbs down on his movie review show with Roger Ebert despite acknowledging Rose's talent as a filmmaker and being fascinated by the first two-thirds of the movie, the critical consensus was extraordinary. But it appears Siskel may have never actually written a review of the film for the Chicago Tribune, as the film still has a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But the film would only earn $6,700 from its single screen playdate at the Carnegie Hall Cinemas when it opened on February 17th, and the film would get little support from Vestron after that. More single playdates in major cities that added up to a $241k box office tally after fourteen weeks in release.   Marc Rocco's Dream a Little Dream would be the third film in The Two Coreys Cinematic Universe. Corey Feldman plays a high school student who, through one of the strangest plot twists in the whole body switching genre, finds himself switching places with two time Academy Award-winner Jason Robards, playing a professor who is looking for immortality through entering a meditative alpha state. Meredith Salinger and Piper Laurie also find themselves switching bodies as well, while Corey Haim plays the goofball best friend with not a whole lot to do. The supporting cast also includes veteran character actors Harry Dean Stanton and Alex Rocco, the latter who agreed to do the film because it was directed by his son.   When the film opened on March 3rd, it would be Vestron's second widest release, opening on more than 1,000 theatres. But just like the previous year's License to Drive, the pairing of Corey Haim and Corey Feldman did not set the box office on fire, opening in fifth place with $2.57m in ticket sales, compared to the #1 film of the week, the Morgan Freeman drama Lean on Me, which would gross twice as much as Dream a Little Dream while playing in 125 fewer theatres. In its second week, the film would lose 56 theatres and 52% of its opening weekend audience, falling all the way to 13th place with a gross of only $1.25m. By week three, the movie would move to dollar houses, and trudge along for several more months, until it closed in the middle of summer with only $5.55m in the till.   In the late 1970s and early 1980s, writer/director Jeremy Paul Kagan had directed and occasionally written several big ticket movies, including the 1977 Henry Winkler drama Heroes, which also starred Sally Field and, in his first post-Star Wars movie, Harrison Ford, and the 1985 Meredith Salinger/John Cusack adventure film The Journey of Natty Gann. Which makes his Natty Gann follow up, Big Man on Campus, such a head scratcher.   A modern adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Big Man on Campus was written by Allan Katz, who had been working in television for nearly twenty years writing for and producing shows like All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and MASH. Katz would also star in the movie as the titular hunchback, even though he had never once acted on any of his shows. But at least he had a good cast supporting him, including Gerrit Graham, Melora Hardin, Jessica Harper, Tom Skerritt, and Cindy Williams.   I can only find one playdate for the film ever, in Los Angeles at the American Cinematheque in March 1989, so while this mostly qualifies as a direct to video release, I feel compelled to at least give it a token mention here.   Have you ever heard of a movie called The Fruit Machine? Of course you haven't, because that's a horrible name for a movie, no matter what it's about. When Vestron acquired this British drama about young gay men who go on the run after they witness a murder, the first thing they did was change the title to Wonderland. Not that Wonderland gives you any more of an idea of what the movie is about than The Fruit Machine. But, whatever.   Today, the movie has two things going for it. One, an early role for Robbie Coltrane, playing a transvestite who operates a nightclub for gay men and transvestites called, you guessed it, The Fruit Machine. Second, the musical score was written by Hans Zimmer, in one of his earliest film jobs. Ironically, Wonderland would be the the third movie scored by Hans Zimmer to be released by Vestron in a four month period, after Burning Secret and Paperhouse.   Wonderland would open at the Quad Cinemas in New York City on April 28th, to poor reviews but a decent $11,500 opening weekend. But the film would not be able to maintain much of an audience, and after five weeks, Wonderland was out of the Quad Cinemas, never to play another theatre in America, with just $50k in the till.   Ken Russell's third and final film in his contract with Vestron was The Rainbow, an adaptation of a 1915 novel by D.H. Lawrence, whose 1920 novel Women in Love had been adapted by Russell in 1969. Glenda Jackson, who had won the Academy Award for her role in Women in Love, here plays the mother of the character she played in the other film. Here, she co-stars with Sammi Davis as Ursala, the younger sister of Jackson's Women in Love character, who finds herself attracted to Anton, a young man in town, as well as her gym teacher Winifred.   As one would expect from Ken Russell, the supporting cast is top notch, including future Eighth Doctor Paul McGann, regular Russell collaborator Christopher Gable, and Blowup star David Hemmings. The film would open at the Paris Theatre in New York City on May 5th, where it would gross a very good $22k, spurred on by great reviews from most of the city's major critics, several of which noted the film to be Russell's best in a number of years. So it would be sad that the film would end up being the lowest grossing of the three films he'd make with Vestron, only earning a total of $444k after three months in mostly single playdates in major markets.   In 1985, Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum would work together on a forgettable horror comedy film called Transylvania 6-5000, whose name was a pun on a popular 1940 song recorded by Glenn Miller. In 1986, the pair would work together again in David Cronenberg's amazing remake of the cheesy 1950s horror film The Fly. In late 1987, shortly after the pair married, they would work together for a third time, on another comedy, and on a movie that was this time based on an actual song.    Earth Girls Are Easy was the name of a song that appeared on comedian Julie Brown's 1984 EP Goddess in Progress, and was originally developed as a movie at Warner Brothers Studio. The studio would get cold feet when Absolute Beginners, the big British musical directed by music video director Julien Temple, failed big time everywhere in the world except for the UK. Temple was slated to direct Earth Girls Are Easy, and Brown, as the co-writer and co-star of the film, was committed to the filmmaker, even if it meant Warners putting the film into turnaround.   Which they did, in 1986.   It would take nearly a year to get the project back on track, after being rejected by every other major studio and production company in Hollywood, until the French banking giant Credit Lyonnais agree to finance the film, provided they could cut the budget from $14m to $10m, and if the filmmakers could make a distribution deal with the bank's preferred distributor, the then newly-formed DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group.   The film, about a manicurist in Los Angeles who helps three aliens blend into human culture after they accidentally crash land their spaceship into her pool, would begin production in Los Angeles in October 1987. Davis played the manicurist, and Goldblum one of the aliens, alongside Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey, while the remaining cast would include a number of great comedic actors like MASH's Larry Linville, Michael McKean, Rick Overton, and Charles Rocket, as well as Los Angeles media personality Angelyne as basically herself.   While the film was nearing completion in early 1988, the DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group would go out of business, leaving Credit Lyonnais in need of a new distributor for their investment. But after Temple turned in his first cut of the film, Credit Lyonnais would send Temple back into his editing bay, where he and his team would spend nearly another five months  winnowing out various scenes and completely excising a big and expensive musical number based on one of the other songs on Brown's 1984 EP, I Like ‘Em Big and Stupid, because it just didn't work for the film. Additional scenes would be shot, and the budget would end up being $11m.    The film would have its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September 1988, and attract attention from a number of distributors including MGM/UA, New World Pictures and Twentieth Century-Fox, but Vestron would end up putting in the winning bid.   The film would originally be set for a February 1989 release, but would get delayed until May 12th. When it finally opened on 317 screens in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philly, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington DC, the film would gross $893k, putting in twelfth place for the weekend, but its per screen average would be the fourth best amongst the films in the top twenty. The film would fall one place in its second week,  losing 35% of its opening weekend audience, grossing $577k. The film would slowly hemorrhage theatres and box office until the plug was pulled in mid-July with only $3.9m in tickets sold.   The sole lasting legacy of the film is that Damon Wayans enjoyed working so much with Jim Carrey that when Damon's brother Kenan Ivory Wayans was putting together a new comedy television show together thanks to the success of his movie I'm Gonna Get You Sucka, Damon would get his brother to give Carrey a chance. In Living Color would make Carrey and the Wayans Brothers stars, and would change the course of comedy. So there's that…   In late June, the Lightning Pictures imprint would release their first movie in nearly two years, Far From Home. The film starred the then-fourteen year old Drew Barrymore as a young girl traveling cross country with her father, who get stuck in a small desert town in Nevada on their way to back to Los Angeles, who must deal with some very strange characters in the trailer park they're staying in, as they slowly discover nothing is as it's supposed to be. Matt Frewer, Max Headroom himself, plays the dad, who must protect his daughter while he figures out how to get the hell out of town alive.   Truth be told, the movie sucks, and it's really creepy in how it sexualizes Barrymore, but there's one hell of a great supporting cast doing their best to keep the joint from totally stinking the place up. Richard Masur, Academy Award nominee Susan Tyrell, Anthony Rapp from Adventures in Babysitting, Jennifer Tilly, and beloved character actor Dick Miller. When Vestron opened the film in four theatres in third-tier regions on June 30th, it was little surprise the film got some very bad notices, although one unnamed reviewer for Variety felt the need to note that Barrymore, who again was only fourteen at the time, had “a baby face, dreamy eyes and a playboy model's body.” The film would gross just $3,763 in its first and only weekend in theatres.   But that wasn't even the worst news of the week for Vestron.   On the same day as they opened Far From Home, Vestron had been informed by Security Pacific Bank in Los Angeles that the $100 million line of credit the company had with them was being terminated. 140 of the approximately 300 Vestron staff members, mostly from the Los Angeles office, were let go, including the President of Production, the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Distribution, and the Vice President of Publicity and Promotion. While Vestron Video would continue for a while, in large part thanks to a $15.7m payoff during a dispute over home video ownership rights to the 1986 Best Picture winner Platoon, the theatrical distribution unit was effectively dead. Some movies, including the Fred Savage/Howie Mandel comedy Little Monsters, the Harry Dean Stanton-led comedy Twister, and the Kathryn Bigelow-directed action thriller Blue Steel with Jamie Lee Curtis, would be sold off to other companies, but the titles left behind would see their planned theatrical releases cancelled and eventually be released direct to video.   Thanks to some of the legacy titles in their video catalog, including Dirty Dancing, Vestron would be able to stave off the inevitable, but in January 1991, the company would file for bankruptcy, their final film being the Stan Winston-directed fantasy buddy comedy The Adventures of a Gnome named Gnorm. Filmed in 1988 as Upward, the film featured Anthony Michael Hall as an Los Angeles Police Detective who has to team up with a gnome, a puppet created by Winston, the effects wizard who also directed the film, to solve a murder. For Winston, it was deja vu all over again, as his previous directorial effort, Pumpkinhead, found itself in limbo for a while when its distributor, the DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group, filed for bankruptcy in 1987 before they could release that film.   In bankruptcy court, Live Entertainment, partially owned by 1990s mega movie production company Carolco Pictures, would purchase all of Vestron's assets for $24m. Live used the assets as collateral to secure a line of credit from industry friendly banks, so they could start their own production and distribution company, of which their only moment of note was helping to finance Reservoir Dogs when no one else would.   Eventually, Live Entertainment would be sold off to Bain Capital, a private investment firm co-founded by Mitt Romney, in 1997, and they would rebrand Live as Artisan Entertainment. Artisan today is best known as the little independent distributor of The Blair Witch Project, but they also would enter into an agreement with Marvel Comics to make movies for 15 of their characters, including Ant-Man, Black Panther, Deadpool, Iron Fist, Longshot, Morbius, Mort the Dead Teenager, and the Power Pack.   Artisan would produce two movies based on Marvel characters, Man-Thing and The Punisher, although neither of those films would be released by Artisan. Artisan would declare bankruptcy in 2003, and Marvel would be one of the companies to place a bid for them. Lionsgate would end up becoming the winning bidder for Artisan's assets, which is how the vast majority of Vestron titles are now owned by a company that didn't even exist when Vestron closed shop.   Today, Lionsgate is the owner of the assets of a number of the companies we've spoken about on this podcast in the past, and will be talking about in the future, including Crown International, the DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group, Embassy Pictures, and New World Pictures. And it's also a major reason why so many of the movies we discuss in these episodes looking back at past companies are completely unknown today. As big as Lionsgate is, with nearly $3.6 billion in revenue in 2022, they aren't going to be able to keep up with the chain of ownership for every movies from every company they've purchased, and they're not going to put the money in to the movies that are barely remembered today. The Film Foundation, the non-profit organization co-founded by Woody Allen, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, which is dedicated to film preservation, estimates the average cost to do a photochemical restoration of a color feature with sound to between $80,000 to $450,000 dollars, not including the cost of a 2k or 4k digital scan. I'm going to have a link in the show notes on our website at The80sMoviePodcast.com to a November 2018 article from the Science History Institute about the process of restoring films. It's not a long read, but it's a fascinating read. I hope you'll check it out.   So there you have it, the end of the line for Vestron Pictures, and many of the movies they helped to make and distribute, most of which you cannot find today in any form.   Thank you for listening.   We'll talk again next week when Episode 105, on the 1985 teen comedy O.C. and Stiggs, directed by Robert Altman, will be discussed.   Remember to visit this episode's page on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, for extra materials about the movies we covered this episode.   The 80s Movies Podcast has been researched, written, narrated and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment.   Thank you again.   Good night.

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Girls Gone Hallmark
Top Five Hallmark Movies of 2022 – “Love, Classified”

Girls Gone Hallmark

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 39:45


Megan and Wendy count down the top five Hallmark movies of 2022. Coming in a number one is "Love, Classified" starring Melora Hardin, Arienne Mandi, and Katherine McNamara. Why did we love this movie the most? Listen to the episode. What is your favorite Hallmark movie of the year? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark weekly as Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark original movies. This week they are counting down the top five Hallmark movies of 2022. About "Love, Classified" See our original show notes for "Love, Classified." What did you think of "Love, Classified" - this movie only got a 6.3 from IMDB user ratings but Megan and Wendy think it was the best Hallmark movie of the year. Top 5 Hallmark Movies 2022 Number 5: "Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate" Number 4: "A Second Chance at Love" Number 3: "Just One Kiss" Number 2: "Unthinkably Good Things"

MARSHA! MARSHA! MARSHA!
MELORA HARDIN: On Sexual Abuse & Transforming Trauma - MARSHA MARSHA MARSHA EP. 6

MARSHA! MARSHA! MARSHA!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 79:40


TW: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma. Today's episode theme is "Shame can't live in the dark." Emmy nominated actor and director, Melora Hardin, tells Marsha about her new docuseries, “Thunder, Hunter & Me,” and what she learned about healing, aging, and human connection.  Melora takes Marsha through some of her greatest career moments yet. From “The Office” to “Love, Classified,” Melora knows exactly what it takes to make a great film and compelling characters– however, it wasn't until Melora met Hunter, a 50-something year old woman who opened up to her about her childhood abuse, that she made a deeper connection with the power of storytelling and how personal transformation *actually* works.  Melora explains why “doing the work” and learning how to heal in your adult life is so important.  Follow Marsha on socials: Instagram: @marshamolinari Tiktok: @marshamolinari Twitter: @MDMOLINARI Follow our guest:  Instagram: @meloradhardin Twitter: @MeloraHardin Follow Vocal Podcast Network: Instagram: @vocalpodcasts Twitter: @VocalPodcasts Listen to MARSHA! MARSHA! MARSHA! Every Wednesday!  #VocalPodcasts #VocalPodcastNetwork #Mx3Podcast #MarshaMarshaMarsha  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brushes and Keys
Changes

Brushes and Keys

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 62:10


Ch-ch-ch changes! They can be annoying and even scary but how much are we open to sacrifice in order to step forward and grow? Album of the day: Hunky Dory, David Bowie Mentioned: Pumpkin https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYtXA4JA1W/ Dragon and Rat wood burning https://www.instagram.com/p/CNSxgQjB9hl/ Piper Jackson's single (Daughter to Melora Hardin) https://open.spotify.com/track/2BxIZ93I92G5nlipCj864q?si=2baa48d97d9c452a Malukah https://www.youtube.com/c/malufenix ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys twitter.com/BrushesAndKeys Austin Wintory: instagram.com/a.wintory twitter.com/awintory Angela Bermudez: instagram.com/angelabermudeza twitter.com/angelabermudeza Canvas Bermintory: instagram.com/canvasbermintory Email us at brushesandkeys@gmail.com ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈

And Almost Starring
Patreon Exclusive: The Office (PREVIEW)

And Almost Starring

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 2:32


Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring On this month's Patreon-exclusive episode, we're tackling our first TV show as we break down all the actors who were up for The Office! Which Oscar-winner turned down Michael? Which MCU standout auditioned for Pam? And which actor started their audition by insulting the creator to his face? Also – we drop an Only Murders in the Building exclusive and try our darndest to not succumb to the effects of our booster shots!   The Office stars Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Angela Kinsey, Kate Flannery, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nuñez, B.J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein, Craig Robinson, and Melora Hardin; created by Greg Daniels   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

You're Such a Catch
MDW Meet in Malibu Bonus Series: That's What She Said with Melora Hardin

You're Such a Catch

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 14:10


You may know her as Trudy Monk from USA Network's Monk, Tammy Cashman on Amazon Prime's Transparent, or the iconic Jan Levinson from NBC's The Office. Melora Hardin shares how she's a multi-passionate creative, finding joy in everything from acting to singing and everything in between. She recalls how she didn't believe The Office was a hit until her bicep fatigued from carrying around their first SAG award. Melora drops some gems about embracing failure, aging gracefully, and developing a deeper connection with loss. She also provides a sneak peek at her latest project, a documentary focused on healing from trauma. I couldn't get enough! That's what she said! 

The Bellas Podcast
“Measure Twice, Cut Once” with Bryan Danielson

The Bellas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 39:56


In the latest episode of The Bellas Podcast, Nikki recounts the anticipation and sudden realization that caused Artem to panic a little on their way to the Emmys when Artem was nominated for “Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming” for his work on "Dancing With the Stars." Nikki's also finding creative ways to stay close to Artem emotionally, even though they can't be with one another physically. Bryan Danielson joins Nikki and Brie, and we learn that when it comes to planning life with The Bellas, there are some challenges. Bryan also explains what it's like for him to spend time on the road when Brie is holding down things at home and what he's learned about intimacy in that time. Bryan's started a new phase of his career, and Brie wants credit for not being bossy about it, but will Bryan give her that credit? Bryan also brings Bella Brains back! This week's topic is the human body as Brie and Nikki go head to head in a battle for brilliance and excellence! Bryan also shares what words he finds inspirational on Inspiration & Affirmation