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Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this week's episode, break out the scantrons and No. 2 pencils because Harry, Ron and Hermione are finally sitting their O.W.L.s. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah, Laura and Slug Club member Stacy for the stress-inducing conclusion to Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts. And if exams weren't enough, Hagrid's been sacked and Voldemort has Sirius! Welcome Slug Club member, Stacy! Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31: O.W.L.s. Our Time Turner segment takes us back to Episode 468 of MuggleCast, titled “Rubeus Hagrid's Punch Out.” Ron cannot stop talking about his big Quidditch win! Did we ever have a friend who just wouldn't shut it about a big accomplishment? Magical Moment: Ron reminds Harry of his father James After learning about Grawp, Ron raises a fantastic point: “Have we ever come off better for mixing with one of Hagrid's monster mates?” How do the O.W.L. exams reflect real-world academic pressures? Draco drops some real world knowledge: "It's not what you know, but who you know!" Why do the students have to wait until July for their scores? Shouldn't magic allow for instant results? Wingardium Leviosa, Polyjuice Potion & Patronuses! During Harry's O.W.L.s, we get several throwbacks to the first three books! Speaking of Patronuses, is Professor Tofty playing favorites? Does he offer the other students bonus points? What does the nighttime ambush of Hagrid suggest about the Ministry's tactics? Sirius Problem: Voldemort has Harry's godfather in the Department of Mysteries! What would Harry's post-exam life look like if he didn't have a Dark Lord inside of his head? The hosts share which O.W.L. they would most like to sit! Harry overhears Professor Marchbanks tell Professor Umbridge that Dumbledore “Did things with a wand I'd never seen before!” In our Lynx Line segment for the week, we ask our Patrons what kind of things do you imagine Dumbledore doing to impress the examiners? Quizzitch: Harry struggles to name all of the moons of Jupiter for his Astronomy O.W.L. WHICH of the FOLLOWING is NOT one of Jupiter's moons? Io, Metis, Europa, Ganymede, Calypso, Themisto, Pandia, and S/2003 J 2. Join in on the fun! Tilda Swinton? Peter O'Toole? James McAvoy? Michael Cera!? On this week's Bonus MuggleCast, we discuss the actors who turned down Harry Potter roles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TP FOR YOUR BUNGHOLE! Beavis and Butthead are back again, but this time in Call of Duty! Sonic is opening the doors to guest racers, while Mario is saying arrivederci to anyone that's not from the mushroom kingdom. The Street Fighter movie starts casting, and Chicken Run is heading to consoles. Plus Elio bombs, and the Social Network is getting a sequel, so much for wanting more original ideas. The Buffy reboot moves closer to reality, and Raymond is staying in the past. Plus a review of Ironheart.
In this very special bonus episode, Louis is joined by actor and writer Michael Cera. Michael tells Louis about his foul-mouthed run-in with Tom Cruise, nearly missing out on his role as Allan in Barbie, and the reason he never graduated from high school. Plus, Louis reveals which Superbad character he most aligns with… Warnings: Strong language Links/Attachments: Film: The Phoenician Scheme (2025) - dir. Wes Anderson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEuMnPl2WI4 TV Show: Arrested Development (2004-2019) - Fox/Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/70140358 TV Show: The Office (2001-2003) - BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00jd68z/the-office TV Show: The Grubbs (2002) - Fox https://youtu.be/knwPbzLWCNQ?si=9d10SEXncfPkrdaK Film: Superbad (2007) https://www.netflix.com/title/70058023 Advert: ‘Pillsbury Doughboy Commercial' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDEYPbfWY6I Film: Year One (2009) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H_Eepvg3aU Film: Ghostbusters (1984) https://www.netflix.com/title/541018 Film: A Minecraft Movie (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJO_vIDZn-I Film: Anora (2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1HxTmV5i7c Film: Funny Games (1997) - dir. Michael Haneke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec-70W_K77U Film: Benny's Video (1992) - dir. Michael Haneke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18X_kyHW3G0 Film: White Ribbon (2009) - dir. Michael Haneke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JOXs8KEiDY Film: The Castle (1997) - dir. Michael Haneke https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8hsui0 Film: Right Now, Wrong Then (2015) - dir. Hong Sang-soo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOE-Zznq_S4 Film: Yourself and Yours (2016) - dir. Hong Sang-soo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48F7SkR8yew Film: Claire's Camera (2017) - dir. Hong Sang-soo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4-C5L0TupE Short Story: ‘My Man Jeremy' - Michael Cera https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/11/25/my-man-jeremy Short Story: ‘Pinecone' - Michael Cera https://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/mcsweeneys-issue-30 Book: True Grit – Charles Portis Book: Masters of Atlantis – Charles Portis Book: Dog of the South – Charles Portis TV Show: Scenes from a Marriage (2021) - HBO Film: Fanny and Alexander (1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euGIHjc6C_Q Film: Barbie (2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBk4NYhWNMM TV Show: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) - Channel 4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/garth-marenghis-darkplace Film: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010) - dir. Edgar Wright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wd5KEaOtm4 Film: This Is The End (2013) https://www.netflix.com/title/70264796 Documentary: Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail (2011) - BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011k0xx Film: Rushmore (1998) - dir. Wes Anderson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZVdXXG3KN8 Film: A Clockwork Orange (1971) - dir. Stanley Kubrick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T54uZPI4Z8A&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD TV Show: Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998) - HBO https://www.hbo.com/mr-show-with-bob-and-david Film: Bottle Rocket (1996) - dir. Wes Anderson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJPQ-NnjZR0 Credits: Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D'Oliveira Audio Mixer: Tom Guest Video Mixer: Scott Edwards Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Bob and Matt dissect three very different cinematic releases: Wes Anderson's pastel chaos, a deep-sea implosion doc, and a tech bro fever dream masquerading as a movie. ⏱️ Chapter Markers: 00:00 – 17:45 | The Phoenician Scheme Wes is back with a hand grenade. Bob breaks down the “Wes Venn Diagram,” Matt praises the comedic rhythm, and Michael Cera steals the show. Bonus: eyebrow analysis and a Benedict Cumberbatch wig appreciation moment. 17:46 – 32:20 | Titan Sub Disaster (Netflix) Implosions, PlayStation controllers, and corporate delusion. Bob relives learning about the story in an escape room, and Matt explores the horrifying audio build-up to tragedy. An unexpectedly gripping doc with more tension than most action films. 32:21 – 41:44 | Mountainhead (Max) Billionaires with soup spoons, gobbledygook dialogue, and a plot so muddled even subtitles tap out. Bob is out, Matt is… somewhat amused. The guys debate whether it's satire, nonsense, or both—and if Steve Carell can save it. (Spoiler: maybe not.)
Once again Ryanless, Dylan reviews Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme as well as ranking and the filmmaker's filmography.
MOVIE MIKE'S MOVIE PODCAST: Mike was recently inspired by the Paul Reubens’ documentary after learning about Pee Wee’s Big Adventure being such an important first film for Tim Burton. He shared what directors he believes made the biggest splashes with their debut studio films, why he thinks the Oscars are wrong about animation and what new directors are just heating up. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about The Phoenician Scheme from one of his favorite directors Wes Anderson. Benicio Del Toro plays a wealthy and maligned industrialist Zsa Zsa Korda , who, after surviving one too many assassination attempts by rivals, names his forgotten daughter as his sole heir-over his eight sons. Mike talks about if Wes Anderson is still cool, where it ranks among his most recent films and why Michael Cera was born for this role. In the Trailer Park, Mike and Kelsey talk about Wicked: For Good, going to see Wicked on Broadway this summer and how it lines up with The Wizard of Oz. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys are back in the full swing of things, one streaming, one theaters but are they both good? First, they talk the first animated feature of the Predator franchise with Predator: Killer of Killers on the Hulu/Disney landscape. Then, after news, they talk Wes Anderson's latest The Phoenician Scheme starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston and so many more notable names. Should Predator: Killer of Killers be killed? Has Wes Anderson been Wes Anderson'd out? Take a chance, bucko, you might learn sumptin'. Oh yeah , if you want a 100% free sticker (we even pay postage) send us a message! www.moviesthatdontsuck.net https://w2mnet.com/category/podcasts/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do www.patreon.com/moviesthatdontsuck https://www.bonfire.com/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do-logo/ FB: facebook.com/moviesthatdontsuckpodcast Bluesky: @moviesthatdontsuck.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatdontsuckpodcast
PopaHALLics #145 "Schemers & Dreamers"In this week's offerings: A businessman trying to con investors, improv actors trying to con criminals, a group hoping to draw attention to black string bands, and cops trying to solve murders despite long odds. Will they succeed or fail? In Theaters:"The Phoenician Scheme." Writer/director Wes Anderson's latest quirky, deadpan, exquisitely shot dark comedy features an industrialist, his estranged daughter, and a Norwegian bug expert trying to swindle his investors when a scheme goes awry. Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera star, with Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bryan Cranston, and more.Streaming: "Deep Cover," Prime. In this 2025 British action comedy, the police recruit three improv comedy actors (Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, of "Ted Lasso") for undercover work in London's criminal underworld. They're soon in over their heads. With Sean Bean, Ian McShane, and Paddy Considine."Dept. Q," Netflix. Based on the Danish book series by Jussi Adler-Olson, this British crime thriller series follows an emotionally scarred Scottish detective (Matthew Goode) tasked with solving cold cases. With Chloe Pirrie, Jamie Sives, Leah Byrne, and Kate Dickie."The Sinner," Netflix. Bill Pullman stars as a police detective who investigates crimes committed by unlikely culprits and attempts to uncover their motivations in this USA Network series that ran for four seasons."Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops Story," Prime, Hulu, YouTube, and other streaming services. Director John Whitehead's compelling 2016 documentary, newly available streaming, traces the trio's improbable rise to success and the personal tensions that drove them apart.Books:"The Third Coast: When Chicago Built the American Dream," by Thomas Dyja. This extensively researched and well-written history explores post-WWII Chicago's impact on wider America through architecture, electric blues, early television, advertising, and more."Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead," by Olga Tokarczuk and translated from Polish by Antonia Lloyd-Jones. Winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, this "funny, vivid, dangerous and disturbing" novel (Annie Proulx) explores human behavior through a literary murder mystery.Music:PopaHALLics #145 Playlist (Drops) features the old time string band music of the Carolina Chocolate Drops as Fantastic Cat, an indie music supergroup.Click through the links to watch, read about, or listen to what we're discussing.
Episode 96 – The Phoenician Scheme (Mindframes Podcast) Michael Cockerill and Dave Canfield discuss Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme. The movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Meena Truppleton, and other regulars from Anderson's filmography. The story centers around Zaza Corda, a wealthy businessman played by Benicio del Toro, who makes the surprising decision to name his daughter—a nun—as his heir. He simultaneously launches a massive infrastructure project in the fictional country of Phoenicia (or Western Phoenicia), encountering opposition from terrorists, rival tycoons, and even his own brother.
https://transaid.cymru/https://translifeline.org/GIVE YOUR B*TCH A SMACKIN' - https://smackinsunflowerseeds.com/LILCUMMER/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CumpostingPodcastRosa and Kite review 2025's 'Phoenician Scheme' an espionage dark comedy film produced, written and directed by Wes Anderson from a story he conceived with Roman Coppola. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, F. Murray Abraham, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe, and Bill Murray. We then review 'Pride', a 2014 historical comedy-drama film written by Stephen Beresford and directed by Matthew Warchus. Based on a true story, it depicts a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the British miners' strike in 1984, at the outset of what would become the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign. It was screened as part of the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Queer Palm award. Unajoy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unajoyRosa's
Try our brain hack, movie fans: Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.com/fcjune to get 20% off your order or up to 48% off a subscription! Plane crash, Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to! Sean and Mampy watched The Phoenician Scheme, the new comedy starring Benicio Del Toro, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Scarlett Johansson, and Michael Cera. Will the fellas laugh like they just had too much champagne? Or will they yell, "Too much symmetry?" Tune in to find out! So grab your popcorn, sneak in your snacks, and pop your pepto because it's time to kill a man with poison gas! Bon Appétit!
From Oscar-winning director Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Rushmore, The Royal Tannenbaums) comes his latest uniquely framed and acted adventure about a wealthy businessman (Oscar-Winner Benicio Del Toro) who's on a dangerous mission to not only preserve his wealth but also to possibly reconcile with his daughter played by newcomer Mia Threapleton. Alongside his latest assistant (and insect expert) Bjorn (Michael Cera), they travel around the world encountering a genuinely unique assortment of rival businessmen and/or potential assassins played by an All-Star cast including Tom Hanks, Rupert Friend, Scarlett Johannsen, Riz Ahmed, Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Wright, and Benedict Cumberbatch. And what results is a colorful, quirky, and symettrical adventure which could only come from the mind of Wes Anderson.Host & Editor: Geoff GershonEditor: Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
Send us a textOn our 107th podcast, we here at the Triple FFF thought we'd try to once again attempt relevance and discuss a current big release, this time Wes Anderson's 2025 father-daughter high stakes business and espionage caper The Phoenician Scheme starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Scarlet Johansson, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend and Benedict Cumberbatch. As well as Mr. Anderson's troupe of good-natured bit players and walk ons which includes Bill Murray, F. Murray Abraham, Wilem Dafoe and now Charlotte Gainsbourg. I'm your host Gino Caputi and my guests this week are the always dependable show regulars Joe Field, David Johnson DMD and Gordon Alex RobertsonThe Phoenician Scheme's plot unfolds as follows: After surviving yet another assassination attempt, this time with a glimpse of the afterlife, wealthy arms dealer and industrialist Anatole Zsa-Zsa Korda realizes his days are numbered and possibly without purpose. Hoping to reconnect with his estranged daughter Liesl—now on the verge of taking her final vows as a Catholic nun—he names her the sole heir to his estate. In exchange for long-withheld truths about her mother's murder, Korda convinces Liesl to accompany him on a whirlwind journey to secure funding from several colorfully shady investors for his grand, multi-layered Phoenician Scheme—plans for which are ingeniously stored in a series of shoeboxes.Where does this film rank within Wes Anderson's collection of stories about larger-than-life, big talking fathers of dubious emotional and financial sincerity? Find out!Watch the video podcast on Youtube:https://youtu.be/QVYj2zTif5o
This is the final episode of the BFG Podcast. We're as sad to see it go as you are, but editor and host Neal Pollack has a new job at the U.S. edition of The Spectator, the world's oldest magazine, and will no longer be seeing and talking about movies for a living. We had an extraordinary four years on the podcast, bringing you news and commentary nearly every week on a shoestring budget, but it's time to end our amazing little show.Neal welcomes his one and only guest this week, film critic Stephen Garrett, to discuss two new films and a bunch of older ones. First up, Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, which both Neal and Stephen agree stands above the usual fare that Anderson has been producing in recent years. That has a less to do with Anderson's endlessly arch visual style and more to do with emotional and fun performances from the film's three leads, Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera. There's also a fun basketball segment in the middle, and a poignant ending that makes this feel more like a movie and less like an art-school experiment.There's nothing particularly art-school about Ballerina, a side-sequel of sorts to the John Wick saga. Stephen and Neal both were able to see past the self-seriousness of John Wick and Wick-adjacent movies to see the slapstick heart at the film's center. There's an extended flamethrower battle toward the end that is one of the zaniest action sequences ever put to film. And Ana de Armas, while about the size of a peanut, has enough movie-star charm to hold it all together. Plus, there's an extended Keanu Reeves cameo. This is pretty fun.Finally, Neal and Stephen reconsider the hundreds of movies they've reviewed since 2018, when Neal took over the reigns. Mostly, they focus on the five-star movies, films that are good, but that reviewers reacted to in a personal way. They argue extensively about Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood, which Neal likes way more than Stephen, and First Man and Ad Astra, which Stephen likes way more than Neal. If you can take any one thing away from Neal Pollack's tenure at BFG, it's that he doesn't like movies where astronauts cry. Astronauts should never cry. They are in space. It is their dream.That's all from us at the BFG podcast. Thank you so much for listening over the years, and enjoy our final episode!
Here, have a hand grenade. Seth is joined by Aidan Kedz to discuss Wes Anderson's latest cinematic journey, The Phoenician Scheme! What's with the wig on Cumberbatch? How does this one stack up against the rest of the oeuvre? Is the story of a businessman that influences politics and avoids the law a little too close to home these days? Also: A nun adorns herself, Benicio del Toro looks great while looking bad and an ode to the opening credits of Tár. Check out Aidan's writing and subscribe on Substack Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this week's second podcast review, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, Brendan Hodges and Tom O'Brien join me to review and discuss the latest film from Academy Award-winner Wes Anderson, "The Phoenician Scheme" starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend & Hope Davis. The film premiered in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, receiving positive reviews as Wes Anderson films tend to do, but what did we think of it? Wes Anderson is always a hotly discussed filmmaker with a wide range of opinions, and his latest is no different. Please tune in as we discuss the story, characters, performances, style and design, craftsmanship, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy it! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme crash-lands into theaters with a symmetry—and we're here to unpack the wreckage. Benicio Del Toro plays Anatole “Zsa-Zsa” Korda, a morally exhausted arms dealer who survives a plane crash and decides, rather abruptly, to become a better man. His daughter, a nun (played with unsettling calm by Mia Threapleton), may be his salvation. Or his reckoning. Or both. Along for the ride: Michael Cera as a soft-spoken entomologist, a council of multinational bureaucrats with murderous intent, and Bill Murray as God (in grayscale, naturally).Pete Wright hosts this morally ambiguous briefing with fellow operatives Tommy Metz III and Steve Sarmento, as they parse Anderson's most spiritually ambitious and physically violent film to date. There are questions—big ones. Is this Cain and Abel by way of a TWA departure lounge? Why does forgiveness feel like a conference call?We dig into the film's sumptuous craft, its emotional architecture, and the performances that hold it all together with linen thread and murmured apologies. If you've ever wanted to see a man seek redemption through dinner parties, aerial espionage, and awkward family reunions, this one's for you.Film SundriesWatch this on Apple or find other places at JustWatchTheatrical trailerLetterboxd Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel's family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.Follow the other podcasts in The Next Reel's family of film podcasts:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsMovies We LikeThe Next Reel Film PodcastSitting in the DarkJoin the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdFlickchartCheck out poster artwork for movies we've discussed on our Pinterest pagePeteJJOceanSteveTommyAndyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.
Wes Anderson's new film The Phoenician Scheme is classic Wes Anderson, complete with a great cast delivering heightened dialogue and stylized cinematography. It stars Benicio del Toro as one of Europe's richest men, an amoral industrialist, who, along with his daughter (Mia Threapleton) and a tutor (Michael Cera), travels to convince his business partners to fund his latest venture. But where does the film rank among Anderson's past movies?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sean and Amanda take a deep dive into one of their favorite directors' newest films: Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme.' They discuss the new themes Anderson tackles that he typically avoids, celebrate the phenomenal performances from Michael Cera and Mia Threapleton, and discuss how a second viewing can unlock a better understanding of the movie's ideas (1:36). Then, for the first time in Big Picture history, Wes Anderson joins the show to discuss the movie, the connective tissue across his filmography, and how he experiments in new projects (50:37). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Wes Anderson Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wes Anderson's latest film has no shortage of charts and plans. Our guest, Matt Zoller Seitz, helps guide us through THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, and warns us about emotional land mines (which, in fact, we might actually want to step on? It'll make sense in context.) Then we nominate our favorite filmed father/daughter dynamics to the Hall of Excellence.What's GoodAlonso - bitching about the new season of AND JUST LIKE THAT…Drea - your friends meetingMatt - The Life of ChuckKevin - The Traitors AustraliaITIDICDisney delaying next two Avengers filmsParamount Plans Celebrations for 30th Anniversary of ‘Clueless'2025's Domestic Box Office ChatStaff PicksAlonso - MountainheadMatt - Deaf President Now & Sharp CornerDrea - Holy Cow (Vingt Dieux)Kevin - Mazes & MonstersVisit the arts bookstore at Mzs.press Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or InstagramWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
On this episode of The Claw's Corner with Rich "The Claw" Cyr is author and investigator Darren Paltrowitz.Darren and Rich chat about his book "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World" Darren Paltrowitz is a licensed private investigator who began working around the music business as a teenager. Since then, he has worked with numerous influential recording artists, including OK Go, They Might Be Giants, Tracy Bonham, Mike Viola, Amanda Palmer, TNT and Loudness. "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World" is his third book, a followup to 2019's "Good Advice From Professional Wrestling: Full Contact Life Lessons," as co-written with prolific author D.X. Ferris and published by 6623 Press. Darren is also the host of Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, which airs regularly on over 150 television stations and OTT carriers, in addition to key podcast and digital outlets. Paltrocast guests have included major film and television stars (e.g. Alison Brie, Michael Cera, Johnny Knoxville, Joel McHale, The Fraggles), notable athletes (e.g. Danica Patrick, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jorge Masvidal, Channing Frye, Chris Jericho), top-rated chefs and hospitality-related personalities (e.g. Marcus Samuelsson, Andrew Zimmern, Elizabeth Faulkner, Jon Taffer), reality TV favorites (e.g. Captain Sandy, Mike Holmes, Chloe Sims, La La Anthony), hip-hop pioneers (e.g. Ice-T, Method Man, Flavor Flav, Kid Koala), and Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers (e.g. members of Van Halen, Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses, Deep Purple, Pearl Jam, Radiohead). When not busy with writing, investigating, or co-hosting the world's only Roth podcast ("The DLR Cast"), he and his wife Melissa – co-host of the "Paltrobox" unboxing video series -- enjoy their adopted hometown of Long Beach, New York. Find Darren online:http://www.paltrocast.comhttps://www.... DRL Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4D5Uh3H... Do not miss Rich's book, "Confessions of a Frenetic Mind" available now - https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Fr... Copyright 2025 The Claw's Corner - Produced by Rich Cyr / richtheclawcyr Edited by Elmwood Productions - http://elmwoodproductions.com/index.html and subscribe to Elmwood Productions on YouTube: / elmwoodproductions Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Join our Pa
Kelsi and Trey review Wes Anderson's newest film The Phoenician Scheme and also trace the five distinct eras of Anderson's career. Anderson's latest pastel-laced genre experiment is part espionage caper, part theological road movie, and part anti-capitalist fever dream. We break down how this film fits into the “post-Grand Budapest” phase of his work, explore its sub-narratives and surreal spiritual detours, and celebrate its quietly brilliant three-hander core: Benicio del Toro as the morally compromised war profiteer, Mia Threapleton as his estranged nun-daughter, and Michael Cera as a bug-loving tutor.The Extra Credits YouTube ChannelBecome a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon hereHow to link Patreon to Spotify and AppleLetterboxd: The Extra CreditsTikTok: The Extra CreditsReddit: r/TheExtraCreditsInstagram: @theextracreditsTwitter: @theextracreditsSend requests, questions, and thoughts to our email: extracreditspod@gmail.com
The Phoenician Scheme opens on the fabulously wealthy Zsa Zsa Korda setting out to make even more money, with the help of his daughter, a novice nun, and a Swedish tutor called Bjorn. Directed by Wes Anderson, it stars Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johanssen, Willem Dafoe, Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Ayoade, Tom Hanks and Bill Murray as God. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Twin Peaks: the Return: the DECODE episode 4.SONNY JIM IS BACK IN. Full stop. June 1st, 2025 has arrived. We all knew this day would come. 2000 years ago, when the first western savior was born to a virgin in a manger beneath the Star of Bethlehem, the prophecy was set in motion: "Yay, verily, a special child would rise again when the world of shadows most needs him. This savior of the 3rd age wouldst appear impossibly from behind the door of red, in the Court of Lancelot. His name shalt be known only as "Sonny Jim." And Sonny Jim shalt be back on in. " And now it has finally come to pass....Join Post Relevant Podcast hosts Phil Ristaino and Justin Epifanio as we decode Twin Peaks: the Return episode 4. We seek to understand the adventures of Dougie Jones, aka Mr Jackpots, as he wins $425,000.00 and then pees, fails to dress himself, stares in the mirror, eats pancakes, and most importantly, amuses his angel of a son, the impossible boy known to one and all as Sonny Jim.Also: We marvel over Michael Cera as Marlin Brando. We ponder the color yellow. We remember the owls (are not what they seem. ) We talk extra low. We are exonerated in Courts of Law. We watch "A Boy and His Atom" while failing to observe electrons. And we try to fix our hearts or die.And, in the extra secret end section, we debate what might happen if we met ETs in a Dark Forest.But really, I'm just being coy, because this episode is all about the debut of the spanking new smash hit song (in Sweden) entitled "Sonny Jim (Is Back In)." It will change your life and show you how your heart can also be 'so full.'Prepare the way, young warrior! The moment of Post Relevance hath finally arrived! The End of the End of Time is Nigh! Prepare ye! Prepare ye! Just do it already....Listen to all episodes of the PRP at www.PostRelevant.comCheck out Phil's acting/art/music at www.TheseAreDreams.comGet the full 5-D PRP experience: https://www.instagram.com/philristaino/Get the PRP "Under the Silver Lake" tribute shirt at Spyrodon Apparel:https://spyrodon.store/products/phil-ristaino-artist-edition-for-the-post-relevant-podcast-under-the-silverlakeenter 'postrelevant' at checkout for 10% off.Donate to the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/postrelevantJustin's doc: www.instagram.com/heyoka.documentary/All the songs on this episode come from the Polypores albums "ECCO."Get Polypores albums on Bandcamp: https://polypores.bandcamp.com/"Sonny Jim (Is Back In)" written by Phil Ristaino with Justin Epifanio. The musical track for this song is called "Savior Above" and was written by Ketsa. Find all Ketsa's music at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/PRP theme song by Agents of Venus: https://agentsofvenus.bandcamp.com/David Lynch forever...
We've got a grab bag of summer movies and a guest star filling in this week on Breakfast All Day. We begin with "The Phoenician Scheme," the latest overstuffed, star-studded extravaganza from Wes Anderson. The ensemble cast this time features some old and new Anderson players: Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Riz Ahmed, Benedict Cumberbatch and Mia Threapleton, who steals the show. In limited release this weekend, opening nationwide next weekend. Next, Alonso's husband, Dave White, helps out on a review of the A24 horror movie "Bring Her Back." The Philippou brothers follow up their 2022 hit "Talk to Me" with another deeply disturbing film about loss, grief, and a desire to connect supernaturally with the other side. Sally Hawkins stars as the world's worst foster mom. In theaters now. And we wanted to share the audio from our live spoiler chat about "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning." We has a great turnout earlier this week to dig into all the ways the eighth Ethan Hunt adventure ties into previous installments, as well as who lives and who dies. We love doing these spoiler talks and we'll be sure to plan more as the summer progresses. Thanks for being here! * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/
The Phoenician Scheme is a 2025 espionage black comedy film produced, written and directed by Wes Anderson from a story he conceived with Roman Coppola. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, F. Murray Abraham, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe, and Bill Murray. An international co-production between the United States and Germany, it was produced by Anderson's company American Empirical Pictures and Steven Rales's company Indian Paintbrush.Anderson talked about the film in June 2023 while promoting Asteroid City; he said it had already been written before the 2023 WGA strike began. That September, he revealed that del Toro and Cera were planned to join the cast, and he hoped to begin filming soon after the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike ended. The rest of the cast signed on between January and June 2024. Filming took place at Babelsberg Studio in Germany, between March and June 2024, with cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel. Frequent Anderson collaborator Alexandre Desplat returned to compose the score.The Phoenician Scheme had its world premiere in the main competition of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2025,[3] and was released theatrically in the United States by Focus Features on May 30, with a release date of June 29, 2025 set for Germany by Universal Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews.
In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera and Mia Threapleton discuss The Phoenician Scheme, Michael and Danny Philippou talk their new A24 horror film Bring Her Back and Robert Patrick returns to discuss National Memorial Day Concert and The X-Files.Legendary actor Robert Patrick is back with his profound reflections on the National Memorial Day Concert 2025, embodying a heartfelt tribute to fallen heroes deeply influenced by his own military family ties. His stories of dedication to veterans and thoughts on iconic roles, including insights into "The X-Files" reboot, offer listeners a glimpse into his passionate advocacy and storied career. Then we transition into the eerie realm of horror, filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou captivate us with the personal narratives that shape their chilling new A24 film, "Bring Her Back." The duo's journey from YouTube creators to major studio filmmakers highlights their unique approach, blending authentic drama with horror and drawing on unexpected inspirations like "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane".Then, we jump into the whimsical cinematic universe of Wes Anderson as Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera, and Mia Threapleton share their experiences on "The Phoenician Scheme." Del Toro praises the layered, human characters within Anderson's artistic worlds, while Cera reveals the challenges of perfecting a Norwegian accent that complements the film's quirky tone. Threapleton's excitement is palpable as she recounts her journey to landing her first significant film role. This episode is a testament to the diverse tapestry of stories that shape pop culture today, providing listeners with a riveting mix of heartfelt tributes, chilling storytelling, and whimsical cinematic adventures.
On this episode, Matt & Eric give their review of Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend and Hope Davis.
P1 Kulturs Björn Jansson har träffat filmstjärnorna Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton och Michael Cera som alla arbetar med regissören Wes Anderson i bioaktuella The Phoenician Scheme. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play.
On the latest episode of The CineSkinny, we take a wild trip with a ruthless tycoon (Benicio del Toro), his deeply moral daughter (Mia Threapleton) and his Swedish tutor-cum-secretary (Michael Cera) in Wes Anderson's breakneck espionage comedy The Phoenician Scheme. We come back down to earth with the urgent and enraging documentary The Encampments, which takes us inside the Palestine solidarity campus encampment at Columbia University that became a focal point last spring in the fight against the ongoing genocide in Gaza. And inspired by The Encampments and the upcoming SAFAR Film Festival, each member of the team recommends a great Palestinian film. TIMESTAMPS: What We've Been Watching: Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean; Julia & Julia; Taskmaster; Feel Good (1:40) The Phoenician Scheme review (12:08) The Encampments review (32:05) Palestinian cinema: It Must Be Heaven, Gaza mon amour, 5 Broken Cameras (48:52) Get us on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and Letterboxd @thecineskinny, email us at cineskinny@theskinny.co.uk Recorded at Ground Floor, Leith – ehfm.live Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool) License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
This week Keegan, Cassi and Christina discuss both sides of a breakup, play FMK with Geminis Mackelmore, Richard Madden and Michael Cera, and share bad date stories featuring games, parties, first date shits and baby pics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"The Phoenician Scheme" is the latest film from Academy Award-winner Wes Anderson, reuniting him with Benicio del Toro and working with Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera for the first time. The three actors were kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their experience making the film, working with Anderson, what they all learned from each other, and more, which you can listen to below! Please be sure to check out the film, which is opening in limited release on May 30th from Focus Features before expanding nationwide on June 6th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A caller enlists Gareth in addressing a mustache issue shared by Jake and her husband. Later, Jake and Gareth help a caller inspire the return of his Father-in-Law's epic alter ego. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 147 "Long Island Lisa with Michael Cera."See caller images here!Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you're enjoying the show, make sure to rate We're Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Advertise on We're Here to Help via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The summer of 1989 gave Warner Bros an enormous box office hit with Batman - but not far behind it came Lethal Weapon 2, a sequel turned around in a couple of years, and bringing back most of the key creatives. Not writer Shane Black, though. His much darker idea for the sequel would be rejected, and the tone would duly shift. Plus, we'd get a lot more Joe Pesci as a result. In the second half of this episode, Michael Cera joins us for a chat. There's his work on Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme for a start, but also, some of the lower-profile independent films he's made, and his own plans to direct. Quite a packed episode, this one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Film critics Simran Hans and Leila Latif join Robert Bound to review Wes Anderson’s new movie, ‘The Phoenician Scheme’, starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello everyone and welcome back to another review here on MOVIE Morning. Wes Anderson's latest film - The Phoenician Scheme - hit UK cinemas this past weekend and will have a slow international rollout over the next month or so. I am a bit of a Wes Anderson noob. I watched Fantastic Mr. Fox obsessively when I was younger and have seen The Grand Budapest Hotel but other than that, I don't have an exact recollection of whether I've seen any of his other movies. Because of the early release here, I thought I'd give The Phoenician Scheme a shot, especially because Anderson has such a passionate following and the plot description seemed interesting to me. Is it worth seeing at the cinema? Find out in this review!The Phoenician Scheem:Directed by: Wes AndersonStory by: Wes Anderson & Roman CoppolaScreenplay by: Wes AndersonProduced by: Wes Anderson, Jeremy Dawson, John Peet, Steven RalesExecutive Producers: Roman Coppola, Henning MolfenterOriginal music by: Alexandre DesplatDirector of Photography: Bruno DelbonnelEdited by: Barney PillingCasting by: Douglas AibelProduction Design by: Adam StockhausenCostume Design by: Milena CanoneroCast: Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, Bill Murray, Willem DafoeSynopsis: The story of a family and a family business.
On this bumper episode for Wes Anderson's new film, our interviewers Lucy Fenwick Elliott, Lara Peters and Elena Lazic speak to the cast of The Phoenician Scheme: Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Mia Threapleton and Richard Ayoade. The inimitable Wes Anderson returns with The Phoenician Scheme, a story of a family – and a family business. Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro) is a roguish millionaire businessman, survivor of six plane crashes and father of nine sons, and – crucially – one daughter, a nun called Liesel (Mia Threapleton). The two reunite when Liesel is, against all odds, named sole heir to his estate. But as Korda embarks on a new, ambitious enterprise, they quickly become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins. If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com. Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt mark the release of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning by doing a non-spoiler, non-epic (less than 20 minutes!) chat with that film's director, the legendarily loquacious Christopher McQuarrie, [26:00 - 43:06 approx] and have a lovely natter with the stars of the new Wes Anderson film, The Phoenician Scheme, Benicio del Toro and Michael Cera. [1:01:37 - 1:15:35 approx] Right at the end of the show, we also bring you an extended excerpt from our Andor s2 spoiler chat with that show's creator, Tony Gilroy, who tells Ben Travis all about the fates of certain characters. Do not listen if you haven't seen Andor! [1:43:43 - 1:56:02 approx] Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and John Nugent, to talk about Cannes and Cruise, run their collective eye over the week's movie news, and review The Final Reckoning, The Phoenician Scheme, Lilo & Stitch, and Guy Ritchie's Fountain Of Youth. Enjoy.
On Truth & Movies this week the LWLies team will be talking us through the latest from the Cannes Film Festival and we spoke to Benicio Del Toro and Michael Cera about The Phoenician Scheme.Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins, Sophie Monks Kaufman and Elena Lazic.Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, they discuss the latest movie releases. Truth & Movies has all your film needs covered, reviewing the latest releases big and small, talking to some of the most exciting filmmakers, keeping you across important industry news, and reassessing great films from days gone by with the Truth & Movies Film Club.Email: truthandmovies@tcolondon.comBlueSky and Instagram: @LWLiesProduced by TCO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson, at Cannes 78, is a family story with a vintage old Hollywood's era look The post “The Phoenician Scheme”, interview with actors Benicio Del Toro and Michael Cera appeared first on Fred Film Radio.
Sacramento is a buddy comedy starring Michael Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine, I talk about the film on this podcast enjoy.
This week we definitively settle the debate of who would win in a fight between a gorilla and 100 men!Plus, how many monikers do we have? Did Cody meet with a record label for his upcoming comedy album? Is Cody too big for West Virginia? Do we support Carmine Falcone? Are we pro-Luigi? Should Italians bring back street justice in 2025? Who would fill out our 100 men roster? Can Cody tell the difference between gorillas and humans? Do gorillas have small dicks? Is Cody the gorilla of the podcast? Did Jake and Cody ever watch Eyewitness? Are we on that Jane Goodall shit? Who are the top ten gorillas of all time? Can an army of Michael Cera beat a gorilla? Can we handle Cocaine Gorilla? What if the gorilla had the rage virus? What if it was a MAGA-Gorilla? Has Anthony ever seen Congo? Are we having a Baby Month? Are we covering 300 for our 300th episode? What does 9/11 have to do with this battle? Are we Dawn truthers? Are we doing a Bananas in Pajamas episode? Can we beat the gorilla if Cody sucks him off? What is Michael Cera's fatality? Is the host of Soul Train Don Cornelius on our squad? Has Jake discovered new ways to check out of the conversation? Would 100 Rizzlers be able to stop a gorilla?And finally: are we organizing a boxing match between Michael Cera and The Rizzler?Check out our website: https://www.comicsandchronic.com/New episodes every THURSDAYFollow us on social media! Bluesky // Instagram // Twitter // TikTok :@comicsnchronicYouTube:www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQE-mail: comicsnchronicpodcast@gmail.comCodyInstagram // Bluesky:@codycannoncomedyTwitter: @Cody_CannonTikTok: @codywalakacannonJakeInstagram // Bluesky:@jakefhahaAnthonyBluesky // Instagram // Threads // Twitter // TikTok:@mrtonynacho
What if a crap pilot is happy to be crap? You get The Grubbs! Noah and Laura look at the first Michael Cera vehicle. Will it be crap? Or will it be crap and STAY DOOMED?! Wanna watch before you listen? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knwPbzLWCNQ Check out the new discord! https://discord.gg/Jr34y5BJGJ Have an idea for what Stay Doomed should cover next? Already seen the show and have a question or comment for us to read on the podcast? Email us at TheStayDoomedShow@Gmail.com
Sean introduces Sarah to another hidden gem, that she's never seen: Frequency (2000). "A great film about family, that's not a family-friendly film".Discussion Points:-The difficult-to-explain plot of the film.-The similarities between Frequency and Field of Dreams (1989).-Sean mentions Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' and the planned reviews that never were.-Sarah and Sean dive into what the critics thought of this film in “Open up and swallow some dubious reviews" section! With hilarious results!-Sean wonders what happened to American pride in films.Raised Questions:-Did you spot Michael Cera?-How well did Sarah watch this film?-Are they called the Northern Lights because the North is superior?-What happened to father and son films?-What's happened to male role models in cinema?-Why is baseball so special to Americans?-Have Sean and Sarah found the horniest online film review ever?Chapters0:05 Introduction to Frequency39:24 Interconnected Lives41:41 The Impact of Choices46:34 Realistic Consequences50:32 Conclusion: A Well-Woven Tale52:24 Characters in Crisis54:45 The Weight of Choices56:39 Family Connections57:54 The Trap is Set1:00:53 Tension Builds1:03:03 Different Perspectives1:05:25 Critiquing the Critics1:16:49 Reactions to Frequency1:24:07 Final Thoughts on the Film1:27.30 The Horniest Film Review Ever?1:41:24 Conclusion and FarewellThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave and Cody revisit Scott Pilgrim vs. The World—a box office flop turned cult classic that might just be one of the more innovative and deeply layered comedies of the 21st century. They talk video game tropes, garage punk soundtracks, hidden Easter eggs, and how this movie walked so others could run (looking at you Super Mario Bros.).They unpack deeper themes of emotional maturity, self-respect, and how Scott's biggest boss battle might've been with himself all along. Plus: Cody makes a strong case for Michael Cera supremacy, and Dave finally acknowledges he's a Young Neil.And Muppets. Because of course.Also news! Including Corey Feldman, Katy Perry and Blue Origin, and White Lotus.https://linktr.ee/PopCulturePastorPod
Seth talks with Marley Silverbrand from The Reel Lovers podcast to discuss Micheal Angarano's 2024 film Sacramento. They discuss anxiety, parenthood, the soundtrack and the real life locations utilized in the film. Also: Kristen Stewart is a genius, Michael Cera commits a crime, Maya Erskine is always hilarious and Seth gushes over his love for Angarano. Check it out! Check out The Reel Lovers podcast website Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey
What don't they tell you? They you gotta take a break! In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman sit down with editor Max Goldblatt, who cut the heartfelt and hilarious indie road trip film Sacramento. Directed by Michael Angarano and starring Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, and Maya Erskine, the film made waves at Tribeca and has since garnered a devoted following. Max shares how he got into editing, his long-time collaboration with Angarano, and offers invaluable insight into the nuanced craft of post-production—especially on a tight budget and timeline. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and guest Max Goldblatt discuss... How Max and director Michael Angarano formed their creative bond through music The challenges and victories of licensing a Rolling Stones song for an indie film Editorial techniques like split compositions and how they elevate performance Why taking breaks during the edit can lead to better storytelling Max's unconventional path into editing and the moment he almost walked away from filmmaking The balance between instinct and structure when cutting complex character scenes Memorable Quotes: “Michael kind of broke the cardinal rule of putting a song in the script.” “Sometimes there's just this alchemy when you choose something maybe almost at random.” “I was about to quit trying to pursue film period before I was connected with Mike Angarano.” “Sometimes it takes feedback or questions that people have about characters, and you realize that the answer was there all along.” Guests: Max Goldblatt Resources: Sacramento on IMDb Michael Angarano's first film, Avenues Robert Schwartzman's film The Argument Jason Hellerman's article on "Man on a Mission" stories Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram
As Americans head to the polls for key elections in two states, the co-hosts weigh in on Sen. Cory Booker pulling an all-nighter on the Senate floor to rail against the current administration. Then, they react to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weight-shaming West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey at an event over the weekend. Michael Angarano and Michael Cera discuss their new buddy comedy, "Sacramento." Elie Mystal shares why he calls his book "Bad Law" his "Project 2029" and discusses the 10 American laws he says should go: "We need to smash the things that are holding this country back." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices