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Raphael's years in Florence (c. 1504–1508) placed him at the center of one of the most extraordinary moments in Renaissance art, where he encountered both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo at the height of their powers. Under the Soderini Republic, Florence became a stage for artistic innovation, marked by Michelangelo's David, Leonardo's Mona Lisa, and the unrealized battle frescoes commissioned for the Palazzo Vecchio.This episode explores how Raphael absorbed and transformed the lessons of these two rival masters. From Leonardo, he adopted naturalism, portrait composition, and sfumato; from Michelangelo, monumental form, line, and color. Yet Raphael forged a distinctive style defined by harmony, clarity, and balance, culminating in works such as the Maddalena Doni portraits and the Madonna of the Goldfinch before his departure to Rome under the patronage of Pope Julius II.Watch/Support/Learn: https://linktr.ee/italian_renaissance_podcastWorks Discussed: Michelangelo, David, 1501-1504 https://www.galleriaaccademiafirenze.it/opere/david-michelangelo/Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa, 1503-19 https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010062370Leonardo da Vinci, The Battle of Anghiari, unfinished, lost. Michelangelo, The Battle of Cascina, unfinished. Raphael, Portraits of Agnolo and Maddalena Doni, 1504-07 https://www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/portraits-doni-raffaelloRaphael, Madonna of the Goldfinch, 1506 https://www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/mary-christ-and-the-young-john-the-baptist-known-as-the-madonna-of-the-goldfinchThe Florentine Renaissance CourseSupport the show
The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. June 20-22, 1986: The Karate Kid has a second adventure as we dive into the world of Debra Winger and Legal Eagles. Mona Lisa finds itself an instant gem among the summer. And who doesn’t want a Winnie the Pooh rerelease? We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Kasem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities.
1911 - Louvren.Det tänkbart otänkbara har skett. Någon har stulit Mona Lisa. Men fransmännen känner sig självsäkra. Nationen har ett äss i rockärmen, mästerdetektiven Lépine.Det är bara en tidsfråga innan tjuven åker fast... eller?
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The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is widely looked upon as the most famous painting in the world.By some historical estimates, the Mona Lisa took as many as 16 years to finish! Capturing Mona Lisa's famous smile on a poplar plank was no hack job; Leonardo accepted a commission for the work in the year 1503, and completed his masterpiece supposedly around the time of his death in 1519. Clearly, this level of artistic achievement takes time.When you hear the word “masterpiece,” what do you think of? A famous painting? A beautiful building maybe? Your child's latest artwork?What about a giant sequoia tree? A symphony? A pink flamingo? The intricate, miraculous design of the human heart?Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”Before you were even born, God knew you, and He had a plan for your life. He created you for a purpose, and He considers you one of his personal works of art. You are a living, breathing miracle capable of wonderful things—God's own masterpiece.Let's pray.God, we thank you and praise you that in all of creation, you have chosen to make us in your image, and to fashion us as a masterpiece—a work of art designed with care. Help us to be worthy of your effort. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.
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Perfectly Good Podcast is audio only - but believe us that hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are smiling just like Mona Lisa as we discuss the final song from John Hiatt's album Stolen Moments. For feedback and to schedule a time to be on the show, please e-mail perfectlygoodpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My next door neighbor in our dorm in college always wanted to preach like Billy Graham. I mean he really wanted to preach like Billy Graham. He would record Billy Graham on his radio program, and then he would listen to the tapes over and over again. He would copy everything, including even the inflections of Billy's voice. And then he would watch Billy Graham. He studied his gestures; he'd try to get them down and gesture just when Billy Graham would. He'd hold his Bible like Billy Graham. Now you are going to think he was really a fanatic, but this really is true. He told me he even counted the words per minute that Billy Graham averaged and tried to get the same pace. Wow! That's a crazy way to approach ministry, huh? Well, it's more common than you might think. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about “You Be You.” Our word for today from the Word of God – one of the most challenging, exciting statements in all of the New Testament – is in Ephesians 2:10. This is about you now. “For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Wow! God has created you as a unique, one-of-a-kind servant, uniquely prepared, uniquely wired by Him for a very unique set of plans which He prepared in advance for you to carry out. The problem comes when we start to compare ourselves with other people. You really can't compare yourself because you are a category all by yourself. You might never count the words per minute in somebody's sermon to copy them, but maybe you are looking at someone else God is using and you're saying, “You know, I can't talk like that. I don't know what they know. I'm sort of shy; I'm not that outgoing. You know, I don't have the training they have. I could never serve God like that; I'm not like that person.” You're right! You're not like them. Hurray! You weren't meant to be. You were created for works only you can do. I think we should look for models and learn from their values and their thinking and their ways of working, but not to become clones. The Mona Lisa is an original, it's priceless, but you can buy a postcard of the Mona Lisa for like 50 cents at the museum, because copies are cheap. Originals are priceless. Don't devalue yourself by copying someone else; trying to be like someone else. There's so much in social media that makes us want to do that. Don't do it! That's an awful, unnatural bondage if you're still trying to be like someone else. You see, everything you need - to do what God put you here to do - you have. And all those things that you don't have? Guess what? You don't need. You've got the right hair, you've got the right height, you've got the right body, you've got the right voice, you've got the right intelligence, you've got the right talents, and you've got the right limitations - even your background. See, God is using your background to make you into that unique servant of His. He's weaving a tapestry, and putting into that tapestry the people and experiences that will make you the man or woman you were designed by Him to be. So be yourself! Relax! Be the person that God made for a unique role that you are destined to fulfill. You compare with somebody else? You'll never get off the ground. You try to copy someone else, and you will never be the person you were created to be. I think you can say as you look at your life and the plans that God has for it, “God, you know what You're doing.” He sure does. Thank Him for making you the only you there is, and don't try to be a Christian clone. You are an original. So, you be you.
Send us Fan MailUnlike most female serial killers, 20-year-old Piroska Jancsó-Ladányi was a lust killer who targeted young girls. She committed five murders before anyone suspected her because no one thinks the bogey man is going to be a small young woman with a Mona Lisa smile. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspodPodMoth: https://podmoth.network/Ad: Rowan & Pine — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rowan-pine-a-feminist-folklore-mythology-podcast/id1632401774 Episode Source List:https://ujkor.hu/content/anyam-mondta-hogy-oljelek-meg-jancso-ladanyi-piroska-gyilkossagsorozatahttps://www.kolisrael.hu/horror-es-vervad-torokszentmikloson/https://egyperceskrimi.blog.hu/2015/11/14/ot_holttest_a_kutban_jancso_ladanyi_piroska_remtortenetehttps://www.szoljon.hu/bulvar-jasz-nagykun-szolnok/2015/01/hatvan-eve-akasztottak-fel-jancso-piroskat https://www.szoljon.hu/kozelet-jasz-nagykun-szolnok/2015/01/hatvan-eve-akasztottak-fel-jancso-piroskat-4-resz https://www.szoljon.hu/bulvar-jasz-nagykun-szolnok/2015/01/rettenetes-es-megbotrankoztato-titkok-derultek-ki https://www.szoljon.hu/bulvar-jasz-nagykun-szolnok/2015/01/egy-kislany-eltunesevel-indult-a-verfurdo Messy Midlife: Honest conversations about hormones, identity, and change.Three naturopathic doctors. One therapist. Unfiltered talks about the midlife transition.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
We all do it - put things off, tell ourselves we'll start tomorrow, and somehow still miss the deadline. But chronic procrastination isn't just a bad habit; it's self-sabotaging behavior that can derail our goals, relationships, and even our health. Psychologist Dr. Joseph Ferrari, a leading expert on procrastination, breaks down the emotional roots of procrastination, debunks the myth that we "work best under pressure," and offers science-backed strategies for change. Plus - meet one of history's most legendary procrastinators: Leonardo da Vinci. Find out how his epic delays shaped the Mona Lisa, and why some believe he never truly finished it. Thanks for enjoying this archive episode of This Is Your Brain. For a transcript and further background information please use this link. https://bit.ly/4uDBUgM
After 18 visits to Paris for Kat and 4 for Chris, it's safe to say we know a lot of about the best tours of Paris! So in this episode, we're diving into the best tours to take in Paris. From food tours in Paris to visiting Mona Lisa at her most peaceful time in the Louvre, this is what to book for your trip! *Thank you to Walks Tours for sponsoring this episode! Check out the best tours in Europe with Walks Tours: https://www.takewalks.com/ Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Want more France travel? Check out our blog: https://francevoyager.com -Closing Time at the Louvre: Mona Lisa at Her Most Peaceful: https://fas.st/t/yFqTgUPe -Ultimate Paris Food Tour: https://fas.st/t/eoqHqPjz -Montmartre Like a Local: Paris Food Tour: https://fas.st/t/EGUuhjsf -Paris Pastry and Chocolate Tour: https://fas.st/t/zSjAKc4F -Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Tour with Special Access: https://fas.st/t/mwvKhayY -Meet the Impressionists: Musée d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Fully Guided Tour: https://fas.st/t/6XGv2MXf -Notre Dame Tour: Inside the Cathedral & Small Group Île de la Cité Walk: https://fas.st/t/oF36MAkz -Paris in a Day Tour with Louvre, City Walk, Eiffel Tower & River Cruise: https://fas.st/t/HhBidqUc -A Day at the Palace: Small Group Paris to Versailles Day Trip with Garden Stroll: https://fas.st/t/rZqijdMA -Haunted Pere Lachaise Tour: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/pd4gy-h3Bu -Saint-Chapelle Guided Tour: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/skhhGtKb9R -Emily in Paris Tour: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/mqQdZYJ-nQ Want to support our work? You can buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/worldwidehoneymoon Need help planning your trip to France? Check out my trip consulting page: https://francevoyager.com/france-travel-consulting-custom-itineraries/ Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/francevoyager/ Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2
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Good morning, Woodland! We're tracking a high-pressure system of excitement today, May 26th! Expect clear skies for those seniors heading to Newport tomorrow, where the mercury is rising to a blistering 87 degrees—perfect conditions for harbor cruises and clam chowder.In the studio, the "Poll of the Week" is swirling around time travel: would you head to the past or the future? Meanwhile, over at the news desk, Pope Leo XIV is raining down regulations on military AI, and shipping containers are chilling on a massive 500-meter Antarctic iceberg. Even the Mona Lisa is seeking shelter in a new 33,000-square-foot underground suite at the Louvre by 2031.Now, let's check the sports radar where the local action is heating up! Woodland baseball and softball move into the semifinals after big weekend wins. We hit a bit of a cold front on mascot trivia—Shepaug are the Spartans, not the Rams. In the big leagues, the New York Knicks have swept the Cavs, ending a 27-year drought to reach the NBA championship. Over on the mound, the Houston Astros pitched a no-hitter. Keep those Chromebooks charged and stay sunny, Woodland!
Neal compares your child to the Mona Lisa, throws a spanner in the works of the stopped clock twice a day cliche, reveals why a TV free family would pivot to compulsory viewing targets, wonders if homing pigeons suffer from Stockholm Syndrome, tries to understand porridge people, recalls the post-war heyday of sugary cereals, tells how to distinguish tea from coffee, proposes cutting out the middle man for manure-based plant nutrients (but it’s not what you think), changes your mind about your apartment that you think is a basement, heralds the return of TV channel nighttime closedown, remembers the era of answering machines in sitcoms and The Twilight Zone, exposes the Orwellian torture of telephony and discusses black packaging on energy drinks and corn snacks, why David Bowie’s death is even more final than hoped, Bowie’s drum and base album and flag wearing, the Breaking Bad bath melting scene and quite a lot more. MENTIONED: Twelve Angry Men (1957), Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker. VISIT IntoYourHead.ie for everything and more. IN THE FAR FUTURE? Feeds broken? Site dilapidated? Everyone dead? No problem! Find hundreds of Into Your Head shows and Matchstick Cats comics on Archive dot org. LICENSE: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 – Attribution: Neal O'Carroll.
ReferencesJ Hum Evol.2022 Oct; 171: 103229. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2022. 322: C125–C135J Neuroinflammation. 2016 May16;13(1):109. doi:10.1186/s12974-016-0575-xPrz Menopauzalny. 2017 Jun; 16(2): 51–56Genes & Immunity2021. volume 22, pages 125–140 Dev Cell. 2023 Apr10;58(7):597-615.e10.Scientific Reports 2015.volume 5,Article number: 15292 Guerra, DJ.2026.Unpublished LecturesShubert, F Liszt,F. 1826. Standchen. Khatia.https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=9h35VSz2Kkc&si=28EA6Y5mCETviBmuJohn, E.1972. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters,https://open.spotify.com/track/3AJVI8kKij8zD5YOR6HM9v?si=908210d10c594781
Alberta announces a vote on whether to hold a vote on whether to separate -- and a former Conservative cabinet minister tells us about his plan to convince as many people as possible that Canada's union is worth preserving. He was restrained without restraint. And now, people in Ireland are demanding answers after the death of a Black man who was suspected of shoplifting -- and set upon by security guards. A Jamaican politician tells us what it was like to be interrupted in parliament for speaking Patois -- or Jamaican -- and why she's speaking out about speaking it. When Victor Bal got his university degree today, he was accompanied by his service dog Kopek -- who joined him for every class he took. And ultimately should also have been given a degree. Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" has come to an end; a long-time writer for the show tells us the host's finely tuned moral compass guided the writer's room, even on the toughest days.Everybody wants their photo taken with one Parisian celebrity -- so the Louvre is moving the Mona Lisa to her very own space, where people can stop fighting over self-portraits with the portrait. As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that hates to get in the middle of a Louvre's quarrel.
Halo sobat kreatif… masih lanjut cerita dari rumah gue.Kalau kemarin dari halaman, sekarang pindah ke ruang tengah.Di sana ada lukisan Mona Lisa yang awalnya gue anggap biasa aja.Tapi lama-lama, tiap lewat rasanya kayak lagi diliatin.Awalnya gue pikir cuma perasaan.Sampai akhirnya rasa itu kebawa terus… bahkan sampai mimpi.Dan dari situ gue mulai mikir,ini cuma sugesti atau emang ada sesuatu?Cerita lengkapnya ada di KamisTeri.Karena di KamisTeri…lo nggak sendirian.
In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks. Mentioned in this episode: https://photolondon.org www.peckham24.com https://tomwoodarchive.com www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/may/07/twiggy-bella-freud-steven-meisel-london-portraits-in-pictures-photo-london Ute Mahler www.ostkreuz.de/en/photoseries/photographer/ute-mahler/ Mona Lisas of the Suburbs” by Ute Mahler & Werner Mahler here. Jane Evelyn Atwood, "Women in Prisons": https://agencevu.com/en/serie/women-in-prison-1990/ https://agencevu.com/en/photographer/jane-evelyn-atwood/ Fiona Hayes Fiona Hayes is an art director, designer, consultant and lecturer with over 30 years' experience in publishing, fashion and the art world. She has been a magazine art director ten times: on Punch, Company, Eve, the British and Russian editions of Cosmopolitan, House & Garden,GQ India (based in Mumbai), MyselfGermany (in Munich), and Russian Vogue (twice). Between 2013 and 2019, as Art Director of New Markets and Brand Development for Condé Nast International, based in London and Paris, she oversaw all the company's launches – 14 magazines, including seven editions of Vogue. She still consults as Design Director at Large for Vogue Hong Kong. In 2002 she founded independent photography magazine DayFour, publishing it continuously until 2012. She is Co-Author and Art Director of The Fashion Yearbook, and creative director of books for South African media consultancy Legacy Creates. Outside the publishing world, she has been Art Director of contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury in London and New York, and Consultant Art Director of Russian luxury retail group Mercury/TSUM. (Fiona would like to point out she is not Russian: she is proudly Irish and studied Visual Communication and History of Art and Design at NCAD Dublin.) She currently divides her time between design consultancy for commercial clients, and lecturing at Oxford Brookes University, the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design, London, Nottingham Trent University, Ravensbourne University, and Leeds University. She lives in West London. @theartdictator Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. Scott's next book is Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories, Orphans Publishing, is on sale now wherever you buy your books. © Grant Scott 2026
Maintenant Vous Savez, c'est aussi Maintenant Vous Savez - Santé et Maintenant Vous Savez - Culture. Vous faites peut-être partie des chanceux qui se sont déjà rendus au Louvre. Vous vous êtes forcément dirigé vers le tableau de Léonard de Vinci, et vous avez remarqué qu'en regardant Mona Lisa depuis la gauche, d'en face, ou depuis la droite: on a l'impression que La Joconde croise notre regard en permanence. Deux chercheurs allemands, Sebastian Loth et Gernot Horstmann, ont résolu ce mystère : cette impression de regard fixe est due à une illusion d'optique aussi appelé ‘effet Mona Lisa'. Qu'est-ce que l'effet Mona Lisa ? Et est-ce qu'il s'applique à d'autres domaines ? Écoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant Vous Savez - Culture". Un podcast Bababam Originals, écrit et réalisé par Carole Beaudouin. Première diffusion : novembre 2023 À écouter aussi : Quels sont les lieux touristiques rendus célèbres par le cinéma ? Quels sont les pires scandales écologiques causés par des tournages de films ? Sylvester Stallone, Fabrice Luchini, Cameron Diaz... qui sont ces célébrités passées par le porno ? Retrouvez tous les épisodes de "Maintenant vous savez - Culture". Suivez Bababam sur Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Creep Dive we spiral headfirst into one of the strangest tabloid stories currently unfolding online: Katie Price's whirlwind marriage to alleged millionaire entrepreneur Lee Andrews a Dubai-based “visionary CEO” whose AI-generated Instagram empire, mysterious business claims, suspicious exes, possible travel bans and sudden disappearance have left the British tabloids absolutely foaming at the mouth.Is he a billionaire futurist? A Tinder Swindler-style scammer? A man held together entirely by Canva, motivational quotes and black-and-white podcast photos? We investigate.Then, because apparently this episode accidentally became about fame, fraud, mythology and the terrifying power of collective belief, Jen takes us into the extraordinary true story of the Mona Lisa theft the bizarre 1911 heist that transformed a relatively overlooked Renaissance painting into the most famous artwork on earth.Featuring: fake wealth, fake identities, Picasso being questioned by police, Katie Price refusing to back down, the psychology of scams, AI self-invention, a handyman hiding the Mona Lisa in a trunk for two years, and the increasingly unsettling feeling that modern life may just be one giant confidence trick held together by vibes and good lighting.Listen ad-free and get an extra full bonus episode every week over on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thecreepdive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
En el Día Internacional de los Museos, Pepe Rubio y Sergio Castro se preguntan si seguimos visitando museos para contemplar arte o para demostrar que hemos estado allí: selfies frente a Las Meninas, colas para fotografiar Mona Lisa y exposiciones pensadas para Instagram. Los desmontadores de 'Mitos 2.0', acompañados por nuestro experto en arte Pablo Ortiz de Zárate, tratan de desmentir si "Vamos a los museos por postureo", si ha cambiado nuestra forma de visitarlos, que influencia tienen las redes sociales y el teléfono móvil en como miramos los cuadros...
AOC says it's impossible to earn a billion dollars. Impossible. Which tells you less about economics than it does about the size of her mental studio apartment. That's the Left's whole philosophy now: if they can't imagine it, it must be evil. These are people who think gender is a watercolor painting but success is somehow rigidly capped at “assistant manager at a vegan co-op.”And what a confession this is. Think about it. She's essentially saying:“No human being could possibly create THAT much value.”Really? So what's the value of a cure for polio? What's the value of electricity? Air conditioning in Phoenix alone should make somebody a trillionaire by August. Imagine saying this to history's innovators.Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa, invents flying machines, studies anatomy centuries ahead of his time, and AOC strolls in like a substitute teacher with a ring light:“Okay, Leonardo, but nobody needs this much canvas equity.”Or take Elon Musk. You may dislike the guy, but rockets landing themselves used to be science fiction. The man basically looked at NASA and said, “Cute government project. Mind if I try it without the filing cabinets?” Meanwhile, politicians who have never created a paperclip are lecturing innovators about “earning too much.”That's always the punchline. The people most offended by wealth are almost always career government employees whose entire business model is spending other people's money with the precision of raccoons fighting over a vending machine.And notice the arrogance embedded in her statement. It's not merely “some billionaires are corrupt.” Fine, argue that. She's saying human excellence itself has a ceiling.That nobody can be:smart enough disciplined enough creative enough useful enough to generate that level of value voluntarily in the marketplace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week- Rice Krispies snap, crackle pop, may have had a brother. What famous painter may have stolen the Mona Lisa? What popular sandwich was smuggled into space? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you by Tom's Place in Toronto. The Spring Suit Sale.
Why is the Bulls legend hawking "the Mona Lisa of sports" as a talking Web3 meme-coin NFT? And who are the secret weapons turning the 60-year-old Hall-of-Famer into a crypto bro, with a last-ditch effort to cash in on The Last Dance? Pablo breaks out the folders for Jordan family friend Wyatt Cenac and former Pippen colleague Amin Elhassan, featuring revelations on MJ's son, Benihana, Lil Hippo... and so on.• Previously on PTFO: The Last Dance of Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's be honest, this episode should have been called ""Shop Talk"" because it's 70% theater rakes, 20% filmmaking and maybe 10% We Like Sportz. I guess we could have called it We Like Shop Talkz. Regardless, Jorm and Akiva are technically talking (as opposed to talking technically) about We Like Sportz from 2008 and featured on Incredibad. The second installment of the ""Just Two Guyz"" franchise we see Guy #1 and Guy #2 sing about their obsession with sports and definitely not their daddy issues. They get some great insight from Daniel Scheinert (of the Daniels who isn't spoiling their next movie, a slow boil court room drama) on theater rakes, and Chester Tam, and Jonah Hill, both of who were on site in Encino when this ""Mona Lisa"" was created. Plus a bonus dis track from Liz! Enjoy the episode and definitely let us know what you think about IMAX. We Like Sportz | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEVdca9U9LM The Lonely Island Episode 1: White Power! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKMesCAe44Q We Like Sportz Live at Bonnaroo 2019 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf1LNY2Fcqs We Like Sports Live at The Rose in Pasadena 2018 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZCDOAYYLzc&t=39s Send us an email: thelonelyislandpod@gmail.com Send us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/thelonelyisland Send us stuff: P.O. Box 4024 New York, NY 10185 Photos and everything else can be found by following us on Instagram @lonelymeyerspod (Not all the clips we mention are available online; some never even aired.) If you want to see more photos and clips follow us on Instagram @lonelymeyerspod. Send us an email! thelonelyislandpod@gmail.com Home Chef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://HomeChef.com/island for FIFTY PERCENT OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. Pestie Keep the bugs away with Pestie. Go to https://pestie.com/ISLAND for 10% off your order. Bombas Head over to https://Bombas.com/island and use code island for 20% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conversation #355: The Story, Journey and Passion of Theresa Flanigan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Medieval & Renaissance Art / Coordinator, Master of Arts in Art History ProgramToday's conversation is with Theresa Flanigan, a scholar of Italian medieval and renaissance art history and an Assistant Professor of Art History at Texas Tech University. She is a wife, a mom and a published author including her book titled The Ponte Vecchio: Architecture, Politics and Civic Identity in Late Medieval Florence and articles on Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Giotto's paintings in the Arena Chapel, amongst others. Her current research explores the influence of medical science on late medieval art. Before moving to Texas, she lived and taught in New York and Italy and recently I had the privilege of her being our expert on our grande avventura italiana. Please enjoy my conversation with Theresa. Connect with Theresa.Texas Tech UniversityLinkedInwww.anneelizabethrd.comCopyright © 2026 AEHC & OPISong: One Of These DaysArtist: The Geminiwww.thegeminimusic.comMusic used by permission. All rights received.© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
Auch in diesem Jahr haben Caro und Miguel wieder einige ESC-Tabs offen: Caro befasst sich mit einem seltsamen Hybrid-Vogel auf der Eurovision-Bühne. Miguel findet unter den Null-Punkte-Songs beim ESC eine ganz besondere Nummer aus Österreich.Für die perfekte ESC-Einstimmung: „Das ESC-Update“ https://www.ardsounds.de/sendung/esc-update/urn:ard:show:39445a908a5ba691/ Hier kommt ihr zur Doku „70 Jahre ESC – More than Music”:https://www.ardmediathek.de/film/sendereihenseite-ard/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS9zZGIvc3RJZC8xODgw und hier zu den Halbfinal-Shows mit Caro und Miguel: https://www.ardmediathek.de/tv-programm/69cbfe0b24c5b3aeff952170 Auch zu tief im Netz gegraben? Schickt uns eure rabbit holes und offenen Tabs an toomanytabs@ndr.de.(00:00:00) Intro(00:15:37) dustin the turkey(00:37:17) lisa mona lisa
Ben and Trev are still smashing out these lounge sessions, and discussing plenty of stupid games. The games discussed this week include:Two point hospital but with hotdogs and other circus/themepark related foodsAn insect adventure game set in a hoarders houseA game that exposes the real secret behind who the Mona Lisa is based on
MICHAEL - KĐạo diễn: Antoine FuquaDiễn viên: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, cùng Miles Teller và Colman Domingo.Thể loại: Nhạc kịch, Tâm LýMichael là bức chân dung điện ảnh khắc họa cuộc đời và di sản của một trong những nghệ sĩ có sức ảnh hưởng lớn nhất mà thế giới từng biết đến. Bộ phim kể về cuộc đời của Michael Jackson ngoài âm nhạc, theo dấu hành trình từ khi tài năng phi thường của ông được phát hiện trong vai trò giọng ca chính của nhóm Jackson Five, cho đến khi ông trở thành một nghệ sĩ có tầm nhìn xa, với khát vọng sáng tạo không ngừng để vươn tới danh hiệu “ngôi sao giải trí vĩ đại nhất thế giới”. Cho thấy cuộc sống phía sau hào quang sân khấu lẫn những màn trình diễn mang tính biểu tượng nhất trong giai đoạn đầu sự nghiệp solo, bộ phim mang đến cho khán giả một góc nhìn chân thực hơn bao giờ hết về Michael Jackson. Đây chính là nơi câu chuyện của ông bắt đầu.MÈO SIÊU QUẬY Ở VIỆN BẢO TÀNG 2: ĐẠI NÁO KIM TỰ THÁPĐạo diễn: Vasiliy RovenskiyDiễn viên: Roman Kurtsyn, Snezhana Samokhina, Diomid Vinogradov,...Thể loại: Hài, Hành Động, Hoạt HìnhHai năm đã trôi qua kể từ khi bảo tàng Hermitage được giải cứu thành công, còn bức tranh Mona Lisa bị đánh cắp. Chú chuột Maurice vẫn luôn mơ mộng về những cuộc phiêu lưu mới, trong khi cặp đôi Vincent và Cleopatra đã có thêm hai chú mèo con hiếu động và cũng đang khao khát những chuyến hành trình đầy thú vị.CÁ CON CAU CÓĐạo diễn: Ricard Cussó, Rio HarringtonThể loại: Hoạt HìnhGiữa lòng đại dương nhộn nhịp, chú cá cô độc Mr. Fish sống tách biệt khỏi thế giới cho đến khi cuộc đời anh bị đảo lộn bởi Pip - một “cô rồng biển” nhỏ hiếu động vô tình gây ra thảm họa khiến cả hai cùng mất nhà. Bị cuốn vào hành trình sửa sai, họ quyết định tìm đến Shimmer - sinh vật huyền thoại được cho là có thể ban điều ước, trong khi đồng thời phải chạy đua với Benji, một chú mực trẻ đang tuyệt vọng cứu lấy cộng đồng của mình. Nhưng khi sự thật được hé lộ rằng Shimmer không thể thực hiện điều ước, cả ba buộc phải đối mặt với chính mình, học cách tin tưởng và hợp lực, để nhận ra rằng phép màu thực sự luôn nằm trong chính họ.---------------------------------------#8saigon #reviewphim #michael2026
The Daily Quiz - Art and Literature Today's Questions: Question 1: Which author wrote 'Salome'? Question 2: Which book contains the character 'Lily Bart'? Question 3: Which author wrote 'Solaris'? Question 4: In which book does 'Tuor' appear? Question 5: The painting "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci is a part of which art movement? Question 6: Which artistic movement of the late eighteenth to mid-nineteenth century focused on emotion over reason, and on spontaneous expression. Question 7: Which author wrote 'The Taming of the Shrew'? Question 8: Which author wrote 'The Dead Zone'? Question 9: The painting "View of Toledo" by El Greco is a part of which art movement? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest minds in history. He painted some of the most famous works of art ever: the Mona Lisa, Last Supper, and more. He was also a scientist, an engineer, an anatomist, and an inventor. He is often described as the perfect example of a “Renaissance man.” A Renaissance man is someone who is skilled in many different areas, especially during the time of the Renaissance. The Renaissance was a period of history when art, science, and learning were rapidly developing across Europe. In today's episode, we're going to explore the life of Leonardo da Vinci. Who exactly was he? What were his greatest achievements? Can we really call him a scientist? And does his legacy still matter today, more than 500 years after his death? And we'll do this while practicing our English listening comprehension and learning some new vocabulary! Conversation Club - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/patreon/conversation-clubs/ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2026/05/04/386-who-was-leonardo-da-vinci-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) $10 Free Credits on iTalki (Affiliate Link) - https://www.italki.com/affshare?ref=af17506448 My Editing Software (50 % Discount Affiliate Link) - https://descript.cello.so/BgOK9XOfQdD Borough by Blue Dot SessionsContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryGreat leaders aren't just visionaries—they are unwaveringly predictable, establishing trust and stability within their teams. In this week's Visionary Leader with Jim Robinson episode, Jim explores why consistency is a cornerstone of effective leadership and how it fosters an environment where accountability, emotional safety, and success can flourish.Predictability isn't about rigid routines, but rather about being consistent in values, behaviors, and responses, especially under pressure. Jim shares how leaders who consistently show up as their authentic selves build a reputation for emotional steadiness. People crave that reliability; it anchors them during turbulent times and minimizes anxiety that comes from unexpected shifts or inconsistent treatment.The episode highlights the difference between charismatic and steady leaders. While charisma can attract attention, Jim argues that steadiness is what keeps people loyal and driven. Teams take comfort in knowing what to expect from their leader, allowing them to focus on their own performance rather than bracing for leadership mood swings.Practical habits, or as Jim calls them, “rituals,” cement a leader's dependability. Whether it's daily routines or established processes, these rituals make success repeatable and create an infectious culture of excellence.Ultimately, if a leader is great and predictable, people will want to follow. Predictability paves the way from “the poster from Kmart” to “the Mona Lisa”—the kind of legacy every leader hopes to paint. Tune in today!Show Notes(00:00) Empowering Consistent Leadership Practices(04:39) Choosing Steady over Charismatic Leaders(09:23) Avoiding Unpredictability in Leadership(11:44) Consistency and Emotional Steadiness in Leadership(16:51) Building Customer Loyalty Through LeadershipLinksJim Robinson CGP Maintenance and Construction Services
If you judge him by his own elaborate metrics, Leonardo da Vinci was a failure. Long before the Mona Lisa became shorthand for genius, Leonardo imagined himself as something else entirely: a military engineer, a designer of bridges and armoured vehicles, a master of siegecraft and architecture. In 1482, he wrote a breathless letter to Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, itemising these talents with bravado and noting, quickly, that oh, he could paint, too. Many of his boldest designs never left the page, or arrived centuries too early to be built. By his own standards, the future-facing polymath fell short. In this episode, Elizabeth Day and Dan Jones roam through history's workshops, laboratories, monasteries, and battlefields to ask what failure really looks like. From Leonardo's unrealised machines to Antonie van Leeuwenhoek's accidental discovery of microbiology, from champagne's explosive beginnings to gunpowder's grim transformation, they trace how curiosity, misjudgement, and wrong turns can quietly reshape the world. What emerges is a gentler, stranger truth: failure is often just invention, waiting for the world to catch up. – As always, Dan's royal favourites can chime in anytime on the royal court on Patreon at patreon.com/thisishistory. And don't forget to listen to this season's accompanying bonus episodes for this miniseries, where Dan and Producer Al are dissecting the biggest historical failures as submitted by the royal favourites. In this episode, they discuss history's colossal maritime failures, from the White Ship disaster to the Titanic. – A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices –– Presented by Dan Jones and Elizabeth Day Producer - Alan Weedon Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Researcher - Phoebe Joyce Executive Producer - Simon Poole Executive Producer - Louisa Field Executive Producer - Dan Jones Executive Producer for Daylight Productions - Elizabeth Day Production Manager - Jen Mistri Production Coordinator - Eric Ryan Head of content - Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From the archive, a researcher believes that a Mona Lisa mystery has been solved!Read more about the bridge here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The WIP Morning Team discuss the upcoming alternating playoff schedules for the Flyers and Sixers, highlighting the excitement of postseason hockey returning to Philadelphia. They share a humorous debate about the underwhelming size of the Mona Lisa and recount Jon's unintentional twelve-hour sleep marathon.
durée : 00:29:57 - Les documentaires de France Culture - Dès 1939, face à l'ombre grandissante du IIIᵉ Reich, le Louvre organise l'un des plus grands sauvetages de l'histoire de l'art. En tête de convoi : la Joconde. De châteaux en refuges secrets, Mona Lisa entame une vie de fugitive pour échapper aux bombes et aux pillages d'Hitler. - invités : Alexandra Fleury Chargée de mission à la direction du patrimoine du Domaine national de Chambord Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
durée : 00:28:57 - Les documentaires de France Culture - La Première Guerre mondiale marque un tournant dans la perception de la Joconde : Mona Lisa sort de son cadre et devient un terrain d'expérimentation artistique. De Duchamp à Warhol, les artistes occidentaux se l'approprient pour désacraliser l'art et questionner la société de consommation. - invités : Marc Decimo Critique d'art et écrivain, Carole Talon-Hugon Professeure à Sorbonne Université et titulaire de la chaire d'Esthétique et Philosophie de l'art de l'UFR de philosophie, Présidente de la Société française d'esthétique, Directrice de publication de la Nouvelle revue d'esthétique et Membre de l'Académie des Sciences et Lettres de Montpellier, Claire Margat Philosophe, Simone Verde Directeur du Palazzo della Pilotta à Parme, ancien responsable des recherches au Louvre Abu Dhabi, Stéphane Distinguin Fondateur et président de Fabernovel, président de Cap digital. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
durée : 00:30:46 - Les documentaires de France Culture - En 1911, le vol de la Joconde par le vitrier italien Vincenzo Peruggia élève le fameux portrait au rang de chef-d'œuvre en péril. Entre ferveur patriotique italienne et traumatisme national français, ce casse historique transforme Mona Lisa en icône, et le tableau en enjeu de prestige international. - invités : Marc Decimo Critique d'art et écrivain, Bénédicte Savoy Professeure d'histoire de l'art à l'Université Technique de Berlin, titulaire d'une chaire consacrée à l'« Histoire de l'art comme histoire culturelle », Jérôme Coignard Historien de l'art et journaliste à la Connaissance des Arts, Stefano Montefiori Journaliste, correspondant à Paris du quotidien El Corriere della Sera, Simone Verde Directeur du Palazzo della Pilotta à Parme, ancien responsable des recherches au Louvre Abu Dhabi Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
In this episode, our guest is Monalisa Dimalanta, former Chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission, who shares insights into the Philippines' evolving energy sector. We discuss the gap between strong renewable energy policies and execution, high power costs driven by fossil fuel dependence, and the challenges in off-grid island systems. Monalisa highlights opportunities to scale solar, storage, and hybrid solutions, alongside the need for regulatory reform. Looking ahead, she explores a future where electricity shifts from per-kilowatt-hour pricing to a service-based model. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Read More
Taylor's work as Lead Film Editor includes the films: Night Comes On, Yellow Rose, Drunk Bus, Prisoners of the Ghostland, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, and Bodies Bodies Bodies. More recently, Taylor has edited the award-winning A Different Man, as well as Faces of Death and the upcoming The Last Day.
Few people know, or write about, Paris as well as Elaine Sciolino. With an extensive background in journalism, Elaine was the Paris bureau chief for the New York Times and remains a contributing writer. She has also written four books on Paris and French culture. Her book, The Only Street in Paris, put her neighborhood on the map, portraying the various merchants, food sellers, and restaurants that line the rue des Martyrs, a microcosm of life in the city.Her recent book is Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World's Greatest Museum. If the subtitle intrigues you, it's because the Louvre has had its ups and downs over the years, beginning its life as a fortress, then becoming a residence, then a public “shopping” center, and now, a museum. Elaine takes readers on a journey through the imposing wall and behind the scenes of this famous museum, which both captivates, and vexes, visitors. Being right next to the Seine, the museum is prone to flooding, crowds crane their necks to see the Mona Lisa, and robbers broke in recently, in broad daylight, snatching €88 million ($102 dollars) in jewels, which haven't been seen since. Security has been a recurring problem at the museum, and the video security system password at the time of the robbery was “Louvre.”Elaine's book is also full of fun facts about the museum, including one that notes if you wanted to see the whole museum, the walk would be nine miles (14.5km). Other helpful advice: “Never go on an empty stomach and with a full bladder,” because the food offerings in the museum don't match the cultural treasures in the galleries and corridors. In the podcast, Elaine gave a great tip for visiting the Louvre and avoiding the crowds and the lines, which you might find helpful on your next visit. Enjoy the chat!-David* Follow Elaine Sciolino on Instagram. * Connect with Elaine on Facebook. * Visit Elaine's website.* Read Elaine's articles in the New York Times. As always, I ask my podcast guests their favorite addresses in Paris. Here are the ones Elaine mentioned, with a few of her notes: -Les Poissonniers de Montmartre (5 rue des Martyrs, 9th)Elaine says every Thursday Akim, the owner, makes his version of bouillabaisse available to-go, priced at €13.90 for two servings.-La Pâtisserie des Martyrs – Sébastien GaudardThis has her favorite lemon tart, and she also likes the “original”-style macarons.-Les CanaillesOwner Yann always gives a warm welcome.-Le Comptoir Canaille Italian cuisine.-Chez MamyElaine is fond of their bœuf bourguinon, billed as joue de bœuf, or beef cheeks.-Le Quincy (28 Av. Ledru Rollin, 12th)Auberge dining that's “frozen in 1950s Paris” featuring escargots, frogs legs, pork terrine, and stuffed cabbage. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlebovitz.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome to the Video Store Podcast.The 1990s were a golden age for legal dramas and comedies.we're stepping into the courtroom with four unforgettable films that deliver everything from shocking twists to laugh-out-loud moments. Whether you're here for high-stakes drama or sharp-witted comedy, consider this your jury duty… and trust me, you won't want to skip out on this one. Primal Fear (1996)Primal Fear is the kind of legal thriller that pulls you in immediately and refuses to let go. Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a slick Chicago defense attorney who thrives on high‑profile cases and the media attention. When an altar boy is accused of murdering a beloved archbishop, Vail jumps in only to find himself tangled in a case far more complex than he ever expected. The real revelation is Edward Norton in his breakout role as Aaron, the timid young defendant at the center of the storm. Norton brings a layered, unsettling vulnerability to the character. Gere, leans into the arrogance and charm that make Vail both magnetic and infuriating. Primal Fear endure is one of the decade's most satisfying legal thrillers, and a reminder of how thrilling a courtroom can be when the truth is anything but clear.A Time to Kill (1996)John Grisham adaptations were everywhere in the 90s, but A Time to Kill stands out as it questions justice, morality, and race in the South. Set in Mississippi, the story follows small‑town lawyer Jake Brigance as he defends Carl Lee Hailey, a man whose actions, while undeniably violent, raise difficult questions about justice and retribution. The case ignites racial tensions, draws the attention of the Ku Klux Klan, and pushes Jake into a fight that threatens his career, his safety, and his family.The cast is stacked: Matthew McConaughey in his first major leading role, Samuel L. Jackson delivering one of his best performances, and supporting roles from Sandra Bullock, Donald and Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Spacey, and more. A Time to Kill doesn't shy away from uncomfortable truths, instead forcing both the characters and the audience to wrestle with them. The courtroom scenes are gripping, culminating in one of the most memorable closing arguments of the decade.My Cousin Vinny (1992)When two New York college students are mistakenly arrested for murder in rural Alabama, they call in the only lawyer they know: Vinny Gambini, a loud‑mouthed, inexperienced personal‑injury attorney from Brooklyn. Joe Pesci is perfect as Vinny, blending New York swagger, frustration, and surprising competence as he fumbles his way through Southern etiquette and courtroom procedure. But it's Marisa Tomei who steals the show as Vinny's Fiancée Mona Lisa. My Cousin Vinny is a perfect blend of comedy and courtroom drama. Behind the laughs is a a smart, well‑constructed legal story. It's a comedy that still holds up today because the writing is strong, the characters are unforgettable, and the laughs come naturally. It's a true 90s classic.A Few Good Men (1992)“You can't handle the truth!” A Few Good Men is a military courtroom drama focusing on the trial of two Marines accused in a death that may be tied to orders from higher up the chain of command. What starts as a seemingly straightforward defense case evolves into a gripping examination of authority, duty, and moral responsibility. The cast is packed with top Hollywood stars: Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Pollak, and of course Jack Nicholson as the formidable Colonel Jessup. It's a masterclass in building tension, culminating in some of the most iconic courtroom moments ever put on screen. Decades later, it remains one of the genre's defining films, and a must‑watch for anyone who loves a good legal showdown.Closing ArgumentsFrom twist‑filled thrillers to laugh‑out‑loud courtroom chaos, these four films show just how powerful courtroom movies can be. The 90s didn't just deliver great legal dramas, they gave us some of the most rewatchable, quote-worthy, and thought-provoking films of the era. The jury may still be out on which one is the best, but all four are absolutely guilty of being endlessly rewatchable.Until next time — be kind, rewind.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
The squad helps a "mouth-breather" from New Jersey decide if he should risk a "fistfight on sight" with his snitch cousin at their best friend's funeral. Between the family drama, the crew investigate Will Ferrell's new career selling thrifted ukuleles and why Tiger Woods is pleading not guilty despite having pills in his pocket. [Edited by @iamdyre
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En este fascinante episodio de La Rueda del Misterio, entrevistamos a Dolores García Ruiz, escritora, investigadora y experta en Leonardo da Vinci (miembro de la Mona Lisa Foundation). Descubre los secretos ocultos de la Gioconda del Louvre: el revolucionario efecto de relieve tridimensional que Leonardo creó con su técnica de sfumato, haciendo que la figura parezca viva y que su enigmática sonrisa siga al espectador desde cualquier ángulo. Dolores revela detalles exclusivos sobre la Primera Mona Lisa (o Mona Lisa de Isleworth), el retrato anterior que muestra a Lisa Gherardini mucho más joven, y defiende que ambos son obras auténticas del genio florentino. Explica cómo el ropaje de la Gioconda conecta con el arte de la seda valenciano y las transformaciones económicas tras el descubrimiento de América, convirtiendo estos cuadros en testigos de una época de cambio global. Un viaje entre historia, arte, misterio y ciencia: la conexión profunda entre Leonardo y Lisa, el verdadero significado de la sonrisa y los enigmas que aún fascinan al mundo siglos después. ¡No te pierdas esta reveladora charla llena de claves ocultas del Renacimiento! #LaRuedaDelMisterio #DoloresGarciaRuiz #MonaLisa #Gioconda #LeonardoDaVinci #SecretoMonaLisa #PrimeraMonaLisa #MisteriosDelArte #DaVinciSecrets #EnigmasHistoria laruedadelmisterio2010@gmail.com ®© La Rueda del Misterio
Big Al and the Broken But Blessed crew kick it off with jokes about T - Hop's “shirtless wonder” reputation and his San Jose business dates, including a debate on how many hours he was shirtless. Chance shares highlights from a Europe trip—Paris (Eiffel Tower, Mona Lisa, architecture), Switzerland (cold mountains and rude encounter), and Italy (surprising food choices, pricey meals, paid restrooms, and McDonald's). Chance also unveils his new drawing character, the Shirtless Wonder, whose powers activate only when he takes his shirt off. The guys recap Big Al's Panama City Beach spring break trip with his granddaughter Charlie and Troop's family, then pivot to Matthew's housing search struggles and a church lesson comparing God's kingdom to yeast before closing in prayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Al and the Broken But Blessed crew kick it off with jokes about T - Hop's “shirtless wonder” reputation and his San Jose business dates, including a debate on how many hours he was shirtless. Chance shares highlights from a Europe trip—Paris (Eiffel Tower, Mona Lisa, architecture), Switzerland (cold mountains and rude encounter), and Italy (surprising food choices, pricey meals, paid restrooms, and McDonald's). Chance also unveils his new drawing character, the Shirtless Wonder, whose powers activate only when he takes his shirt off. The guys recap Big Al's Panama City Beach spring break trip with his granddaughter Charlie and Troop's family, then pivot to Matthew's housing search struggles and a church lesson comparing God's kingdom to yeast before closing in prayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is the Mona Lisa in the Louvre fake? Was impressionist painter Claude Monet a radical? And was Caravaggio—our show's muse—murdered? Art history holds as many mysteries and baffling stories as it does masterpieces, and Jennifer Dasal, museum curator and host of the wildly popular ArtCurious podcast knows all the best ones. In this week's episode from our archives, we sit down with Jennifer to chat about her book, ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History and delve into the fascinating world of mystery and art. PS Jennifer has a new book out! Check it out here: The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Époque Paris. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!
We are really lucky to get lots of listener suggestions for the show, more good questions than we can possibly answer in a mailbag episode once or twice a year. So we're starting a new segment we call… Decoder Rings Back! Every month, host Willa Paskin will personally call up a listener to answer their question. In this inaugural installment of Decoder Rings Back, Willa calls up listener Dustin Malek about his cultural mystery: Why did the Mona Lisa, of all paintings, become the most famous in the world, bar none? Willa shares the story of daring heist that turned Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic smiling subject into a celebrity.Future episodes of Decoder Rings Back will only be available to Slate Plus subscribers. So if you want to be sure not to miss them, sign up for Slate Plus! You'll get exclusive episodes and ad-free listening not just on our show, but all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. This episode was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is also produced by Katie Shepherd and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Sources for This EpisodeCumming, Laura. “The man who stole the Mona Lisa,” The Guardian, August 5, 2011.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. “Stealing Mona Lisa,” Vanity Fair, April 16, 2009.Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. The Crimes of Paris: A True Story of Murder, Theft, and Detection, Bison Books, 2010.Isaacson, Walter. Leonardo da Vinci, Simon & Schuster, 2018.Roberts, Sam. “Happy Birthday to the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa and Took It to Italy,” The New York Times, October 7, 2022.Sassoon, Donald. “Mona Lisa: The Best-Known Girl in the Whole Wide World,” History Workshop Journal, Spring 2001.Sassoon, Donald. Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting, HarperCollins, 2016.“The Theft That Made The 'Mona Lisa' A Masterpiece,” NPR, July 30, 2011.Zug, James. “Stolen: How the Mona Lisa Became the World's Most Famous Painting,” Smithsonian Magazine, June 15, 2011. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.