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Weekly Spooky
This Week in Horror History | Haunted Hotels & Body Horror Satire — June 8–14

Weekly Spooky

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 24:10 Transcription Available


Horror history gets weird, reflective, and dangerously snackable this week as This Week in Horror History travels through June 8–14 with mischievous monsters, haunted hotels, supernatural comedy, demonic hauntings, creepy mirrors, and one killer dessert that may be eating America alive.This episode digs into a packed week of classic horror movies, cult horror sequels, supernatural blockbusters, 1980s horror, haunted-house horror, and strange consumer-satire body horror, including the release of Gremlins, the same-day arrival of Ghostbusters, the wider theatrical expansion of The Shining, the hit sequel The Conjuring 2, and the mirror-filled nightmare of Poltergeist III.Inside this episode:• Gremlins turns one cute little mogwai into small-town monster chaos and helps push Hollywood toward the PG-13 rating.• Ghostbusters brings haunted libraries, demonic possession, rooftop apocalypse, and paranormal exterminators into one of the biggest supernatural comedy franchises ever.• The Shining expands wider in U.S. theaters, pulling more audiences into Stanley Kubrick's cold, hypnotic nightmare inside the Overlook Hotel.• The Conjuring 2 sends Ed and Lorraine Warren to the Enfield haunting and introduces one of modern horror's most memorable demonic figures.• The Deep-Cut Spotlight goes to Poltergeist III, the strange 1988 sequel that traps Carol Anne inside a haunted Chicago high-rise full of mirrors, elevators, cold hallways, and unfinished supernatural business.Plus: a horror birthday roll featuring Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman, Jurgen Prochnow, and Adrienne Barbeau, a creepy look at how horror sneaks into family homes, hotels, corporate towers, grocery aisles, and blockbuster comedy, and a weekly recommendation for Larry Cohen's weird, gross, and sharply satirical cult classic The Stuff.From mogwai mayhem and ghost exterminators to haunted reflections, demonic forces, the Overlook Hotel, and a mysterious dessert that might be consuming its customers from the inside out, this week proves horror can invade almost anything: your home, your hotel room, your movie theater, your refrigerator, and your appetite.

History & Factoids about today
June 9th-Donald Duck, Jackie Wilson, Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp, Puddle of Mudd, Muse, Natalie Portman

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 12:47 Transcription Available


National Donald Duck day, Entertainment from 1984. 1st person deported from US, 1st transpacific flight, Income tax withholding act enacted. Todays birthdays - Les Paul, Jackie Wilson, Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp, Wes Scantlin, Matt Bellamy, Natalie Portman. Charles Dickens died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Donald duck theme songTime after time - Cyndi LauperSomeday when things are good - Merle HaggardBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent        http://50cent.com/Tiger Rag - Les PaulLonely Teardrops - Jackie WilsonBlurry - Puddle of MuddUprising - MuseExit - Summer Fall - Lee Sims         https://www.leesims.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

TechnoRetro Dads
Enjoy Stuff: Licence to Excavate

TechnoRetro Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 83:09


What happens when the world's most famous archaeologist goes head-to-head with the world's most famous secret agent? This week, Jay and Shua celebrate two 1981 adventure classics and defend why their favorite deserves the crown. From ancient artifacts to espionage, Raiders of the Lost Ark and For Your Eyes Only prove that adventure comes in many forms. Join us as we revisit these beloved films, share some retro news, and enjoy a few modern adventures along the way.   News • A replica of KITT from Knight Rider at Illinois' Volo Museum keeps receiving traffic tickets thanks to a license plate mix-up connected to violations in New York City.   • Pizza Hut is embracing nostalgia by bringing back classic restaurant elements like red cups, checkered tablecloths, arcade games, and even the iconic red-roof design at select locations.   • Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor known for her work on the original Star Wars trilogy and many classic films, has passed away at age 80. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua is enjoying The Boroughs, a new Netflix series starring Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O'Hare, Clarke Peters, and Carlos Miranda. The show follows residents of a retirement community who discover an otherworldly threat, creating a fun mix of Cocoon and Stranger Things with mystery, humor, and heart. Jay has been enjoying Fountain of Youth, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman. This globe-trotting adventure follows two siblings searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth and serves as a fun homage to classic adventure films like Indiana Jones.   MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Recently, Jay added locations from Jessica Jones Season 3 (2019). The final season of the Marvel series follows Jessica as she investigates a dangerous serial killer while navigating personal challenges and protecting the people closest to her, all while showcasing many recognizable New York City filming locations. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.   Enjoy Raiders of the Lost Bond!  Jay and Shua revisit two beloved films that arrived in theaters during the summer of 1981. Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced audiences to the whip-cracking archaeologist Indiana Jones, while For Your Eyes Only continued the long-running adventures of James Bond. We examine what makes each hero unique and why both characters have remained cultural icons for decades.   The discussion covers everything from memorable villains and supporting characters to action sequences, music, exotic locations, and the lasting influence of both films. Along the way, Jay and Shua make the case for their chosen champion while also giving credit to what the opposing film does exceptionally well, resulting in a fun and spirited celebration of adventure cinema.   Did you see both of these 1981 movies? How do they compare to each other? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "If adventure had a license to kill…" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

CRWN Cinema Podcast
"Leon: The Professional" - Nobody Warned Us About Leon the Professional

CRWN Cinema Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 61:17


Well… this movie is something, isn't it? Leon: In this episode we break down Leon: The Professional. We talk about Gary Oldman's insane performance and how he created one of the best villians improvising the entire time. We tell the story of how the production smuggled illegal weapons into France and got hit with massive fines when authorities shut it down. We get into why Natalie Portman's parents ever allowed her to be in this movie. And we give our honest reaction to a cult classic that caught us WAY off guard in ways we were not ready for.Chapters:00:00 Announcements0:29 Not what we were expecting...12:43 How Jean Reno helped the problematic story14:49 The sketchy backstory of the director19:06 How Natalie Portman's parents kept her safe25:26 Why is this a cult classic28:07 Gary Oldman here to save the day36:12 Keanu Reeves and John Wick41:10 Jean Reno's method acting & the music44:14 The most accurate DEA raid in movie history45:09 Setting up major scenes49:35 Could've been Man on Fire53:02 Our final thoughts

The Nomads of Fantasy
The Phantom Menace

The Nomads of Fantasy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 83:16


Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace took a lot of big swings, and many of them still hold up today. The visual effects and technical achievements remain impressive, especially considering when the film was made. George Lucas did a tremendous amount of world-building, expanding the Star Wars universe in ways that would influence countless stories that followed.John Williams delivered some of his best work in the franchise, creating memorable themes that have become iconic parts of Star Wars. The casting is a mixed bag. Liam Neeson is an excellent addition as Qui-Gon Jinn, bringing wisdom and gravitas to the role. Natalie Portman, however, feels surprisingly underwhelming given her talent.The podrace sequence remains a cinematic spectacle and is easily one of the film's highlights. Darth Maul and Emperor Palpatine (Sidious) are both compelling villains who leave a lasting impression despite limited screen time.That said, Lucas also introduced plenty of questionable ideas, and that's before even getting to Jar Jar Binks. Still, The Phantom Menace isn't nearly as bad as its reputation suggests. At its best, it's a fun adventure filled with imagination, memorable characters, and exciting action, even if it occasionally slows down along the way.Stick around after the conversation for a round of Star Wars 20 Questions!May the force be with you, nomads.

Lightnin' Licks Radio
Bonus #29 - Hemlocke Springs, The Police, etc.

Lightnin' Licks Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 84:27


Summer is now unofficially upon us. Hot boy summer, some may say. Two hot old boys and one hot girlie summer, even. Lightning Lickers Jay & Deon check in with Super-Special-Secret-Friend Jess to see (and hear) what she has been f#@%ing with, sonically speaking. It's good clean fun in the sun, ya dang bums! Check out Jess's production of Mr. Burns: A Post Electric PlaySonic contributions to this bonus episode number twenty-nine of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast were made by: Prince Paul, De La Soul, Brothers Johnson, Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, POSPOTUS. R.E.M., Jay Dilla, The Pharcyde, Vince Guaraldi. The 45 King, DJ Kool, Kool & the Gang, Newcleus, Kevin McCaffrey. Space. Jewel, Mackeeper. Hole, Coutney Love, Melissa Auf Dee Mor and Billy Corgan on The Magnificent Others podcast, Smashing Pumpkins, Yoko Ono, David Porter, Puff & Big, Blind Melon, Young Marvel Giants. Helado Negro. Peaches & Herb, Charles Fox, Jessica McQuarter, Anne Washburn, Michael Friedman, Bernard Herrmann & Elmer Bernstein. Halsey, Lido. Hemlocke Springs, Doechii, Ian James, Joey Hamhock, Banser. Starship, Jefferson Starship, Jefferson Airplane, Grace Slick, Elvin Bishop. Some spacey smooth Japanese psych loops courtesy of Portal Records, XTC, Exile. National Wake, N.W.A., Wilson Picket, Funkadelic, The Winstons, Vampire Weekend, Dan Deacon, Aldo Nova, Elvis Costello, Deon's wife Shannon, Jan Hammer. The Police. NAS, Large Professor, 3rd Bass, MC Search and N.O.R.E. on Drink Champs podcast, Pete Rock, DJ Premier. James Brown, more Japanese psych loops, Sting, The Isley Brothers, Ice Cube, DJ Pooh. Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Staple Singers, Parliament, Cheech & Chong, Rakim, Aphex Twin, LBJ & good brother Abraham (Jefferson).You can't make then share mixtapes anymore. It's totally cool that artificial intellegence has been fed all music ever recorded to train itself to suck the life out of all art everwhere. Sharing mixtapes, though...very bad. Very, very bad.Hear the uninterrupted Jay-curated mixtape here. Stream a playlist of featured artists on Spotify here. Get your vinyl records and vintage wares here. Freedom. Know it while you have it. Get involved.JAY is f#@%ing with Space, Hole, XTC, and The Police.DEON has been into Mackeeper, Helado Negro, National Wake, and Nas.JESS has Halsey, Hemlocke Springs, and Jefferson Starship in heavy rotation.

The RedRum Podcast
Annihilation

The RedRum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 60:40 Transcription Available


Send us your movie recommendations!Captain and Wilson are back this week to discuss the 2018 cosmic horror film, "Annihilation," directed by Alex Garland. It stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny, and Oscar Isaac.

Movies, Films and Flix
Episode 707 - Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

Movies, Films and Flix

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 68:17 Transcription Available


Mark and John discuss the 2002 sequel to a prequel Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. Directed by George Lucas, and starring Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor and a bounty hunter named Zam, the movie focuses on what happens when a comically large clone army is discovered. In this episode, they also talk about rain fights, droid armies, and excellent sound design.

You Need To See This!
Hesher (2010)

You Need To See This!

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 48:28


This week, Cozi tells Bri about 2010's dark coming-of-age dramedy Hesher!This hidden-gem indie features Devin Brochu as high school freshman TJ, Rainn Wilson, Piper Laurie, and Natalie Portman, plus Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a chaotic shirtless tattooed metalhead named Hesher.Will Bri want to see Hesher? Listen and find out!Recommendations:Bri – Metric's new album Romanticize the DiveCozi – Luminism's 2023 album Form Without Content

The Movie Draft House
V for Vendetta (2005)

The Movie Draft House

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 58:12


Welcome back to The Movie Draft House! We're cruising along in May 2026 with our "Days of Futures Past" theme where each movie we watch has to have taken place in a year that has already passed. This week we watch the highly topical 2005 film "V for Vendetta" starring Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman. Tune in to find out what we thought of this one...Follow the podcast across all social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AUDIOVIDEOKLUBBEN
Thor: The Dark World

AUDIOVIDEOKLUBBEN

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 115:22


Välkommen till AVK: Marvelhyllan, en podcast om MCU-filmerna med Alexander Wahlgren och Eric Braafnäs.I det åttonde avsnittet i miniserien om MCU-filmerna pratar Alex och Eric om Thor: The Dark World.Eric är norsk, Alex avskyr Jim Carrey och Natalie Portman vill inte vara med.Det pratas även om sjalen, seabass, att förlora handen, sminkstolstid, att få mer att göra, Muddy Paws, begravningen, vad postern lovar, presskonferenser på comic-con, The Dark Knight Rises, varför Loki överlevde, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, vad som behöver klippas bort, Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E, Thors jobbiga vecka, varför vissa karaktärer aldrig träffas, Gåsmamman, Champions League, The Dead Zone, Marvel Television, otrolig CGI, Korg, The Creative Committee, Jeph Loeb, Kurse, Guillermo del Toros Hulkenserie, Kevin Feiges mappar, varför Kenneth Branagh inte återvände, Malekith svagheter, styrkor och öde, alla nörd-youtubers våta dröm, The Truman Show, Chris Hemsworths kläder, Chris Hemsworths hår, traserade rum, Zachary Levis sammanbrott, den oplanerade planeringen, 9/11-filmer, mörkrets blekhet och Rene Russo.Var är Tyr? Hur mörk är The Dark World? Är det här den första moderna MarvelfilmenDetta och mycket, mycket mer i veckans avsnitt av AVK: Marvelhyllan.Följ oss gärna på Instagram, Twitter och Facebook.Patreon.com/avkfilmhyllanInstagram.com/audiovideoklubbenFacebook.com/audiovideoklubbenTwitter.com/audiovideoklubb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Real BBC
#95 - 21st June 2022 - The Real BBC: EVERYTHING'S A FLOP & Natalie Portman's Arms are FAKE!! w/ The Gang

The Real BBC

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 288:58


Watch it here: https://youtu.be/zK2Gs5XjINY

The Hot Mic with Jeff and John
Is Jacob Elordi The Next James Bond? Matt Reeves Drops Batman II Photos

The Hot Mic with Jeff and John

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 127:36 Transcription Available


On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Jacob Elordi for James Bond is picking up steam, Matt Reeves Batman II set photos, The Odyssey trailer drama, Planet of the Apes taps Matt Shakman for next installment, Sneider's Top Gun 3 directors updates, Melissa Barrera's accuses actors of being scabs for Scream 7, Monkeypaw staff reduction, Greta Gerwig's Narnia gets a full theatrical run from Netflix, Edge of Tomorrow 2 updates, Blake Lively and Baldoni finally settle, Mortal Kombat II producer Todd Garner comes for critics, Greg Mottola eyed to direct a Bane and Deathstroke movie, Shawn Levy directing a new original sci-fi movie and more!#marvel #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan #topgun3 #tomcruise #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro, Rundown and Sneider Attending Netflix is a Joke Shows9:14 Shawn Levy Has a New Original Sci Fi Movie Next14:46 Greg Mottola Reportedly Eyed for DC's Deathstroke and Bane Movie22:21 Matt Shakman Tapped for New Planet of the Apes Installment, No Wes Ball?26:42 Natalie Portman, Jonathan Bailey for Tour de France Corrupt Drama28:45 The Odyssey Sparks Online Drama Over Accents, Cyclops and Missing Zendaya33:47 Matt Reeves Posts The Batman II Photos...From the Set or Tests Shots?38:06 Mortal Kombat II Producer Todd Garner Attacks Critics Negative Reviews44:39 Mortal Kombat Non Spoiler Review Plug44:58 Who Will Win the Box Office This Weekend?46:40 Top Gun 3 Directors Updates and Clarifications49:46 Matt Shakman Not Returning for Fantastic Four Sequel?52:10 Melissa Barrera Calls Scream 7 Actors "Scabs" for being in the movie57:47 Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Getting Full Theatrical Release in 20271:01:31 Clarifying the Truth Over Edge of Tomorrow 2's Production1:03:57 Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Booked for New Movie1:05:55 Jacob Elordi in "pole position" for James Bond1:17:15 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Retro Grade Podcast
090 V for Vendetta (2006)

Retro Grade Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 155:03


“HE WAS ALL OF US.“Hello everyone! We are back to talk about another film that may have aged a little better than we hoped, and we might all be worse off for that. We are talking about 2005's V For Vendetta, directed by James McTeague, starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving, written by one of the podcast's favorite sibling duos, the Wachowski sisters! On this episode we talk about just how relevant the film feels, especially while living in America. In the world of V, we are living in a fascist, police state, ravaged by a viral outbreak, with state sponsored media spreading fear and propaganda, an authoritarian government seizing personal freedoms while the oligarch class is protected and reaping all the benefits of their crimes against humanity. An all too familiar world for anyone not living under a rock. Even though the original Alan Moore graphic novel was written in response to Margaret Thatcher's Britain in the 1980's, and the Wachowski's screenplay was written perhaps in response to the 2nd (or rather, 3rd) Bush Administration, perhaps the heart of the story is what it takes to survive these oppressive regimes.Speaking of Alan Moore, we talk about why the acclaimed graphic novel writer distanced himself from the film. When the frequent Wachowski collaborator and producer Alan Silver claimed Moore gave the film his blessing, which he did not, Moore asked for his name to be removed from the credits. Even still, Moore rejected the script itself and when we examine the differences between the film and source material we can see why. Both the graphic novel and film can be seen as separate, complimentary stories, but are so vastly difference that we can't really say it's a “good adaptation,” despite being fond of both. Listen to the full episode for more on this!We also talk about what the Wachowskis bring to the film. It wasn't directed by them, but by their assistant director from the Matrix Trilogy, James McTeague. Still, we can still feel their influence in what segments get special attention, the montages, and how we experience time and how everything is connected.Putting this film together, with who was involved, who was cast, when it was filmed, where it was filmed.. there are so many connections and references that we don't even get into all of it. Despite being a little sillier in some places, more digestible than something as heavy and poignant as Andor (which Austin HIGHLY recommends,) the film delivers some moments that may never be forgot.You can listen to this episode ANYWHERE you get your podcasts! You don't have to go to Spotify or Apple! If you don't see our show on your podcast preference of choice, just DM us on our socials and we will get right on it!

ThreadTalk: The Reddit Review Show
EP156: Best Reddit Stories of the Week!

ThreadTalk: The Reddit Review Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 78:13


Our 28th best of the week episode! SURVEY: https://gum.fm/_survey/threadtalk-the-reddit-review-show/69d8062c6d4e688e25687f2a?utm_campaign=house&utm_medium=default-referrer&utm_source=threadtalk Bonus episodes on Patreon! 4 per month every Friday! https://www.patreon.com/threadtalkpodcast RV Travel Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnkhJNb0dylJlLkdFpZ5J-cDQvE0C7T-

Beer Thursday
Far From "Spider-Man: Far From Home" [Redux]

Beer Thursday

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 20:47


You know, Shayne and I set out to talk about Spider‑Man: Far From Home, but like any good Marvel movie, we immediately veered into a Phase One origin story. Because nothing says “focused podcasting” like spending twenty minutes ranking movies from 2008. Grab your shield, your hammer, or your preemptive‑strike bathroom plan — we're assembling.Round 312!(A Redux of Round 28 from June 11, 2020!)In this round we discuss:​Iron Man's surprise greatness​Hulk actor musical chairs​Thor, Natalie Portman, and Kat Dennings​Captain America: peak patriotism and peak Chris Evans​The legendary "preemptive strike" bathroom strategy​Jay's definitive Phase One ranking (The Avengers is NOT #1, and Shayne is personally offended)~~~~~~~Want bonus rounds, early access, and the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting two guys who can't stay on topic? Join Beer Thursday on Patreon!~~~~~~~Jay snaps heroic photos of drinks, cigars, and occasionally himself pretending to be Thor. Follow the beertography adventures and join the visual side of Beer Thursday!~~~~~~~If Beer Thursday has ever made you laugh, snort, or spit out your drink — subscribe, leave a rating, and drop a review! It helps more people find us, and frankly, we need the validation.~~~~~~~Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: The boys dive deep into Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One, ranking the original six films and arguing about everything from Iron Man's swagger to Thor's unexpected charm. Shayne confesses he didn't see half the movies until way too late, Jay defends Captain America like it's his patriotic duty, and both agree that Mark Ruffalo is the Hulk we deserve. They also reveal the sacred art of the “preemptive strike” — the bathroom run before trailers — proving once again that Beer Thursday is where cinematic wisdom meets questionable life choices.~~~~~~~Chapters00:00 – Whiskey Voice Begins01:30 - Shayne's issue with the movie order02:40 – Iron Man Awakens05:23 – Hulk Actor Swap06:15 – Don Cheadle Upgrade10:28 – Thor Surprises: Thor, Natalie, and Kat13:00 – Cap Takes the Lead14:55 – Avengers Assemble17:43 – Spider‑Man? Not Really 18:26 – Preemptive Strike StrategyAI DisclosureDisclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!

Kutsal Motor
Şebnem Ferah Dönüyor, Playback Performanslar, Bosch Reklamı, Çip Taktırma Kavgası | Üçlü Format #63

Kutsal Motor

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 112:22


Canlı yayında ilgimizi çeken haber ve videoları yorumluyoruz, boş yapmak için fırsat kolluyoruz.  00:00 | Giriş 04:30 | Tebrikler Amedspor  08:10 | Bilgi Üniversitesi'ndeyiz 09:10 | ODTÜ Sevgimiz 10:00 | Şebnem Ferah Geri Dönüyor 13:10 | Buradayız Aşkım!14:45 | Şebnem Ferah Bileti Alanlar 16:05 | En Sevdiğimiz Şebnem Ferah Şarkısı  20:20 | Saygı Mustafa Sandal Gecesi25:40 | Playback Yapanlar ve Yapay Zeka ile Şarkı Söyleyenler 32:15 | Bosch Reklamı ve Annelik Ehliyeti45:40 | Ruhi Çenet'in Başına Gelen Olay 49:25 | Hasan Geçen Gece Gördüğüm Rüya Nasıldı?53:00 | Şebnem Ferah Bileti Var mı?  53:30 | Yapımcılar Oyunculardan İndirim İstedi 54:05 | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu'nun Kazandığı Para 59:30 | Met Gala'ya AI Damgasını Vurdu 1:03:50 | Zeynep'in Met Gala Kostümü1:05:00 | Kaan'ın Figürü Çıktı! 1:06:45 | Natalie Portman'ın Eski Röportajı ve Leon Meselesi 1:10:30 | James Franco'nun Röportajı ve Faillerin Ortak Zihni1:20:05 | Hoşgeldin Özgür  1:20:25 | Çin'de Bozulan Robot Dehşet Saçtı (Şaibeli Video)1:23:40 | Çip Taktırır mıyız? (Kavga Çıktı) 1:33:50 | Duygulandığımız Mesajlar1:34:20 | Tarikat Kurma Girişimi1:36:50 | Yayında Yığılma Var1:37:40 | Kurduk: İlk İki Dua Tarikatı1:39:45 | Önemli Katıl Duyurusu1:44:50 | Teşekkürler  

Watch This With Rick Ramos
#600 - Heat (1995) Michael Mann's L.A. Crime Thriller - WatchThisW/RickRamos

Watch This With Rick Ramos

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 120:58


Michael Mann's Heat  On this week's episode we celebrate our 600th episode with a look at one of the most important films of our generation, Michael Mann's Crime-Thriller, Heist Film, Masterpiece . . . the coming together of two of the greatest and most important actors of their generation, Al Pacino as Lieutenant Vincent Hannah and Robert DeNiro as Professional Criminal Neil McCauley in 1995s Heat. This week we talk the film, but as always the film is simply a jumping off point for a greater undestanding, in the case an understanding of 1990s culture, the crime genre, brilliant acting and direction, and our own personal growth and attachment to the ideas, warnings, and lessons of this exceptional film. A modern day criminal tragedy which re-invents a story that has been told thousands of times and somehow manages to make all things fresh and unique. With a brilliant cast including the aforementioned DeNiro and Pacino, but also Wes Studi, Ted Levine, Mykelti Williamson, Diane Verona, Tom Sizemore, Danny Trejo, Amy Brenneman, William Fichtner, Ashley Judd, Hank Azaria, Natalie Portman, Henry Rollins, John Voight, Kevin Gage, Bud Cort, a heartbreaking Dennis Haysbert, and a brilliant Val Kilmer, Michael Mann's Heat is a beautifully rendered, heartbreaking crime tragedy that feels real, lived in, and timeless.  And yeah . . . we spend a good amount of time on that scene - one of the greatest ever filmed. Take a listen and let us know what you think. As always we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many, Many Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

Friends Without Benefits
S4 Ep. 25 - Bring Your Child to Work Day With a Nine Year Old Who Has No Filter

Friends Without Benefits

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 38:38 Transcription Available


Rachel's youngest crashes the pod on Bring Your Child to Work Day, and the nine-year-old wastes zero time fact-checking adults, interrupting tangents, and quietly stealing the episode. The trio covers Justin Bieber's Coachella laptop loophole, why he couldn't legally sing his own songs live, and whether Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's collab was genius or just a little too forced.From there it's a full sweep of the cultural moment: Miss Thailand breaking from pageant choreography to pop and lock in a bikini, the fake-or-real beef between Alex Earle and Alex Cooper, Dr. Miami's former social media manager finally spilling why she left, and the red light camera ticket Dale got for a license plate that hadn't been on his car in six months. Dale also finally caved and got Hulu just to watch Sky King, while Rachel cannot quit Love After Lockup, and Summer House gets a full breakdown that may have just recruited a new viewer.The episode closes with a confession that has apparently been weighing on someone for a while — they genuinely cannot tell Keira Knightley and Natalie Portman apart — and Sienna's shoutout list, which included approximately every child at her dance studio.Episode Sponsor:Presented by 1-800 Call Lee — South Florida's trusted personal injury team. Learn more at calllee.com.Contact Rachel Sobel:Email: rachel@whineandcheezits.comWebsite: www.whineandcheezits.comFacebook:  Whine and Cheez - its by Rachel Sobel   Instagram: @whineandcheezitsTikTok: @rachel.sobel.writesContact Dale McLean:Email: dance715@aol.comWebsite: dalethehost.comInstagram: @UptownDale

Culture Shocked
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

Culture Shocked

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 83:39


Happy Star Wars Day Yall!!!! What better way to start this holiday off, than with trade federation and taxation talk?Today, the guys get together to talk about a series of movies near and dear to their heart...Star Wars. They decided to go back and talk about the very first...I mean fourth...no, no...first movie in the franchise! These timelines are confusing! Where does this one fall on their list? Did they all leave the theaters yelling "Yippee" back in the day? And what the hell are Mid-Chlorians??? Find out all of that and more, right here!Click here to send us a message! Support the showIf you would please go follow us on all the socials? We would love you all forever...in a friend way...don't be weird!!!Please go rate and review us anywhere you get your podcastsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultureShockedPodcastTwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/cspodcast21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cspodcast21?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureshockedpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureshocked21YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cultureshocked21Website: https://cultureshocked.buzzsprout.com/

The Watchers in the Basement
Thor 15th anniversary rewatch I The Watchers in the Basement I Chris Hemsworth I Loki I MCU

The Watchers in the Basement

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 67:04


Fifteen years ago, Marvel Studios – with Chris Hemsworth as the title character – brought The God of Thunder to the big screen for the first time. Join The Watchers as we discuss the origin film for The Mighty Thor. #Thor #MCU #PhaseOne #MarvelStudios Thor (2011) is a superhero movie directed by Kenneth Branagh that stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Clark Gregg, Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Jaimie Alexander, Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement#thor #mcu #marvelstudios #marvelcinematicuniverse #chrishemsworth #godofthunder #mightythor #asgard #loki #tomhiddleston #marvel #odin #hammer #mjolnir #mjölnir #natalieportman #janefoster #clintbarton #hawkeye #phaseone #katdennings #darcy #frigga #frostgiant #jotunheim #worthy #ninerealms #midgard #idriselba #norse #norsemythology #norsegods #asgardians #bifrost #rainbowbridge #shield #agentcoulson #heimdall #ladysif #destroyer #godofmischief

Who? Weekly
Tanguy Destable, Matt Kaplan & Nate Berkus?

Who? Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 63:07


Hello Wholigans! On today's episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we talk about Law Roach's Delta Drama before taking your calls about Buzz Aldrin's DWTS experience, Ice Spice's surveillance state experience, Natasha Lyonne's airplane experience, Natalie Portman's Tanguy experience, Nate Berkus's chess board experience, and more! Call 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns, and we may play your call on a future episode. Support us and get a ton of bonus content over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/WhoWeekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Preorder BOBBY'S new novel WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY here, and preorder OUR upcoming book I WANT TO BE FAMOUS here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do It All Dad Year Podcast
Mommy Wokeish

Do It All Dad Year Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 27:42


Do It All Dad suggests Kyrie Irving and Natalie Portman adopt a baby. 

Woody & Wilcox
04-22-2026 Edition of the Woody and Wilcox Show

Woody & Wilcox

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 72:39


Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: The continuing saga of Wilcox and his mother's car; Car inspections in different states; Stories about returning items to stores; Woody Game Wednesday; Ronald Reagan and jellybeans; New shows to watch; Snoop Dog on Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud; Update on Woody's health journey; Natalie Portman is pregnant; And more!

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show
Hour 3: Cher Has A Secret Granddaughter!

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 38:44


Cher is a Grandma! Turns out she has been – Sarah has all the insane gossip. Ryan Reynolds opens up about Blake Lively's case… sort of. Natalie Portman is pregnant with her 3rd kid at 44. Eddie Murphy is being celebrated! Mike Myers helped do it right. There's too much TV, but here's some more to watch! Apple is one step closer to Ready Player One, and a young woman has died in the process. A humanoid robot is faster than a person. Is this impressive? Put that trophy next to your other trophies. Italy is the first country to give paid time off if your pet is sick. A Chevron executive suggests people drive less amid high gas prices… Thanks for the wise words.

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show
04-20 Full Show

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 164:01


Hour 1: ‘Melrose Place' actor dies at 57. Happy 420! There are plenty of movies to choose from to celebrate: Reefer Madness, Jay and Silent Bob, Pink Floyd's ‘The Wall.” Vinnie can't believe Cheech and Chong aren't on the list of the best. If you want a scary movie, the kid in the new ‘The Mummy' movie will do. ‘Project Hail Mary' is still raking in the big bucks. Plus, Vinnie started Dan Levy's new show ‘Big Mistakes.' Here's what we all think. What do you know about the iron maiden? No, NOT the band. Vinnie's putting a stop to the Napoleon propaganda. Then, Sarah reminds us of one of Vinnie's most embarrassing moments. Hour 2: The Jennifer Hudson Show has been renewed for a 5th season. Dylan Sprouse is in the news for tackling a potential home intruder in his back yard. Bob's the only one who knows who this is. Drew Barrymore is giving up bras. Sarah and Vinnie can't wait to have Ozzy from Survivor on the show tomorrow. Californians are still buying their doobie on the streets. Ever been in a hot air balloon? A skydiver crashed into a scoreboard this weekend at the Virginia Tech spring football game. Crawfish ice cream has become this Texas shop's #1 menu item. Would you try it? Hour 3: Cher is a Grandma! Turns out she has been – Sarah has all the insane gossip. Ryan Reynolds opens up about Blake Lively's case… sort of. Natalie Portman is pregnant with her 3rd kid at 44. Eddie Murphy is being celebrated! Mike Myers helped do it right. There's too much TV, but here's some more to watch! Apple is one step closer to Ready Player One, and a young woman has died in the process. A humanoid robot is faster than a person. Is this impressive? Put that trophy next to your other trophies. Italy is the first country to give paid time off if your pet is sick. A Chevron executive suggests people drive less amid high gas prices… Thanks for the wise words. Hour 4: While filming a Netflix documentary, two former One Direction bandmates allegedly ended up in a physical altercation. Coachella Weekend 2: Sabrina Carpenter brought out Madonna; Addison Rae brought out Olivia Rodrigo; Somber brought out Billy Idol and Steve Stevens; The Strokes got political. Outside of the desert, Indigo Girls are still touring despite major health issues. Ice Spice was in a bizarre fight at McDonalds. Let's go with doobage. Vinnie's telling us about a bed with really strict rules.

Jeff & Jenn Podcasts
Good Morning and E News: Coachella had some huge surprise guests...

Jeff & Jenn Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 18:36


Good Morning and E News: Coachella had some huge surprise guests, Cher found out she had a secret granddaughter, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson got into a fist fight, Natalie Portman is pregnant, Stoner movies, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff & Jenn Podcasts
Jeff and Jenn: The Full Episode...

Jeff & Jenn Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 81:59


Good Morning and E News: Coachella had some huge surprise guests, Cher found out she had a secret granddaughter, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson got into a fist fight, Natalie Portman is pregnant, Stoner movies, Fake or For Real, Jeff Italian Word of the Day: Did, News That Didn't Make the News: Today is 4/20, A car company has a voice-activated in-vehicle toilet, Fritsch broke the studio door, and John Matarese talks Kings Island!, Airlines are adding sleeping pods to planes, Second Date Update: You're wrong! I am one in a million, National Cheese Fries Day, 1K Letter of the Day, and more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight for Friday, April 17, 2026

Entertainment Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 23:45


Tonight! New concerns for Christina Applegate amid her MS fight. Plus, Natalie Portman shocks fans with baby news. Then, ET exclusives from Cinemacon in Las Vegas with the cast of "The Avengers" and "Toy Story" 5. Plus, meet Disney's next breakout star becoming the real life Moana. Also, Oscar winner Billie Eilish on teaming up with Oscar winner James Cameron. How they're taking a concert experience way beyond the stage. And, KJ Apa transforms into Jimmy Stewart. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh Intelligence
'It's Such a Privilege': Natalie Portman, 44, Announces She's Pregnant With Third Child - Two Years After Nasty Divorce With Ex Benjamin Millepied

Fresh Intelligence

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 2:13 Transcription Available


 Reflecting on her divorce, which occurred in March 2024 after 11 years of marriage, Portman faced challenges following rumors in May 2023 about Millepied's alleged infidelity.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Bronc Buzz(Official 107.7 The Bronc Podcast)
The Bronc Buzz - April 18, 2026

The Bronc Buzz(Official 107.7 The Bronc Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 4:43


Stacie Hueter delivers the latest entertainment news on Meghan Trainor canceling her tour, Alec Baldwin's legal battle with the " Rust" film incident involving the death of Halyna Hutchins, and Natalie Portman's annoucement of a 3rd child on 4/18/2026.

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Zach Braff Is Back In SCRUBS

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 54:27


What can't Zach Braff do? Seriously—he directs his own T-Mobile commercials, and today he joins Dana and David for a hilarious convo. They dive into Zach's love of The Church Lady, what it was like having dinner with Spade and Howard Stern, and David drops an all-time story: which one of Zach's close friends did he once have a threesome with??? Plus, Zach reflects on his journey—from making a pilot with Gwyneth Paltrow at just 14, to starring alongside Natalie Portman in Garden State, to what hosting SNL is really like. They also get into how Scrubs found new life without feeling like nostalgia bait, and why Zach and Donald Faison remain one of the great on-screen duos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pop Culture Junkie
Movie Exchange #1: V for Vendetta

Pop Culture Junkie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 49:16


Shauna and Olivia want to share their favorite movies with each other, and you! Up first is Shauna's favorite movie, V for Vendetta. Released in 2006, V for Vendetta was based on the DC/Vertigo comic series by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. Directed by James McTeigue and written by the Wachowskis, V for Vendetta stars Hugo Weaving as the masked V, Natalie Portman as Evey, and a veritable who's who of British actors (mostly male) including John Hurt, Rupert Graves, Stephen Fry and Stephen Rea. The Junkies discuss the plot (spoilers abound, so be sure you've seen it before listening), the characters, the romance, the themes, and the stunning parallels between a movie released 20 years ago and today's political landscape. We have affordable and rewarding Patreon tiers! Be the first to hear new and uncensored content, if you dare! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/popculturejunkiepodcast/posts Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7k2pUxzNDBXNCHzFM7EL8W Website: www.popculturejunkie.com  Facebook: PopCultureJunkiePodcast  Instagram: @pop.culturejunkie  Threads:@pop.culturejunkie Bluesky: @pop-culture-junkie.bsky.social Email: junkies@popculturejunkie.com Shauna on Instagram: @shaunatrinidad Shauna on Threads: @shaunatrinidad  Olivia on Instagram: @livimariez

Splice & Splatter
Suspiria (2018) x Black Swan (2010)

Splice & Splatter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 183:36


Send us Fan MailWe just want to be perfect. Al & Siena are training with Tilda and practicing pointe for this demonic dance duo on SUSPIRIA (2018) x BLACK SWAN (2010)! Learn how Guadagnino's bone-cracking dance sequence was shot, hear Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis' wildly different takes on shooting their hookup scene, and explore Tilda Swinton's three drastic transformations in this movement and mommy issues-filled pairing on Splice & Splatter. You can scream new episodes every other Monday with full video episodes on Youtube!Hosts: Al LaFleur and Siena Sofia BergtTheme Song: Theodore SchaferSplice & Splatter is a New Mexico x Michigan podcast productionFollow us on social media at linktr.ee/spliceandsplatterpodSupport the show

Born To Watch - A Movie Podcast
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Born To Watch - A Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 118:57


The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo 2011 Review is on the table this week, and the boys are diving headfirst into David Fincher's icy, brutal, and deeply unsettling thriller. What started as scepticism about the need for an English-language remake quickly turns into appreciation, because this is one dark ride that absolutely earns its place.Whitey, Gow, and Dan break down the 2011 adaptation of Stieg Larsson's global phenomenon, unpacking the mystery of Harriet Vanger, the twisted history of one of cinema's worst families, and the unforgettable pairing of Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander. From the jump, the lads admit they didn't think this remake was necessary… but by the end, they're more than happy it exists.The episode kicks off in classic Born to Watch fashion with plenty of nonsense, a bit of self-reflection about who talks the most, and a few war stories thrown in for good measure. But once they settle in, the focus shifts to Fincher's signature style, the film's haunting tone, and why Scandinavian crime stories just hit differently.There's a big discussion around rewatchability, with Whitey firmly in the "this is a sneaky background classic" camp, while Gow sits more in one-watch territory due to the film's heavy subject matter. Dan lands somewhere in the middle, crediting Whitey for originally putting him onto the film and admitting it's grown on him over time.The boys also dive into the casting, with Daniel Craig delivering a more grounded, vulnerable performance compared to his Bond persona, and Rooney Mara absolutely owning the role of Lisbeth Salander. There's plenty of chat about who else could've played the role, including Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, and why Mara ultimately nailed it.One of the standout discussions centres around Stellan Skarsgård's chilling performance as Martin Vanger, particularly in the film's final act. The tension, the calm menace, and that unforgettable house scene all get the Born to Watch treatment, with the boys calling it one of the most gripping sequences they've covered on the podcast.They also touch on how the film compares to both the original Swedish version and the novel, noting that while the movie simplifies some of the complex family dynamics, it still captures the core of the story incredibly well.Of course, no Born to Watch episode is complete without a look at the numbers. With a 7.8 IMDb rating and an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score, the film sits alongside some seriously heavy hitters, and the boys debate whether it deserves that company.There's also a bit of love for the iconic opening title sequence, which Whitey argues is one of the best ever put to screen, and a fair bit of criticism for the trailer, which apparently gives away far too much of the plot.As always, the episode blends sharp insight with absolute chaos, balancing genuine film appreciation with the kind of banter you'd expect from three blokes who don't take themselves too seriously.If you're into dark thrillers, Fincher films, or just want to hear the boys unpack one of the most disturbing mysteries of the 2010s, this is one you won't want to miss.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWho talks too much, Whitey or Dan?Is Lisbeth Salander one of the best characters of the 2010s?Is this remake actually better than the original?#TheGirlWithTheDragonTattoo #MoviePodcast #BornToWatch #FilmReview #DavidFincher #DanielCraig #RooneyMara #CrimeThriller #MovieReview #Podcast

Reviewing History
Episode #199: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Reviewing History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 127:03


The force is strong with us this week! Today we're talking about the Naboo Crisis which took place a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, as chronicled by historian George Lucas in the classic Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. This movie stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and was directed by George Lucas. Come listen and enjoy with us, and may the force be with you! We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory Please Like and Subscribe! Click the Bell to Get Notifications! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Check out The Wholly Roast use promo code RHP26 or Rhist26 Sign up for @Riversidefm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Buy Some Merch: www.reviewinghistorypod.com/merch Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #starwars #lucasfilm #disney #episode1 #jarjarbinks #naboo #tradefederation #jedi #obiwan #skywalker #podracing #film #cinema #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #rlm #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd

TechnoRetro Dads
Enjoy Stuff: More Than Meets the Hero

TechnoRetro Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 89:15


Description It's a tale as old as time! Good vs evil, heroes vs villains, and toy companies vs your allowance! This week, Enjoy Stuff dives into the legendary worlds of GI Joe and Transformers, where knowing is half the battle and there's always more than meets the eye. From action figures to cartoons, comics to movies, Jay and Shua revisit the iconic franchises that defined a generation and still transform fandoms today.   News Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has reportedly been cancelled after its second season, leaving fans disappointed about the future of the series.   The world says goodbye to Chuck Norris and Valerie Perrine, remembering their lasting impact on film and pop culture.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua has been enjoying the new Project Hail Mary movie starring Ryan Gosling. It's a great interpretation of the beloved book by Andy Weir. The visuals are stunning, but the story is really touching and uplifting. Perfect for a time when we need more hope than ever before.    Jay has been watching Jessica Jones Season 3, revisiting the gritty Marvel series before she shows up in Daredevil: Born Again season 2. This former Netflix series has some very realistic and sometimes dark stuff that sets it apart from other superhero shows.      Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay writes about the mysterious Annihilation (2018), exploring its eerie atmosphere, mind-bending visuals, and deep philosophical themes that make it a very different kind of story. Natalie Portman stars in a movie that could be good to revisit and then read Jay's article. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. This week he's added some new locations from Daredevil: Born Again season 2. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy 80s Toys!  This week, Jay and Shua take a nostalgic deep dive into two titans of 80s pop culture: GI Joe and Transformers. From their origins as toy lines to their expansion into cartoons, comics, and blockbuster films, we explore how these franchises became cultural juggernauts that shaped childhoods and continue to evolve today.   Along the way, we share personal stories about collecting figures, favorite characters, and memorable moments from both universes. Whether it's learning new vocabulary from toy manuals or debating robots in disguise, the conversation is packed with humor, nostalgia, and plenty of geeky enthusiasm.   Did you have GI Joe or Transformers? Did they influence your buying habits? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Real Cybertron Heroes" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

The Lens: A Cinema St. Louis Podcast
Song to Song (with Stephen Tronicek)

The Lens: A Cinema St. Louis Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 62:07


Josh and Andrew thought they could just roll and tumble… live from song to song… kiss to kiss… until filmmaker Stephen Tronicek twirled them around with Terrence Malick's musical love-quadrangle drama Song to Song! Picking into a film made in the experimental late-stage of the arthouse icon's career, the trio quickly get into their love (and some qualms) of one of Malick's most divisive movies. Featuring a dissection of exactly how many cameos are in this, all the Christian undertones, its depiction of the 2010s Austin music scene, the spinning Emmanuel Lubezki camera, twirling, whispered Rooney Mara monologues, and the magic of Natalie Portman's abs.Next, Josh and Andrew have One More Thing, recommending Beast, starring a breakthrough performance from Academy Award Winner Jessie Buckley (Producer Ethan: oh, it feels good to write that), and genre-defying 60s British TV show The Prisoner.Next week, our hosts reveal they have one more Oscar movie up their sleeve, Oliver Laxe's desert rave thriller Sirāt. Until then, read on at thetake-up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and Contributor Ethan Tarantella. Theme music by AMP.

Greatest Movie Of All-Time
V for Vendetta (2006)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 81:19


Dana and Tom discuss the graphic novel film, V for Vendetta (2006) for its 20th anniversary: directed by James McTiegue, written by the Wachowskis, cinematography by Adrian Biddle, editing by Martin Walsh, music by Dario Marianelli, starring Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, and John Hurt.Plot Summary: Set in a grim future ruled by a harsh dictatorship, V for Vendetta follows a quiet young woman, Evey, played by Natalie Portman, who is rescued from secret police by a mysterious masked rebel, V, played by Hugo Weaving. V launches a bold campaign of bombings and public messages meant to wake the public and inspire resistance against the regime led by Chancellor Adam Sutler. As Evey is drawn deeper into V's dangerous mission, she struggles with fear, freedom, and the cost of fighting tyranny.Meanwhile, a determined investigator, Chief Inspector Eric Finch, played by Stephen Rea, begins to uncover the truth behind both the government's past crimes and V's personal quest for revenge. Blending political thriller and action drama, the film explores themes of oppression, justice, and the power of ordinary people to challenge authoritarian rule.Chapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for V for Vendetta02:48 Relationship(s) to V for Vendetta05:24 What is V for Vendetta About?09:07 What are the Parallels Between V and the US?12:35 Plot Summary for V for Vendetta13:50 Did You Know?19:03 Best Performance(s)27:28 Best Scene(s)33:00 In Memoriam35:09 Best/Funniest Lines38:39 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy42:47 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance47:51 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty51:15 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness55:31 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability57:41 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total59:25 Remaining Questions for V for Vendetta01:13:48 Remaining Thoughts for the Week01:20:17 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/v-for-vendetta-2006For the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:V for Vendetta, political thriller, resistance, symbolism, vigilante justice, dystopian, film analysis, Alan Moore, Wachowskis, societal impactRonny Duncan Studios

T minus 20
The week Hannah Montana arrived and the internet learned to Tweet

T minus 20

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 86:50 Transcription Available


The Bright Side
Feminist Historian Philippa Gregory on Reclaiming the Women History Forgot

The Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 56:53 Transcription Available


This week, we’re time traveling with Philippa Gregory, prolific author and feminist historian (and maybe Danielle’s new bestie???). Philippa is the woman behind over 50 historical fiction novels that trace narratives across Medieval and Tudor England, including The Other Boleyn Girl, which was adapted into a film starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson. Her latest novel, The Boleyn Traitor, follows the infamous Anne Boleyn’s sister-in-law, Jane Boleyn, through her life as a spy in the English court. And this story, as so many of Philippa Gregory's do, brings a complicated, sometimes unlikeable, largely forgotten woman to the forefront. Because Philippa doesn’t really trust pure, pious women. She’s drawn instead to the truth – that women in from history are just as layered and diverse as we are today. BOOKS MENTIONED: The Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History by Philippa Gregory Wild Acre by Philippa Gregory The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory Richard III by William Shakespeare This Little World: A New History of Tudor and Stuart England by Nandini Das The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Little Grey Rabbit by Alison Uttley The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer Ulysses by James Joyce Mine Own Executioner by Nigel BalchinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Matt
Léon: The Professional

Will and Matt

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 47:45


The hit 90's film, and favorite of ours, is finally covered. Kudos to cast. Maybe not so many kudos to Luc.DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!LEON: THE PROFESSIONALdir. Luc Bessonstarring: Jean Reno; Natalie Portman; Gary Oldman

A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.
242: V for Vendetta:" It had to be now."

A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 65:09


ACOFAE Podcast Presents: V for Vendetta: "It had to be now." Who knew that ACOFAE would be political this year?! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie had an inkling so they figured it's best to cover anything that may have slipped through the cracks growing up. Even if you've never seen the movie, you know the mask. You know Natalie Portman shaved her head. Join ACOFAE and find out why. PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR GOVERMENTS. TW / CW: none to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: V for Vendetta, Mockingjay: Part 1 Mentions: V for Vendetta, 1984 by George Orwell, The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter
Song Title Challenge #208: "Backside Of A Blessing" w/ Coley McCabe

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 35:10


Johnny & Brent welcome recording artist and hit songwriter, Coley McCabe, to The Challenge. Coley is a platinum-selling songwriter who hails from West Virginia. She has performed numerous times on the Grand Ole Opry. While on RCA Records, her song "Grow Young With You" was featured on the feature film Where the Heart Is, starring Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd. Her writing credits include the top five SheDaisy hit "Lucky For You". She also starred in the feature film Alabama Love Story. Together with her husband and friend of the show, Thom Shepherd (who will be appearing at The C.L.I.M.B. Takeover on March 25th), they form the four-time Trop Rock Music Association duo of the year, Thom and Coley. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more.  He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros.  You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and  SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others.  You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP Taylor Swift
E121: "Down Bad Crying at the Gym" - A Line-By-Line Analysis of Taylor Swift's Down Bad

AP Taylor Swift

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 51:24


This week, we're going line by line through "Down Bad" from Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department (2024). Jenn, Maansi, and Jodi unpack one of the album's most emotionally raw — and unexpectedly hilarious — songs, diving deep into its extended alien abduction metaphor, what it really means to be "down bad," and how Taylor uses sci-fi imagery to explore love bombing, power dynamics, and the messiest stages of heartbreak. We also discuss how this song connects to last week's Hero's Journey episode, why crying at the gym might be the most relatable lyric Taylor has ever written, and what the repetitive, fading outro says about the cycle of emotional abuse. Plus: cow mutilation, Kate McKinnon's SNL alien sketches, Thor and Natalie Portman, and The Other Boleyn Girl. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe. After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com   Episode Highlights: [01:12] What does "down bad" actually mean? From Google's AI overview to Usher to Grease [05:50] Verse one line by line: Being beamed up, cosmic love, and the alien abduction metaphor [13:08] The chorus: Down bad, crying at the gym — from the cosmic to the devastatingly mundane [31:52] The chorus again: "Like I lost my twin" — Plato's soulmate theory and twin flames in Taylor's discography [34:18] The bridge: hostile takeovers, indecent exposures, and Close Encounters — loving all the red flags [36:20] "I'll build you a fort on some planet" — savior complex, desperation, and what fort-building actually means [43:35] The stages of grief in one song: is this processing, or just a very messy beginning of processing? [46:03] Getting to the purpose   Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social! TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro   Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com   Affiliate Codes: Krowned Krystals — krownedkrystals.com, use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!   Libro.fm — Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here: tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z

Mamamia Out Loud
FREE SUBS TASTER: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene

Mamamia Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 2:40 Transcription Available


Outlouders, enjoy this free nibble of Mia Freedman. Listen to the full conversation — Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene— at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Mia & Amelia are (still) obsessed with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (CBK) so they’re back for Part 2 of their deep dive into the TV series Love Story. From Naomi Watts’ depiction of real-life icon Jackie O to the complex roles of Darryl Hannah and the Kennedy matriarchs, they’re unpacking what it must have been like to marry into the complicated Kennedy family. Plus, Mia and Amelia examine the toxic dynamics that defined the couple’s public life and break down that infamous Central Park fight scene. Was it a moment of passion, or was it "emotional dysregulation"? They also discuss the poignant newsletter from the couple’s close friend Carole Radziwill, who explains why she refuses to watch the show and the unsettling question of whether why the dead are never allowed to rest in peace in the age of AI. It’s a raw and slightly uncomfortable look at how we consume the tragedies of the past as modern entertainment. Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm. What To Listen To Next: Listen to Part 1: Mia & Amelia On CBK: The Clothes, The Curse, The Love Story Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Listen: The Next Top Model Reckoning & Jessie's Very Honest Handover Listen: Oh Sh*t. We Let Creeps Decide Our Beauty Standards Listen: "I'm A Working Mum & I Just Want To Quit" Listen: Prince William Has Entered The Chat Listen: The New Dating Rule That Blew Up A Comments Section Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy became one of the most famous women in the world. She hated it. This new series tackles the complicated legacy of the '90s hottest couple. JFK cheated on his wife Jackie for years. She was 'paid to keep it quiet'. 'My first salary was $12k.' Working in magazines was like the real-life Devil Wears Prada. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drink the Movies
257 - Arco & the Clouds Away Cocktail

Drink the Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 69:57


This week we're chatting all things Oscars, Arco, and The Independent Picture House with  Claire Lechtenberg, Director of Development & Marketing for IPH! To celebrate, we are stepping into the prismatic, hand-drawn wonder of the 2026 Oscar-nominated animated masterpiece: Arco.Directed by Ugo Bienvenu and produced by Natalie Portman, this film is a breathtaking 2D odyssey. We'll follow the story of Arco, a 10-year-old boy from a utopian future who crash-lands in the year 2075. We'll discuss the film's heartfelt friendship between Arco and Iris, and how it manages to be a hopeful, kaleidoscopic answer to an uncertain futureTo match the film's stunning visual palette and Arco's time-traveling rainbow trail, we're shaking up a drink that literally transforms in your hand: Clouds Away! A cocktail as beautiful and complex as the film it pays honor to.Check out The Independent Picture House to check out all the amazing movies and programs they have going on!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drinkthemovies.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Please Drink Responsibly*

The Hoffman Podcast
S12e3: Nicole Olivier – Honoring Lineage & Reclaiming Courage

The Hoffman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 30:25 Transcription Available


“Trust in your inner knowing. Absolutely. And know that your angels do have your back.” – Nicole Olivier photo by Jonathan Condit Screenwriter and Hoffman Process graduate Nicole Olivier has a profound ancestral history. As a daughter of families active in France and Norway’s WWII Resistance, she grew up hearing family stories of moral courage and being of service. Nicole has woven these ancestral stories into her life’s work and art. Nicole is mindful of her ancestral patterns and epigenetics; how trauma was passed down and lives inside of her. During her childhood, she witnessed what was going on and attuned to the power dynamics playing out amid her parents’ divorce. As we all do, she developed patterns to get her through these early years. What’s beautiful about Nicole’s story is how she has worked and studied to understand the origins of those dynamics. The Hoffman Process, understanding somatics, and knowing the lineage of ancestral history supported her in releasing the power of those patterns. Transforming them and realizing they are not who she is supported a deeper capacity to witness and honor her ancestors’ profound courage and strength. Through her dedicated drive to understand how the unconscious is shaped in our early years and foster tools to cultivate compassion, Nicole now brings her wisdom more fully to the current focus of her art, screenwriting. Most recently, Nicole attended the Hoffman Q2 after the loss of her mother. Caring for her mother after a stroke until her peaceful passing was a deep act of service for Nicole. Now an ancestor, her mother is inspiring Nicole’s next screenplay. Her wish is to honor her mother and her mother’s life. Photo credit: Jonathan Condit Content warning: We hope you find this conversation with Nicole and Sadie insightful and inspiring. Please be aware that this episode mentions and includes stories of genocide, World War II, and the devastating events of these times. It describes the experience of a young child participating in France’s WWII Resistance. Please use your discretion. More about Nicole Olivier: Fascinated by human behavior and how the subconscious is shaped in formative years, Nicole Olivier majored in psychology at Mills College, studied at the Sorbonne, spoke about maintaining morale at the Western Psychology Association’s Convention, and participated in Stanford University’s inaugural Compassion Cultivation program. After a brief but award-winning career as an advertising copywriter in Manhattan and San Francisco, inspired by childhood influences from international cinema to sitcoms, Nicole wrote her first feature script in seven days – a spontaneous creative outpouring that launched her screenwriting path. She then reached the second round of the Sundance Screenwriting Competition twice and was selected as one of twelve writers for the Olympic Valley Community of Writers Screenwriters Workshop. Her mentor there was the gracious, Oscar-nominated Tom Rickman, founding Creative Advisor of the Workshop and the Sundance Screenwriters Lab. The daughter of families active in France and Norway’s WWII Resistance, Nicole developed a keen sensitivity to power dynamics and hypervigilance amid shifts sparked by her parents’ divorce. She channeled insights into her screenwriting, weaving in Thomas Hübl‘s epigenetic work, Peter Levine‘s somatics, EMDR, and tapping. Learning meditation in the early ’90s from spiritual mentor Jack Kornfield offered Nicole a model of benevolent leadership. In the film world, this was echoed by dear friend and mentor, Tom Luddy, founder of the Telluride Film Festival. Working alongside Christine Aylward, CEO of the former filmmakers’ forum, MakingOf, co-founded by Natalie Portman, underlined the importance of connecting with positive, values-based people. Caring for her wise, vibrant mother after a stroke in San Francisco until her peaceful passing nearly four years later inspired Nicole’s next screenplay, honoring the life of this heroic, service-oriented dynamo. Nicole welcomes new connections with creative allies and benefactors drawn to champion female filmmakers writing with levity about love, courage, and intergenerational healing. Follow and connect with Nicole: You can connect with Nicole on Facebook and LinkedIn, or by writing to her at writenicoleolivier {at} gmail {dot} com. Listen on Apple Podcasts As mentioned in this episode: The Hoffman Q2 Intensive White Sulphur Springs, Hoffman retreat site, lost in the Glass fire. WW2 Resistance The Bolshevik Revolution “Your issues are in your tissues.” A definition of Epigenetics Somatics Scarlet Fever Nice, France Palo Alto, California •   Silicon Valley •   IBM (International Business Machines) Fight, Flight, Freeze YouTube videos of fainting’ goats. Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 •   Editorial Correction (13:40): Nicole Olivier intended to reference 1974. Airline policy for unaccompanied minors “Everything is either love or a call for love.” A Course in Miracles Have recommended the Hoffman Process: •   Dave Richo, book: When the Past Is Present •   Pawan Bareja, PhD, Somatic Therapist Expression: Expression (also called cathartic work or bashing) in the Hoffman Process is about “claiming” our life. It's about taking a stand. Sometimes that includes anger, but it can also be about joy, love, commitment, and empowerment. The Hoffman Centering Practice Hoffman Coaching Fall of the Berlin Wall Coit Tower, San Francisco        

Dishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSORED
Ladies of London's Secret Epstein & Russian Connections — Annabelle Neilson on the Lolita Express, Noelle Reno's Boyfriend Murdered by Russians, New Cast Deep Dive with Freddie, Les Wexner Emails & the Holy Grail Document

Dishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSORED

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 25:02


Send a textEp 274---, UK Reality Diamon Freddie joins me for the first part of the show to do a deep dive patreons have been begging for — tying together the Epstein files, Russian oligarch murders, and the original Ladies of London cast, just as Bravo announces the reboot premiering March 5th. We start with Annabelle Neilson, the Alexander McQueen muse and ex-wife of Nathaniel Rothschild, who appears in the Lolita Express flight logs and was a direct rival to Ghislaine Maxwell — until a warning email Ghislaine sent about her surfaced in the files. We get into Annabelle's devastating assault in Australia as a teenager by a man who went on to kill other women, and how she, Naomi Campbell, and Ghislaine formed a trio doing something very specific for Epstein involving young models. Then we go deep on Noelle Reno and Scot Young, found impaled on a fence in a "suicide" — but wait until you hear about the Project Moscow scheme, how Putin allegedly stole hundreds of millions from oligarchs, and how EVERY member of Scot's social group ended up dead. A Novichok poison threat Noelle received years later changes everything. Caroline Stanbury dated Prince Andrew right after Fergie — and may have been brought into this circle by Ghislaine herself. Then Freddie walks us through the entire new cast including Lady Emma Thynn with the safari park estate and Meghan Markle drama, Mark-Francis Vandelli from Made in Chelsea, Martha Sitwell dating Charles Saatchi with connections back to the Russian deaths, Missé Beqiri whose brother was shot 10 times on Christmas Eve in a gang hit tied to Albanian drug trafficking, and the American cast members shaking up London society. After Freddie leaves, I dig into actual Epstein emails — Les Wexner's bizarre stream-of-consciousness notes, a judge ordering Wexner to testify in an Ohio abuse case, communications proving Elon Musk's SpaceX visit that he publicly denied, how Epstein's publicist got him access to Natalie Portman and Reese Witherspoon, and Ghislaine arranging for her nephew to meet these actresses. I end with something that will blow your minds — I found what I'm calling the HOLY GRAIL email, a never-published document from a respected journalist close to Epstein that lays out a blueprint of his entire operation with the biggest names involved. I'm saving it for next week — you do NOT want to miss it.Full episode only available at Dishing Drama Dana Patreon,it's only $6.00 a month, join the fun! https://www.patreon.com/cw/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeySupport the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo send Dana information, show requests and sponsorships reach out to our new email: dishingdramadana@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Natalie Portman's Colbert Questionert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 7:42


If you don't know her favorite action movie, or what she thinks happens when we die, do you really know Natalie Portman? Catch Natalie Portman in ARCO in theaters on January 30th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices