Podcasts about On Golden Pond

Send us a Question!PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss our latest Patreon-picked movie; Her! The two discuss the ins-and-outs of digital romance, modern sexuality, and so much more all in a post Chat-GPT world!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 26-minutes discussing disc rot, media preservation, and the difficulty of preserving media in general all because Melvin found on his copy of On Golden Pond a Documentary special-feature he can't find any record of online, either on Wikipedia, IMDB, or YouTube. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Melvin & Kathryn both kick things off with some positives. With that out of the way... the cat's out of the bag: neither Melvin nor Kathryn liked Her.Melvin, "[Her] is wrapped up in a visually pleasing film with performers who are very impressive and I find that that might actually be distracting from the flaws of the film."Theo is codependent, and Sam is an enabler.Melvin & Kathryn take turns explaining things they didn't like while using examples from other movies they feel better represent those ideas.Melvin felt the technology in the film was kind of terrible.Theo is uncomfortable with the idea that a woman would have a desire conflicting with his own.Kathryn, "[Theo] has a "pornified" style of relating to women."Discussing the initial sexual encounter with Sam & the "surrogate sex" scene.Melvin, "[Theo] is not capable of having a safe sexual encounter with this born-beautiful-yesterday-manic-pixie-dream-girl."Recommendations:You know we're cooked when middle class normalities are trending by Ashley Embers (YouTube)Possibly in Michigan (1983) (Short Film) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group

Send us a textJeff Wagg returns to the podcast with a special travel challenge as he explores three supposedly "boring" American towns and reveals the fascinating stories, attractions, and historical significance hidden within each location.• Bagley, Minnesota (pop. 1,305) offers beautiful Lake Lomond with its haunting loon population, the legend of "Green Jenny," and Minnesota's longest-used prison• Sandwich, New Hampshire (pop. 1,466) served as the filming location for "On Golden Pond" and features incredible fall foliage due to its remarkable biodiversity• Unity, Oregon (pop. 43) wasn't officially a town until 1972 when ranchers needed a water grant, and now features rentable fire towers with 360-degree views• All three locations demonstrate how even the smallest American towns contain unexpected treasures waiting to be discovered• Jeff shares his own approach to finding fascinating stories in seemingly ordinary places through research and appreciation for local history• Each town has limited geocaching opportunities (1-3 caches) likely due to small populations of active geocachersVisit our Patreon at patreon.com/treasuresofourtown for exclusive content including Jeff's "golden nugget" advice on finding interesting aspects of any town.Support the showFacebookInstagramXYoutube

This Academy-award-winning 80s Flick is a captivating, emotionally charged drama that beautifully captures the complexities of love, aging, and family. Set in the tranquil, golden hues of a New England lake, the film brings together screen legends Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn in a final, unforgettable collaboration. Fonda portrays Norman Thayer, a witty but grumpy elderly man facing the challenges of growing older, while Hepburn shines as his vibrant and supportive wife, Ethel. When their daughter and her fiancé arrive for a summer visit, the peaceful lake becomes the backdrop for deep reflections and heartwarming moments of reconciliation. So power up the motorboat, grab your fishing poles, and watch out for the rocks in Pergatory Cove as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts, Ben Carpenter and Bethany Wells, discuss “On Golden Pond” from 1981 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:Leftover footage of Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn driving through the countryside of New Hampshire, as shown in the opening credits, was incorporated for the beginning of the 1982-1990 CBS sitcom "Newhart".Sources:Wikipedia, IMDB, Box Office Mojohttps://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/golden-pondhttps://www.afi.com/news/afi-movie-club-on-golden-pond/Some sections were composed or edited by ChatGPT We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Your opinions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'd be so grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. If we missed anything or if you have any suggestions for 80s movies, we'd love to hear them too! If you're feeling extra supportive, you can even become a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other fun extensions of our podcast, check out this link. Thank you for your support!https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback

3/13/25: Keith Fairey, CEO of Wayfinders: threats to housing under Trump. David Knowles w/ Wm Spademan & Trish Perlman: Ehmptn Theater Co's "On Golden Pond." Rep. Natalie Blais: USDA slashing food & nutrition funding. "Watermelon Wednesdays" w/ Paul Newlin & music star Cory Pesaturo – in Nhmptn w/ Natalie Tenenbaum Tuesday.

3/13/25: Keith Fairey, CEO of Wayfinders: threats to housing under Trump. David Knowles w/ Wm Spademan & Trish Perlman: Ehmptn Theater Co's "On Golden Pond." Rep. Natalie Blais: USDA slashing food & nutrition funding. "Watermelon Wednesdays" w/ Paul Newlin & music star Cory Pesaturo – in Nhmptn w/ Natalie Tenenbaum Tuesday.

3/13/25: Keith Fairey, CEO of Wayfinders: threats to housing under Trump. David Knowles w/ Wm Spademan & Trish Perlman: Ehmptn Theater Co's "On Golden Pond." Rep. Natalie Blais: USDA slashing food & nutrition funding. "Watermelon Wednesdays" w/ Paul Newlin & music star Cory Pesaturo – in Nhmptn w/ Natalie Tenenbaum Tuesday.

3/13/25: Keith Fairey, CEO of Wayfinders: threats to housing under Trump. David Knowles w/ Wm Spademan & Trish Perlman: Ehmptn Theater Co's "On Golden Pond." Rep. Natalie Blais: USDA slashing food & nutrition funding. "Watermelon Wednesdays" w/ Paul Newlin & music star Cory Pesaturo – in Nhmptn w/ Natalie Tenenbaum Tuesday.

“I was the highest paid actor in Hollywood -- if you were counting by the word.”           - actor Eric Brown THE CONVERSATIONTAKING THE PIPPIN BUS: Nine-year-old Eric played the lead in the original touring company of Bob Fosse's Pippin! “It was 1974. I was the only child in a cast of adults. One-and-two-night stands. In a bus. Thirty states. Six months.”PRIVATE LESSONS: The lead got fired -- so Eric was promoted to star!15 GOING ON 30: In Private Lessons, Fifteen year-old Eric Brown, played a fifteen-year-old -- being seduced by a thirty-year-old woman! “My wife is still mad at my mother for letting me play that role!”KICKED OUT OF SCHOOL: Eric was kicked out of St. Francis Prep School for being in Private Lessons: “They said, “We think you'd do better at another school considering your career goals.” It was a very Franciscan way of saying, “Get out”.”MAMA'S FAMILY: “You know the rumors that Betty White had a dirty streak? All true.”On working with Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Dorothy Lyman, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Harvey Korman: “Everyone was so funny -- you were always laughing. They were constantly futzing, because they knew what was funny -- and if it wasn't, they would fix it."DIRECTOR SPLIT: Mama's Family had TWO directors: Harvey Korman worked with the actors, while someone else blocked out the camera moves (Roger Beatty).THE METAVERSE OF MAMA'S FAMILY: Vicki Lawrence started playing the at least 63-year-old “Mama” when she was in her late 20's!THE EPISODE THAT NEVER WAS: Eric pitched an episode where he and Ken Barry -- both tap dancers -- could dance together in a talent show.  But it never happened.TAKE THE TOUPEE: Carol Burnett would do anything for a laugh -- including pulling the hairpiece off a certain co-star during taping -- when no one was expecting it!BAD NEWS, GOOD NEWS, WORSE NEWS -- Mama's Family gets cancelled.  Then it comes back!  But not with Eric.LOVING LAURA HOLT: After Private Lessons, Eric did a replay on Remington Steele -- playing a kid with a crush on an “older woman”: “I was head over heels in love with Stephanie Zimbalist. In real life!”BE KIND, REWIND: After jobs dried up in Hollywood, Eric moved to Monterey and got a job in a video store: “I was renting movies to people that I WAS IN.”FIRST RULE OF COMMUNICATION: For the MacArthur Foundation or a lost chicken in Queens: Know your goal.WHAT CAN ONE PERSON DO TO HELP THE WORLD? Find what you love and offer that.So, join Susan and Sharon -- and Eric -- as they talk Listerine commercials, the Clinton campaign, Jon de Bont, Sarah Jessica Parker, Howard Hessman, Barry Williams, On Golden Pond, Ian Ziering, curfew “double standards”, working with women directors, Jerry Reed, Emmanuelle, Fred Willard -- and evil twins!  AUDIO-OGRAPHYWatch Mama's Family for free on Pluto TV.Listen to Eric Brown's podcast about philanthropy, Let's Hear it. Or on Apple. Check out what Eric Brown is doing now at Brownbridgestrategies.com.Enjoy Eric's blog about traveling the world with his wife at Eat, Bicker, Love.PLUS -- AN “80's TV LADIES” HOLIDAY SALE!Get 15% off on all merch at 80s TV Ladies Shop on Fourthwall.Make sure to use promo code “Festive80s”!  CONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for transcripts.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON.This year is the 45th anniversary of President Carter's Crisis of Confidence speech. Get Susan's new play about it: Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing. 

Welcome to another Cinema Sounds & Secrets Tribute episode! This week Janet, John, (and Pen) explore the life and career of American actor Dabney Coleman. Born in Austin Texas in 1932, Coleman excelled at tennis, playing across Europe and serving in the army before deciding to pursue acting. He appeared in over 175 films and television programs, recognized for comedic and dramatic roles, including 9 to 5 (1980), On Golden Pond (1981), Tootsie (1982), WarGames (1983), Cloak & Dagger (1984), and You've Got Mail (1998). To learn more about this episode and others, visit the Official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website. And check out our Instagram, @cinemasoundspod!  

pWotD Episode 2687: James Earl Jones Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,070,030 views on Monday, 9 September 2024 our article of the day is James Earl Jones.James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor known for his film roles and for his work in theatre. Jones has been described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances on stage and screen. He has also been called "one of the greatest actors in American history". He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985. He was honoured with the National Medal of Arts in 1992, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2009, and the Honorary Academy Award in 2011.Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi in 1931, he had a stutter since childhood. Jones said that poetry and acting helped him overcome the challenges of his disability. A pre-med major in college, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War before pursuing a career in acting. His deep voice was praised as a "stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas" to his projects. Jones made his Broadway debut in 1957 in Sunrise at Campobello (1957). He gained prominence for acting in numerous productions with Shakespeare in the Park including Othello, Hamlet, Coriolanus, and King Lear. Jones worked steadily in theatre, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role as a boxer in The Great White Hope (1968), which he reprised in the 1970 film adaptation, earning him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.Jones won his second Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role as a working class father in August Wilson's Fences (1987). He was a Tony award nominee for his roles as the husband in Ernest Thompson's On Golden Pond (2005) about an ageing couple, and as a former president in the Gore Vidal play The Best Man (2012). His other Broadway performances included Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2008), Driving Miss Daisy (2010–2011), You Can't Take It with You (2014), and The Gin Game (2015–2016). He received a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2017.Jones made his film debut in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove (1964). He received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Claudine (1974). Jones gained international fame for his voice role as Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, beginning with the original 1977 film. Jones' other notable roles include parts in Conan the Barbarian (1982), Matewan (1987), Coming to America (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Sandlot (1993), and The Lion King (1994). Jones reprised his roles in Star Wars media, The Lion King (2019), and Coming 2 America (2021). On television, Jones won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his roles in TNT thriller film Heat Wave (1990) and the crime series Gabriel's Fire (1991). He was Emmy-nominated for East Side West Side (1963), By Dawn's Early Light (1990), Picket Fences (1994), Under One Roof (1995), Frasier (1997), and Everwood (2004). He also acted in Roots (1977), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), and Homicide: Life on the Street (1997).This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 08:28 UTC on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.For the full current version of the article, see James Earl Jones on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Gregory.

On Golden Pond kicks off the 100th season of Riverside Community Players. Each and every show of this upcoming season is indeed a heavy hitter. David Fleming speaks with board member Philip Gabriel, Mel Chadwick - also on the board and playing Norman as well, along with Ron Milts - directing the show. We'll hear about the show, a bit about the 100th season and more.

We talked about so many things from his role on Decendants and his story.Peder Lindell's meteoric rise in the entertainment industry began at just eleven years old, with his compelling portrayal of Billy Ray in the Jungle Theater's production of "On Golden Pond" in Minneapolis. His early success paved the way for a standout performance in "Gypsy" at the Pantages Theater, earning him accolades across the Broadway World as "a fine young actor." His boundless talent, passion, and relentless drive make him a true force to be reckoned with. In the past year alone, Lindell's career has reached unprecedented heights. Alongside his exciting role in "The Descendants," he broke new ground as Gus in Montana's first queer skateboarding film, "Scraps," produced by Colton Underwood. He also delivered a gripping performance as Jason in the revival of "Bare: A Pop Opera" in Los Angeles, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor.Beyond his theatrical and cinematic achievements, Peder is an accomplished instrument-rated commercial pilot, having taken to the skies at just sixteen. He owns a Grumman Tiger prop plane, affectionately named his "sky convertible," reflecting his adventurous spirit and love for flight. This daring nature extends to his athletic pursuits as well. A Division III ice hockey player at Loyola Marymount University, Peder excels in an array of sports, including soccer, wrestling, diving, baseball, skateboarding, rock climbing, and various snow and water sports. He is certified in emergency first response and advanced rescue scuba diving. He is actively training for his skydiving certification, aspiring to perform his own stunts like his idol, Jackie Chan.

"On Golden Pond," "Wait Until Dark," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Midsummer Night's Dream," "Man of La Mancha..." For those in theatre this reads as a "must do someday" kind of list. For many others this is a list of shows you've heard of, even if you're not into theatre whatsoever. What this list is - in order - The lineup for Riverside Community Players' 100th season! They polled the audiences to find out what THEY'D like to see. These were all pulled from the near 100-year history of the theatre - which started in 1925, originally the Drama Department of the Riverside Women's Club before separating to become Riverside Community Players. So out of 99-plus years... yes, we were bound to have some heavy hitters asked for. And this is what we'll be getting! On this edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming speaks with board members Phillip Gabriel and Michael Shane Eastman, as well as Mia Mercado, director of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," running now, and wrapping up the 99th season. We'll hear about the upcoming 100th season - going beyond the titles mentioned above, as well as talk about theatre in the round - the type of presentation you get at Riverside Community Players.

Peder Lindell talks "Descendants: The Rise of Red", becoming a pilot, and that time his height made him lose a role! About Peder: American actor and overall thrill seeker Peder Lindell has had a stunning rise in the entertainment industry that has continued to collect momentum. This actor/aviator/daredevil launched into the professional world of entertainment at just eleven years old, starring as Billy Ray in the Jungle Theater's production of "On Golden Pond" in Minneapolis. This impressive debut led to his Broadway Reimagined performance in "Gypsy" at the Pantages Theater, earning him accolades from across the Broadway World as "a fine young actor.” Within the last year, Peder's career has reached new heights. Lindell has joined Disney's widely beloved franchise, "The Descendants," as Morgie, the son of Morgana Le Fay, in the highly anticipated film "The Descendants: The Rise of Red." He traveled to Montana to take on the groundbreaking role of Gus in the state's first queer skateboarding film, "Scraps," produced by Colton Underwood. Back in Los Angeles, he gripped audiences in the role of Jason in his university's stage revival of "Bare: A Pop Opera.” Peder's talents extend far beyond the stage and screen. He took to the skies at just sixteen and is now an instrument-rated commercial pilot. He owns a Grumman Tiger prop plane, his beloved "sky convertible," which embodies his thrill-seeking nature. His interests are both diverse and daring. His adventurous spirit is reflected in his athletic prowess: a Division III ice hockey player at Loyola Marymount University, he has excelled in soccer, wrestling, diving, baseball, skateboarding, rock climbing, and snow and water sports. Lindell is certified in emergency first response and as an advanced rescue scuba diver, his daredevil streak also extends to the arts of parkour, combat, and stunt training. He's actively training for his skydiving certification, aspiring to perform his own stunts like his idol, Jackie Chan. Growing up in the artistic town of Northfield, Minnesota, Peder's journey into performing arts began with choir singing under the mentorship of renowned choral director Anton Armstrong. His talent soon led to roles in operas such as "La Bohéme," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Hansel und Gretel," with performances in iconic venues including Canterbury, Southwark, and Nidaros Cathedrals, as well as Carnegie Hall. A decade later, his return to Carnegie Hall underscored Peder's enduring passion and talent. Lindell's standout performance in "The Abominables" at the Children's Theater Company received critical acclaim from The New York Times, solidifying his reputation as a standout industry talent. Peder's film work includes "Out Of My Hands" and "Down The Drain," which premiered at the Catalina Film Festival 2021. His 2022 supporting actor nomination for "Dead Cell" and his role in the medieval fantasy series "Hidden Falls" showcased both his range and depth as a storyteller.  Praised for his "impressive naturalism" by the St. Paul Pioneer Press and described as having "the chops and charisma to keep us on his side" by the Star Tribune, Peder Lindell is now based in Los Angeles, completing his bachelor's degree at Loyola Marymount University. With his boundless talents and relentless drive, Peder is not just aiming for the stars—he's already among them. Follow the show on social media!          Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/          Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast          Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/           Patreon: patreon.com/thanksforcomingin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXj8Rb1bEmhufSBFSCyp4JQ Theme Music by Andrew Skrabutenas Producers: Jillian Clare & Susan Bernhardt Channel: Realm For more information, go to thanksforcominginpodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.This week Josh picked On Golden Pond and Angeline was pleasantly surprised.  We also ask the question, who does family skinny dipping???Be sure to come and chat with us here:Website: www.icbympodcast.comFacebook: @icbympodcastTwitter: @icbympodcastInstagram: @icbympodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/7Vu7WCn58J

Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 61: Tribute - Dabney Coleman (9 to 5, Tootsie, WarGames)Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez pay tribute to the late beloved actor Dabney Coleman who played countless memorable characters in classic movies such as North Dallas Forty, 9 to 5, On Golden Pond, Tootsie, WarGames, Dragnet, and so many more.Dabney ColemanBorn: January 3, 1932Died: May 16, 2024 (92)Documentary:Not Such a Bad Guy: Conversations with Dabney Coleman Recorded: 05-29-24Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeSpotifyFollow:FacebookInstagramHost:Jason ConnellGuest:Sal Rodriguez#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #tribute #dabneycolemanSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Our Wednesday guest for the full program was Ernest Thompson, best known his Academy Award winning screenplay of the classic movie, "On Golden Pond", which was filmed in New Hampshire. Mr.Thompson is a playwright, director, actor, lyricist as well as an in-demand public speaker, teacher and mentor. He will be delivering the keynote speech on June 8 New Hampshire Writer's Project's "603 Writer's Conference" at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information www.nhwritersproject.org

EPISODE CORRECTION: George Lucas attempted to make "Flash Gordon" not "Buck Rogers". It's much more normal if you didn't even notice. All May long we're discussing STAR WARS movies in chronological order and dictating absolute canon from here forth. Your thoughts? Meaningless. Our thoughts? They are now your new thoughts. One last ride with Star Wars before we emotionally retire it and watch only movies like “On Golden Pond” and “Bridges of Madison County”. You will believe you can love again. OK, so our month's theme of FORCED is riding on the bandwagon of that “May the 4th Be With You” stuff but don't say that phrase to us in person unless you want to elicit a “Manchurian Candidate” type response where we attack you. This episode is one of the few we are actually looking forward to as it is the one that started it all, “STAR WARS” by George Lucas from 1977 and starring Mark Hamill, Alec Guinness, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Peter Cushing. You pretty much already know a lot about it I'm sure. It's a strange trip to behold when carrying around prequel knowledge but you gotta revel in the fairly simple space adventure romp after watching five convoluted movies that are all reference films to the one we're finally discussing today. They didn't let George Lucas make Buck Rogers so he took some Kurosawa inspiration and whipped up a big allegory to the Vietnam War. People split so many hairs over this franchise but the core concept of it was all as simple as that. I would like to think I would do a little more if somebody was going to destroy my planet right in front of me. I would have throat chopped Tarkin and then turn around and knock out Darth Vader in one punch for real. Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Check our past & current film ratings here: https://moviehumpers.wordpress.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought

What a pleasure to talk to Don Keelan-White and BevVan Phillips, who are in the dramatic and memorable production On Golden Pond at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE (Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment) at the Hoff Fmily Arts and Culture Center in Council Bluffs.   These two lovely Creatives have such a great perspective of their roles in this meaningful play.  Find out how they came to these roles and how they have been able to develop them!   BevVan is a promising newcomer to the stage, and Don is a seasoned veteran whom you have seen for the last 12 years in Christmas Carol at OCP, mostly as Jacob Marley.  However, Don spent a lot of time at the Yorkshire Playhouse in York, NE. On Golden Pond opens March 14-17 and 21-24th, and be sure to check with the Theatre Arts Guild Omaha Facebook Page and PACE's Facebook page for TAG night out this week on March 13th.  A $5 donation goes to TAG Omaha. CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER AT the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center at PACE: Tickets and Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/theater/chanticleer-community-theater  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceartsia/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PACEartsiowa  Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST: Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

A controversial video capturing President Joe Biden and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's cautious stroll across an airport tarmac in San Francisco sparked a flurry of criticism on social media, with many users poking fun at their advanced ages. The clip, showing Biden, 81, and Pelosi, 83, gingerly supporting each other during the walk, quickly became the subject of mockery online, with users questioning their physical capabilities. The sight of the two prominent Democrats shuffling along prompted various quips, with some likening it to a scene from the movie "On Golden Pond" and others joking about a "nursing home reunion." The video emerged as Biden embarked on a fundraising tour in California, where he was met by Pelosi and Mayor London Breed upon his arrival at SFO. Despite attempts to portray the encounter as a display of camaraderie, many seized upon the footage to highlight concerns about the fitness of both Biden and Pelosi for their respective roles. Pelosi's recent remarks defending Biden's age and mental acuity, despite widespread public skepticism, only served to intensify scrutiny over their leadership capabilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!Shirleon joins Melvin in discussing this month's Patron-Pick, On Golden Pond! This Oscar-winning feature stars Katherine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Jane Fonda in a complex-yet-comedic tale of old-age, generational trauma, and the endurance of love. Tune in to hear the two discuss all manner of topics from this deceptively deep story!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 28-minutes discussing the importance, or lack thereof, of award shows, both with film and literature, and how it's all a glorified expression of curation. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)On Golden Pond is very much about the inevitability of change alongside the hardship of relational stagnation. It's a simple story with rich, complex dynamics.Norman is undoubtedly a curmudgeon, but he's also a ventilator; someone who releases tension through biting comments.Ethel stands as a titan of female strength against a cavalcade of frustrated and emotional characters.On Golden Pond explores the dichotomy between fear and love, and how the two struggle to endure with one another.Norman's character showcases a comforting depiction of the difficulty in self-identification. Even at 80 years old he is still struggling to find out who he is, and it's through the kindness of those around him that he is able to persevere in this identity crisis. Both Melvin and Shirleon find this comforting as individuals who struggle with their identity.Discussing various iconography throughout the film, including the loons and the deadfall.Melvin appreciates that the leads of On Golden Pond are older folk, finding that they're more relatable and more interesting than if they were just a buncha youngin's.Recommendations:God of War (PS4) (Video Game)Was it Good? - God of War (2005) (Josh Strife Plays) (YouTube Video)Possum (2018) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Facebook Group

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You old poop! You gotta give it to the late-great Katherine Hepburn. The then-74-year-old icon lifted lumber, rowed boats, and even dove into rocky waters for 1981's On Golden Pond. Hepburn and Henry Fonda would go on to win Oscars for their roles. But now, in a time when age is just a number and our world leaders are older than the fictional Thayers, does this drama need a nitroglycerin pill? And why is Jane Fonda's character such a brat? The Old Roommates do a gosh darn back flip and rewatch it all through their 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!#JaneFonda #HenryFonda #KatherineHepburn #DabneyColeman

This week, Danielle and Millie discuss THE LION IN WINTER (1968) and ON GOLDEN POND (1981), vermin infestation, Jane Fonda's hotness, and being the same age as Dabney Coleman.To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here:https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Week 29 was a hell of a week! Another guest brings the heat with a week of Hollywood legends, from Bette Davis to John Wayne. 8:56 - Jezebel21:06 - On the Waterfront30:12 - Some Like It Hot42:10 - Breakfast At Tiffany's54:57 - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf1:09:35 - True Grit (1969)1:24:46 - On Golden Pond

This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back writer and podcaster Cody Dericks to discuss the 1981 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Katharine Hepburn won for her performance in "On Golden Pond," beating Diane Keaton in "Reds," Marsha Mason in "Only When I Laugh," Susan Sarandon in "Atlantic City," and Meryl Streep in "The French Lieutenant's Woman." We discuss all of these nominated performances and determine who we think was the runner-up to Hepburn.  0:00 - 12:47 - Introduction 12:47 - 39:44 - Diane Keaton 39:45 - 1:03:20 - Marsha Mason 1:03:21 - 1:22:40 - Susan Sarandon 1:22:41 - 1:45:58 - Meryl Streep 1:45:59 - 2:04:35 - Katharine Hepburn 2:04:36 - 2:58:13 - Why Katharine Hepburn won / Twitter questions 2:58:13- 3:03:00 - Who was the runner-up? Buy And the Runner-Up Is merch at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/and-the-runner-up-is?ref_id=24261! Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter Follow Cody Dericks on Twitter Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter and Instagram Theme/End Music: "Diamonds" by Iouri Sazonov Additional Music: "Storming Cinema Ident" by Edward Blakeley Artwork: Brian O'Meara

In this episode we discuss On Golden Pond, Jane Fonda's involvement in producing and acting in the film, her relationship with her father, Henry, and their climactic scene together. We also discuss Katherine Hepburn's final Oscar winning performance in the film, her early days in Hollywood, her self-made outlook on the industry, and her long and storied career as one of the best actresses to ever grace the silver screen. **Content Warning** mention of suicide in relation to Katherine Hepburn's childhood from 40:58-42:44** -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thankacademypod Email us your thoughts: thanktheacademypod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thank-the-academy/support

On this episode of Made in Hollywood Mark and William discuss the effects of AI on Hollywood. You may also hear irrelevant things in this episode about Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Marvel, Disney Plus, Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret?, Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Edge of Seventeen, Judy Blume, ChatGPT, Kelly Fremon Craig, Hallmark, Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorcese, CinemaCon, Jonathan Majors, Gay Hendricks, Beyoncé, Frank Sinatra, King Charles, Princess Diana, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince William Duke of Cambridge, The Crown, digital make-up, Indiana Jones, 80 for Brady, Jane Fonda, Henry Fonda, American Housewife, Katy Mixon, On Golden Pond, and Robert Redford.

Conversation is on today with one of America's most celebrated playwrights and authors. Meet Ernest Thompson, Academy Award winner for his poignant work  “On Golden Pond”. We talk with this celebrated actor, director and lyricist about his latest novel “The Book of Maps,” a brilliantly written tale of a father and son rediscovering their relationship on a cross country adventure. The book is sure to become a classic!

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:Who doesn't love a good road trip? Brendan Tibbet, a down-on-his-luck filmmaker, purchases a 1930s travel guide at a yard sale and decides to take his ten-year-old son on a two-week adventure. Following the guide, this LA to New Hampshire route covers 16 states and hits all the iconic stops along the way. Turmoil and tears are all part of the journey as Tibbet struggles to find the right time to break news to his son that will affect everything. Academy Award-winning author of On Golden Pond, Ernest Thompson, chatted with Jordan about his newest novel, Book of Maps.

Cinematographer Billy Williams, BSC (WOMEN IN LOVE, ON GOLDEN POND, GANDHI) has seen it all, and he's sharing a generous amount of that with us on today's episode of the Team Deakins Podcast. Billy reveals what it was like to work with the spirited and thoughtful Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda on ON GOLDEN POND as well as his thoughts on Ben Kingsley's transformative performance in GANDHI. The advances in digital cameras and the effect on lighting design are discussed, and Billy recounts the difficulties of grading footage of a baby that, over the course of 12 takes of crying, turned purple. We hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as we did. - Recommended Episode Viewing: WOMEN IN LOVE, ON GOLDEN POND, GANDHI

Brendan and Zach are joined by Meaghan Thee Librarian to discuss ON GOLDEN POND. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the suggestion for the next movie rung in the Ladder. The next movie discussion begins at 1:18:18. So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Kanopy and Peacock) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week's movie to themovieladder@gmail.com. You can find Meaghan on Twitter (@cosmiclibrary) and on Letterboxd (@Meaghan). And join all three of us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2023! You can find the podcast on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find each of us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-movie-ladder-podcast/message

This week Mark Rydell's 1981 film, On Golden Pond is up. We talk Jane Fonda acting opposite her father Henry Fonda and how the film mirrored their rocky real life relationship. We also discuss the Katherine Hepburn, the comedy, the fascination with death, and the themes at the film's core. This is a fun one. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Welcome to our first episode of the new year, which is also our first episode of Season 5. Thank you for continuing to join us on this amazing journey. On today's episode, we head back to Christmas of 1980, when pop music superstar Neil Diamond would be making his feature acting debut in a new version of The Jazz Singer. ----more---- EPISODE TRANSCRIPT From Los Angeles, California, the entertainment capital of the world, this is The 80s Movies Podcast. I am your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today.   It's 2023, which means we are starting our fifth season. And for our first episode of this new season, we're going back to the end of 1980, to take a look back at what was supposed to be the launch of a new phase in the career of one of music's biggest stars. That musical star was Neil Diamond, and this would end up becoming his one and only attempt to act in a motion picture.   We're talking about The Jazz Singer.   As I have said time and time again, I don't really have a plan for this show. I talk about the movies and subjects I talk about often on a whim. I'll hear about something and I'll be reminded of something, and a few days later, I've got an episode researched, written, recorded, edited and out there in the world. As I was working on the previous episode, about The War of the Roses just before my trip to Thailand, I saw a video of Neil Diamond singing Sweet Caroline on opening night of A Beautiful Noise, a new Broadway musical about the life and music of Mr. Diamond. I hadn't noticed Diamond had stopped performing live five years earlier due to a diagnosis of Parkinson's, and it was very touching to watch a thousand people joyously singing along with the man.   But as I was watching that video, I was reminded of The Jazz Singer, a movie we previously covered very lightly three years ago as part of our episode on the distribution company Associated Film Distribution. I was reminded that I haven't seen the movie in over forty years, even though I remember rather enjoying it when it opened in theatres in December 1980. I think I saw it four or five times over the course of a month, and I even went out and bought the soundtrack album, which I easily listened to a hundred times before the start of summer.   But we're getting ahead of ourselves yet again.   The Jazz Singer began its life in 1917, when Samson Raphaelson, a twenty-three year old undergraduate at the University of Illinois, attended a performance of Robinson Crusoe, Jr., in Champaign, IL. The star of that show was thirty-year-old Al Jolson, a Russian-born Jew who had been a popular performer on Broadway stages for fifteen years by this point, regularly performing in blackface. After graduation, Raphaelson would become an advertising executive in New York City, but on the side, he would write stories. One short story, called “The Day of Atonement,” would be a thinly fictionalized account of Al Jolson's life. It would be published in Everybody's Magazine in January 1922.   At the encouragement of his secretary at the advertising firm, Raphaelson would adapted his story into a play, which would be produced on Broadway in September 1925 with a new title…   The Jazz Singer.   Ironically, for a Broadway show based on the early life of Al Jolson, Jolson was not a part of the production. The part of Jake Rabinowitz, the son of a cantor who finds success on Broadway with the Anglicized named Jack Robin, would be played by George Jessel. The play would be a minor hit, running for 303 performances on Broadway before closing in June 1926, and Warner Brothers would buy the movie rights the same week the show closed. George Jessel would be signed to play his stage role in the movie version. The film was scheduled to go into production in May 1927.   There are a number of reasons why Jessel would not end up making the movie. After the success of two Warner movies in 1926 using Vitaphone, a sound-on-disc system that could play music synchronized to a motion picture, Warner Brothers reconcieved The Jazz Singer as a sound movie, but not just a movie with music synchronized to the images on screen, but a “talkie,” where, for the first time for a motion picture, actual dialogue and vocal songs would be synchronized to the pictures on screen. When he learned about this development, Jessel demanded more money.    The Warner Brothers refused.   Then Jessel had some concerns about the solvency of the studio. These would be valid concerns, as Harry Warner, the eldest of the four eponymous brothers who ran the studio, had sold nearly $4m worth of his personal stock to keep the company afloat just a few months earlier.   But what ended up driving Jessel away was a major change screenwriter Alfred A. Cohen made when adapting the original story and the play into the screenplay. Instead of leaving the theatre and becoming a cantor like his father, as it was written for the stage, the movie would end with Jack Robin performing on Broadway in blackface while his mom cheers him on from one of the box seats.   With Jessel off the project, Warner would naturally turn to… Eddie Cantor. Like Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor was a Jew of Russian descent, although, unlike Jolson, he had been born in New York City. Like Jolson, he had been a star on Broadway for years, regularly performing in and writing songs for Florenz Ziegfeld' annual Follies shows. And like Jolson, Cantor would regularly appear on stage in blackface. But Cantor, a friend of Jessel's, instead offered to help the studio get Jessel back on the movie. The studio instead went to their third choice…   Al Jolson.   You know. The guy whose life inspired the darn story to begin with.   Many years later, film historian Robert Carringer would note that, in 1927, George Jessel was a vaudeville comedian with one successful play and one modestly successful movie to his credit, while Jolson was one of the biggest stars in America. In fact, when The Vitaphone Company was trying to convince American studios to try their sound-on-disc system for movies, they would hire Jolson in the fall of 1926 for a ten minute test film. It would be the success of the short film, titled A Plantation Act and featuring Jolson in blackface singing three songs, that would convince Warners to take a chance with The Jazz Singer as the first quote unquote talkie film.   I'll have a link to A Plantation Act on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, if you're interested in seeing it.   Al Jolson signed on to play the character inspired by himself for $75,000 in May 1927, the equivalent to $1.28m today. Filming would be pushed back to June 1927, in part due to Jolson still being on tour with another show until the end of the month. Warners would begin production on the film in New York City in late June, starting with second unit shots of the Lower East Side and The Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway, shooting as much as they could until Jolson arrived on set on July 11th.   Now, while the film has been regularly touted for nearly a century now as the first talking motion picture, the truth is, there's very little verbal dialogue in the film. The vast majority of dialogue in the movie was still handled with the traditional silent movie use of caption cards, and the very few scenes featuring what would be synchronized dialogue were saved for the end of production, due to the complexity of how those scenes would be captured. But the film would finish shooting in mid-September.   The $422k movie would have its world premiere at the Warner Brothers theatre in New York City not three weeks later, on October 6th, 1927, where the film would become a sensation. Sadly, none of the Warner Brothers would attend the premiere, as Sam Warner, the strongest advocate for Vitaphone at the studio, had died of pneumonia the night before the premiere, and his remaining brothers stayed in Los Angeles for the funeral. The reviews were outstanding, and the film would bring more than $2.5m in rental fees back to the studio.   At the first Academy Awards, held in May 1929 to honor the films released between August 1927 and July 1928, The Jazz Singer was deemed ineligible for the two highest awards, Outstanding Production, now known as Best Picture, and Unique and Artistic Production, which would only be awarded this one time, on the grounds that it would have been unfair to a sound picture compete against all the other silent films. Ironically, by the time the second Academy Awards were handed out, in April 1930, silent films would practically be a thing of the past. The success of The Jazz Singer had been that much a tectonic shift in the industry. The film would receive one Oscar nomination, for Alfred Cohn's screenplay adaptation, while the Warner Brothers would be given a special award for producing The Jazz Singer, the “pioneer outstanding talking picture which has revolutionized the industry,” as the inscription on the award read.   There would be a remake of The Jazz Singer produced in 1952, starring Danny Thomas as Korean War veteran who, thankfully, leaves the blackface in the past, and a one-hour television adaptation of the story in 1959, starring Jerry Lewis. And if that sounds strange to you, Jerry Lewis, at the height of his post-Lewis and Martin success, playing a man torn between his desire to be a successful performer and his shattered relationship with his cantor father… well, you can see it for yourself, if you desire, on the page for this episode on our website. It is as strange as it sounds.   At this point, we're going to fast forward a number of years in our story.   In the 1970s, Neil Diamond became one of the biggest musical stars in America. While he wanted to be a singer, Diamond would get his first big success in music in the 1960s as a songwriter, including writing two songs that would become big hits for The Monkees: I'm a Believer and A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.   And really quickly, let me throw out a weird coincidence here… Bob Rafelson, the creator of The Monkees who would go on to produce and/or direct such films as Easy Rider and Five Easy Pieces, was the nephew of Samson Raphaelson, the man who wrote the original story on which The Jazz Singer is based.   Anyway, after finding success as a songwriter, Diamond would become a major singing star with hits like Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon, Sweet Caroline, and Song Sung Blue. And in another weird coincidence, by 1972, Neil Diamond would become the first performer since Al Jolson to stage a one-man show at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway.   By 1976, Neil Diamond is hosting specials on television, and one person who would see one of Diamond's television specials was a guy named Jerry Leider, an executive at Warner Brothers in charge of foreign feature production. Leider sees something in Diamond that just night be suited for the movies, not unlike Elvis Presley or Barbra Streisand, who in 1976 just happens to be the star of a remake of A Star Is Born for Warner Brothers that is cleaning up at the box office and at records stores nationwide. Leider is so convinced Neil Diamond has that X Factor, that unquantifiable thing that turns mere mortals into superstars, that Leider quits his job at Warners to start his own movie production company, wrestling the story rights to The Jazz Singer from Warner Brothers and United Artists, both of whom claimed ownership of the story, so he can make his own version with Diamond as the star.   So, naturally, a former Warners Brothers executive wanting to remake one of the most iconic movies in the Warner Brothers library is going to set it up at Warner Brothers, right?   Nope!   In the fall of 1977, Leider makes a deal with MGM to make the movie. Diamond signs on to play the lead, even before a script is written, and screenwriter Stephen H. Foreman is brought in to update the vaudeville-based original story into the modern day while incorporating Diamond's strengths as a songwriter to inform the story. But just before the film was set to shoot in September 1978, MGM would drop the movie, as some executives were worried the film would be perceived as being, and I am quoting Mr. Foreman here, “too Jewish.”   American Film Distribution, the American distribution arm of British production companies ITC and EMI, would pick the film up in turnaround, and set a May 1979 production start date. Sidney J. Furie, the Canadian filmmaker who had directed Diana Ross in Lady Sings the Blues, would be hired to direct, and Jacqueline Bisset was pursued to play the lead female role, but her agent priced their client out of the running. Deborah Raffin would be cast instead. And to help bring the kids in, the producers would sign Sir Laurence Olivier to play Diamond's father, Cantor Rabinovitch. Sir Larry would get a cool million dollars for ten weeks of work.   There would, as always is with the case of making movies, be setbacks that would further delay the start of production. First, Diamond would hurt his back at the end of 1978, and needed to go in for surgery in early January 1979. Although Diamond had already written and recorded all the music that was going to be used in the movie, AFD considered replacing Diamond with Barry Manilow, who had also never starred in a movie before, but they would stick with their original star.   After nearly a year of rest, Diamond was ready to begin, and cameras would roll on the $10m production on January 7th, 1980. And, as always is with the case of making movies, there would be more setbacks as soon as production began. Diamond, uniquely aware of just how little training he had as an actor, struggled to find his place on set, especially when working with an actor of Sir Laurence Olivier's stature. Director Furie, who was never satisfied with the screenplay, ordered writer Foreman to come up with new scenes that would help lessen the burden Diamond was placing on himself and the production. The writer would balk at almost every single suggestion, and eventually walked off the film.   Herbert Baker, an old school screenwriter who had worked on several of the Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis movies, was brought in to punch up the script, but he would end up completely rewriting the film, even though the movie had been in production for a few weeks. Baker and Furie would spend every moment the director wasn't actively working on set reworking the story, changing the Deborah Raffin character so much she would leave the production. Her friend Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, would take over the role, after Cher, Liza Minnelli and Donna Summer were considered.   Sensing an out of control production, Sir Lew Grade, the British media titan owner of AFD, decided a change was needed. He would shut the production down on March 3rd, 1980, and fire director Furie. While Baker continued to work on the script, Sir Grade would find a new director in Richard Fleischer, the journeyman filmmaker whose credits in the 1950s and 1960s included such films as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Compulsion, Fantastic Voyage and Doctor Doolittle, but had fallen out of favor with most studios after a string of flops. In fact, this would be the second film in a year where Fleischer was hired to replace another director during the middle of production, having replaced Richard C. Sarafian on the action-adventure film Ashanti in 1979.   With Fleischer aboard, production on The Jazz Singer would resume in late March, and there was an immediate noticeable difference on set. Where Furie and many members of the crew would regularly defer to Diamond due to his stature as an entertainer, letting the singer spiral out of control if things weren't working right, Fleischer would calm the actor down and help work him back into the scene. Except for one scene, set in a recording studio, where Diamond's character needed to explode into anger. After a few takes that didn't go as well as he hoped, Diamond went into the recording booth where his movie band was stationed while Fleischer was resetting the shot, when the director noticed Diamond working himself into a rage. The director called “action,” and Diamond nailed the take as needed. When the director asked Diamond how he got to that moment, the singer said he was frustrated with himself that he wasn't hitting the scene right, and asked the band to play something that would make him angry. The band obliged.    What did they play?   A Barry Manilow song.   Despite the recasting of the leading female role, a change of director and a number of rewrites by two different writers during the production, the film was able to finish shooting at the end of April with only $3m added to the budget.   Associated Film would set a December 19th, 1980 release date for the film, while Capitol Records, owned at the time by EMI, would release the first single from the soundtrack, a soft-rock ballad called Love on the Rocks, in October, with the full soundtrack album arriving in stores a month later.   As expected for a new Neil Diamond song, Love on the Rocks was an immediate hit, climbing the charts all the way to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.   Several days before the film opened in 241 theatres on December 19th, there was a huge, star-studded premiere at the Plitt Century Plaza Cinemas in Los Angeles. Peter Falk, Harvey Korman, Ed McMahon, Gregory Peck, Cesar Romero and Jon Voight were just a handful of the Hollywood community who came out to attend what was one of the biggest Hollywood premieres in years. That would seem to project a confidence in the movie from the distributor's standpoint.   Or so you'd think.   But as it turned out, The Jazz Singer was one of three movies Associated Film would release that day. Along with The Jazz Singer, they would release the British mystery film The Mirror Crack'd starring Angela Lansbury and Elizabeth Taylor, and the Richard Donner drama Inside Moves. Of the three movies, The Jazz Singer would gross the most that weekend, pulling in a modest $1.167m, versus The Mirror Crack'd's $608k from 340 screens, and Inside Moves's $201k from 67 screens.   But compared to Clint Eastwood's Any Which Way You Can, the Richard Pryor/Gene Wilder comedy Stir Crazy, and Dolly Parton/Lily Tomlin/Jane Fonda comedy 9 to 5, it wasn't the best opening they could hope for.   But the film would continue to play… well, if not exceptional, at least it would hold on to its intended audience for a while. Sensing the film needed some help, Capitol Records released a second single from the soundtrack, another power ballad called Hello Again, in January 1981, which would become yet another top ten hit for Diamond. A third single, the pro-immigration power-pop song America, would arrive in April 1981 and go to number eight on the charts, but by then, the film was out of theatres with a respectable $27.12m in tickets sold.   Contemporary reviews of the film were rather negative, especially towards Diamond as an actor. Roger Ebert noted in his review that there were so many things wrong in the film that the review was threatening to become a list of cinematic atrocities. His review buddy Gene Siskel did praise Lucie Arnaz's performance, while pointing out how out of touch the new story was with the immigrant story told by the original film. Many critics would also point out the cringe-worthy homage to the original film, where Diamond unnecessarily performs in blackface, as well as Olivier's overacting.   I recently watched the film for the first time since 1981, and it's not a great movie by any measurable metric. Diamond isn't as bad an actor as the reviews make him out to be, especially considering he's essentially playing an altered version of himself, a successful pop singer, and Lucie Arnaz is fairly good. The single best performance in the film comes from Caitlin Adams, playing Jess's wife Rivka, who, for me, is the emotional center of the film. And yes, Olivier really goes all-in on the scenery chewing. At times, it's truly painful to watch this great actor spin out of control.   There would be a few awards nominations for the film, including acting nominations for Diamond and Arnaz at the 1981 Golden Globes, and a Grammy nomination for Best Soundtrack Album, but most of its quote unquote awards would come from the atrocious Golden Raspberry organization, which would name Diamond the Worst Actor of the year and Olivier the Worst Supporting Actor during its first quote unquote ceremony, which was held in some guy's living room.   Ironically but not so surprisingly, while the film would be vaguely profitable for its producers, it would be the soundtrack to the movie that would bring in the lion's share of the profits. On top of three hit singles, the soundtrack album would sell more than five million copies just in the United States in 1980 and 1981, and would also go platinum in Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. While he would earn less than half a million dollars from the film, Diamond's cut of the soundtrack would net him a dollar per unit sold, earning him more than ten times his salary as an actor.   And although I fancied myself a punk and new wave kid at the end of 1980, I bought the soundtrack to The Jazz Singer, ostensibly as a gift for my mom, who loved Neil Diamond, but I easily wore out the grooves of the album listening to it over and over again. Of the ten new songs he wrote for the soundtrack, there's a good two or three additional tracks that weren't released as singles, including a short little ragtime-inspired ditty called On the Robert E. Lee, but America is the one song from the soundtrack I am still drawn to today. It's a weirdly uplifting song with its rhythmic “today” chants that end the song that just makes me feel good despite its inherent cheesiness.   After The Jazz Singer, Neil Diamond would only appear as himself in a film. Lucie Arnaz would never quite have much of a career after the film, although she would work quote regularly in television during the 80s and 90s, including a short stint as the star of The Lucie Arnaz Show, which lasted six episodes in 1985 before being cancelled. Laurence Olivier would continue to play supporting roles in a series of not so great motion pictures and television movies and miniseries for several more years, until his passing in 1989. And director Richard Fleischer would make several bad movies, including Red Sonja and Million Dollar Mystery, until he retired from filmmaking in 1987.   As we noted in our February 2020 episode about AFD, the act of releasing three movies on the same day was a last, desperate move in order to pump some much needed capital into the company. And while The Jazz Singer would bring some money in, that wasn't enough to cover the losses from the other two movies released the same day, or several other underperforming films released earlier in the year such as the infamous Village People movie Can't Stop the Music and Raise the Titanic. Sir Lew Grade would close AFD down in early 1981, and sell several movies that were completed, in production or in pre-production to Universal Studios. Ironically, those movies might have saved the company had they been able to hang on a little longer, as they included such films as The Dark Crystal, Frances, On Golden Pond, Sophie's Choice and Tender Mercies.   Thank you for joining us. We'll talk again soon, when Episode 99 is released.   Remember to visit this episode's page on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, for extra materials about Neil Diamond and The Jazz Singer.   The 80s Movies Podcast has been researched, written, narrated and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment.   Thank you again.   Good night.

It's Jane Fonda y'all!  Jane stopped by Manny's right before the midterms to talk about this critical election. She knows, as we all know, that we are on the precipice of climate disaster. We are no longer just imagining how the world will look in a disrupted climate; we're seeing and feeling the reality of the climate crisis every single day as we witness and experience wildfires, heat waves, and floods destroying communities. In 2020, the fossil fuel industry poured $139 million into our elections – to politicians of both parties. This money has real consequences. Major solutions are stopped cold, like the Green New Deal, Build Back Better, clean energy investments, and initiatives to end billions in tax subsidies to the fossil fuel industry — all because of politicians backed by Big Oil. It's not too late to change our course. But it won't happen as long as oil, gas, and coal companies maintain their stranglehold on American politics. Earlier this year, she started the Jane Fonda Climate PAC to elect local, state, and federal leaders who will rise to the urgency of this moment and stand up to the fossil fuel industry. The PAC leverages the donations of those who are climate concerned to counter the outsized influence the fossil fuel industry has on our government. Jane wants politicians who support oil and gas to be as afraid for their jobs as we are about the impending climate disaster.About Jane FondaJane Seymour Fonda is a film and television icon, entrepreneur, and activist. Jane has earned two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Golden Lion Honorary Award, the Honorary Palme d'Or, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award. She has starred in dozens of films over 60 years including Barbarella; Klute; The Shoot Horses, Don't They; Coming Home; On Golden Pond; The China Syndrome; 9 to 5; Monster-In-Law; and The Morning After to name only a few. She has been a political activist her entire adult life, involved in multiple anti-war movements, the civil rights movement, in support of the Black Panthers, in the fight for LBGTQ rights, in feminist struggles, and now, in the fight of her life to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. Jane has been targeted and arrested for her activities throughout her life but remains committed to doing everything she can to fight for justice for all and to live joyfully while doing it.

For VIdeo Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/NuUJtfZg55M Debbie Williams was born to gold medal Ice skaters and literally was born in a trunk. Her mom and dad traveled with the ice shows of that era and moved from town to town 11 months out of the year. When she was 2, they put her in a show and she performed with her family in Holiday on Ice and Ice Follies as a featured performer until the age of 15. Later, she did a show in Europe with Peggy Fleming where she met choreographer Bob Paul and he went on to choreograph the skating numbers for the 70's Donny and Marie Show. They needed Skater/ Dancers and he was hired. 4 years on that show and when it was over, Debbie switched into TV production. Produced Casey Kasem's Americas Top Ten TV Show for 5 years among other shows like Portrait of a Legend and others. Debbie had her son and decided to change jobs so that she would have more time with her son…. That's how stage managing happened. Soon she was doing all the big shows like the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys as the token female. It gave me time off to raise her son and it clicked. She did every live special, award show, live tv dramas like Fail Safe with Clooney, ER live, West Wing Live and On Golden Pond live with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. It it was live, I did it and became the only woman Lead Stage Manager to do live Variety tv in LA. I eventually did American Idol the first 15 seasons on Fox as the lead stage manager. Debbie is now semi retired but do occasional shows that I want to do. I use my talents to help with activism in LA and DC for Womens March. My kids are 28 and 38. My son was on Broadway in Jersey Boys and my daughter is a therapist. I'm also a new grandma to a 6 month old. And back living in LA after a 4 year Park City adventure and commuting for work in LA.

Al and Val find themselves perfectly perplexed by this problematic production**CW Eating Disorders**Pixel Perfect (January 16th, 2004)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Mark A.Z. Dippé (Halloweentown High - mostly VFX credits)Written by Alan Sacks (Welcome Back Kotter) & Neal Shusterman (Goosebumps & Animorphs)Starring: Ricky/Raviv Ullman as Roscoe (Phil of the Future, Kim Possible: So the Drama)Leah Pipes as Samantha (Charmed)Spencer Redford as Loretta Modern (Stopped acting in 2007)Chris Williams as Daryl Fibbs (Dodgeball, Californication, The Great Indoors, The Black Lady Sketch Show, Silicon Valley, a lot of voice acting)Porscha Coleman as Rachel (character actor)Tania Gunadi as Cindy (Go Figure, Enlisted, a lot of voice acting)Brett Cullen as Xander (Apollo 13, The Replacements, On Golden Pond, The West Wing, Friday Night Lights, Lost, 42, Person of Interest, Narcos, True Detective, The Blacklist, Nate Stevens as Max McAllister (only in one other movie ever)Joyce Cohen as Dr. McAllister (Independence Day, Touched by an Angel, High School Musical)Anthony DiMaria as Weldon Giles Max Robinson as Moxley (last movie)Synopsis: When Samantha's band isn't gaining any recognition, her friend Roscoe uses his father's technology to create a sensational lead singer who's really a hologram. They call her Loretta Modern, and she's a huge success even when people find out she's not real. However, Samantha starts to get jealous, and eventually Loretta has to leave, although Sam's not as good at fronting the band. What will happen to the group?NOTE: We're recording this out of order - we had the wrong release date assigned to this filmNext Movie: Right on Track ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In a challenge to each other Dion and Peta have gone head to head, toe to toe, over their definitions of cinematic greatness. It's the ultimate mash up and throw down: Beat-em-up vs Boat-em-up! Not one but TWO classics of VERY different genres: the 1993 Jean-Claude Van Damme classic "Hard Target" and the 1981 Academy Award winning American family drama "On Golden Pond" two enter, one leaves... you'll be shocked to find out who... https://youtu.be/xDxqORs2FbE As always thank you to the swamp people, be they on ponds or Bayou's, who join in with the conversation on the Twitch stream, live and loud each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST. And an especially huge thanks to the mega-rich people hunting crazies who also support us by chucking a tip in our jar via Ko-Fi, or subscribing on Twitch... every bit helps us to prepare for our eventual retirement from being a homeless ex-marine, to an irascible old, curmudgeonly bastard! If you feel so inclined drop us a sub we really love them, The more subs we get the more Emotes You get! Every bit of your support helps us to build our own lake house! (With boating pier and everything!) Don't fret if you can't be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss them! What changes would you like to see us make moving forward? WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We're on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/ https://youtu.be/UlqBXP-FQCQ https://youtu.be/Y85sfYVOS84  

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Stefanie Powers, Celebrated Actress, Author & Conservationist About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Stefanie Powers, is a beloved actress, author and animal welfare advocate, whose been a major presence in the entertainment world since she was a contract player at Columbia Pictures at the age of 16.   She's appeared in 31 movies, including “Die, Die My Darling”, “McLintock”, “The Magnificent Seven Ride”, “Herbie Rides Again”, “Escape to Athena”, “Jump”, “The Artist's Wife”, and many more.   She's co-starred with great screen legends like John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr. and Glenn Ford.  Her television career includes  over 25 mini-series, 200 guest starring appearances, 35 made-for-TV movies, and THREE TV series.   Her first show, “The Girl from UNCLE”, was the first hour-long American TV series starring a woman in the leading role.   She then went on to star in “The Feather and Father Gang”.   But she is perhaps best remembered as Jennifer Hart on the blockbuster long-running TV series “Hart to Hart”, for which she was nominated for TWO Emmy Awards and FIVE Golden Globe Awards.   She's appeared on stage in London's West End and throughout the country, in many highly acclaimed productions including “How the Other Half Loves”, “View From the Bridge”, “Matador”, “On Golden Pond”, “The King and I”, and of course, “Love Letters”, co-starring Robert Wagner, in a hugely successful national tour, for which she won the Sarah Siddons Award.    She's written award-winning screenplays, and she recorded a wonderful CD with the legendary jazz artist, Page Cavanaugh, called “On the Same Page”.    And if THAT weren't enough, she's written 3 best-selling books, “Stefanie Powers: Superlife”, “Powers Pilates:  Stefanie Powers' Guide to Longevity and Well-Being Through Pilates”, and her poignant and compelling memoir, “One From the Hart”.    She's a passionate lover of travel, and speaks 7 languages, including KISWAHILI and Mandarin.    But her greatest passion is her lifelong devotion to animal preservation and protection.  She's the founder and president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, continuing the groundbreaking species conservation work and education programs in Kenya, honouring the legacy of her beloved longtime partner, mentor and best friend, William Holden.  She's intensely involved, at a grassroots level, with a number of zoos and wildlife organizations, whose mission is to protect and preserve endangered species, who are in great peril of extinction.    And she's received dozens of international honours for her tireless commitment to this vitally important cause.    For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ http://www.stefaniepowersonline.com/https://www.facebook.com/stefaniepowersactress/https://twitter.com/Stefanie_Powershttps://www.instagram.com/officialstefaniepowers/https://whwf.org/https://www.instagram.com/whwf1/ #StefaniePowers   #harveybrownstoneinterviews 

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/358 Presented By: Reyr Gear, Angler's Coffee, LakeLady Custom Rods, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors JP Ross, founder of JP Ross Fly Rods, shares his story of how he built a fly rod company that has now been around for over 20 years. JP shares some great advice on life and business - the things he learned the hard way and the things that keep him going. We chat about his podcast, In the Seam - the inspiration behind it, his unique style of podcasting, and the goal as it goes. We also learn more about Trout Power - an organization dedicated to protect, restore and enhance heritage brook trout populations in the Adirondacks and throughout New York. Show Notes with JP Ross Fly Rods 05:00 - JP's first fly rod was a Fenwick Eagle 06:30 - JP saved up tens of thousands of dollars to start a fly shop called, Rising Trout Outfitter 07:30 - They started making JP Ross fly rods which were 100 bucks with a case 08:15 - JP teamed up with Kerry Burkheimer - Kerry was on the podcast at WFS 282 09:20 - They designed a rod called K357 which many people used to compete with 18:00 - We chat about the quote from River Runs Through It, "I'm haunted by waters" 24:25 - JP started a podcast called In the Seam - we chat about his style of podcasting 26:20 - His recent episode was with Keith Tidball where they talked about hope in humanity - listen to that episode here 28:00 - We talk about small stream fishing 31:15 - JP and Mark Usyk used to read the Frog and Toad Adventures book a lot as a child 31:30 - Jeff Kimball paints their rod blanks 32:45 - JP makes most of his rods and they're affordable. The Beaver Meadow Adams is only $349. 34:05 - Tom Starmack was recently in episode 353 where we talked about euro nymphing on small streams 34:20 - The Peacemaker is the only euro nymphing rod that you could use to the 10 1/2 - 4 wt 37:40 - He describes what a fallfish looks like 40:10 - Brook trout is a good target in September at JP's area 45:50 - JP talks about why he started and what they have going at Trout Power 57:58 - JP's top 2 flies are small Muddler Minnow and The Usual 1:01:00 - Hal Janssen was recently on the podcast where we dug into stillwater fly fishing 1:11:55 - JP tells us his top favorite movies: Blues Brothers, Smoke in the Bandit, Indiana Jones, Daniel Craig's 007, Guardians of the Galaxy, On Golden Pond 1:13:40 - This American Life is one of JP's favorite podcasts Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/358

This week Mark Rydell's 1981 film, On Golden Pond is up. We talk Jane Fonda acting opposite her father Henry Fonda and how the film mirrored their rocky real life relationship. We also discuss the Katherine Hepburn, the comedy, the fascination with death, and the themes at the film's core. This is a fun one. Follow theturnbuckletavern.com for all your Tavern needs!

The year is 1982 and the nominees are: 1. Katharine Hepburn - On Golden Pond 2. Susan Sarandon - Atlantic City 3. Marsha Mason - Only When I Laugh 4. Diane Keaton - Reds 5. Meryl Streep - The French Lieutenant's Woman - In 1982 Katharine Hepburn became the first (and still only) actor to have 4 Academy Awards for a performance by an actor in a lead role. As Ethel in On Golden Pond she plays the wife/mother of the Fondas (Henry and Jane) in an emotional driven story about family and relationships, new and old. Hepburn was not present for the ceremony to receive her Oscar (as was her style) though neither was Henry Fonda or Sir John Gielgud (who won Supporting for Arthur). Susan Sarandon became a first time nominee in Atlantic City in a gritty gangster drama playing opposite Burt Lancaster. Marsha Mason became a four time nominee (still no wins) for Only When I Laugh playing a Broadway actress returning home from rehab. Meryl Streep received her first Best Actress in a leading role nomination for The French Lieutenant's Woman, a role which she describes as her least favourite (but it's still pretty impressive). Finally Diane Keaton plays Louise Bryant in Reds demonstrating her range and proving she can handle a historic drama. Very interesting year! Who do you think should have won? Join host Kyle Brownrigg with guest host Glenn Sumi as they discuss.

Chip and Jeff chat with comedian Ken Kratz about the 1981 Dudley Moore classic “Arthur.” They also discuss hijinks comedies, “fun” drunks, butlers, John Gielgud's killer lines, Liza Minnelli, lesser-known Dudley Moore movies, Andy Kindler, songs written about Dudley Moore, Greta Gerwig, “Teen Wolf,” Big Bird in space, “On Golden Pond,” and much more goodness!

Stage and screen veteran Graham Abbey (Defendor, Take This Waltz, Degrassi: The Next Generation, Under the Banner of Heaven), who's also the artistic director of Prince Edward County's Festival Players, takes a run at Hugh Hudson's Chariots of Fire, the film about the unlikely friendship between British Olympians Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson) and Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross) that went on to triumph over Atlantic CIty, On Golden Pond, Reds and Raiders of the Lost Ark at the 54th annual Academy Awards. Your genial host Norm Wilner is still a little sore about that, if we're being honest.

Crying is an emotional release that has so many mixed feelings surrounding it. Growing up, I was admonished for crying and that hasn't changed in adulthood. As a woman I'm often seen as too emotional for crying and I make people uncomfortable. When I look back on my life, it's so interesting to see who wasn't afraid to cry and who was. In this episode, I explore the cultural, gender, and generational impact on crying.    Key Takeaways:  [3:47] Being told it wasn't okay to cry as a child  [6:23] Society telling boys not to cry and thinking girls are lesser for doing so  [8:03] Crying should be normalized  [10:12] My college boyfriends weren't afraid to cry  [13:46] Crying a ton after Molly died and making people uncomfortable  [15:23] Being admonished for crying  [18:50] Learning I needed to not cry while my daughter does  [22:23] Young girls being ridiculed for crying and being uncomfortable about it [27:53] Miriam Bialik and Nora Mcinerny's discussion on grief  [29:14] Glennon Doyle and Elizabeth Gilbert's talk about terminal cancer  [31:03] Karen Kenney's episode on crying [33:35] Kenny being okay to cry, but generational differences separate us  [34:43] Being given permission to cry  [36:21] Thinking back to how different people in my life viewed crying [38:07] Panicking about how time goes by so quickly  [39:42] I cry a lot about what I've lost [41:29] The many emotions around crying and what I've stopped crying about [42:55] My kids being different around crying  [44:02] $13,000 in scholarships for kids  [46:36] World events are causing so many tears: guns, abortion, and war [49:18] Everyone is so different with crying [50:45] My journey of crying, expressing my emotions, and dissociating  [53:16] How much do you cry?   Resources from this episode: Death Be Not Proud movie On Golden Pond movie The Woman in Gold movie Libby's podcast on The Power of Crying Skylar's podcast Get Ready to Crumbl Miriam Bialik and Nora Mcinerny's discussion on grief Glennon Doyle and Elizabeth Gilbert talk on cancer  Karen Kenney's episode on crying  My TV commercial    Connect with Barb: Website Facebook  Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

Gossiping about why Deniz hates the coverage of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, Molly's delayed but important thoughts on Bridgerton, Tik Tok conspiracy theories, never having enough time and giving up trying. Plus Molly watches On Golden Pond and Deniz gets flashbacks to high school English class, feeling nostalgia for old TGIF shows, a new Turkish series on Netflix called Yakamoz S245 that's a spin off of another really good show called Into The Night, plus the crazy true crime story that inspired the Hulu documentary Captive Audience. After that we get into a discussion about the Netflix documentary White Hot about the rise and fall of Abercrombie & Fitch. Deniz and Molly share how that show impacted their teenage years, self esteem, and mental health in very different but equally important ways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Nicole Franklin first met Adger Cowans years ago in New York City she knew other being an extremely talented artist and photographer, he has a welcoming spirit that has put thousands of his subjects through the years at ease. With Adger on the mic, both Bryant and Nicole have a wonderful time recalling his childhood in Columbus, OH, weekend trips to New York to hear jazz greats eventually moving in with his mentor Gordon Parks, and falling out of his seat twice when it was time for a gorgeous nude model to disrobe. From encounters with the Fondas on the set of Golden Pond, to Sidney Poitier running out of the room when setting eyes on Adger's photograph of Diahann Carroll in a bikini, to punching a colleague in the face just to turn around and ask for a signature making Adger the first Black photographer in International Cinematographers Guild Local 600.  Adger Cowans is the supreme example of a life well lived and now, in his mid-80s, he's busier than ever.  For more with Adger, visit his website @ AdgerCowans.com and pick up his book Art in the Moment: Life and Times of Adger Cowans.This episode first aired on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles, CA.Welcome to Before You Go Season 3!

Ten Books That Can Inspire You to Become a Survivor Start seeking out inspiring stories and literature. Reading about how others persevered and rose above life's challenges can add fuel to your fire, and turn you into a survivor. Read these inspiring books: 1. Bootstrapper: A Memoir by Mardi Jo Link 2. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny by Robin S. Sharma 3. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 4. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey 5. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein 6. The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin 7. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and it's all small stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson 8. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou 9. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 10. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbonsky There is so much incredible literature that can light the fires of energy, motivation, and passion in you. Peruse your local or online library for inspirational works. You'll be amazed at how much you can find to help you. Ten Films with Powerful Messages on How to Survive and Live Life with Passion Another way to peak your interest and provide you with ideas about how to change your approach to life is to see a film about how it's been done before. Movies provide us with many great stories of how others changed the direction of their lives. View some of these films to become inspired to live your best life: 1. Pay It Forward 2. Life of Pi 3. The Blind Side 4. Eat, Pray, Love 5. The Shawshank Redemption 6. On Golden Pond 7. Coalminer's Daughter 8. Stand and Deliver 9. Pursuit of Happyness 10. Searching for Bobbie Fischer If you're a movie buff, you've probably already seen several of these films. Search for other movies that will fuel your motivation and help you become more confident, responsible, and inspired. Include documentaries and movies based on true stories, as well as fictional works. #wayneweathersby #productivenotbusy #nfl #nba #mlb #mindset #attitude #Howto --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wayne-weathersby/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wayne-weathersby/support

In this second in a series of episodes leading up to Oscar night 2022, rewind to early 1982 when the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences hurled the golden trophy for 1981's Best Picture at Chariots of Fire with Leading Actor and Actress honors landing in the hands of Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn for On Golden Pond. The regular segments of plot setups, behind-the-scenes fun facts, listener shout-outs and trivia, and highlights of that year's Oscars ceremony in the feature "The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageous"! As an added bonus, hear the personal connection between Jim Morrison, Downton Abbey's Christmas album, and Vangelis's iconic Chariots of Fire score!