Podcasts about Olympia Dukakis

Roy Scheider stars alongside Olympia Dukakis in BETTER LIVING, a comedy about a dysfunctional family dealing with the surprise return of their father. The Mikes aren't crazy about this one, but have you been watching THE PITT? Because you'll be hearing a lot about THE PITT in this episode!

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my episode with Tony winner Jonathan Groff, who is currently starring as Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary carer, including why he never felt ownership over the role of King George in HAMILTON, what he learned from his experiences with fans during SPRING AWAKENING, why MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG is a love story, why he turned down the role of Finn on GLEE and HAIR on Broadway, his lack of formal training as a singer, working with Olympia Dukakis on THE SINGING FOREST, why he chose THE SOUND OF MUSIC tour over going to college, the serendipity of starring in A NEW BRAIN at Encores!, how Gavin Creel inspired him to publicly come out, what he learned from getting bad reviews for THE BACCHAE, working with Larry Kramer on the film of THE NORMAL HEART, JUST IN TIME's journey from the 92nd Street Y to Broadway, and so much more. Don't miss this honest conversation with a true Broadway star.

This month we're traveling back to 1987, starting with the Academy Award-winning romance, Moonstruck. Plot: Loretta Castorini, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry. Directed by: Norman Jewison Written by: John Patrick Shanley Starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Vincent Gardenia

Nothing Like the Sun, or as it is written on the album, "...Nothing Like the Sun,"  is the second solo studio album by former Police bassist and front man Sting.  The title comes from Shakespeare's sonnet number 130 which contains the lines, "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun."  Sting was met on the street one evening, who asked him, "How beautiful is the moon?"  Sting responded with this line from the sonnet.  Two events play a lot of influence on this album.  First, Sting's mother died in 1986, inspiring the lyrics to the opening track, "Lazarus Heart."  Second Sting joined the Conspiracy of Hope tour for Amnesty International, and through this tour was exposed to victims of government oppression in Latin America.  He was particularly moved by people in Chile for whom loved ones had "disappeared" in government actions, and wrote "They Dance Alone" as a description of the mourners who would dance the traditional Cueca by themselves with a picture of their loved ones pinned to their clothes.Sting's first solo album leaned into jazz.  This second album continues to have a jazz influence but reaches across a number of other genres including reggae, funk, acoustic rock, soft rock, and world music.  He brought in a number of solid musicians into the recording sessions including Gil Evans, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Branford Marsalis, and even his fellow Police alumnus Andy SummersSting would continue to further success after this album, which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart.  In the UK, ...Nothing Like the Sun debuted and peaked at number 1 on the UK albums chart.Bruce presents this adult contemporary album for this week's podcast. Be Still My Beating HeartThis second single from the album went to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The lyrics are quite mature, describing the head telling the heart to settle down in the midst of an intense romance.  The title was likely inspired by a 19th Century poem from Mary Elizabeth Coleridge.  Andy Summers is playing guitar on this track.  Little WingMost of this album is original music written by Sting, but this one is a deeper cut and a cover.  Jimi Hendrix wrote "Little Wing" in 1967, and it appears on his "Axis" album.  Gil Evans did a jazz arrangement of this piece in 1974, and provided this arrangement and backing with his orchestra for this cover.  Sting's version runs just over 5 minutes, giving it a run time just over double that of the original Hendrix version.  Rock SteadyAnother deep cut, this song is Stings humorous look at a couple who have volunteered to join a cruise, and later find out that they are joining Noah on the Ark.  "Life may be tough, but we're sailing with the Lord."  FragileThis is the fourth single from the album, and is a gorgeous acoustic piece.  This anti-war song was likely inspired by Sting's work with Amnesty International. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:That's Amore by Dean Martin (from the motion picture “Moonstruck”) This romance comedy starring Cher and Nicolas Cage delivered a Best Actress Oscar to Cher and a Best Supporting Actress Oscar to Olympia Dukakis.  STAFF PICKS:The Promise by When In RomeRob starts this week's staff picks with the only hit from a British new wave trio.  This track went to number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a popular song to play at weddings later on.  It gained a revival in popularity when it was used in the soundtrack to "Napoleon Dynamite" in 2004.  Got My Mind Set On You by George HarrisonLynch brings us a cover of a song originally written by Rudy Clark and recorded by James Ray in 1962.  It is off Harrison's comeback album, "Cloud Nine."  Harrison worked with Jeff Lynne on the album because he wanted a producer who wouldn't be intimidated by working with a Beatle.  The teamwork went well, and the two would go on to form "The Traveling Wilburys" supergroup shortly thereafter.Dude (Looks Like a Lady) by AerosmithWayne features one of many hits from Aerosmith's monster "Permanent Vacation" album.  The lyrics tell the tale of a man finding out that the "girl" he has bee pursuing at a club was a man dressed up as a woman.  The idea for the song came from Motley Crue singer Vince Neil being mistaken frequently for a woman with long blonde hair.Mission by RushBruce closes out the staff picks with a song which arose from a conversation between Neal Peart and Geddy Lee about the perception people have that the rich and famous have easier lives.  The lyrics reflect how every life has its own difficulties, and perhaps those who are highly successful would often wish for a more plain and settled life at times.   INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Bailando/Aquatic Park by Carlos SantanaGuitar virtuoso Carlos Santana takes us out this week with a track from his solo album, "Blues for Salvador." 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Welcome back to another edition of the Video Store Podcast. In honor of Women's History Month, I've selected four films featuring what I like to call “Wonder Women.” These are women who are brave, kind, strong, and all-around wonderful. This isn't meant to be an exhaustive list—simply four films that resonate with me personally as a woman, and you should watch, whether you're a woman or not. Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)First up is the 1991 Oscar-nominated film, Fried Green Tomatoes. The film stars Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Kathy Bates, and Jessica Tandy, among others. Fried Green Tomatoes is based on the book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, who also wrote the first draft of the screenplay. This film flashes between the 1920s and the 1980s, looking at Wonder Women through all stages of life. No matter where you find yourself, Fried Green Tomatoes is a great film to enjoy with the wonderful women in your life. Steel Magnolias (1989)Next up is Steel Magnolias from 1989. Focusing on southern women's culture in the 1980s, Steel Magnolias highlights the friendship among six women who must persevere through difficult circumstances. Starring Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Daryl Hannah, and Tom Skerritt, Steel Magnolias expertly blends comedy and drama, making a great movie full of Wonder Women. 9 to 5 (1980)The second Dolly Parton film in today's line-up is 9 to 5. The film, in addition to Dolly Parton, features Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dabney Coleman. Highlighting 1980s office politics that are unfortunately still all too relevant today, 9 to 5 tackles serious women's issues with humor, making their points even more effective and poignant. This is a great laugh after the tear-jerking drama after Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes. Alien (1979)The last film in our Wonder Women selections is 1979's Alien directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Yaphet Kotto, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Harry Dean Stanton, and Bolaji Badejo as the Xenomorph, Alien, is a phenomenal sci-fi horror film. Alien's leading wonder woman, Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, is an amazing sci-fi heroine. She's smart, brave, and resourceful, totes a flamethrower, and has a kitty-cat sidekick. What more do you want in a film about a Wonder Woman? We hope you enjoy these films and come back and see us next week on the Video Store Podcast. Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

This week, we can't help but fall victim to la bella luna as Feb2ary Is For Lovers continues with a classic rom-com about how it's impossible not to cheat if you're Italian. It's 1987's Moonstruck, directed by Norman Jewison, written by John Patrick Shanley, and starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Julie Bovasso and John Mahoney. The story of a young woman who accidentally falls in love with her fiancé's brother, the movie exudes charm at every turn -- so much so that this little rom-com took home three Oscars in '88, for Cher and Dukakis's performances as well as Original Screenplay for Shanley's script that is funny without being rife with straight-up jokes. There are rich characters here, beset by curses and fatal strains of bad luck, who get laughs not by mugging or ripping one-line zingers but by believing in the seriousness of their tragedies so completely. This is character-driven comedy of the highest order, grounded by the Canadian coziness that Jewison can't help but leave all over the film. Plus: J Mo's got theatrical field reports on both Sonic The Hedgehog 3 and Companion. If you'd like to watch the film before listening along to our discussion, it is one of the more widely available films we have ever covered as Moonstruck is currently streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime, Crave, Starz, Criterion Channel, Tubi and Hoopla at the time of publication. Other works discussed in this episode include Abigail, The Sixth Sense, The Usual Suspects, Identity, Trap, Fargo, The Wedding Singer, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part One, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Ocean's Eleven, L.A. Story, Paint, Napoleon Dynamite, ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing, A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, The Fabelmans, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Bicentennial Man, Bottoms and Punch-Drunk Love. Love Month continues next week with another VHS plucked from Hayley's collection as we'll be discussing 1996's Jerry Maguire with Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger, and will do our best not to get side-tracked discussing the Mission: Impossible franchise but can't promise we won't. Jerry Maguire is currently streaming north of the border on Crave, Starz and for free (with ads) on the CTV app. And of course we're closing out February with a rom-com canon selection, 10 Things I Hate About You. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!

We reference McFly's 70s rock podcast Tequila Sunrise and Judi Dench's role in the James Bond Franchise (Episodes 217 - 223). Jazzy theme by Iain Farrington. Need more made for TV Movies? Check out 907: Phantom of the Megaplex and 933: Ghostwatch. Next month's theme is February Made Me Shiver, containing all horror films, starting with Unsane (2018).  

Send us a textKatie and Bridget SNAP OUTTA IT! as they re-watch the 80's classic: Moonstruck! It's a movie all about how when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that's amore... Aka it's Italian as hell! Come along as we meet Loretta, a woman who for lame reasons agrees to marry the biggest jabrony in NYC: Johnny. But when Johnny leaves to visit his dying mother in Italy, Loretta is tasked to meet up with his brother Ronny to try and convince him to come to the wedding. With a little self-loathing, whiskey, and talks of wolves and moons the two fall in love and get - ready for it? - MOONSTRUCK! Oh yeah there's also a couple other cheating subplots, psychological investigations, dogs, and grandpa's there too. We've got Brooklyn, Italian families, and a stage-play-set-up with this movie that earned Cher her Oscar! Released in 1987, it stars Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, and Danny Aiello.

As the moon grows fuller, our hosts and their fabulous guest, Andrea, find themselves quite Moonstruck (1987) by Cher's beauty and Nicolas Cage's dedication to his performance. Tune in as they discuss newly acquired vocal stims (MY HAND), the way Nic Cage should never say "To the bed" like that again, and how we should all revere Olympia Dukakis. Are men chasing youth (and women) to run from death? How many dogs does the grandpa own? Would you lose a hand to get out of a failing relationship? When can we get a Nic Cage werewolf movie? SHOULD MADISON GET A PERM??? As always, thanks to meme queen Marissa for her help as the hosts and guests dictate that she make them memes of their choosing. Connect With Us Follow us on Instagram @loveatfirstscreening or send an email to loveatfirstscreening@gmail.com Production Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison Hill Music: Good Steph Artwork: Chelsea Ciccone Social Media: Marissa Ciccone About the Show An examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it's been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she's never wanted to watch. One friend's passion might be the other's displeasure, but doesn't love conquer all? Tune in every Wednesday to find out.

Wiz RECOMMENDS Moonstruck What can be best described as the purest Italian charm offensive ever put on film, Moonstruck is a movie that is made just to make you laugh and smile. The reason is twofold: the great performances and characters. Let's start with the latter: all the characters from the main characters Loretta and Ronny to the supporting and even the ancillary characters are all likable and great to watch. Even when they yell, scream and denigrate one another, you can't help but to be enamored by the characters you are watching. That is helped by the charismatic performances in the film. The best ones are easily Cher as the widow who is reluctantly marrying and Olympia Dukakis as her mother, but also Danny Aiello as the dumb, lovable Johnny and Vincent Gardenia as Loretta's philandering dad are also hilarious and charming characters to follow. It should be said that for a romantic comedy, Moonstruck is much better as a comedy than a romance. Its cute and hilarious scenes and dialogue mask a romantic angle that, honestly, isn't as potent as you'd expect in a good romantic comedy. Then again, the film is so fun and enjoyable that it doesn't matter. Moonstruck is a movie that, no matter when you watch it, still feels as fun and enjoyable as it first came out.

Ashley, Matt & Grant discuss Brian De Palma's Sisters, the 1972 homage to Alfred Hitchcock films. There's a lot to talk about, so get a piece of birthday cake, take a seat on the couch, and listen to this special episode!

Book Vs. Movie: Tales of the CityThe 1978 Book Vs. The 1993 Limited SeriesThe Margos are celebrating Pride Month with one of the most beloved books and adaptations of the last 50 years. Armistead Maupin's captivating series, Tales of the City, is set in vibrant San Francisco. Initially a newspaper serial in the Pacific Sun and the San Francisco Chronicle, this collection of novels was adapted into a beloved 1993 miniseries focusing on events from the first book. Celebrated for its authentic representation of LGBTQ+ lives and community, the series broke ground in television for its inclusive storytelling. Which did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:The background of the stories and settingThe effect the 1993 series had on the gay rights movement. The differences between the first novel and the film. The 1993 film's cast includes Olympia Dukakis (Anna Madrigal,) Laura Linney (Mary Ann Singleton,) Barbara Garrick (DeDe Halcyon Day,) Billy Campbell (Dr. Jon Fielding,) Parker Posey (Connie Bradshaw,) Marcus D'Amico (Mouse,) Paul Gross (Brian Hopkins,) Nina Foch (Frannie Halcyon,) Cynda Williams (D'Orothea Wilson,) Chloe Webb (Mona Ramsey,) Thomas Gibson (Beauchamp Day,) Mary Kay Place (Prue Giroux,) Donald Moffat (Edgar Halcyon,) and Sir Ian McKellen as Archibald Anson Gidde. Clips used:Mary Ann meets Mrs. MadrigalTales of the City (1993 trailer)Edgar meets AnnaBrian meets Mary AnnMary Ann talks to her motherMusic by John E. Keane Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog  https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

Book Vs. Movie: Tales of the CityThe 1978 Book Vs. The 1993 Limited SeriesThe Margos are celebrating Pride Month with one of the most beloved books and adaptations of the last 50 years. Armistead Maupin's captivating series, Tales of the City, is set in vibrant San Francisco. Initially a newspaper serial in the Pacific Sun and the San Francisco Chronicle, this collection of novels was adapted into a beloved 1993 miniseries focusing on events from the first book. Celebrated for its authentic representation of LGBTQ+ lives and community, the series broke ground in television for its inclusive storytelling. Which did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:The background of the stories and settingThe effect the 1993 series had on the gay rights movement. The differences between the first novel and the film. The 1993 film's cast includes Olympia Dukakis (Anna Madrigal,) Laura Linney (Mary Ann Singleton,) Barbara Garrick (DeDe Halcyon Day,) Billy Campbell (Dr. Jon Fielding,) Parker Posey (Connie Bradshaw,) Marcus D'Amico (Mouse,) Paul Gross (Brian Hopkins,) Nina Foch (Frannie Halcyon,) Cynda Williams (D'Orothea Wilson,) Chloe Webb (Mona Ramsey,) Thomas Gibson (Beauchamp Day,) Mary Kay Place (Prue Giroux,) Donald Moffat (Edgar Halcyon,) and Sir Ian McKellen as Archibald Anson Gidde. Clips used:Mary Ann meets Mrs. MadrigalTales of the City (1993 trailer)Edgar meets AnnaBrian meets Mary AnnMary Ann talks to her motherMusic by John E. Keane Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog  https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine 

1st day of summer!  Entertainment from 2001.  West Virginia became 35th state, Alaska pipeline started pumping, last battle of American Revolution.  Todays birthdays - Audie Murphy, Martin Landau, Olympia Dukakis, John Mahoney, Brian Wilson, Anne Murray, Lionel Richie, John Goodman, Nicole Kidman.  Jack Kirby died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard   http://defleppard.com/Summertime - Zachary WayneLady Marmalade - Christina Aguilara, Pink, Lil Kim, MyaI'm already there - LonestarBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Frasier TV themeSurfin - Beach BoysSnowbird - Anne MurrayAll night long - Lionel RichieRoseanne TV themeExit - Its not love - DokkenFollow Jeff Stampka on Facebook and cooolmedia.com

This week, it's time to talk about Roy Scheider's brief role in the 1969 film STILETTO! Come for the crime thrills, stay for the surprise early appearances from people like Olympia Dukakis and M. Emmett Walsh!

Listen in as the women in our family give their review of Steel Magnolias! Join Kira, Laney, Lisa, Michaela and Lila while we have a soul chat about one of our all time favorite movies. Follow us on social media!GNI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsnightinthepod/GNI Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2X8lmI4ESRDpdpBbPMkme0?si=533fe5855bd54363&nd=1

Hello! Welcome to another edition of the exclusive audio commentary podcast hosted by me, David Hughes.  For this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Jen Johans, award-winning writer, film critics, essayist and historian, and host of the excellent Watch With Jen podcast. Now, that has really good guests, but Jen must be short for Jenerous because she always gives her guests more of the floor than she uses herself, so I thought it'd be perfect to invite her to record a solo commentary, and choose any film she wanted, and I'm super excited she chose Norman Jewison's timeless 1987 romantic comedy-drama Moonstruck, starring Cher and Olympia Dukakis – both of whom won Oscars for their performances – Nicolas Cage and Danny Aiello, from an Oscar-winning original screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley. I'm a huge fan of Moonstruck, and I'm really excited to bring you this exclusive audio commentary, which I'm sure you're going to love. Even though, as we all know, "love don't make things nice. It ruins everything. It breaks your heart. It makes things a mess.” Comments? Feedback? Suggestions? Email David *at * Rogue-Commentary *dot* com or send us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠tweet⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have lots of exciting episodes in the works, so if you like what you hear – or just the idea – please subscribe, and remember to rate us wherever you hear this podcast – it'll really help us to keep going. Oh, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ and/or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up-to-date on our forthcoming releases. Thanks for listening! A ⁠⁠⁠⁠Synchronicity⁠⁠⁠⁠ production, conceived and presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠David Hughes⁠⁠⁠⁠. Produced by Sam Ibrahim. Music by Olli Oja. All content © 2024 Synchronicity II Ltd. All rights reserved.

Returning again to the year 1989 we watched the comedy drama film Steel Magnolias. Directed by Herbert Ross and starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts. Based on the 1987 play of the same name about the bond a group of women share in a small-town Southern community, and how they cope with the death of one of their own. The supporting cast features Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Kevin J. O'Connor, and Sam Shepard. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod                            

Bruce Willis and Kirstie Alley brought their TV comedy chops to a romcom with a baby-voiced twist, Look Who's Talking. The 1989 flick delivered big numbers at the box office, spawned two sequels, and gave John Travolta a career rebirth. But now, decades later, has the new-baby smell worn off? Are toddlers and romantic comedies ever a winning formula? And what on earth is Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis doing in this? The Old Roommates tie on some bibs and feast their eyes on this Amy Heckerling smash through their older, wiser middle-aged lens. Listen to this.Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on Instagram and YouTube @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#AmyHeckerling #KirstieAlley #JohnTravolta #BruceWillis #OlympiaDukakis

Romcom Month Strikes Back heats up with Norman Jewison's 1987 classic, Moonstruck! Ben and Martha discuss Cher's Oscar-winning turn and Nic Cage's breakout performance in this witty, bizarre, endlessly quotable film. Directed by Norman Jewison, written by John Patrick Shanley, and starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello, Olympia Dukakis, and Vincent Gardenia.

Discover how to create a thriving culture and ensure your Staff Matters by getting Bonnie Low-Kramen's new audio-book version of Staff Matters here  Summary Bonnie Low-Kramen discusses the importance of staff and culture in organisations. She emphasizes the need for meaningful conversations and fair treatment of employees. The impact of the pandemic on the workplace and the challenges of communication are also explored. The role of assistants as leaders and the need for clear job descriptions are highlighted. The consequences of unfair treatment and the importance of human connection in the workplace are discussed. The conversation concludes with a call to build better workplaces for the future. Takeaways Staff and culture are crucial for organizational success. Meaningful conversations and fair treatment of employees are essential. The pandemic has brought new challenges to the workplace. Assistants play a significant role as leaders and should be included in decision-making. Watch this episode on YouTube here Learn more about Bonnie Low-Kramen here  Connect with Bonnie on LinkedIn hereConnect with Gary Ryan on LinkedIn here  Learn more about Organisations That Matter here  Get your copy of Yes For Success: How to Achieve Life Harmony and Fulfillment here  or from all good online book and audio-bookstores.  If you would like support in creating a high-performance culture based on treating people as human beings, please click here to contact Gary Ryan

My colors are blush and bashful! We're ending Dollyuary, our month-long Dolly Parton celebration, with a classic…Steel Magnolias! After having emotional breakdowns from watching this tear-jerker movie, we get into the fashions of these strong southern belles! Costume designer Julie Weiss (Frida, American Beauty) put this deliciously talented crew of women (Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, and Olympia Dukakis) in big shoulder pads, cat-eye glasses, fur coats and overalls, and church hats galore! We discuss the alleged Mob Wife trend and thee armadillo cake; Blaire celebrates Ouiser's (Shirley's) eccentric Southern Lady glam, and Marie attempts to make Truvee's (Dolly's) cuppa cuppa cuppa cake (1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 fruit cocktail with the syrup). Tune in now! For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast Follow Marie on Instagram and Blaire on Instagram Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!  To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Instagram or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com. Call us at our sexy new hotline: (323) 487-2383. We wanna hear from you! 

Sal discusses growing up in Brooklyn and having TV and movies be his safe space; Catholic school; moving to California at age 12; going to public school; joining the drama department at UC Davis; studying at NYU under Olympia Dukakis; doing a few commercials and The Taking of Pelham 1,2,3 in New York; moving to LA and getting a role in The Montefuscos; The Montefuscos getting canceled; doing Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; how being nice to a kid at an Elvis Costello concert got him booked on The Tonight Show; getting Soap; meeting Richard Nixon; befriending Diana Canova & Robert Urich; his mother's reaction; MASH; his father; Ray Abruzzo; Barney Miller; how his meatballs impressed Carl Reiner, Mel Broos, Anne Bancroft, and Dom DeLuise and got him three movies; Family Feud; Richard Dawson; Mike Douglas; his play A Steady Rain which landed him on Scandal; wanting to appear on The Bear; his meatball recipe

In which the Mister and I check out MOONSTRUCK (1987), which we caught on the TCM app but you can also find on PlutoTv, Roku Channel and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  From an Academy Award winning script from John Patrick Shanley, the film is directed by the legendary Norman Jewison.  The film follows Loretta Castorini (Cher, in an Oscar winning turn) a straightlaced, bookkeeper from Brooklyn who's accepted her boyfriend, Johnny's (Danny Aiello), marriage proposal.  Immediately after, Johnny is Italy bound to see his dying mother but before he boards the plane, he asks Loretta to contact his brother, Ronny (Nicolas Cage) and invite him to the wedding.  The phone call doesn't go as planned so Loretta seeks out Ronny at the bakery he works at.  They leave to talk, she makes him a steak and soon discovers there is a spark between them.  Rounding out the cast is Olympia Dukakis (in her supporting Oscar winning role) as Loretta's mother, Rose; Vincent Gardenia as her father, Cosmo; and Julie Bovasso and Louis Guss as her Aunt Rita and Uncle Ray.  The film is a true snapshot of NY in the 80s and a sweet trip down memory lane.  The strong writing and outstanding performances still hold up and make this a worthwhile investment of your time.  The film clocks in at 1 h 42 m and is rated  PG.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

We are in the final stretch of Christmas in November and doing the classic movie Steel Magnolias. Yes, this is a Christmas movie (in Tamara's eyes, while Corinne calls it Christmas adjacent). It has a star studded cast including: Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Shirly MacLaine, Darryl Hannah and Olympia Dukakis to name a few. With such powerhouse actors we don't need to tell you what the movie is about, you should just watch it! In this episode we ooze bad Southern accents, use Bless Your Heart as a threat, and Corinne considers this film an emotional colon cleansing and Tamara wonders if it will flush the holiday spirit out of her (probably not). This movie made us laugh and cry and declare that 'pink is our signature color,' so we hope you join us and the other Southern Belles as we recap Steel Magnolias. 

HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love.  A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Hop aboard the steel train as hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy journey back to the film set of the unforgettable "Steel Magnolias." With actor Tom Hodges as our guide, we peel back the curtain to reveal the camaraderie, challenges, and triumphs  that made filming this dialogue-rich movie an unforgettable experience. We'll explore the intricacies of working with Robert Harling as well as the genius behind the script, and challenges of bringing this much-loved storyline from stage to screen.But first, at the behest of the film's star-studded and influential (not mention beloved) actresses, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Darryl Hannah, Shirley MacClaine, we take a happy hour break with our friends over at MISGUIDED SPIRITS, for a delightful concoction by Max Stampa-Brown,  Food & Beverage Director for The Garret Group, which operates a number of awesome bars and restaurants in NYC.  His out of this world "Planet Rogen" today was made over at Rocco's on 1 w. 3rd st, NYCFollow along and be sure to make one yourself!“The Easter egg hunt”1oz lemon juice.5oz ginger syrup .5oz honey syrup2oz MISGUIDED whiskey1 egg white Dry shake, then wet shake (first without ice then with ice to emulsify the egg white) double strain into a large coupe. Garnish with dill laying it over the egg white so it resembles a small tree. IG handles:@thegarretgroup@stampabrown With a dash of gentle southern charm, we steer the conversation to the technique of using a harmonica and children on bikes to create an authentic atmosphere. On this roller coaster ride, we invoke none other than Tom Skerritt, recounting some of his fond recollections of working with the legendary Dolly Parton and director Herbert Ross.Finally, we dive headfirst into examining the importance of emotional depth in movie characters and the potential influence deleted scenes could have on the film's narrative. We also probe deep into the dialogue and production design, highlighting Louisiana's  culture's essence. To add some excitement, may "spill the beans" on Hodge's iconic role in "Heavyweights." Whether you're a movie buff, a cocktail enthusiast, or just love a good yarn, this episode is your ticket to a world of wonder, wisdom, and wistful nostalgia.A quick reminder, no matter where you are listening to us, if you could rate us and drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, we'd be so grateful - it really helps us spread the good vibes. Thank you!HAPPY HOUR FLIX is produced by James Allerdyce and Lori Kay, and hosted by Steven Pierce and Matt MundyMain Title is by Johnny MineoHappy Hour Flix | Movies You Love

The Earth Station One Rainbow Room screens the 2011 film adaptation of Thom Fitzgerald's stage play. Mike, Mike, Mary, and Ciaran Moffatt hit the road for this heartwarming and heartbreaking story starring Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, Creative Outlet with Jim Beard, and Shout Outs. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedback@earthstationone.com and subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, wherever fine podcasts are found, and now we can be found on our own YouTube Channel. Links The Earth Station One Website Earth Station One on Apple Podcasts The Earth Station One YouTube Channel Earth Station One on Spotify Past Episodes of The Earth Station One Podcast Angela's A Geek Girl's Take Ashley's Box Office Buzz Michelle's Iconic Rock Talk Show Dolenz Sings R.E.M EvisionArts Please Attend Carefully Podcast Galloping Around the Cosmos The Jim Beard and Becky Books Page Promos Tifosi Optics Con Guys 42Cast The ESO Network Patreon Unique Crafts by Jenn ESO Network Tee-Public If you would like to leave feedback or a comment on the show please feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationone.com Special Guests: Ciarán Moffatt and Mary Ogle.

The Earth Station One Rainbow Room screens the 2011 film adaptation of Thom Fitzgerald's stage play. Mike, Mike, Mary, and Ciaran Moffatt hit the road for this heartwarming and heartbreaking story starring Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker. All this, along with Angela’s A Geek Girl’s Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, Creative … An LGBT Look At Cloudburst Read More » The post An LGBT Look At Cloudburst appeared first on The ESO Network.

The sixth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1987 features Josh's personal pick, Norman Jewison's Moonstruck. Directed by Norman Jewison from a screenplay by John Patrick Shanley and starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia and Danny Aiello, Moonstruck was nominated for six Oscars and won three.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/moonstruck-1988), Sheila Benson in the Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-12-16-ca-19394-story.html), and Rita Kempley in the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/moonstruck.htm).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod.You can also follow us all on Letterboxd to keep up with what we've been watching at goforjason, signalbleed and bydavidrosen.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year, plus fellow podcasts Piecing It Together and All Rice No Beans, and music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenAll of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 1987 installment, featuring our foreign film pick, Abbas Kiarostami's Where Is the Friend's House?.

proving workplace culture can sound like an impossible task, but today's guest, Bonnie Low-Kramen, has had more than 1,500 unfiltered conversations with executives, HR professionals, recruiters, executives, assistants, and leadership experts to identify the people focused solutions that really work to create the ultimate workplace. What You'll Discover About Improving Workplace Culture:* What people are saying behind closed doors about improving workplace culture.* The critical importance of respect in the workplace, and how it”s often trampled.* The powerful links between respect, belonging and improving workplace culture.* The surprising thing one CEO did during Covid to maintain his organization's culture.* How improving workplace cultures requires identifying and fixing broken systems.* And MUCH more.Guest: Bonnie Low-KramenITEDx international speaker and trainer Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the Personal Assistant to Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis for 25 years. Since 2010, Bonnie has been traveling the world teaching and speaking – in 13 countries and 38 states to date.She is now a CEO herself, employs an assistant, and is globally recognized as one of the most respected leaders in the administrative profession and an expert on workplace issues. Bonnieis sought after to speak about building ultimate partnerships between executives and assistants.In 2022, Bonnie made her TEDx debut with “The Real Reasons People Quit.” Her writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review and her work was featured as the Forbes cover story in May 2019. Corporate clients include the Wharton School of Business, Starbucks, Amazon, Rutgers University Business School, University of Chicago Business School, Campbell Soup, and British Parliament. Bonnie holds a BA from Rutgers University in New Jersey.She is a co-founder of NYCA – New York Celebrity Assistants – a professional networking organization which began in 1996. A New Jersey native, Bonnie's highly interactive, informative, and inspiring work seeks to bridge the gaps between staff towards building an ultimate workplace – or as close as they can get.Related Resources:m If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Corporate Governance and Culture episodes.Contact Bonnie and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and “X” formerly known as Twitter.Check out her books: the bestselling

Filmmaker and acting coach Christina Zorich talks about her new documentary and how it can help us identify solutions to human trafficking. Proverbs 31:8“Open your mouth for those who cannot speak, and for the rights of those who are left without help.” (NLV) https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @livesteadyonInstagram: @angiebaughman421 Looking for something not listed? It's probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon https://thenewabolitionistsdoc.com/ Facebook: @thenewabolitionists Instagram: @thenewabolitionistsThe New Abolitionist Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brtSme5MUps THE NEW ABOLITIONISTS, was directed by Christina Zorich and produced by Zorich, Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis, and Susannah Julien Barnes, and features the participation of Olympia Dukakis, Christina Zorich, Eng Veng, Annie Dieselberg, Daniel Vaupel, and Andrea Aasen. https://www.christinazorich.net/ Christina mentioned:Book, “For Their Tears I Died: Stories of Extreme Suffering and Extravagant Redemption in Human Trafficking and Social Injustice” by Patricia King et al. The Unlikely Heroes organization, https://unlikelyheroes.com/ Sound Effecttransition base by Cristian_Changing Theme music:Heartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The details for the Steady On University beta team can be found here: https://livesteadyon.com/sou-beta/Preroll music: Tomorrow Comes Soon by Dreamlamp

We're winding down Family Movie Month with the definitively PG-13 talking baby movie that kicked off a trilogy, “Look Who's Talking”! Kirstie Alley and John Travolta have chemistry for days, and Olympia Dukakis was born to play Long Island mom Rosie. (But have you seen her as the lesbian cowgirl?) We also get Twink Caplan as work bestie Rona, Abe Vigoda's eyebrows, Bruce Willis riffing in a sound booth, a stunning George Segal, some admittedly weird baby talk, and of course, Lou. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapod Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram: @bsapod Colin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov Website: nkvoiceover.com

In this episode, my guest is comedian and actor Paul Reiser. We discuss his upcoming shows at Cobb's Comedy Club, his tour called the "Big Font Comedy Tour," and how he's glad to be doing stand-up again. We also talked about Paul's various roles in TV and books, including his recent appearance on Stranger Things as Dr. Sam Owens.In this episode:Stand-up comedy and live performancesThe journey of becoming a comedianFinding your comedic voiceMaking your spouse laughOpening for Buddy RichAs a seasoned actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, Paul Reiser continues to add to his list of accomplishments. In addition to co-creating and starring in the critically-acclaimed NBC series Mad About You (1992), which garnered him Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award, and Screen Actors Guild nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, his successes also include his book, "Couplehood," which sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on "The New York Times" best-seller list, and "Babyhood," his follow-up book, which features his trademark humorous take on the adventures of being a first-time father, which also made "The New York Times" best-seller list. He also wrote a follow-up bestseller, Familyhood.Born and raised in New York City, Reiser was drawn to Greenwich Village clubs, which featured, among others, George Carlin, Robert Klein, and David Steinberg. He subsequently attended college at the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he majored in music (piano and composition) and participated in drama classes. During his university years, he was active in student theater productions at the Hinman Little Theater, an on-campus community theater organization located in Hinman College, his dorm community. Reiser later began performing as a comedian at the Improv and Comic Strip during university summer breaks.Remembered for notable performances in films such as Diner (1982), Aliens (1986), Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), The Marrying Man (1991), Bye Bye Love (1995) and One Night at McCool's (2001). More recently, he starred in two original movies for Showtime - Strange Relations (2001) opposite Julie Walters, Chazz Palminteri's Women vs. Men (2002), opposite Joe Mantegna and Christine Lahti. His first original screenplay also became his next film, The Thing About My Folks (2005), also starring Peter Falk, Olympia Dukakis, and Elizabeth Perkins.Reiser's development company, "Nuance Productions," has produced several projects for NBC television, including, My 11:30 (2004), starring Jeff Goldblum and Donna Murphy - which Reiser co-wrote with Steven Sater. Also in the works - for the Showtime cable network - is a mock documentary about "The Smothers Brothers" and their battles with television network censorship in the late 1960s. Since then, he has maintained a lower profile, working more as an executive producer and writer than as an actor.He also paired with Steven Soderbergh to star in the Amazon Original Series Red Oaks.Reiser tours the country performing in sold-out venues and was recently voted one of Comedy Central's "Top 100 Comedians of All Time."www.GaryScottThomas.com

For twenty-five years, Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the personal assistant to Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis. Now she writes, coaches, and speaks to audiences of business leaders and assistants, helping them each make the most of this powerful relationship. Mentioned in this Episode:Staff Matters: People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace: https://www.amazon.com/Staff-Matters-People-Focused-Solutions-Workplace/dp/0976326841 Bonnie's Be the Ultimate Assistant In-Person Workshop: https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/workshops/ultimate-assistants/btua-live/Connect with Bonnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnielowkramenTime Codes: (2:14) - Introducing Bonnie(3:11) - Are we talking about administrative professionals or executive assistants?  Are there differences?(5:02) - How has this type of work evolved over time?(9:57) - How do you think of the virtual assistant in the scheme of things?(12:35) - How do I know when it's time to hire an assistant?(18:26) -  How do I evaluate and assistant in an interview?(21:51) - What advice do you have for someone applying for an assistant job?(28:04) - What do you call the person who hires the assistant?(30:24) - What are the best practices for onboarding?(38:24) - How often do you suggest one on ones?(42:18) - What do you say to the people who aren't comfortable giving up control?(44:36) - What are the best practices for giving feedback?(50:50) - What does development look like in this profession?(53:58) - What advice do you have to make sure the system works when the assistant steps away?(56:58) - What advice do you have for the single assistant?

In the movie, Steel Magnolias, the character of Clarisse, played by Olympia Dukakis, loved giving veiled insults in her southern charming way. Unfortunately, we can often give ourselves not so charming insults when we find ourselves in certain situations. On today's episode, let's talk about this and look at a process on how to make a positive change in our own mental habits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/larry-quicksall/message

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Steel Magnolias looks at the relationship between many southern women as they deal with marriage, friendships, courtships, children, life and death. The cast is full of amazing actresses like Sally Field, Shirley McLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Daryl Hannah and Dolly Parton.    Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 0:17 - The Film stats 4:27 - The Pickup Line 6:41 - Getting to know the ladies 11:10 - Hot diabetes talk  (Neither of us went to med school) 17:04 The relationship between the women 22:16 - Sally Field's amazing acting 30:28 - Head Trauma 31:34 - Smoochie, Smoochie, Smoochie 32:19 - Driving Review 34:13 - To the Numbers   To guess the theme of this month's films you can call or text us at 971-245-4148 or email to christi@dodgemediaproductions.com You can guess as many times as you would like. Guess the Monthly Theme for 2023 Contest - More Info Here Next week's film will be Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Subscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of Dodge Movie Podcast with your host, Mike and Christi Dodge. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Special thanks to Melissa Villagrana our social media posts. Don't forget to visit our website, connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media. Give us a call at 971-245-4148 or email at christi@dodgemediaproductions.com

I had the privilege to discuss the documentary "The New Abolitionists" with director and producer Christina Zorich. She shared her perspective on the documentary's topic of human trafficking in Southeast Asia as well as other parts of the world. As she sheds light on the topic, she also provided encouragement on how the rest of us can  help in easy and practical ways. I know you will find her conversation as inspiring and encouraging as I did, particularly in light of how challenging this issue is.THE NEW ABOLITIONISTS, was directed by Christina Zorich and produced by Zorich, Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis, and Susannah Julien Barnes, and features the participation of Olympia Dukakis, Christina Zorich, Eng Veng, Annie Dieselberg, Daniel Vaupel, and Andrea Aasen. Three NGO's (Non-Government Organizations) are featured in the documentary. These organizations are nobly dedicating their lives to battling human sex trafficking with inspiring results everyday.Film Festival awards include Los Angeles Film Awards (2020) LAFA August Award, Best Inspirational Film; Bridge Fest, Vancouver (2020) Grand Prize, Best Documentary; Hollywood Verge Film Awards (2020) Winter Award, Best Documentary Feature; Manhattan Film Festival (2021) Film Heals Award, Documentary Feature.  THE NEW ABOLITIONISTS is a must-watch film for all who desire to learn more about this devastating crime and those who are bravely fighting against it.You can find more information and links to watch the film here:https://thenewabolitionistsdoc.com/Find more in Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thenewabolitionists/https://www.facebook.com/TheNewAbolitionists/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comDownload Stephanie's free ebook to cut your grocery bill in half--no coupons required!Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMom

Sarah, Hallie, and John discuss this little gem from 1990. A slapstick murder mystery starring Elaine May, Marlo Thomas, Jeannie Berlin, and Peter Falk with cameo appearances by Melanie Griffith and Olympia Dukakis. Please ⁠visit our website⁠ to download a transcript of this episode. Sources for this episode: May, Elaine. "FILM: She's a Beginner, but WHAT Connections." The New York Times (April 1, 1990), p. 15, p. 24. Maslin, Janet. "Review/Film: A New-Age Comedy, Crystals And All." The New York Times (April 6, 1990). Film Reviews - "In The Spirit." Variety. (April 4, 1990). Bartholomew, David. Buying & Booking Guide - "In the Spirit." The Film Journal. April-May 1990. Do yourself a favor and watch the full movie here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtmK7udXHgs⁠ Our theme music is "Rue Severine" by Blue Dot Sessions

Director Alexander Georges recently joined host Elias in the cave. The purpose of their rendezvous was to delve into the intricacies of Georges' latest creative endeavor, a captivating short film titled "Share For ME." This thought-provoking masterpiece has garnered such acclaim that it has been selected to grace the screens of the highly esteemed Los Angeles Greek Film Festival on June 10th. Share For Me - An aging Greek father and his Down syndrome son can't take care of themselves, but together they can crash a funeral on mom's birthday. Down syndrome lead actor Evan Vourazeris (Tuck from the Netflix series Ozark) is an actor and Disability advocate and motivational speaker. A BullyFree advocate Evan has spoken to over 500,000 kids and families about bullying, cyberbullying and empowerment issues. Lead actor Apollo Dukakis (brother to Academy Award winning Olympia Dukakis) has been a professional actor for over 50 years. He has worked in many prestigious regional theatres across the country from American Conservatory Theatre to the Dallas Theater Center. A recipient of the Los Angeles Drama Critics' and Dramalogue awards, an Ovation award and company member at A Noise Within for over 25 years. Co-star, Dallas native, actor and stand up comedian Willis Turner is a recipient of the "Up and Coming Comic" award at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and he has performed on BET and Comedy Central. The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, known for its celebration of Greek cinema and its fusion with international storytelling, has recognized the exceptional quality of "Share For ME" and deemed it worthy of being showcased alongside other remarkable cinematic works. This prestigious platform will provide an opportunity for audiences to experience the film's poignant storytelling and thought-provoking themes firsthand, further cementing Director Alexander Georges' reputation as a visionary filmmaker. During their dialogue, Director Alexander Georges delved into the depths of his inspiration, revealing the underlying themes and messages that permeate "Share For ME." The film's narrative intricately weaves together various emotions and experiences, eliciting profound contemplation from its viewers. With its poignant storytelling and expert craftsmanship, "Share For ME" stands as a testament to Georges' artistic vision and directorial prowess. As the conversation unfolded, Elias skillfully guided the discourse, unearthing the director's creative process, influences, and the challenges faced during the production of this extraordinary short film. Their interaction provided a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking, offering a unique perspective on the dedication and passion required to bring such a captivating project to life.  You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/mRZyw09pVcU Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com  www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias    

Today I talk with Christina Zorich, actress and film maker and the daughter of actress Olympia Dukakis. We talk about how an injustice like human trafficking broke her heart and how she used her gifts and talents to open other's eyes to how they can combat human trafficking.    This episode is dear to my heart as I am the Executive Director of an anti-trafficking organization called Unbound Now. We talk about how we can learn about the injustices of the world and do something about it.    Christina created A new multi-award-winning documentary – THE NEW ABOLITIONISTS - uncovers this dark world of trafficking in Southeast Asia and highlights four brave Christian ministries who are pushing back against evil, offering victims love, hope and freedom. From filmmaker Christina Zorich, THE NEW ABOLITIONISTS will be available on AppleTV, Amazon and other streaming platforms April 11, through Freestyle Digital Media.    “Human sex trafficking is a global industry that exists for many reasons, including the fact that many are too scared to confront it, are in denial it exists, or don't know what to do to help. I hope that The New Abolitionists works to eradicate these responses with deep understanding and real-life practical solutions,” said Zorich, who produced and directed the film.   Watch the film here:  Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook    Be Love. Do Good. is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Our guest today is writer, actor, and teacher Jonathan Fried. Jonathan shares with us how the play The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams saved his life. What's extra special about this for Jonathan is that not only did this play have life-saving features for him as a teenager, he went on to star in it in a production with Olympia Dukakis!The Glass Menagerie follows the lives of the dysfunctional Wingfield family, son Tom, mother Amanda, daughter Laura. Tom longs to escape from his stifling home, wanting to be a poet and escape the realities of working in a shoe warehouse. While he "goes to the movies" every night, his mother struggles to find a husband for Laura who lives with a disability.Buy The Glass MenagerieVisit our Bookshop or buy it directly right now: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780811214049Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, Natalie Cruz, Paul Kaefer, Nicole Olila, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Awen Briem, Stephen D., Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Join us May 18th!Ask for the Pride Special at the Spectacle Shoppe!Until August 1st, the Spectacle Shoppe is offering you $250 off as a Pride special. For locations, visit: https://spectacleshoppe.com Join Me In Supporting Lambda LiteraryAs a Lambda Literary Fellow, I hope you can donate to Lambda's Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices. They're raising $56k to ensure every fellow attend!You can donate to the scholarship fundraising campaign by visiting lambdaliterary.org/writers-retreat & clicking on SUPPORT EMERGING WRITERS or by texting LITVOICES to 44-321. Support the show

Brandon and Jane tackle a rom-com classic! We discuss everything. The transformation of Cher, the comedic ring of Nicholas Cage and the excellence of Olympia Dukakis. You don't wanna miss this Oscar winning classic!

Sarah Polley continues to wow us this week with her feature film debut as writer and director, 2006's “Away From Her.” Much like “Women Talking,” it's no easy breezy airplane movie, but sometimes you just want to be a little devastated. Oscar nominated Julie Christie glows as Fiona, whose developing Alzheimer's renders her husband Grant a stranger and sends her into the arms of Worst Supporting Aubrey. Grant finds tough love from Nurse Kristy and a trauma bond with Aubrey's wife, podcast alum Olympia Dukakis. Plus: the mom from The Good Son, Flo taking her tea for a walk, face journeys, cigarette acting, and a particularly ugly baby. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapod Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram: @bsapod Colin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov

It's Cher, bitches!  This week we look at the movie that won Cher and Olympia Dukakis their Oscars.  So, snap out of it, and listen to Moonstruck!*Spoilers Ahead*  Moonstruck (1987) - IMDb Cher - Wikipedia Egg-in-a-Hole Has at Least 66 Different Names | MyRecipes Moonstruck (7/11) Movie CLIP - Snap Out of It (1987) HD - YouTube Theme Music:  Happy Way to Start the Day By Pressmaster – license purchased on AudioJungle  

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie thats a podcast! Fall in love with Cher with us as we discuss Moonstruck from 1987! What the heck do seeds have to do with the moon? Is Seth a hopeless romantic from birth? Have there ever been brothers further apart in age than Ronny and Johnny? Why does Olympia Dukakis threaten death in this movie? Join us as we answer these questions and more! We want to be your Movie Friends! connect with us on Twitter @moviefriendspod and Instagram @MovieFriendsPodcast or send us an E-mail at MovieFriendsPodcast@Gmail.com tell us what you think and it may end up on the show! Wouldn't that be cool? Head over to our website at MovieFriendsPodcast.com and maybe consider supporting our Patreon. Come on, you don't need that $5, but you do need our undying love and friendship.    

Front Row Classics kicks off 2023 with a conversation featuring three-time Oscar nominated actress, Diane Ladd. Brandon recently sat down with Diane to discuss her latest film, Isle of Hope, directed by Damian Romay. This touching film is a testament to the power of family and working through your past to define your present and future. Ladd shares her thoughts on the film's hopeful message and why it deserves attention during this awards season. Brandon and Diane also spend time discussing her southern upbringing and relationship with daughter, Laura Dern. We also spend time with remembrances of such classics in her filmography as Rambling Rose, Chinatown and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.   Legendary actress Diane Ladd is a Golden Globe (Alice), BAFTA (Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore) and Independent Spirit Awards (Rambling Rose) winning actress who has been nominated for over 70 awards during her astonishing 7 decadelong career including three times for both an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Wild at Heart and Rambling Rose for which she and her daughter actress Laura Dern made Academy history as the only mother and daughter to be nominated in the same year for the same film. Ladd is currently starring in Isle of Hope, a new feature film that opened December 9, 2022. Ladd stars as well-known actress Carmen Crawford whose daughter Victoria (Mary Stuart Masterson) blames for having crushed her dreams of becoming a playwright. But when Carmen suffers a life-threatening stroke and wakes up thinking she's living 15 years in the past, Victoria is given a unique opportunity to figure out where her life went off track and reconcile her relationship with her mother. Andrew McCarthy, Sam Robards, and Jessica Lynn Wallace co-star. Isle of Hope, written and directed by Damian Romay and produced by Omar Romay. Ladd has several films currently streaming, coincidentally all based on true events: Gigi & Nate, director Nick Hamm's coming-of-age drama based on Ned Sullivan and his capuchin support monkey Kasey, Charming the Hearts of Men starring Kelsey Grammer, Anna Friel and Sean Astin, inspired by events during the Civil rights movement in 1964 and The Last Full Measure, a true story about a young soldier's exceptional bravery and sacrifice, starring alongside Christopher Plummer, William Hurt, Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris. Ladd has appeared in over 200 films and television projects including director David O. Russell's Joy, director Roman Polanski's iconic Chinatown, writer John Hughes' Christmas Vacation and, The Cemetary Club with Olympia Dukakis, Ellen Burstyn & Danny Aiello which led her to produce her first film Mother in which she and Dukakis co-starred. For the small screen Ladd most recently appeared as Nell O'Brien in Hallmark's runaway hit Chesapeake Shores. Her varied television shows included her Golden Globe winning performance as Belle the singing, songwriting, waitress of the run-away hit series Alice based on her Oscar and Golden Globe winning role in the film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Ladd also appeared in Steven King's Kingdom Hospital and co-starred in the popular HBO series Enlightened with daughter Laura Dern. And if acting isn't enough, Ladd has co-authored a new book with daughter actress Laura Dern, titled Honey Baby Mine which hits shelves Mother's Day, May 2023 by Grand Central Publishing. 2 Ladd has authored two other books: Spiraling Through the School of Life, published by Hay House, and a book of short stories, A Bad Afternoon for a Piece of Cake, published by Ladd's company Exxcel Press. Ladd began her career as a teenager in actor John Carradine's production of “Tobacco Road”, lying about her young age she next landed a stint as a dancer at the world renowned “Copacabana.” Next, she was cast in the Off-Broadway play “Orpheus Descending” co-starring with her soon-to-be husband Bruce Dern. She went on to again star opposite Dern in her first role for the big-screen in Roger Corman's The Wild Angels also starring Peter Fonda. She next starred in The Rebel Rousers, starring Jack Nicholson, Cameron Mitchell and again with Dern. She then wrote and directed the critically acclaimed Mrs. Munck, co-starring with Bruce Dern. Ladd has been a lifetime member of both the Actors Studio East & West Coast and a National Board Member of SAG/AFTRA both for over 25 years. She has a degree in Esoteric Psychology and a Certificate of Nutrition from Florida University as well as a Ministerial Ordination Degree. Ladd has worked alongside doctors for over 20 years as an “Intuitive Healer” and was chosen to give a Congressional Testimony regarding the Value of “Alternative Modalities”. She has served on the Board of Advisors for the AHMA (Alternative Holistic Medical Association) and served on the Board of Directors for Congressman Berkley Bedell's “National Foundation for Alternative Medicine” (NFAM). Ladd founded “The Art and Culture Taskforce“ a 501-C3 non-profit Foundation (artandculturetaskforce.org)

Welcome to this week's True Fiction Project Podcast. I have the privilege of speaking with Keren Eldad, personal/business coach and TedTalk speaker. Keren starts the episode by telling us about her rocky transition from a “princess” life to military life. Next, she discusses what a coach is and how they differ from a therapist or teacher. She gives us some incredible insights into mindset shifts and how “hustle culture” is damaging to ourselves. Keren encourages taking control of our own lives and to push ourselves to discover our values and live to those values. At the end of the episode, we hear the short story titled Spec Ops for the Princess, written by Parker James.  IN THIS EPISODE: [2:30] Keren Eldad discusses her military experience.  [6:15] How did the early days shape who Keren is today? [7:20] How did Keren get into the coaching industry? [10:50] What is the difference between a coach, therapist, and teacher? [13:38] What are “princessy values,” and do they have a purpose? [16:24] Do big companies like Nike, Este Lauder, etc. need “saving?” [17:52] What is the superstar paradox?  [20:44] How does one stop him or herself from becoming an “overachiever?”  [23:02] What was it like being mentored by Olympia Dukakis? [27:23] Short story Spec Ops for the Princess by Parker James   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Superficial things will not build our character. Those things will not bring you any happiness. Focus on your values and live your life towards those values - that is what will fill your life with joy and happiness. Everybody could use clarity, ease, and tools to feel like they are in the driver's seat of their own life. This is what a coach helps you with. They uncover beliefs and where the views came from and help you choose a new set of beliefs to reach your goals. When you're in survival mode, you are in a completely different mode. You are twice as likely to be depressed or anxious the higher your income and achievement levels are. Your focus is on the things that don't bring you joy and experiences in your life.  Fiction Credits: Short story written and read by: Parker James BIO: Coach Keren Eldad (PCC) is a transformational coach, speaker/ TEDx speaker, and trainer who has coached professionals and entrepreneurs on business goal achievements as well as personal development goals such as self-awareness, self-acceptance, vulnerability, and empathy to overcome overwhelm, stress and their adverse effects in life and work. Live with Enthusiasm Facebook Coached with Coach Keren Podcast Kenen Eldad's Website Keren Eldad's Instagram Keren Eldad's TED Talk - You Don't Know What You Don't Know This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind: Try it today by going to https://www.magicmind.co/tfp and use my code "TFP20" for 20% off all orders or for a limited time 40% off a subscription.Our Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh and use my code 50truefictionproject for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's our 200th Episode and we're finally doing the thing we've been talking about doing for 200 episodes! A full deep dive into one of our favorite — or possibly our favorite! — romcoms…Moonstruck! Moonstruck was released December 18th, 1987, one day after Sarah turned nine…auspicious Sagittarius energy! It's set in Brooklyn, is a perfect romance novel on film, and features more than one wolf, bewitched by the full moon. It is everything.Go watch it (you won't be sorry), then come back here and listen to us wax poetic about it. Thank you for being with us for 200 episodes…you're the moonlight in our martini. Show NotesMoonstruck was released on Dec 18, 1987. It was nominated for several oscars. Cher won for best actress, Olympia Dukakis for best supporting actress, and Best Original Screenplay for John Patrick Shanley.Everyone loves Moonstruck and there are lots of fun listicles and essays about the movie. Here's a great thread from Vulture where a movie critic named Rachel Handler live-tweeted a rewatch.Most of the film's exteriors were filmed in Brooklyn, but many interiors were shot in Toronto.Sarah mentioned an essay by Emily VanDerWerff, Moonstruck: Life in the In-Between, about the beauty shop scene and how it can be analyzed as showing the power of the female gaze in Moonstruck.The last scene at the breakfast table is a good example of farce. An article about the making of Moonstruck and the ending scene played in the style of a farce, with lots of cool info on Loretta's grandfather, played by Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Jen liked all that moon stuff. When Cher won the Oscar, she was wearing a very memorable dress. May we all vow to live our 40s with her as our guide.

Today's guest is Bill Small, a singer-songwriter and entrepreneur at ARTIST MIND, INC. in Austin, TX. A badass business and personal coach, Bill Small has helped hundreds of clients achieve new levels of success and fulfillment over the last 15 years. In 2008 Bill joined the coaching team at Northstar ventures which provided coaches for programs by noted authors Joe Vitale and Bob Doyle, both featured in “The Secret.” That same year Bill worked with Bob Doyle as his personal coach, and was featured in the documentary film, The Boundless Living Challenge. In 2016 Bill created Artist Mind Inc. to make coaching available to small business owners. In 2018 he was asked to join the consulting team at VIP Medical Consultants, and became a partner in healthcare start-up Advanced Clinical Management. Taking a break from touring and live music performances during the 2020 pandemic shut down, Bill created and launched the Awareness Advantage Workshop, a group training course in mindfulness. In 2021 it's back to performing and launching a new podcast, The Subtle Art of Not Yelling with co-host Miles Hanson. In this episode, you'll also hear highlights from 3 of Bill's latest songs.   In our interview, we talk about MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Marketing Healthcare Business Mindfulness Creativity Career Coaching Growing up outside of New York City, Bill honed his performance skills early in student workshops at the Whole Theater Company directed by Olympia Dukakis. After attending Berklee College of music, he spent the next 3 decades working as a performer, producer, recording artist, vocal coach, and songwriter. In 2006 he became a founding member of the Texas Americana group Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros, and over the next 15 years released 5 records with the band, 4 solo records, and toured the U.S. and Europe. Bill Small https://www.artistmind.co/ (Bill 's Website) Media Kit: https://kitcaster.com/bill-small/ https://instagram.com/mindartcoach (@mindartcoach on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/wbsmall (Bill 's Facebook page) Music tracks are copyrighted, provided by the artist, and used with permission.