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On this week's The Richard Crouse Show Podcast we meet: James Purefoy, direct from the south west of England, via Zoom. If you were a fan of HBO’s “Rome,” you know him as joyfully decadent Roman general and politician Mark Antony. Perhaps you were a fan of “The Following,” which saw him play a college professor-turned-serial-killer and cult leader for three seasons opposite Kevin Bacon. The versatile actor has a list of credits as long as my arm including the film he joins me to talk about today, “Fisherman’s Friends.” No, it’s not about the cough drops… it is a is a good-natured crowd pleaser about a real life singing group from Cornwall in England who went from singing at the local pub, when they weren’t on the water making a living, to producing the biggest selling traditional folk album of all time. Purefoy plays Jim, the leader of the group, who was initially skeptical about their chances for success outside their tiny village. When we did this interview he was sitting in his garden, and proudly showed me all the produce he’s been growing since the beginning of the pandemic. That also means that from time to time you’ll hear a bird chirping or a bit of wind… it’s not your speakers, it’s just nature on Purefoy’s property. Then we spend time with Rod Lurie, a West Point graduate who became a film critic and was once banned from screenings for referring to Danny DeVito as “a testicle with arms.” He is a journalist and author and, since 1999, a filmmaker. In this interview we talk about West Point, why he stood at attention at a screening of “Poltergeist” and, of course, his latest film, “The Outpost.” It’s an intense recreation of the Battle of Kamdesh, a bloody 2009 confrontation that saw 400 Taliban fighters attack Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan, a station manned by 53 American soldiers and just days before it was to be disbanded. Critics are raving about the film. “IndieWire” said that Rod shot “much of the 45-minute long ambush in hectic, agile long-takes that allows him to capture the Battle of Kamdesh for all of its terror, and with a clarity that allows us to feel that terror in our bones." The film is also being praised by veterans, including those who fought in the battle, for its realistic depiction of warfare and the life of a soldier. “The Outpost” is available now on VOD, wherever you legally rent or buy movies. Finally Richard welcomes Phil Dellio, author of "You Should've Heard Just What I Seen: Pop Music at the Movies and on TV."
On this week's The Richard Crouse Show Podcast we meet: James Purefoy, direct from the south west of England, via Zoom. If you were a fan of HBO's “Rome,” you know him as joyfully decadent Roman general and politician Mark Antony. Perhaps you were a fan of “The Following,” which saw him play a college professor-turned-serial-killer and cult leader for three seasons opposite Kevin Bacon. The versatile actor has a list of credits as long as my arm including the film he joins me to talk about today, “Fisherman's Friends.” No, it's not about the cough drops… it is a is a good-natured crowd pleaser about a real life singing group from Cornwall in England who went from singing at the local pub, when they weren't on the water making a living, to producing the biggest selling traditional folk album of all time. Purefoy plays Jim, the leader of the group, who was initially skeptical about their chances for success outside their tiny village. When we did this interview he was sitting in his garden, and proudly showed me all the produce he's been growing since the beginning of the pandemic. That also means that from time to time you'll hear a bird chirping or a bit of wind… it's not your speakers, it's just nature on Purefoy's property. Then we spend time with Rod Lurie, a West Point graduate who became a film critic and was once banned from screenings for referring to Danny DeVito as “a testicle with arms.” He is a journalist and author and, since 1999, a filmmaker. In this interview we talk about West Point, why he stood at attention at a screening of “Poltergeist” and, of course, his latest film, “The Outpost.” It's an intense recreation of the Battle of Kamdesh, a bloody 2009 confrontation that saw 400 Taliban fighters attack Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan, a station manned by 53 American soldiers and just days before it was to be disbanded. Critics are raving about the film. “IndieWire” said that Rod shot “much of the 45-minute long ambush in hectic, agile long-takes that allows him to capture the Battle of Kamdesh for all of its terror, and with a clarity that allows us to feel that terror in our bones." The film is also being praised by veterans, including those who fought in the battle, for its realistic depiction of warfare and the life of a soldier. “The Outpost” is available now on VOD, wherever you legally rent or buy movies. Finally Richard welcomes Phil Dellio, author of "You Should've Heard Just What I Seen: Pop Music at the Movies and on TV."
In Episode 2 Shaun Purefoy reveals what it's like to have your family go viral. In 2016 the Purefoy family had a photo shoot to introduce their new baby boy to the world. One of the images they posted to Facebook was widely shared. This led to a write up from media company Bossip on how the Purefoy family is #blackfamilygoals. Since then Shaun and his family have created a YouTube page where they share their daily lives as well as humorous videos. Links:The Purefoy Family YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3l1moYCBv6v8c21jsTZTdQStrong Black Fathers Website - https://strongblackfathers.org/Black Success Today - https://blacksuccesstoday.com/discount/sbfFruit Studios VA - https://www.fruitstudiosva.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-black-fathers/support
This episode is a piece of memoir, in which bestselling author Louisa strings moments from her life like beads along the pink ribbon of the Hammersmith & City Line, hooking a memory to each station, from a childhood spent in Paddington to sitting vigil by her beloved’s hospital bed in Euston. Louisa Young was born in London and read history at Cambridge. She is the award-winning author of fourteen books, including My Dear I Wanted to Tell You, The Heroes' Welcome and Devotion – three novels set across the early 20th century, following the Locke and Purefoy families from the outbreak of WW1 the 1930s; The Book of the Heart, a cultural history of that most vital organ, and A Great Task of Happiness, the biography of her grandmother Kathleen Scott, sculptor and widow of Scott of the Antarctic. She is the adult half of Zizou Corder, authors of the best-selling Lionboy trilogy, which is published in 36 languages. Her latest book is a memoir of her life with the composer Robert Lockhart — You Left Early: A True Story of Love and Alcohol (June 2018). Her debut album as a singer/songwriter, with her band Birds of Britain, is also called You Left Early (June 2018). Underground: Tales for London features original short stories by London-loving authors from across the world. Each story, written by a Borough Press author, will be available to Evening Standard readers as a free podcast, from standard.co.uk https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Left-Early-Story-Alcohol/dp/0008265178 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The men of MOCHAA, celebrated entertainment Journalist,Bobby Rivers, radio host and theater journalist, Keith Price, return for an overdue conversation about their absolutely favorite new show, Sundance TV's Hap And Leonard. It has been a beacon of great TV, fantastic characters (gay and straight), and intense stories regarding race. The show just completed its 3rd Season (Warning: slight spoiler alerts) and the men finally get to talk about the show and plead with the Sundance Channel for a renewal. Come and sip a little MOCHAA. More on BobbyRivers: http://www.bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MOCHAAwithBobby https://twitter.com/BobbyRiversTV https://twitter.com/kpcurtaincall https://twitter.com/comedydaddy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRiversPodcast/?ref=br_rs Hap and Leonard Season 3 on SUNDANCE: https://www.sundancetv.com/shows/hap-and-leonard Hap and Leonard Seasons 1 and 2 on NETFLIX: https://www.netflix.com/title/80032178
Are movie titles that are character names inherently off-putting? What era does Solomon Kane even take place in? Could Daniel Craig play a pilgrim? Will Nick throw Ty Sheridan a bone? This week Maciej, Tobias, and returning guest Nick Virgona, bring the Solomon Pain with a wide spanning discussion about Michael J. Basset's decidedly underrated B-movie. Next week we load into the Oasis for Ready Player One. enjoy!
What is pulp fiction for? We look at the first season of Sundance's rural crime noir Hap & Leonard for answers. Does this Joe R. Lansdale adaption bring something new to platonic male friendships? Or is it simply a salad mixer you can throw plot lines into? iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources: ‘Hap And Leonard’ Renewed For Season 2 At SundanceTV – Update 'Hap and Leonard': Inside TV's New Pulp Fiction Buddy-Comedy 'Hap and Leonard' EP on Adapting Joe R. Lansdale and Making Brits into Texans 'Hap And Leonard' Creator Needed To 'Burn Bridges' To Make It As A Writer Darkness on the Edge of Town
In this episode, Michael and Ben discuss the trailer for Spike Lee's remake of Oldboy, the awfulness of Atlantic Rim and Obsessed, the so-so Solomon Kane, the upcoming Child's Play film, and Pacific Rim.
Description: Kate and Danielle discuss FOX's The Following. Does Bacon really make everything better?
Greetings folks and welcome back to Mancave Movie Review Episode 28. Today we will be talking about , a great movie set during the Middle Ages in Britain, this film stars James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti and Kate Mara in the hot but irrelevant female role. So kick back with a pint of ale while Jeff, Steve and Ken tell you why it sucked to live in 13th Century England if you signed the Magna Carta.
Jimmy sat down with the cast and producers of the upcoming new Fox TV show The Following. Another sort of "off topic" show but hope you don't mind. It's SDCC and there's so much to cover. Why not a few non-nerdy things? Stars Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore and producers/directors Kevin Williamson and Marcos Siega sat down to chat about what to expect with the show. Intriguing concept of a serial killer running a cabal of admirers to do his evil deeds. For the record, Jimmy is now only 1 degree of Kevin Bacon! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!
This week we delve deep into the world of graphic novel film adaptations. Isaac's pick: V for Vendetta (James McTeigue, 2006); Clayton's pick: Ghost World (Terry Zwigoff, 2001); Ryan's pick: Road To Perdition (Sam Mendes, 2002). Tangents include: theocracy in fiction and reality, hipsterism, censorship of art in public spaces, and youth in exodus. Three Film Egos (but Isaac specifically) regrets the error: according to wikipedia, "Originally James Purefoy was cast as V, but left six weeks into filming due to difficulties wearing the mask for the entire film. He was replaced by Hugo Weaving... Portions of the film contain scenes with Purefoy playing V with a dubbing from Weaving." To get involved in the discussion, like us on facebook.com/threefilmegos. Follow us on twitter @threefilmegos. Email us at threefilmegos@gmail.com. Go to threefilmegos.podomatic.com to subscribe and donate to the show.