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THE ELDEST SON of good King Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, was more like his mother-in-law, Jezebel, than his father. After Jehoshaphat's death, Jehoram killed his brothers and turned his kingdom toward the gods of the Amorites (i.e., Phoenicians) worshiped by Jezebel. As a result, Jezebel was afflicted with a terrible and horribly painful disease that killed him seven years later. Jehoram's son, Ahaziah, reigned only one year when he was killed by Jehu while visiting his uncle, Ahab's son Joram. Upon his death, Jehoram's wife, Ahab's daughter Athaliah seized the throne, killed the royal family of Judah—the House of David—and reigned as queen for seven years. She appears to have been cut from the same cloth as her mother, Jezebel. But after seven years, the high priest Jehoiada, who'd been secretly raising Ahaziah's youngest son, Joash, declared the boy king, had Athaliah put to death, and tore down the temple of Baal in Jerusalem. At the end of the day, all of the political machinations involving the land of Israel down to the present day are reflections of the war in the unseen realm for control of God's mount of assembly—Zion. Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821)Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF) Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us!• X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship JOIN US AND SPECIAL GUEST CARL TEICHRIB IN ISRAEL! Our next tour of Israel is October 19–30, 2025 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information and to reserve your place, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the right-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.
MOVIE MIKE'S MOVIE PODCAST: Mike was recently inspired by the Paul Reubens’ documentary after learning about Pee Wee’s Big Adventure being such an important first film for Tim Burton. He shared what directors he believes made the biggest splashes with their debut studio films, why he thinks the Oscars are wrong about animation and what new directors are just heating up. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about The Phoenician Scheme from one of his favorite directors Wes Anderson. Benicio Del Toro plays a wealthy and maligned industrialist Zsa Zsa Korda , who, after surviving one too many assassination attempts by rivals, names his forgotten daughter as his sole heir-over his eight sons. Mike talks about if Wes Anderson is still cool, where it ranks among his most recent films and why Michael Cera was born for this role. In the Trailer Park, Mike and Kelsey talk about Wicked: For Good, going to see Wicked on Broadway this summer and how it lines up with The Wizard of Oz. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Has Jett Loe finally come around to loving Wes Anderson films? It's quite possible Dear Listener. Tune in to Episode 301 to find out why Loe and Gareth Higgins both adore Anderson's new film, The Phoenician Scheme, and also why they adore the work of the phenomenal character actor Harris Yulin who has just passed away. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at: Speakpipe.com/TheFilmTalk
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The boys are back in the full swing of things, one streaming, one theaters but are they both good? First, they talk the first animated feature of the Predator franchise with Predator: Killer of Killers on the Hulu/Disney landscape. Then, after news, they talk Wes Anderson's latest The Phoenician Scheme starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston and so many more notable names. Should Predator: Killer of Killers be killed? Has Wes Anderson been Wes Anderson'd out? Take a chance, bucko, you might learn sumptin'. Oh yeah , if you want a 100% free sticker (we even pay postage) send us a message! www.moviesthatdontsuck.net https://w2mnet.com/category/podcasts/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do www.patreon.com/moviesthatdontsuck https://www.bonfire.com/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do-logo/ FB: facebook.com/moviesthatdontsuckpodcast Bluesky: @moviesthatdontsuck.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatdontsuckpodcast
Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you an omnibus review of The Phoenician Scheme, Karate Kid: Legends, Ballerina, Bring Her Back, and The Life of Chuck. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller The Phoenician Scheme Verdict: • Stephen: Recommend with Caveat • Christopher: Wait for Rental Karate Kid: Legends Verdict: • Stephen: Wait for Rental • Christopher: Wait for Rental Ballerina Verdict: • Stephen: Recommend with a Caveat • Christopher: Must See Bring Her Back Verdict: • Stephen: Must See • Christopher: Recommend with Caveat The Life of Chuck Verdict: • Stephen: Must See • Christopher: Must See Music for this Episode: • Icarus by Lone Wild Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey
Episode 96 – The Phoenician Scheme (Mindframes Podcast) Michael Cockerill and Dave Canfield discuss Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme. The movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Meena Truppleton, and other regulars from Anderson's filmography. The story centers around Zaza Corda, a wealthy businessman played by Benicio del Toro, who makes the surprising decision to name his daughter—a nun—as his heir. He simultaneously launches a massive infrastructure project in the fictional country of Phoenicia (or Western Phoenicia), encountering opposition from terrorists, rival tycoons, and even his own brother.
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This week Mary and Dave explore Wes Anderson's latest quirkfest The Phoenician Scheme and quietly dab their eyes watching Mike Flanagan's third Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck.
Send us a textThis week on the show!Some people just want more in:MaterialistThe legend comes to life in the live action remake of:How to Train Your DragonIn the face of evil, become a force of nature in:TornadoAnd finally If something gets in your way. Flatten it. In Wes Anderson's: The Phoenician Scheme*Support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify! *You can now listen to The Movie Wire on YouTube! Listen and subscribe here!If you haven't tuned in, followed, or subscribed to The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast and The Movie Wire's new crossover show Back 2 the Balcony, now is your time, because this week we discuss, the 1989 Michael J. Fox war film, Casualties of War.YouTube Support the show
On this week's On-Screen Live, we're playing catch-up and chatting about some movies we've caught over the last couple weeks including Tom Cruise's final(?) bow as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, along with the latest from Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme, and Dan Trachtenberg's bloody, animated tryptic, Predator: Killer of Killers! PLUS: Two really solid Secret Movie™️ selections, one featuring Nic Cage -- The Surfer -- and another with Scott Adkins -- Diablo! Don't miss our Superman II worldwide digital show happening THIS FRIDAY, June 20th, at 9pm/et! We'll be doing the After Party Q&A right after the show too, which Patreon subscribers on the Belushi and Walsh tiers can bundle in with their show ticket for free! Can't make it that night? No worries! The show and the Q&A will be available for replay for 14 days after air! Don't wait, snag your tickets now! U.K. and European listeners: be sure to snag your tickets for our 3-night, 6-show residency at the Oxford Comedy Festival, happening this July 18-20! Two shows are already sold out, so you don't want to miss out! On-Screen Live airs Mondays at noon/eastern on our YouTube channel! Through December 2025, we'll be donating all proceeds from our Tee-Public store to the Center for Reproductive Rights. Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new GHOSTHEADS, Too Old for This Shit, Forrest the Universal Soldier, and Jack Kirby designs! Pick something up and support a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
Try our brain hack, movie fans: Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.com/fcjune to get 20% off your order or up to 48% off a subscription! Plane crash, Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to! Sean and Mampy watched The Phoenician Scheme, the new comedy starring Benicio Del Toro, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Scarlett Johansson, and Michael Cera. Will the fellas laugh like they just had too much champagne? Or will they yell, "Too much symmetry?" Tune in to find out! So grab your popcorn, sneak in your snacks, and pop your pepto because it's time to kill a man with poison gas! Bon Appétit!
In this mini-episode, we dive into THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME—breaking down what worked, what didn't, and whether it's worth a watch. We explore the cast's performances, the film's pacing, standout moments, and the effectiveness of its political and thriller elements. From the tension to the twists, we give our honest take on the story, characters, and overall impact. Tune in for a sharp, no-fluff review of this latest thriller hit.
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME marks Wes Anderson's thirteenth feature film (if you count the collection of 4 shorts based on Roald Dahl stories he did for Netflix in 2024 as one film). Benicio Del Toro stars as wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda who decides to appoint his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a dubious new enterprise (the scheme of the title) he & his daughter become the target of rival tycoons, foreign terrorists, & determined assassins. We've got a review plus some movie news and a recommendation of a film you might want to seek out. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - The Ballad of Wallis Island Footcandle Film Society
This week, Donovan begins the non-spoiler section with a brief review of 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Wes Anderson's latest (1:11). Then Blaine and Donovan discuss some non-spoiler thoughts on 'Stick' and where it is on Apple TV+ (6:14). Donovan gives his overview of 'Andor,' the Star Wars spinoff, now that it is complete (8:14). Finally to end the non-spoiler segment, Blaine and Donovan discuss the dark world of 'Dept. Q' (12:25). After the break, it's only 'Dept. Q' on Netflix and the focus is where it lands as far as crime thrillers go: does it go beyond the genre (19:28)?For The Alabama Take on YouTube, visit this link. To support the podcast and the website costs, donate with this link.
This week the boys review the first Wes Anderson movie in Wild Dream history. They both give their thoughts on his latest movie The Phoenician Scheme and their thoughts on his works in general.
This episode aired on 6/16/25. We got caught up on all the past two weeks in movie news and managed to review the new animated Predator film on Hulu, the new Wes Anderson movie The Phoenician Scheme and The Life of Chuck!
Welcome to Two Friends and The Movies with Matt and Sixto, 125: The Phoenician Scheme. Another Wes Anderson for the boys and they usually enjoy them, was this one the same?
FOLKS! I'm back and I saw some movies!The Movie Man, The Phoenician Scheme, Good Night and Good Luck (2025) Click (2006), Materialists, and Diamond Are Forever.Podcast Details: Season 2, Episode 101Cinema5000.comBluesky: Cinema 5000YouTube: @cinema5000podcast
On the two hundred and sixty-seventh episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are helping themselves to hand grenades.Christian and Jericho jump on a plane mid assassination attempt for a review of the latest globe-trotting Wes Anderson adventure, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME. First, however, they tackle FRIENDSHIP, BRING HER BACK, FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES, and DANGEROUS ANIMALS in the Recently Watched segment.They also chat artistic productivity, "minor Wes", girl dad cinema, prickly patriarchs, artifice as authenticity, and having a Benicio summer.Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com
The "Summer of Love (of Movies)" kicks off with our beloved Wes Anderson's latest film THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME! We also dive deep on the 78th Annual Tony Awards before our spoiler-full discussion of all things schemes.-This is a TAPEDECK podcast.Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or our Letterboxd HQ at @austindangerpod. Send us a letter or voicemail at austindangerpodcast@gmail.com and we'll share them on our episodes. If you tag your reviews with "austindangerpod" on Letterboxd, we'll find them and also share them on the show!Follow Kev & McKenzie on Letterboxd. Listen to Kev's other podcast, Ammonite Movie Nite! Listen to McKenzie's other podcasts The Criterion Connection & ON LYNCH.-NEXT WEEK: We'll be screaming KELLY CLARKSON as we discuss THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN (2005).
Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2022 film Acidman and the 2025 film The Phoenician Scheme. Both recommend seeing The Phoenician Scheme in the theater and Acidman maybe not at all. Because this is a short ep we've added Arch Obler's Lights Out “The Chicken Heart” because it's fun. File length 1:06:52 File Size 43.2 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to show@notinacreepyway.com Visit the show website at Not In A Creepy Way
Wes Anderson and the Anderson Players are back in theaters with THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME. Adam and Josh have a review, plus thoughts on the Philippou Brothers' BRING HER BACK and Alex Ross Perry's PAVEMENTS. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:35) Review: “The Phoenician Scheme” (00:02:35-00:37:48) Filmspotting Family (00:37:49-00:41:22) Next Week / Notes (00:41:23-00:43:45) Polls (00:43:45-00:58:19) Reviews: "Pavements," "Bring Her Back" (00:58:20-01:09:29) Tarkovsky Marathon Awards (01:09:30-01:35:08) Credits / New Releases (01:35:09-01:38:44) Links: Adam's Wes Anderson Ranked https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/wes-anderson-ranked/ Filmspotting Archive: Wes Anderson https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/tag/wes+anderson Josh's Wes Anderson Ranked https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm/list/wes-anderson-ranked/ Adam's Tarkovsky Ranked https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/andrei-tarkovsky-ranked/ Josh's Tarkovsky Ranked https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm/list/andrei-tarkovsky-ranked/ Filmspotting Marathons https://www.filmspotting.net/marathons Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Oscar-winning director Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Rushmore, The Royal Tannenbaums) comes his latest uniquely framed and acted adventure about a wealthy businessman (Oscar-Winner Benicio Del Toro) who's on a dangerous mission to not only preserve his wealth but also to possibly reconcile with his daughter played by newcomer Mia Threapleton. Alongside his latest assistant (and insect expert) Bjorn (Michael Cera), they travel around the world encountering a genuinely unique assortment of rival businessmen and/or potential assassins played by an All-Star cast including Tom Hanks, Rupert Friend, Scarlett Johannsen, Riz Ahmed, Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Wright, and Benedict Cumberbatch. And what results is a colorful, quirky, and symettrical adventure which could only come from the mind of Wes Anderson.Host & Editor: Geoff GershonEditor: Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
The pop music genius Brian Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys, died on June 11. The Nose says goodbye. And: Wes Anderson has written and directed 12 feature films. The Nose has covered at least four of them plus his set of Roald Dahl shorts. So this hour, a look at Wes Anderson’s latest, The Phoenician Scheme, in all its twee, symmetrical, pastel, typewriter- and hatbox*-filled glory. *I’d just like to point out that I wrote this sentence before I’d seen The Phoenician Scheme, in which a hatbox features prominently. And there’s evidence to support that claim. That said, there doesn’t appear to be a typewriter anywhere in the movie, which is kind of shocking. GUESTS: David Edelstein: America’s Greatest Living Film Critic Ray Hardman: A WNPR legend Steve Metcalf: Founder and director of the Garmany concert series at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Fantasy Filmballpodcast Matt Sargent: A composer, guitarist, recording engineer, and assistant professor of music at Bard College Teri Schrader: Head of school at Watkinson School in Hartford, Connecticut Lindsay Lee Wallace: A writer and journalist covering culture, health, technology, bats, and anything else people will answer her questions about The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the SIGSI crew asks all the important questions: What's the best film adaptation of a musical? What's the latest on Bill's deck? Does the Predator franchise need to adjust their naming scheme? Is Wes Anderson washed?? All will be revealed in this episode!
Ron, Steve, and John assess The Assessment—a new-ish sci-fi/psychological thriller picked by Steve for this week's Required Viewing—before moving on to a few other recent movies and shows, including Ballerina (the action-packed John Wick spinoff) and Wes Anderson's latest deadpan character study, The Phoenician Scheme.
Join hosts Logan Janis and Scotty Scoop as they dive into the latest Wes Anderson film, The Phoenician Scheme. In this spoiler-free episode, they break down the film's unique storytelling, stunning visuals, and quirky performances while giving you a clear synopsis of what to expect. Shout out to Allied Global Marketing and Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis for helping us get to this special screening! Watch for more screening events at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis. Get the Season Pass for $19.99/MO and see up to one movie PER DAY! The budget for the film is $30 million USD. As of 13Jun2025, The Phoenician Scheme has earned approximately $19.8 million worldwide, with $8.5 million domestically and $11.2 million internationally. Box Office Mojo https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt30840798 IMDb https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65317862/ Watch and listen. Subscribe and review. Thanks for tuning in and supporting our independent podcast! www.mostlysuperheroes.com ©2025 Carrogan Ventures, LLC
Crítica de la nueva película de Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme.
Wes Anderson's ornate heartfelt caper, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, is our bonus feature presentation this week. Although both of the fellas are huge Wes Anderson fans, this new offering has Chad saying Wes Anderson just isn't for him anymore. What went wrong with the film? They wonder if Wes Anderson's actors are held back by his style, and how the filmmaker could shake up his career. Oh, that old style over substance argument is brought up, and much more! We also talk some current movie news with budgets, what current writers are lacking, and more. Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
We interrupt your regularly scheduled Impossible Mission with a bonus Scheme! After the unexpectedly contentious response to 2023’s Asteroid City, Anderson returns with a simple, crowd-pleasing comedy about the relationship between an industrialist who has survived multiple assassination attempts and … Continue reading →
This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt dive into two biggies. First, Ana de Armas steps into the massive shoes of Keanu Reeves in ‘Ballerina', the latest entry in the John Wick universe. Then Wes Anderson returns with ‘The Phoenician Scheme', a...we'll be generous and say "meticulously crafted" tale of deception, intrigue, and quirky jerks. Matt and Chris will also break down the biggest physical media releases, the Viper Video pick of the week, and the Streaming Pick of the Week. Then, they wrap things up with the next round of the Horror Madness bracket! This time, it's all about the terrifying and iconic horror films of the 1960s. Which classics will reign supreme? All that and more on this week's The First Run! 00:00-20:34: Intro/Ballerina20:35-28:00: Physical Media Picks28:01-38:31: The Phoenician Scheme38:32-53:07: Horror Movie Madness: The 1960's53:08-54:34: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey
Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! This might be the most fully realized “Faust Fable” we've ever discussed on the show. Wes Anderson not only successfully reverses the Faustus / Mephistopheles dynamic, he also inverts the ending and explores the play's often overlooked supporting cast, implied backstory, and deep sense of yearning. What a picture! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com
Send us a textOn our 107th podcast, we here at the Triple FFF thought we'd try to once again attempt relevance and discuss a current big release, this time Wes Anderson's 2025 father-daughter high stakes business and espionage caper The Phoenician Scheme starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Scarlet Johansson, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend and Benedict Cumberbatch. As well as Mr. Anderson's troupe of good-natured bit players and walk ons which includes Bill Murray, F. Murray Abraham, Wilem Dafoe and now Charlotte Gainsbourg. I'm your host Gino Caputi and my guests this week are the always dependable show regulars Joe Field, David Johnson DMD and Gordon Alex RobertsonThe Phoenician Scheme's plot unfolds as follows: After surviving yet another assassination attempt, this time with a glimpse of the afterlife, wealthy arms dealer and industrialist Anatole Zsa-Zsa Korda realizes his days are numbered and possibly without purpose. Hoping to reconnect with his estranged daughter Liesl—now on the verge of taking her final vows as a Catholic nun—he names her the sole heir to his estate. In exchange for long-withheld truths about her mother's murder, Korda convinces Liesl to accompany him on a whirlwind journey to secure funding from several colorfully shady investors for his grand, multi-layered Phoenician Scheme—plans for which are ingeniously stored in a series of shoeboxes.Where does this film rank within Wes Anderson's collection of stories about larger-than-life, big talking fathers of dubious emotional and financial sincerity? Find out!Watch the video podcast on Youtube:https://youtu.be/QVYj2zTif5o
Wes Anderson is punctual! Always happy to have a festival premiere and then be in wide release within mere weeks, his latest THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME is now in theaters and ALL FOUR HOSTS had an opportunity to see, so we naturally come together to discuss. We talk about Anderson's structural choices, his ideas on faith and religion, and his use of violence and many more things ON TOPIC and RELATED TO THE FILM before we kind of DIGRESS to offer a preview of a Venice preview and just kind of shoot the shit about movies since it hasn't been all four of us for a while. Fun stuff! Can we steal "Do it up!" now that Maron is retiring? Let's find out! Our twitter is @CannesIKickIt Our bluesky is @CannesIKickIt Our instagram is @CIKIPod Our letterboxd is CIKIPod Enjoying the show? Feel free to send a few bucks our way on Ko-fi. Thanks to Tree Related for our theme song Our hosts are @andytgerm @clatchley @imlaughalone @jcathtraverse
This week, Da7e and David get to weigh in on Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme (and are pretty nice to it, maybe?), then a very tired Patches reports back from this year’s Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles (the only thing happening in that city is Summer Game Fest, right?), then Katey and Da7e talk […]
We get swindled by The Phoenician Scheme and discuss Predator: Killer of Killers, Mountainhead, The Accountant 2 plus Frank proposes an intriguing conspiracy theory about Lincoln. 0:00 - Intro 26:35 - Review: The Phoenician Scheme 57:10 - What We Watched: Lincoln, The Sopranos, Predator: Killers of Killers, Unhinged, Mountainhead, The Accountant 2 1:19:30 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:24:30 - Outro
David, Devindra, and Jeff test their lying skills with the second season of Poker Face and take a swing at greatness with Stick. Then they fly high with Wes Anderson's latest film The Phoenician Scheme. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSORS: HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Ballerina and Karate Kid Legends reviews Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Switch 2 launch + Apple's WWDC 2025 Jeff - DLC 603 - The Summer of Games special Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:45:41) David - Mountainhead, 28 Days Later Devindra - Poker Face S2 Jeff - Stick Featured Review (~01:15:10) The Phoenician Scheme SPOILERS (~01:30:34) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss the latest from the great Wes Anderson in THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy
Steffan and Gavia discuss Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, a dark comedy starring Benicio del Toro as a corrupt businessman who reconnects with his estranged daughter (Mia Threapleton) while embarking on an ambitious construction project. Among other topics, this episode covers Wes Anderson's trademark aesthetic, his relationship with absurdism, his casting choices, and this film's stylized historical setting.
Here, have a hand grenade. Seth is joined by Aidan Kedz to discuss Wes Anderson's latest cinematic journey, The Phoenician Scheme! What's with the wig on Cumberbatch? How does this one stack up against the rest of the oeuvre? Is the story of a businessman that influences politics and avoids the law a little too close to home these days? Also: A nun adorns herself, Benicio del Toro looks great while looking bad and an ode to the opening credits of Tár. Check out Aidan's writing and subscribe on Substack Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey
On this week's episode, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) discuss the latest effort by conservatives to break into the world of big-time film production, this effort headed by Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society. Then they review The Phoenician Scheme, a movie some might describe as … conservative? Make sure to swing by Bulwark+ for our bonus episode on Wes Anderson and his forthcoming box set. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend.
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this week's second podcast review, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, Brendan Hodges and Tom O'Brien join me to review and discuss the latest film from Academy Award-winner Wes Anderson, "The Phoenician Scheme" starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend & Hope Davis. The film premiered in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, receiving positive reviews as Wes Anderson films tend to do, but what did we think of it? Wes Anderson is always a hotly discussed filmmaker with a wide range of opinions, and his latest is no different. Please tune in as we discuss the story, characters, performances, style and design, craftsmanship, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy it! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two for the price of one this week as the boys check out a film everyone would expect them to (Ballerina) as well as one nobody would think would be their jam (The Phoenician Scheme). Are those assumptions correct or are their some surprisesn in store? Find out but hitting that play button on this ep! Time Stamps: Ballerina NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 9:00 Ballerina SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 9:00 - 20:05 The Phoenician Scheme NON-SPOILER Review: 20:05 - 29:57 Check out Wayne's YouTube channel for more Wayne-esque content at Waxing & Wayning. Join The Countdown Podcast Listener Community on Facebook so you can interact more directly with other listeners of the show (as well as the lads themselves!).
Wes Anderson's new film The Phoenician Scheme is classic Wes Anderson, complete with a great cast delivering heightened dialogue and stylized cinematography. It stars Benicio del Toro as one of Europe's richest men, an amoral industrialist, who, along with his daughter (Mia Threapleton) and a tutor (Michael Cera), travels to convince his business partners to fund his latest venture. But where does the film rank among Anderson's past movies?Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Willie sits down with Academy Award winner, Benicio Del Toro, to talk about his leading role in the latest Wes Anderson movie, "The Phoenician Scheme". He also reflects on his path from a childhood growing up in Puerto Rico to the heights of Hollywood.
Sean and Amanda take a deep dive into one of their favorite directors' newest films: Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme.' They discuss the new themes Anderson tackles that he typically avoids, celebrate the phenomenal performances from Michael Cera and Mia Threapleton, and discuss how a second viewing can unlock a better understanding of the movie's ideas (1:36). Then, for the first time in Big Picture history, Wes Anderson joins the show to discuss the movie, the connective tissue across his filmography, and how he experiments in new projects (50:37). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Wes Anderson Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices