Canadian-born American actress, screenwriter, director, and producer of Greek descent
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2 episodes with Nia Vardalos
3 episodes with Nia Vardalos
2 episodes with Nia Vardalos
Any takeaways from this episode?Intrusive family members, making out in cars, fake pottery classes, and Windex...That's right! This week we are breaking down 2002 classic rom com, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, with Nia Vardalos and John Corbett. Currently streaming on Max.What happens when love crosses cultural lines—and your entire family is along for the ride? In this episode of RomCom Rescue, we're breaking down the love lessons (and boundary blunders) in the iconic 2002 rom-com My Big Fat Greek Wedding.Kira Sabin, a certified coach and healthy dating educator, and Dr. Isabel Morley, a licensed psychologist and couples therapist, unpack what this movie gets right (and very wrong) about identity, in-laws, and choosing yourself while staying connected.From overbearing relatives to unexpected romance and a whole lot of lamb, we're diving into:Why Toula's growth arc still resonatesThe psychology behind boundary-setting with familyWhat healthy compromise really looks like in relationshipsAnd whether Ian and Toula would actually make it IRLWhether you're Greek, geeky, or just tired of dodging your aunt's matchmaking attempts, this episode is for you.
Sabrina and Torsten still sit on a couch and talk about Nia Vardalos's one woman show turned successful indie romcom, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” Stock up on Windex and discover why every word is really from the Greek.They talk about a few things you may want to check out:– Reviews of the movie when it came out: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/my-big-fat-greek-wedding-2002 / https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2002/sep/20/artsfeatures3Welcome to “In Front of Ira,” the podcast in which historians, friends, and lovers… of romcoms Sabrina Mittermeier and Torsten Kathke discuss how the romantic comedy genre has evolved, what it can tell us about society, and whether this movie is worth watching.Find us @infrontofira on various social media apps and drop us a line at infrontofirapod@gmail.comOur music is “Night in Venice” by Kevin MacLeod.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding star Nia Vardalos shares the incredible story of how she got her big break after being told by her agent that she was "not pretty enough to be the leading lady and not fat enough to be a character actress"! Nia also chats growing up Greek in Canada, struggling to fit in, and realising the gift is not fitting in. Plus, dinner with the Queen of England! We also want to thank you for supporting our Home Made Tour. We had a blast, and we're bringing it back in 2025! Stay tuned for more details. CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode, Maura and Donny take a bit of a departure from the normal routine by discussing a play instead of a film! The 2012 bestseller “Tiny Beautiful Things” was written by Cheryl Strahad. It was later adapted into a play by Nia Vardalos.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner
National Mofongo day. Entertainment from 1985. First KFC opened, Mormans told no more teaching or practacing poloygamy, China banned everything Japanese. Todays birthdays - Audra Lindley, Jim Henson, Gerry Marsden, Phil Hartman, Kevin Sorbo, Nia Vardalos. Dr. Suess died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard https://defleppard.com/Mofongo song - Alma's WayMoney for nothing - Dire StraitsLost in the 50's tonight - Ronnie MilsapBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Three's Company TV themeThe Muppets ThemeHow do you do it - Gerry & the PacemakersExit - In my dreams - Dokken https://www.dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka on facebook and cooolmedia.com
Join Megan and Jeni as they both watch My Big Fat Greek Wedding for the first time! They talk all about the real life events that inspired Nia Vardalos to write the story, the WILD coincidence that got John Corbett the role of Ian, and all of your favorite funny parts of the movie. Listen to WWW's Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist! Follow us on social! Instagram: @whatwerewatchingpod TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod
In their first video podcast (available on their YouTube channel @QueerCinemaCatchup), Joe and Allison break down the commercial-flop-turned-cult-classic Connie and Carla written by Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame (who stars in the film alongside the Oscar-nominated Toni Colette). Hear all about Allison and Joe's relationship (or lack thereof) to drag (5:09); Vardalos's long and surprising career (11:59); how sexism may have played a role in Allison's preconceptions about said career (26:58); the exploration of homophobia in this progressive-for-the-time film (36:30); the disappointing critical response to the film that persists to this day (42:33); and how a TikTok clip of Harvey Fierstein speaking with Barbara Walters made Joe and Allison feel inspired and grateful for artists like Nia who are brave enough to create stories that push the culture forward (1:00). https://www.tiktok.com/@_dofd/video/7393327709595766059 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two musical-loving, straight-passing white women extend their lives by wading deep into drag culture in this Pride episode in which Helen and Valerie cover the 2004 romp Connie and Carla, the largely forgotten Nia Vardalos rom-com in which two musical-loving, straight-passing white women extend their lives by wading deep into drag culture. Donate to Fanaticure's June 2024 Pride charity drive for Equality Florida here. Since June is almost up, we at FiLM will also be donating $1 to Equality Florida for each July 2024 download of this episode. Thank you for your support! Fanaticure can also be found on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, and on her podcast Two Lacquered Ladies.
In this special episode of Film & Whiskey, hosts Bob and Brad dive deep into the 2002 romantic comedy sensation "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," paired with a detailed tasting of Willett Family Estate Bottled 6-Year Rye. 0:00 - Introduction 5:54 - Brad Explains 8:26 - Performances and Themes 33:25 - Whiskey Review: Willett Family Estate Bottled 6-Year Rye 46:26 - Two Facts and a Falsehood 50:36 - Final Analysis 57:58 - Let's Make it a Double: Final Scores and Wrap-Up Join Bob and Brad as they explore "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," a film that not only captured hearts worldwide but also etched a permanent mark in the romantic comedy genre. Our hosts delve into how this low-budget film became a box office phenomenon. They'll dissect the charming performances of Nia Vardalos and the chemistry with co-star John Corbett, alongside the memorable contributions of the supporting cast. Transitioning to the whiskey segment, the duo sips on the exquisite Willett Family Estate Bottled 6-Year Rye. They'll navigate through its rich flavor profile, from its deep amber color to the subtle hints of vanilla and spice that define its character. The discussion will cover the unique aspects of its production, highlighting the craft behind this celebrated American whiskey. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support
Opa! Introduce this podcast to your famlily for comedic characters, erroneous etymology, and slay mama self-improvement. The person most confused by the film this week was: the bundt with a plant in it and, simultaneously, the plant in a bundt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check out our conversation with actress Cindy Marinangel as we learn about her one woman show Dietrich and more about her journey to become an actress. Cindy Marinangel is an international actress, a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio (having studied under Mark Rydell, the late Martin Landau, Ellen Burstyn and Alec Baldwin) as well as a Chicago Second City Conservatory graduate (Stephen Colbert, Nia Vardalos, etc.). She was in UPtv's holiday special BEVERLY HILLS CHRISTMAS with Dean Cain and has had leading roles on stage since kindergarten when she played her first queen. Cindy continued the boards in Chicago, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Berlin, Los Angeles and New York in straight plays, dance shows as well as musicals. She has originated over twelve roles in new plays to rave reviews, most recently playing Misti in NY's New Circle Theatre's workshop production of FRACTURED. During Covid, Cindy purchased the rights to DIETRICH, the acclaimed, 75-minute, solo show - with - music that she produces and stars in. She has sung as Marlene Dietrich in Times Square for International Peace Day and performs an hour-long cabaret show as the international icon, having performed nine shows over three days at the Mid Atlantic Air Show's World War II weekend in their Officer's Club. Cindy is also a voice over artist. Her uniquely deep voice was personally chosen by Beyonce's family to narrate her international half - hour special for E! Entertainment. Cindy voiced two characters in the number one video game BRUTAL LEGENDS with Jack Black, Ozzie Osbourne and other rock legends. Cindy is the owner of Angel Baker Productions and with her international, creative team wrote, produced, and starred in an award-winning short film about a soul connection through lifetimes called ETERNAL WALTZ. The film was sponsored in part by the Johann Strauss Foundation of Germany and has garnered thirteen awards to date. Among those, she and her cast won “Best Acting Ensemble- Short” in the Culver City Film Festival, “Best Director” in the Amsterdam Around International Festival, “Best Female Film- Mini Movie”, as well as “Best Cinematography- Mini Movie” in the iHollywood Film Festival. ETERNAL WALTZ was screened in the Action On Festival in Las Vegas. Cindy is a competitive ballroom dancer with a passion for Latin dancing. She graduated Cum Laude from Purdue University and is an avid cat rescuer who maintains an animal-free diet. Mitch Levine (Director) is a film and stage director and actor, led the Directors Unit of the legendary Actors Studio, was a Juilliard Fellow and the first James Cameron Directing Fellow at the AFI. His film, SHADOWS, a story of love and loss during the Holocaust, Mitch directed GOD HELP US! starring the late, great Ed Asner, the documentaries HUNGRY IS THE TIGER and MORPHING GRAVITY and the drama INCONFIDENCE (Cannes 2015). He directed the epic Bicentennial Celebration of the University of Virginia, was Artistic Supervisor of the Philip Glass/Robert Wilson opera, EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH, collaborated with Peter Gabriel and Moses Pendleton on PASSION, directed A DREAM WITHIN A DREAM for PRT, Jean Anouilh's ANTIGONE for the Williamstown Theatre Festival and Arthur Kopit's WINGS. In New York, he directed SORRY! at Circle Rep, AMORPHOUS GEORGE for MCC and the revival of Lyle Kessler'sORPHANS. Mitch was the host of AFI's GREAT FILMMAKERS series and of REFUGEE VOICES IN FILM in Cannes. He runs The Film Festival Group, consults with filmmakers around the world and served as a Special Representative to the United Nations. The late Willard Manus was a playwright, journalist and novelist who was a member of the Playwright/Director unit of The Actors Studio. His most recent plays were JOE AND MARILYN: A LOVE STORY, FRANK, AND AVA (now a motion picture) and WHO KILLED COMRADE RABBIT? His best-known novel was Mott the Hopple from which the 1970's British rock band took its name. CINDY MARINANGEL is DIETRICH for three nights at A Guest Production in The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse April 2, 9, 16 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE @ EVENT BRITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dietrich... #dietrich #cindymarinangel #onewomanshow #broadway #offbroadway #podcast #interview #conversation #actor #actress
Nia Vardalos from My Big Fat Greek Wedding (1, 2 AND 3!) stops by Woo Woo to talk to Rachel and Irene (in Greek of course) about her uncanny ability to predict her own life events. It's pretty cool and may just want to make you run out and get a Moleskine notebook of your own! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The newest entries for both the "Mission: Impossible" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" franchises are both available on blu-ray and digital now. With one of these ongoing series we see a reinvention and desire to put new things out there. With the other... maybe not. Let's discuss where one succeeds and the other falters.
Your friend till the end is back once again! Chucky season 3 just had it's mid-season finale on USA/SYFY/THE COCK (ahem, Peacock), and your hosts Justin, Eliz and Tyler are here to walk you through every hilarious and gory detail. Join us as we discuss the first 4 episodes of Chucky Season 3! Grab a taste of Magic Mind here: www.magicmind.com/sr Use discount code SR20 for up to 56% of your subscription order! GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 https://www.vaccines.gov/ Black Lives Matter Stop AAPI Hate Donate Directly to Stop AAPI Hate https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711 Center for Anti-Racist Research: https://www.bu.edu/antiracist-center/ Colorlines: https://www.colorlines.com/ Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your god who has forsaken you and turned you old! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises!
It's time to wrap up Part 1 of Season 3 of Chucky, so that means we've got to find out what Jennifer Tilly is up to (hello and goodbye, Nia Vardalos!) and attend a White House-set Halloween party, complete with a killer chandelier! Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote Be sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Show Notes In today's episode we find out who was the visionary behind the Grand Tetons in Wyoming, unlock the vitality of sleep, learn 6 valuable lessons from Nia Vardalos, explore Napa California, and learn about a famous person who changed the world!LinksThe Storm Within - hear the story of recovery and transformation. Pickup your copy on Audible today: https://bit.ly/the_storm_within.Looking to setup a small business? Check out Ed's book Entrepreneur's Feast - Navigating Small Business Challenges with the Business Buffet: https://amzn.to/3Z2RAuRLooking for some adventure? Checkout The Great Cruise Ship Casino Robbery, written by Don Desrosiers and narrated by Ed Bejarana, available from Amazon and Audible: https://amzn.to/3suV7pyBooks narrated by Ed Bejarana and available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44AAbLh
Knock back a couple shots of Ouzo and spritz some Windex on that skin ailment as we take a deep Mediterranean dip with Nia Vardalos's My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Which is stronger, the Greek American cultural nostalgia emanating off this film, or the inescapable adoration for ultimate romcom lead John Corbett? Are most cultures actually based on guilt and food? And honestly, what is up with the Windex?
This week the crew breakdown the new 2023 soon to be classic, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, and Elena Kampouris. Jesse gets into why Paris is hiding a little more than her grades in this movie. Junior really things Victory is number one. Plus Andi gets into why she hates romcoms. Where to find the crew: @makeitacombopod on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Jesse @LordLenix on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Junior @a.jr.combo on Instagram and @ajrcombo on Twitter Andi @talesfromtheappspodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok All Our Podcasts on Make it a Combo Productions: Tales form the Apps @talesfromtheappspodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Dream Talk @dreamtalkthepodcast on Instagram
We're off to Greece this week with the entire Portokalos family and special guest, senior writer at Entertainment Weekly, Maureen Lee Lenker to discuss the brand new film My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3! Check out Maureen Lee Lenker's debut novel, It Happened One Fight. Signed copies available here: https://www.therippedbodicela.com/product/it-happened-one-fight-maureen-lee-lenker-signed GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 https://www.vaccines.gov/ Black Lives Matter Stop AAPI Hate Donate Directly to Stop AAPI Hate https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711 Center for Anti-Racist Research: https://www.bu.edu/antiracist-center/ Colorlines: https://www.colorlines.com/ Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your mayor! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special Guest: Maureen Lee Lenker.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is yet another visit to the Portokalos family - this time on holiday in Greece. Starring, written and directed by Nia Vardalos, with John Corbett (And Just Like That) and Andrea Martin (Only Murders in the Building).
This week's Empire Podcast is a little late, folks, for which we apologise. But we have an exceptionally good excuse — we didn't actually record it until Saturday night, when Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis took to the stage of Kings Place's Hall One, in front of a crowd of around 350 loyal listeners, as part of this year's London Podcast Festival. And this is that show, in which our intrepid quartet bravely tackle an almost comical lack of movie news, review Celine Song's Past Lives, Michael Chaves' The Nun II, and Nia Vardalos' My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, answer a bunch of audience questions, and — we cannot state this enough, for legal reasons — do not make plans to kidnap Ryan Reynolds. They were also joined on the night by ace composer Daniel Pemberton, who told Chris and Helen all about how he used a goose on the score for Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, and there's a lovely pre-recorded chat between Celine Song, director of the sumptuous Past Lives, and Nick de Semlyen. FYI: Richard Armitage also popped in on the night to tell Chris all about his first novel, the thriller Geneva, but since that's not out until October 12 we're holding that interview back until around then. As ever with our live shows, it's pure chaos, but we had a whale of a time doing it, and hope you have likewise listening. Enjoy. TIMESTAMPS (approx.)CELINE SONG: 21:56.00 - 42:18.00DANIEL PEMBERTON: 1:03:55.00 - 1:22:40.00
Hey there! Sonia Mansfield, Margo D., and Adam Riske from F This Movie are back with a replay episode from 2020. They discuss the 2002 film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine, Louis Mandylor, Joey Fatone, and Andrea Martin. They put some Windex on it and dork out about the movie.Dork out everywhere … Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify http://dorkingout.com/https://twitter.com/dorkingoutshow https://www.facebook.com/dorkingoutshowThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5406530/advertisement
The family comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a very big hit back in 2002. So it was inevitable that the movie spawned a couple of sequels – thus, we now have My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. Writer and director Nia Vardalos is back as Toula, John Corbett is back as her husband, and this time, they're headed to Greece for a family reunion.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 POCASTPromising an intimate journey behind the scenes of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3", this episode will touch your heart, make you laugh, and fill you with nostalgia. We sit down with the film's director, Nia Vardalos, who provides us with an up-close and personal recount of her experiences during the creation of this beloved series. She helps us understand the emotional journey of transforming personal grief into a powerful storyline, and she also shares her vision for the third installment, honoring Michael Constantine's character in a heartwarming way.Get ready to reconnect with your favorite cast as we welcome Joey Fatone, Gia Carides, and Andrea Martin to the podcast. They open up about their bond with Constantine and describe the profound impact he had on their lives and the film. We also explore the reunion of the entire cast, including John Corbett and Nia Vardalos, who share the surreal experience of returning to Greece after so many years and express their admiration for Nia's directing prowess. By the end of this episode, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the themes of acceptance and solo journeys portrayed in the movie, and why they resonate with diverse cultures. We have a candid conversation with Nia, John, Andrea, and more about their preparation for their roles and their personal connection with the story. As a special treat, we conclude by paying tribute to the late musician Jimmy Buffett, reminiscing about his enduring impact on music. Come for the behind-the-scenes look at "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3", stay for the heartfelt tribute to an iconic musician.
Selling the OC is back for a new season, and the Oppenheim Group hopes to land a billion-dollar property in Mexico. Nia Vardalos and the family are back for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. LaKeith Stanfield stars in the thriller series The Changeling. Norman Reedus heads to Paris for the spinoff series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. The women address unresolved drama on part 2 of the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion. Plus, Hollywood trivia, our Sound Bite of the Week from the new trailer for Quiz Lady, and entertainment headlines, including Chace Crawford's cameo on The Boys spinoff Gen V, Mark-Paul Gosselaar on the Saved By the Bell storyline that makes him cringe to this day, and Danny Masterson sentenced in his rape conviction. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW on Twitter and @EntertainmentWeekly everywhere else. Host/Writer/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Producer/Writer: Ashley Boucher (@ashleybreports); Editor: Samee Junio (@it_your_sam); Writers: Calie Schepp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Writer/director/star Nia Vardalos is back for round three in the broad and sappy comedy, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.” Nia and her clan travel to Greece for a big […] The post Freeze Frame: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” (PG-13), “Sitting in Bars with Cake” (PG-13), “The Changeling” (TV-MA) appeared first on KKFI.
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss why Bruce Springsteen postponed multiple concerts, Kourtney Kardashian’s emergency surgery, and the auction for Freddie Mercury/Queen memorabilia. They also talk about Kevin Costner’s divorce victory, Drake’s new collection, and Dean’s throwback interview with Nia Vardalos.
We've reached our first Greekquel! Special guest Jon Granat returns to tackle My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 with us this week. Opa!! GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 https://www.vaccines.gov/ Black Lives Matter Stop AAPI Hate Donate Directly to Stop AAPI Hate https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711 Center for Anti-Racist Research: https://www.bu.edu/antiracist-center/ Colorlines: https://www.colorlines.com/ Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your big fat secretly not actually married parents! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special Guest: Jon Granat.
When ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding' opened in 2002, it made its star and writer, Nia Vardalos, a celebrity overnight. “I'm somebody ordinary that something extraordinary happened to,” she told Newsweek's H. Alan Scott. Now, after the 2016 sequel, Vardalos is bringing the Portokalos family back with ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' (September 8). Part of what has kept us coming back to the family is that “we are real people who could be your family. And I think our kookiness and our flawed, not perfect-ness is reflected in our audience's hearts.” And now, with Vardalos taking on the role of star, director, writer and producer, she's decided the family must go to Greece, which was made possible through Greek tax credits and Faliro House Productions, who made it “their determination to get me what I wanted, which was all of Greece shoved into one movie.” And all of that happened because of Vardalos' commitment to and love of her heritage. “Those were the pluses of having Greek heritage, being fluent in Greek making movies about Greece, we were given a lot of goodwill.” Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. While you're there, subscribe to Newsweek's ‘For the Culture newsletter. Follow H. Alan Scott on everything at @HAlanScott. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get the latest on Joe and Sophie filing for a divorce after 4 years. Hear about all the celebrities at Beyonce's LA concert. Nia Vardalos & John Corbett are back as the Portokalos family heads to Greece in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. Plus, hear what John Corbett has to say about Nia Vardalos as a director. Jason Derulo talks about his new podcast "Underwater," his upcoming album and his growing family life. Plus, hear him talk about his new song "Body Count." Jason Oppenheim and the cast of Netflix's "Selling the OC" talk about the new season of the Netflix series. Plus, hear what Tyler Stanaland has to say about his friendship (?) with Alex Hall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nia Vardalos joins Seth and Josh on the pod to talk about how her whole family ended up in Winnipeg, which of her parents is a better background actor in her movies, what it's like to take her daughter to Greece now, and so much more! *Note: this episode was recorded prior to the start of the recent WGA/SAG strikes. Thanks again to Nissan for sponsoring this episode of Family Trips and for the reminder to find your more. Learn more at NissanUSA.com. Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase, That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/TRIPS. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Visit BetterHelp.com/trips today to get 10% off your first month.
It's time to celebrate all things Greek with one of the ultimate early 2000s rom-coms, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Special guest Sophia Clancy joins us to break down all the Greek traditions and family fun showcased in the film. Opa!! GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 https://www.vaccines.gov/ Black Lives Matter Stop AAPI Hate Donate Directly to Stop AAPI Hate https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711 Center for Anti-Racist Research: https://www.bu.edu/antiracist-center/ Colorlines: https://www.colorlines.com/ Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your big fat group of family & friends! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special Guest: Sophia Clancy.
What do, a woman who introduces the man she loves to her loud and proud Greek family, and the citizens of a 60's era suburb whose quaint lives are disrupted, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING" (4:00) (Directed by, Joel Zwick. Starring, Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan...) KC Watched: "PLEASANTVILLE" (34:30) (Directed by, Gary Ross. Starring, Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Joan Allen...) Talking points include: Secret to MBFGW's success? Was that cousin in a boy band? What TV show would you like to be trapped in? and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
It's time again for a visit with Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck, who joins Tom each week with her reviews of Maryland's regional stage. Today she tells us about Tiny Beautiful Things, writer Cheryl Strayed's bestselling digest of her "Dear Sugar" personal advice columns, retold in a compelling stage adaptation by "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" writer and actor Nia Vardalos, and in production now at Baltimore Center Stage. Tiny Beautiful Things — directed by BCS's new interim artistic director Ken-Matt Martin — continues at Baltimore Center Stage through April 2. Click the show link for more info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Both "Judge Mathis" and "the People's Court" are done after this season, Nia Vardalos is back with "My Big Fate Greek Wedding 3" in September, and Abraham Lincoln was what??
In psychology, there is a theory of human perception that arose in the early 20th century called Gestaltism or Gestalt Psychology. The underlying premise of the school of thought is that organisms do not perceive the individual parts of a larger structure, but rather the structure as a whole. The theory is often summed up by the phrase "the whole is more that the sum of its parts." It is very brave of the creators of this episode of Boy Meets World, season 6 episode 18 "Can I Help to Cheer You" to really put this theory to the test. Can an episode be greater than the sum of its A and B plot? Is it possible for an episode to be worse because of the sum of its parts? Can the appearance of absolute darling Nia Vardalos (of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame) help this episode rise above the material that it is given?
We're closing out 2022 with something new: A Poured Over Double Shot with host Miwa Messer. Cormac McCarthy doesn't really do interviews — If you want to know about the work, it's on the page, he says. Jenny Jackson and Chip Kidd are part of the team that publish McCarthy; Jenny's been his editor for the last eight years, and Chip has designed McCarthy's hardcover jackets from 1992's All the Pretty Horses all the way up to this fall's The Passenger and Stella Maris, along with the recent reissues of McCarthy's backlist including Suttree, Blood Meridian and No Country for Old Men. They join us to talk about McCarthy's surprising new books — his first since Pulitzer Prize winner The Road (2006), getting the jackets right and more in the first half of this Poured Over Double Shot episode. When a pal asked Cheryl Strayed to take over writing the “Dear Sugar” column in The Rumpus, her first thought was, “Who am I to give people advice? I'd never taken a class in psychology or gone to therapy or any of that stuff. But also, I was afraid specifically to write an advice column on the internet, because it was the age of snark…” Cheryl's open-hearted, non-judgmental letters to readers redefined the medium — and inspired two podcasts, Dear Sugars and Sugar Calling. Some of that work is collected in Tiny Beautiful Things, which was adapted into an acclaimed stage play by Nia Vardalos and is coming to Hulu next year as a series starring Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision). Cheryl joins us to talk about trust and empathy, finding freedom by writing letters to strangers, what she's working on now and more in the second half of this episode. Featured Books: The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy Torch by Cheryl Strayed Wild by Cheryl Strayed Tiny Beautiful Things (10th Anniversary Edition) by Cheryl Strayed Poured Over is Produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. We're taking a break until 1/3/23, but we'll be back with new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) then.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Join host Jill Collister and Guest, Liz Marsh as the talk about a heartbreak based in an addiction and the movie that got Liz through My Big Fat Greek Wedding. My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a 2002 romantic comedy film directed by Joel Zwick and written by Nia Vardalos, who also stars in the film as Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos, a Greek American woman who falls in love a non-Greek, Ian Miller, and her struggles to get her family to accept them while she learns to accept herself.
Sam catches Jerrett up on the sleeper hit that is My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Opa!
Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph discuss The Curse of Bridge Hollow - a 2022 Netflix comedy horror film directed by Jeff Wadlow, starring Marlon Wayans, Priah Ferguson, Kelly Rowland, John Michael Higgins, Lauren Lapkus, Rob Riggle, and Nia Vardalos.. Additional topics include: Money, Anna Faris, Andy Dick, The Cheesecake Factory, and too many films to mention. Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046 Venmo @fishjelly Nick's Apple Music playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/lamour-de-nico/pl.u-PDb4zlpsLVrvqE1 Joseph's Apple Music playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/josephs-vibe/pl.u-6mo448yuBWzNE1 Check them out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChVV6ezEYnPv9XaLZtUlZdw Nick's IG: ragingbells Joseph's IG: joroyolo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly/support
Leslie first gives her take on today's latest political news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment. Here are the stories that she covered: 1. AXIOS: "Biden to sign executive order aimed at lowering drug costs" 2. WASHINGTON POST: "Judge bucks Trump, orders Pence aide to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury" 3. AXIOS: "FBI official was warned some agents were "sympathetic" to Capitol rioters" 4. CNN: "In near unanimous vote, European lawmakers call for Russia to be declared a "terrorist" regime" 5. AXIOS: "Raleigh, North Carolina, shooting leaves at least 5 people dead" 6. AXIOS: "Texas sheriff declares Martha's Vineyard migrants crime victim" During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Melissa Jo Peltier. Melissa is an Author and award winning filmmaker who has won two Emmys for News and Documentary, produced "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan, which was on the National Geographic Channel in primetime for seven seasons, and perhaps most famously, originally discovered Nia Vardalos and the script for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," before selling it to Tom Hanks' production company. Her film "The Game Is Up," helped Joe Biden win in 2020 by creating a "permission structure" for Republicans in swing states to reject Donald Trump--by interviewing everyone from prominent conservatives, like Joe Walsh, to everyday Republicans who'd had enough. During today's interview, Leslie and Melissa discuss the film, and how it is still very relevant and now applies to the upcoming Midterm Elections. Melissa also shares what the disillusioned Trump voters featured in her documentary all have in common. Melissa's Twitter handle is @MelissaJPeltier and her website is TheGameIsUpMovie.com.
Leslie first gives her take on today's latest political news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment. Here are the stories that she covered: 1. AXIOS: "Biden to sign executive order aimed at lowering drug costs" 2. WASHINGTON POST: "Judge bucks Trump, orders Pence aide to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury" 3. AXIOS: "FBI official was warned some agents were "sympathetic" to Capitol rioters" 4. CNN: "In near unanimous vote, European lawmakers call for Russia to be declared a "terrorist" regime" 5. AXIOS: "Raleigh, North Carolina, shooting leaves at least 5 people dead" 6. AXIOS: "Texas sheriff declares Martha's Vineyard migrants crime victim" During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Melissa Jo Peltier. Melissa is an Author and award winning filmmaker who has won two Emmys for News and Documentary, produced "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan, which was on the National Geographic Channel in primetime for seven seasons, and perhaps most famously, originally discovered Nia Vardalos and the script for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," before selling it to Tom Hanks' production company. Her film "The Game Is Up," helped Joe Biden win in 2020 by creating a "permission structure" for Republicans in swing states to reject Donald Trump--by interviewing everyone from prominent conservatives, like Joe Walsh, to everyday Republicans who'd had enough. During today's interview, Leslie and Melissa discuss the film, and how it is still very relevant and now applies to the upcoming Midterm Elections. Melissa also shares what the disillusioned Trump voters featured in her documentary all have in common. Melissa's Twitter handle is @MelissaJPeltier and her website is TheGameIsUpMovie.com.
This week in “The Rom-Com Room,” Kendra and Mercedes are celebrating the TWENTIETH anniversary of the beloved, family centered rom-com, MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING. We absolutely love this movie and have a hunch that you do, too, so come join Kendra, Mercedes, and the whole Portokalos family as we toast this timeless rom-com. Oh and don't forget your windex!If you'd like to submit questions or notes for our hosts, DM us @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter and TikTok.You can listen to Meet Cute stories on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Join the rom-com conversation on our Discord.
Amir Arison stars as Aram Mojtabai on NBC's hit series “The Blacklist. Notable recurring roles in television include work on HBO's “Girls,” the Emmy Award-winning “Homeland,” NBC's “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Zero Hour,” “Dallas,” “True Justice,” and “State of Georgia,” as well as Julia Stiles' hit web series “Blue.” Recent guest star appearances include “American Horror Story,” “NCIS,” “The Mentalist,” “Major Crimes,” “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland,” “Gossip Girl,” “Fringe” and “See Dad Run,” among others. Arison has also been a series regular on Bryan Singer's acclaimed Digital Series “H+” for Warner Bros. Arison's film credits include “A Merry Friggin' Christmas” with Robin Williams, “Big Words,” “I Hate Valentine's Day” with Nia Vardalos, Tom McCarthy's “The Visitor,” “Today's Special,” “Vamps” with Alicia Silverstone, and the upcoming “Jane Wants a Boyfriend.” Arison also has an extensive background in theater, which includes the New York premieres of Stephen Belber's “The Muscles in Our Toes,” “Aftermath” (Drama League Nominee), Christopher Durang's “Why Torture Is Wrong… ,” Charles Mee's “Queens Boulevard,” “A Very Common Procedure,” “Modern Orthodox,” “Omnium Gatherum” (Pulitzer Finalist), “Candy & Dorothy” and “A First Class Man.” Internationally, Amir starred in Michael Kahn's award-winning “Love's Labour's Lost” (RSC's Complete Works Festival). Notable regional credits include appearances in productions at The Shakespeare Theatre D.C., The Huntington Theatre Company, Yale Repertory Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Long Wharf Theatre, Portland Center Stage, The Lyric Theatre, Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, Olney Theatre Center and the Dorset Theatre Festival. Amir grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and attended Columbia University in New York City. He recently made his Broadway debut playing the leading role of Amir in The Kite Runner on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we talk about Shawn Mendes's latest project (which somehow involves Constance Wu and the Dear Evan Hanson boys) before playing your calls about Ice Cube and James Gandolfini's sons, Diane Warren's honorary Oscar, the co-star of Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, the co-star of Bros, whether or not millennials (and up) should know who Bazzi is, Three In Greece, and various Tonys, Tonis, and Tonés. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Leslie and Bonnie are returning to Chicago for the wedding of the new millennium. Back in 2002 this movie was massive, making it one of the highest grossing RomComs ever. Based on Nia Vardalos's real life and one-woman show, this low budget phenomenon is still utterly delightful. It's all at once a truly realistic family comedy, a thoughtful romance, and a coming of age winner. Over the top and subtly sweet. Just don't forget the Windex.
On today's What to Watch: On the new season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, it's all about the Ex-Wives Club — Dorinda Medley and Jill Zarin of The Real Housewives of New York City, Phaedra Parks and Eva Marcille of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge of The Real Housewives of Orange County, and Brandi Glanville and Taylor Armstrong of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. On the season finale of Walker, we finally find out what happened the night the Davidsons' barn burned down. And on the new series Gordita Chronicles, a family moves to Miami in 1985 only to discover that the city and America aren't quite what they were expecting. Plus, entertainment headlines — including Brad Pitt teasing the end of his career and Nia Vardalos' big reveal about the third My Big Fat Greek Wedding movie — and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Producer: Ashley Boucher (@ashleybreports); Editor: Lauren Klein (@ltklein); Writer: Calie Schepp; Executive Producer: Chanelle Johnson (@chanelleberlin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Corbett is a romance novel dreamboat. Nia Vardalos is hilarious and charming. The family is chaotic good. But does My Big Fat Greek Wedding hold up? Listen to our latest to find out. If you are able to, please consider donating to Everytown for Gun Safety. All proceeds from our Patreon for the month of May and June will be donated to The Kentucky Health Justice Network.
Joey Fatone talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about filming My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, which is happening on location in Greece and includes the original cast like him John Corbett, Nia Vardalos, and others for the new film. Joey is with his daughter Briahna Joely Fatone at Kentucky Derby's Barnstable Brown Gala for the interview as he talks about his next new appearance on the new season of Impractical Jokers with Murr, Sal, Joe, and Q, and also mentions a few favorite celebrity pranks to play on them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support
We talk about stuff and play a round of the TV Guide game with movies Emily watched while out with Covid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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