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Message Dan and MikeWe're back with part two of our San Diego Comic-Con recap, picking up where we left off on day two and carrying through to our final thoughts on the whole experience. This time we get into the chaos of Hall H, including a wristband standoff that turned into a two-hour, half-mile trek around the building just to get denied entry — twice. We also break down the panels that delivered and the ones that didn't: Lanterns surprised us with how much footage HBO was willing to show, the Spaceballs panel gave us a genuinely fun hour with Josh Gad, Rick Moranis, and Daphne Zuniga, and Collider's Showrunners on Showrunning brought out heavy hitters like Greg Daniels and Damon Lindelof. On the flip side, the Simpsons panel turned out to be one of the biggest letdowns of the weekend, with no voice cast in sight — though the one clip they did show us, imagining a world where Homer and Marge never met, ended up being a genuine highlight.We also talk about a memorable, unplanned panel with Ashley Eckstein, our In-N-Out Burger verdict after years without a real hamburger, and the strange logistics failures that plagued the entire convention, from the trolley system to a parking garage that seemed built for a fraction of the actual crowd. Along the way we cover some of our favorite cosplay of the trip, a touching moment with Sergeant Slaughter in the autograph line, and the small personal wins that made the trip worth it, including meeting Judith O'Dea and catching wind of the Johnny Depp Ebenezer Scrooge reveal that had the internet buzzing all week.We close things out with an honest, no-holds-barred recommendation on whether Comic-Con is actually worth attending, plus a look ahead at the box office moment we're in right now, with the Odyssey and Spider-Man both performing well and Avengers on the horizon. It's a candid, occasionally chaotic wrap-up of a trip that gave us plenty to talk about.Follow us on Instagram, and catch us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen.Support the showOh Brother Podcast:Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access)Listen on all podcast platformsSubscribe on YouTubeFollow us on Instagram
In true friendly fashion, the Jefferys stayed to record another episode! This time Tom decided to go the rare guest route and choose a movie. This week the film ripe for discussion is 1983's Strange Brew starring Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis. Will the adorable Moranis be enough to win Michelle over? Can Sam pretend Max von Sydow is Father Merrin the whole time? Not when he is crushing skulls! Listen, ya punk. This episode features the inner dialogue of Sam's brain.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; even though we are Celebrating our 10th Year of Podcasting; we unfortunately exhausted all our energy on the Previous SDCC Reveals & Announcements Ep. So we are giving you a ReIssue episode instead from the Vault. (Originally Posted as Ep #143 - from October 2019). Original blurb: It’s a very special ep as we’re joined by not one, but two of favourite guests in Davey Damaged and Scotty so that’s right – it’s a Homer episode! Trent takes us through a vintage retrospective look at The Addams family by Playmates. Perfectly timed for Halloween, we wonder what could have been with this short-lived line and look to the future of the franchise as a new movie approaches. What characters didn’t get made, which ones make the camera glow and where does MC Hammer fit into it all? We make the jump to Show and Tell as Davey tries to trump us all with a purchase so large, we doubt it will actually fit in his toy room! There’s some DC, MOTU and even Final Fantasy options to choose from. Frank gives a lovely tribute showing that sometimes, the value of a toy; lays in more than its sticker price. Then it’s Quiz time and with Davey onboard, anything is possible. To say this episode goes off the rails is putting it mildly – but on the plus side we learnt that Trent can’t hold his liquor, Ben thinks photos record sound, Space Jam was an event and Rick Moranis is Trent’s muse. So hold on for this crazy ride that also serves as a farewell for one of the team…Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a lighter Friday edition of Shoot Around, just Horry and Rob Jenners running through the week's fan questions and whatever's been living in their group chat. They start with Austin Reaves catching heat for putting himself in his own all-time starting five (next to Steph, Kobe, LeBron, and Shaq, for the record), then get into Arizona State's new bachelor's degree in "influencing" and whether that's actually a legitimate skill set or just a punchline. That turns into a fun tangent about what they'd each go back to school for if money and logic weren't an issue. From there it's an equitable-grading-scale story that has both of them fired up, a debate about participation trophies, and a trip down memory lane on old-school discipline. Then the mood shifts: Rick Moranis got a five-minute standing ovation at Comic-Con after coming out of retirement for Spaceballs 2, and the guys get into why that moment hit different, along with the actual Spaceballs 2 synopsis and whether it can live up to the original. They close it out plotting their own eventual Comic-Con trip, including costume ideas for a seven-foot-tall Robert Horry. 00:00 Cold Open & Friday Check-In 01:36 Austin Reaves' All-Time Starting Five 03:57 Arizona State's Degree in Influencing 07:09 What They'd Go Back to School For 10:02 The Equitable Grading Scale Debate 12:34 Participation Trophies & Old-School Discipline 13:57 Rick Moranis' Comic-Con Standing Ovation 15:43 Spaceballs 2 Is Actually Happening 17:54 Comic-Con Costume Ideas & Bucket List
Scott Fullerton and David Reddish break down the biggest highlights, surprises, and controversies from Comic-Con 2026. From Marvel's major announcements and a possible Black Panther recast to Star Trek updates, the emotional Spaceballs reunion, and Rick Moranis receiving one of the warmest fan reactions imaginable, this episode dives deep into the changing world of fandom conventions. Scott and David also discuss crowd control issues, panel scheduling, missing celebrities, Hollywood's shifting relationship with Comic-Con, and whether the event is becoming more nostalgic than announcement-driven.Hear reflections on the Comic-Con experience and why these events feel like a unique celebration of our favorite stories.David breaksdown being on the floor, and explores the atmosphere at major comic book conventions. If you have ever wondered what makes these gatherings feel like such a rare, shared moment for fans, this discussion breaks down the communal energy that defines the Comic-Con experience. We focus on the love for characters and storytelling that brings people together in person.Whether you are a regular attendee or just curious about pop culture commentary, this conversation highlights the specific vibe that makes large fan events stand out. We discuss why the Comic-Con experience feels so distinct compared to other media events and what it means for the community to connect over stories in real life.Subscribe for weekly pop culture commentary and character breakdowns, and let us know in the comments if you prefer conventions for the community or the exclusive announcements.
After taking some time to reflect, Trish is getting unfiltered about Morgan Adams clapping back at Tana Mongeau in defense of Shane Dawson. Plus, is it true she was blacklisted from both Kim Kardashian's influencer event AND the Spider-Man red carpet premiere?
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast
Our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 adventure was packed with Star Wars trivia, fashion, science, and plenty of Schwartz! We hosted a high-energy Star Wars Trivia Party for more than 100 fans, followed by an autograph session and Pop-Up Trivia event celebrating our upcoming book, So You Think You Know Star Wars: 50 Years of Trivia & Fun Facts. The response was incredible—the line grew so large that volunteers and security were called in to help manage the crowd! We also share highlights from: The Spaceballs: The New One panel: Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Kevin Smith The DC-themed Her Universe Fashion Show hosted by Ashley Eckstein and Michael James Scott Mission Control's interactive STEAM activities, co-hosted by our very own Star Warsologies An amazing handmade gift from Jeff Caffrey (Virtual Cantina Network) A huge thank-you to James, Julie, Bryn, Nick, Dani, and everyone who helped make our SDCC events such a success! Coming next week: our long-awaited interview with Star Wars composers Kevin, Sean, and Deana Kiner (The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka), plus conversations with the composers behind Spider-Noir, Supergirl, Bridgerton, and more. PODCAST SPONSORS Skywalking Through Neverland is an official Laughing Place Partner Podcast - check out laughingplace.com for Disney news and opinions. Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 came, saw, and completely obliterated our wallets! In Episode 470, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike breakdown the biggest Hall H moments, massive toy pre-orders, and industry-shifting reveals from SDCC 2026. First, we tackle the wild Hall H stunts—from Rick Moranis receiving a standing ovation while donning the giant Dark Helmet cap for Spaceballs 2, to Ryan Reynolds crashing the Avengers: Doomsday panel in full X-Force gray gear. We also dissect the MCU reveals, including Ryan Gosling locking in as Ghost Rider, Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom summoning Sentinels, and the immediate pre-order drops for the Marvel Legends Doomsday Wave 1 featuring Channing Tatum's Gambit and James Marsden's Cyclops.Beyond the Marvel madness, we cover the jaw-dropping G.I. Joe x Tomb Raider Lara Croft 6-inch crossover, the Transformers x Monster Jam Grave Digger robot, and home media pre-orders for the live-action Masters of the Universe film. Then, in our Collector's Roundtable, we confront Pre-Order Fatigue and the death of traditional retail peg-hunting. What you'll get out of this episode:Full coverage of SDCC 2026 Hall H panels, including Spaceballs 2 and Avengers: Doomsday.Complete breakdown of Marvel Legends Doomsday Wave 1, G.I. Joe Lara Croft, and Transformers.An honest assessment of the secondary market price explosion and Pre-Order Fatigue.Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!Top Stories & Featured LinksSpaceballs Returns: Gizmodo - Spaceballs 2 SDCC Panel RecapHall H Stunts: Marvel.com - Hall H Official Recap & Ryan Reynolds AppearanceDoomsday Action Figures: ToyHypeUSA - Marvel Legends Doomsday Wave 1 Pre-Order InfoCroft Meets Classified: ToyNewsI - G.I. Joe Classified Series x Lara Croft Pre-Order AlertPower Rangers Re-Ignition: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Stop-Motion Series Episode 1
Our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 adventure was packed with Star Wars trivia, fashion, science, and plenty of Schwartz! We hosted a high-energy Star Wars Trivia Party for more than 100 fans, followed by an autograph session and Pop-Up Trivia event celebrating our upcoming book, So You Think You Know Star Wars: 50 Years of Trivia & Fun Facts. The response was incredible—the line grew so large that volunteers and security were called in to help manage the crowd! We also share highlights from: The Spaceballs: The New One panel: Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Kevin Smith The DC-themed Her Universe Fashion Show hosted by Ashley Eckstein and Michael James Scott Mission Control's interactive STEAM activities, co-hosted by our very own Star Warsologies An amazing handmade gift from Jeff Caffrey (Virtual Cantina Network) A huge thank-you to James, Julie, Bryn, Nick, Dani, and everyone who helped make our SDCC events such a success! Coming next week: our long-awaited interview with Star Wars composers Kevin, Sean, and Deana Kiner (The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka), plus conversations with the composers behind Spider-Noir, Supergirl, Bridgerton, and more. PODCAST SPONSORS Skywalking Through Neverland is an official Laughing Place Partner Podcast - check out laughingplace.com for Disney news and opinions. Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.
Support #Millennial! Visit Patreon.com/millennial to get exclusive bonus episodes, live stream access, and more! Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Follow the show in your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! This week we're doing our annual SDCC download, and there is a lot to unpack. We start with Avengers: Doomsday, because obviously, and get into the very Dr. Doom-heavy footage from Hall H. From there we hop to Disney+'s Percy Jackson, which just dropped a season 3 teaser and a release date (November 20!) that has book readers buzzing about how accurate this season might actually be. Then we talking about Mike Flanagan's Carrie reboot — yes, with cell phones, yes, we have thoughts — landing on Prime October 7, plus Matthew Lillard's casting as the principal, which, honestly, correct choice. And because no Comic-Con recap is complete without a little discourse, we get into Kevin Feige comparing the Doctor Doom buildup to Thanos and why fans are very much not here for it. Rounding things out, we've got Spaceballs news (Rick Moranis showed UP, people), a surprisingly moving story about how fan campaigning got Coyote vs. Acme un-shelved and into actual theaters, and just an overall reminder that this fandom stuff still means something to people. We close things out with recs: Laura's hydrating her face with the Elf Holy Hydration moisturizer, Eric's deep in Star Trek mode with the Improvised Star Trek podcast (start on episode 85, "The Search for Sock"), and Pam wants you to buy local produce when you can to avoid the current explosive diarrhea outbreak sweeping the nation. And in this week's installment of After Dark... the girls haven't had a chance to catch up on life things in a while! So listen in as we fill each other in on all the updates, family drama, and life happenings of recent weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's 7.29.26 show we talked about Rick Moranis, we go through our Cool or Not list, a cockroach infested car, not everything is amicable with Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO, Selena has self-diagnosed, parents not putting their kids in first class, a player on the SF Giants roster got injured doing something other than baseball, the evidence that is missing in the D4vd trial and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin bring Fat Man Beyond to San Diego Comic-Con for a live discussion of the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, the enormous expectations facing Marvel, and whether the first footage delivered enough to justify the hype. Recorded at the American Comedy Co., the conversation also covers Rick Moranis and Spaceballs, Comic-Con collectibles, Marvel's changing relationship with New York City, memories of Sam Neill, the unexpected connection between Event Horizon and Dogma, and the long road toward getting Moose Jaws made. Plus, Kevin and Marc answer questions from the live audience and reflect on filmmaking, creative persistence, and the projects they still hope to bring to the screen.
Sometimes the internet gives us a story so unbelievably disgusting that it hijacks an entire morning. This episode begins with one of those moments after a viral video shows a cruise passenger scraping fungus off her foot with a buffet fork... while other people are trying to eat. Naturally, the crew debates hygiene, cruise ships, humanity, and whether Earth deserves another season.From there the chaos keeps rolling.The gang talks about Missouri becoming the filming home for the upcoming Smoking the Bandit prequel series and wonders which cast member has the best chance of sneaking into the production. Then it's time for celebrity gossip, Comic-Con announcements, Green Day surprises, Ryan Gosling officially becoming Ghost Rider, Rick Moranis making his long-awaited return to Spaceballs, and Ryan Reynolds finding new ways to troll absolutely everyone.David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar somehow become the center of another classic rock debate, complete with cocktail analysis, tour cancellations, residency talk, and the eternal question: is extending an olive branch still an olive branch if you're holding a martini?The crew also breaks down Tom Holland's unforgettable Hot Ones appearance, Usher's awkward on-stage rejection, Chris Brown controversy, movie leaks, Marvel news, and enough pop culture commentary to keep your group chat busy all week.Of course, no episode would be complete without Crap on Celebrities, birthday nonsense, ridiculous observations, sarcastic debates, and the kind of off-the-rails conversations that somehow make perfect sense before 10 AM.If you love comedy podcasts, weird news, celebrity gossip, St. Louis humor, hilarious fails, entertainment commentary, and friends arguing about things nobody else would spend thirty minutes discussing, you've found your people.Grab your coffee.Maybe skip breakfast during the fungus conversation.And definitely leave the buffet forks where they belong.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The gang returns with stories that somehow spiral from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey into insurance nightmares, coffee raves, racquetball glory, international travel panic, and enough questionable decisions to fill an entire daily podcast.Rizz finally delivers his long-awaited review of The Odyssey, and somehow the movie itself isn't even the weirdest part of the story. Between a theater neighbor who falls asleep almost immediately, another guy choking on popcorn halfway through, thirty minutes of previews that nobody remembers, and the debate over whether Tom Holland belongs anywhere near ancient Greece, the review quickly becomes its own adventure.Meanwhile, weekend plans take a serious turn when a family emergency forces international travel plans to change at the last minute. What should have been a trip to Paris becomes a crash course in travel insurance, refund headaches, rental cars in Ireland, driving on the wrong side of the road, and why nobody actually enjoys calling customer service.Lern attempts to enjoy a trendy coffee rave before discovering that mixing caffeine, heat, and questionable health decisions may not be the best combination. A cute photo booth, mocktails, and dinner plans quickly give way to a racing heart, an emergency exit from date night, and one unforgettable restaurant bathroom experience.Elsewhere, Rafe and Scott accidentally become local sports heroes after a racquetball match attracts an audience of elementary school kids who immediately begin cheering, booing, and turning two middle-aged men into reluctant professional athletes. Turns out cardio is a lot easier when strangers are judging your every swing.The gang talks about Missouri becoming the filming home for the upcoming Smoking the Bandit prequel series and wonders which cast member has the best chance of sneaking into the production. Then it's time for celebrity gossip, Comic-Con announcements, Green Day surprises, Ryan Gosling officially becoming Ghost Rider, Rick Moranis making his long-awaited return to Spaceballs, and Ryan Reynolds finding new ways to troll absolutely everyone.David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar somehow become the center of another classic rock debate, complete with cocktail analysis, tour cancellations, residency talk, and the eternal question: is extending an olive branch still an olive branch if you're holding a martini?The crew also breaks down Tom Holland's unforgettable Hot Ones appearance, Usher's awkward on-stage rejection, Chris Brown controversy, movie leaks, Marvel news, and enough pop culture commentary to keep your group chat busy all week.Of course, no episode would be complete without Crap on Celebrities, birthday nonsense, ridiculous observations, sarcastic debates, and the kind of off-the-rails conversations that somehow make perfect sense before 10 AM.It's National Chicken Finger Day. The crew dives headfirst into one of the wildest Florida stories we've seen in a long time after a sugar daddy arrangement completely unravels. A first date involving shopping, dinner, foot massages, and a misunderstanding over expectations turns into a police chase, felony charges, and one extremely angry retiree from The Villages. Naturally, the gang spends way too much time trying to understand the mysterious rules of sugar daddy culture, wondering where the boundaries actually exist and how anyone thinks these arrangements are ever going to stay uncomplicated.Along the way there's plenty of classic Rizz Show nonsense. Chicken fingers get the appreciation they deserve. Bagpipes spark an international debate. Houseplants apparently need fresh air now. Florida continues doing Florida things. The crew even detours into celebrity wedding history and why courthouse weddings are becoming cooler than giant expensive ceremonies.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Train derailment near golf courses outside EurekaWorld Naked Bike Ride St. Louis 2026Baileys' Range and Baileys' Chocolate Bar set to close, citing reorganization processApplebee's closes St. Louis County locationInvasive ant with ‘painful sting' found in Missouri, researcher saysCarnival Cruise responds to passenger who horrified shipmates with disgusting act: ‘Forks are intended for food, not foot care'Florida Villages resident hires $1K Tinder ‘sugar baby' — then pulls gun after she tries to run awayCourthouse weddings are booming as many couples skip pricey traditional ceremoniesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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On today's episode, Justin, Nate and Darcy break down the biggest news, trailers and surprises from San Diego Comic-Con 2026! They're talking God of War: Laufey, Rick Moranis returning as Dark Helmet, Marvel Studios' massive Hall H reveals and the future of convention activations. Then, they react to the latest trailers and first looks for Percy Jackson Season 3 from Disney, Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac Games, DC Studios' Clayface and Lanterns, Apple TV's Matchbox: The Movie and Neuromancer, Prime Video's Carrie and Blade Runner 2099, and Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday—all this and everything else that happened this week in geek. News: God of War: Laufey Sets a Date—and Kratos Is Still Coming BackGameSpot – God of War: Laufey release date and Kratos sequel announcement Rick Moranis Returns as Dark HelmetAssociated Press – Rick Moranis and the Spaceballs sequel at Comic-Con Marvel Studios' Hall H AnnouncementsThe Walt Disney Company – Marvel Studios at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Trailers & First Looks: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 – First Look - Watch on YouTube Marvel's Wolverine – Story Trailer - Watch on YouTube Matchbox: The Movie – Official Trailer - Watch on YouTube Carrie – Official Teaser - Watch on YouTube DC Studios' Clayface – Official Trailer - Watch on YouTube DC Studios' Lanterns – Official Trailer - Watch on YouTube Neuromancer – Official Teaser - Watch on YouTube Blade Runner 2099 – Official Teaser - Watch on YouTube Avengers: Doomsday – Official Trailer - Watch on YouTube. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, July 27th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Beth acquires a smoker's cough 6:20 Mark Sanford and Russell Fry announce run for US Senate in SC 6:35 Rick Moranis returns in Comic-Con appearance 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Popcorn at the movies becoming unaffordable 7:05 LeBron James signs with 76ers | Steph Curry unhappy in Golden State? 7:20 Coming of age moment for Jim 7:35 Beth's smokers cough strikes again | Illnesses from the days of yore 7:50 GMBTeam talks Buc-ees employee salaries | The wonders of Costco 8:05 More on Costco with Beth, Bo and Jim 8:20 Congressman Russell Fry interview preview 8:35 Guest: Russell Fry (SC Congressman) - SC Senate Race 8:50 Developing: UNC GM Mike Lombardi placed on paid leave 9:05 Guest: Mick Mulvaney - War in Iran 9:20 Mick Mulvaney cont. - WH Correspondents dinner 9:35 Mick Mulvaney cont. - SC Senate race 9:50 Mick Mulvaney cont. - Cyclosporiasis outbreak See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's an internal debate among us whether this is a high-concept theme or not, but just trying to title it convinced me that it is. John Candy, Rick Moranis, and Martin Short all had cartoons, and they were also on SCTV. Oh maybe that WAS easy. THIS WEEK'S EPISODES: Camp Candy Episode 2, "Small Foot, Big Trouble" Rick Moranis in Gravedale High Episode 1, "A Long Day's Gurney Into Night" The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley Episode 1, "Tall, Dark, and Hansom" Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/StaYgR7HW2 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/satamtuesdays Our Website: http://www.satamtuesdays.com/ The Hosts: Andrew Eric Davison, Austin Bridges, Rory Voie Audio Production: Andrew Eric Davison
This week starts off with us discussing Actors that refused to return for movie sequels which transitions nicely into our list of our favorite movie sequels. In reviews we talk about the 1974 Elton John album Caribou and the 1986 Rick Moranis classic, Little Shop of Horrors.
Sean and I originally came up with something like a half-dozen subjects for this miniseries, including a few actors from Saturday Night Live who made the jump into films. But ultimately it became kind of unwieldy, so we limited ourselves to two full episodes. Hollywood and show business fame in general can be a brutal place, and careers can end for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes actors just fall out of favor (Uma Thurman or Orlando Bloom, perhaps). Sometimes they say/do something controversial (Will Smith, Wesley Snipes). Sometimes—often the case with child actors—they decide they just want to do something else and leave the industry (Peter Ostrum, Mara Wilson). And some actors leave for more noble reasons. Rick Moranis retired for several years to raise his children after his wife died. Phoebe Cates married Kevin Kline and chose not to return to acting even though the opportunities were still coming. Then there was Grace Kelly. Grace Kelly got involved with an honest-to-god prince, Rainier of Monaco, and simply walked away from the industry. She made eleven films (not counting documentaries), and about a month after finishing her last film, High Society, she married Rainier and that was pretty much that. So in today's episode we'll be looking at two of Kelly's films. We begin with 1954's Rear Window, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and co-starring James Stewart. It's a taut thriller that maybe had the unfortunate side effect of making voyeurism look attractive. In Part 2 of today's episode we'll be talking about To Catch a Thief from 1955.
To this day - twenty-two years later - you can still walk into a room anywhere in the civilized world and shout “Who ya gonna call?” and get an emphatic hollaback of “GHOSTBUSTERS!” Is there more that needs to be said? Yes, there is. About three hours worth if you're Paul, Javi, and the preternatural Producer Brad! For a franchise that has been rehashed, rebooted, re-animated, and spun-off so many times, the original still holds the power to provoke laughter, surprise, wonder, and, occasionally, a low grumble of “dude, that Venkman's kind of a lech." It was the eighties, and if you were an alum of SNL, times were good, especially for Dan Aykroyd, who, along with Harold Ramis and Ivan Reitman turned his longtime obsession with the the paranormal into a humongously budgeted comedic spectacle on the scale of the epic blockbusters of Lucas and Spielberg. Anchored by a master class in snark presented by Bill Murray, with Ramis, Aykroyd, and everyman extraordinaire Ernie Hudson rounding out the titular team, the supernaturally amazing cast includes Sigourney “The Most Exhalted Queen of the Universe” Weaver, Annie “the unsung MVP of the Ghostbusters” Potts, and the ever lovable Rick Moranis as the world's most indefatigable accountant. Let's face it folks, there's two epochs in history, before “he slimed me” and after “he slimed me," and the Multiplex Overthruster crew has seen them both. So dust off your Tobin's Spirit Guide, power up your PK meter, and bust out the neutrona wands, because many Zuuls and Shubs are about to find out what it's like to be roasted on the depths of the Sloar, and there's only one call to make - GHOSTBUSTERS!Show Notes:US Theatrical release date: June 8, 1984US Weekend Box Office June 8, 1984US 1984 Top Grossing MoviesAFI Catalog Entry for GhostbustersRoger Ebert's Ghostbusters ReviewNYT/Janet Maslin Ghostbuster ReviewA look at Dan Akroyd's original script for ‘Ghostbusters'Dan Aykroyd Explains Spooky Way He Came Up With Original 'Ghostbusters' IdeaTeenage Sigourney Weaver Seen Enjoying Beatles' Hollywood Bowl Concert in ‘Eight Days a Week' DocCasper's creators aren't so friendly - UPI ArchivesPatrick NagelTheme music by Mike McGuillAdditional voicework by Russell BentleySummer of '84 voiced by Colby ElliottFollow us!InstagramBlueskyemail: Multiplexoverthruster@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Un gruppo di ragazzini si ritrova miniaturizzato, dopo che l'invenzione del padre di uno di loro va fuori controllo. Dovranno fare il possibile per chiedere aiuto ai genitori e uscire vivi dal giardino di casa, che nasconde molte più insidie e pericoli di quanto non abbiano mai immaginato.Pellicola retrò veramente carinissima e piena di trovate che, ancora oggi, non sfigurano al trascorrere del tempo.Nei panni del bislacco scienziato, Rick Moranis risulta azzeccato e la storia è divertente ed emozionante proprio come deve essere.Cuore spezzato, ad ogni visione, per la formichina dolcissima.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, special guests Drew Kallen-Keck plus Ben Cheknis and Andrew Coltrin from "The Two Vague Podcast" join the podcast. Ben and Andrew bring along the movie Strange Brew. While Drew brings the movie Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead for everyone to watch.First is Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Tom Stoppard's delightfully brainy adaptation starring Gary Oldman and Tim Roth. The gang dives into fate, free will and if this might be the ultimate "theater kid" movie. There's plenty to chew on. Next is Strange Brew, where Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas prove that Shakespeare and Bob & Doug McKenzie have more in common than anyone expected. Clif, Marty, Andrew, Drew, and Ben celebrate the film's wonderfully goofy charm, debate how much Hamlet is really in the script and agree that the movie is quintessentially Canadian. Along the way: prank phone calls from high school, Pink Floyd deep cuts, theater stories, Richard Dreyfuss appreciation, charcuterie jokes and enough Hamlet references to make your old English teacher proud.Nerd Emergencies! Kickstarter#TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #StrangeBrew #RosencrantzAndGuildensternAreDead #GaryOldman #RickMoranis #CultCinema #MovieReview Support the showFind our films here:The Love Song of William H ShawRevenge of ZoeWriting Fren-ZeeMaking Pondo on FacebookX (formerly Twitter):@MakingPondoInstagramMaking Pondo on Letterboxd:Season OneSeason TwoSeason ThreeSeason FourTheme Song "The Rain" by Russ PacePhotos by Geoffrey Notkin
Since ghosts and things of that nature don't exist, this movie is null and void. You just got busted!In this episode, we discuss the 1984 movie, Ghostbusters. Directed by Ivan Reitman. Starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and Annie Potts. It is available on Netflix.You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted: Specrapular (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss is, Legally Blonde, from 2001. Direct by Robert Luketic. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Ali Larter, Matthew Davis, and Selma Blair. It is available on Amazon Prime, Youtube, Pluto TV, and Tubi.Intro music by: LuisFind more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 10 Episode 5
Buckle up for a trip in the station wagon! This week, Tim Williams is joined by Ben Carpenter to look back at the brilliant, messy, and laugh-out-loud reality of Ron Howard's 1989 comedy-drama classic, Parenthood.We dive deep into the chaotic world of the Buckman family tree—from mid-life anxieties and toddler pressures to teenage rebellion. We talk about the genius behind Steve Martin's frantic physical comedy, the incredible emotional depth brought by a young Joaquin (Leaf) Phoenix, and Keanu Reeves' ultimate philosopher-slacker wisdom.Plus, we reveal the therapeutic real-life inspiration that forced four Hollywood creators to write this script, and Ben steps into the hot seat for a pre-production edition of Risky Quiz-ness. Does this 80s favorite still hold up as the ultimate family movie? Let's check the Nostalgia Meter!Episode Highlights:The Origin Story: The chaotic family vacation that birthed a classic script.Ensemble Magic: Breaking down the performances of Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, and Rick Moranis.The Philosophy of the Ride: Exploring Grandma's legendary rollercoaster speech.Risky Quiz-ness: Can Ben navigate the pre-production trivia files?Support & Connect:If you loved this deep dive, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and hit follow!Help keep the independent projector running by becoming a partner at BuyMeACoffee.com.Find our full audio archive, original retro designs, and exclusive merch at 80sflickflashback.com and our TeePublic store.
Yabba-dabba-do! We're back with more Cinematic Synidcation as we take a look at the 1994 live action The Flintstones. Halle Berry, Kyle MacLachlan, John Goodman, Rick Moranis—this movie has it all. Is it for adults? Is it for kids? We discuss all of that as well as cinematic memories when Nick Sanford joins us to tell the tale of his first theatrical experience. From practical sets to product placement, The Flintstones was doing something. So we do our best site dig to figure out what it is exactly. Join us now as we bring The Flintstones to the analysis factory!
This week, we're spending time with Melvin James Kaminsky, better known to the universe as comedy icon and director Mel Brooks! After lampooning westerns, monster movies, and world history, Brooks turned his signature sense of humor to the cinematic sci-fi outings of Star Wars, Alien, 2001, and Planet of the Apes. With an all-star cast including Rick Moranis, John Candy, Joan Rivers, Bill Pullman, and Daphne Zuniga, the film was born from a gentleman's agreement between Brooks and Star Wars creator George Lucas. In return for certain concessions (rule number one: no merchandising) from Brooks, Lucas agreed to handle some of the more technical aspects of the film through his special effects company, Industrial Light & Magic. The result was a cult hit, almost as beloved as the properties it parodies. With a long-promised sequel finally on the way in 2027 (colon The New One, not colon The Search for More Money), we're visiting a galaxy very, very, very, very far away to see if the Schwartz is still with Spaceballs! For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
If being an overachiever is wrong then we don't want to be right.In this episode, we discuss the 2007 movie, Hot Fuzz. Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Timothy Dalton, Jim Broadbent, and Olivia Coleman. It is available on Amazon Prime.You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted: Specrapular (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss is, Ghostbusters, from 1984. Directed by Ivan Reitman. Starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and Annie Potts. It is available on Netflix.Intro music by: LuisFind more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 10 Episode 4
Chosen by Kent and released in 1985, Brewster's Millions was directed by Walter Hill and produced by Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver and Gene Levy for Universal Pictures. Hill was best known for tougher, more muscular films like The Warriors, The Driver, 48 Hrs. and Streets of Fire, so seeing him take on a broad Richard Pryor comedy is one of those wonderfully odd 80s career turns that makes perfect sense only after three pints and a VHS rental card. The screenplay came from Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod, the writing duo behind Trading Places, adapting George Barr McCutcheon's much-filmed 1902 novel for a new generation.The film stars Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins and Hume Cronyn, with music by Ry Cooder. Made on a reported budget of around $15 million, it earned roughly $45 million worldwide, making it a solid box office performer even if critics were not exactly fainting into their notebooks with admiration. Over time, though, Brewster's Millions has become a comfortable 80s comedy favourite: high-concept, fast-moving, packed with familiar faces, and built around the kind of premise that still feels weirdly irresistible. Who among us has not wondered whether we could ruin our lives with $30 million and a strict deadline?TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISMonty Brewster is a struggling minor league baseball player with a loyal best friend, a modest bank balance, and absolutely no idea that his entire life is about to be turned into the world's most expensive practical joke.When a mysterious inheritance lands in his lap, Monty is offered a fortune beyond his wildest dreams. But there is a catch. To claim the real prize, he must spend $30 million in 30 days, without telling anyone why, without keeping any assets, and without accidentally making a profit. Which sounds easy, until you realise money has a nasty habit of sticking around when lawyers are watching.FUN FACTSBrewster's Millions is based on George Barr McCutcheon's 1902 novel, which had already inspired several earlier film and stage adaptations before the 1985 version.The story had been filmed multiple times before, including silent and early sound-era versions, making this one of Hollywood's most recycled “sudden fortune with a catch” premises.Peter Bogdanovich was originally attached to direct before Walter Hill took over the project.Walter Hill later described Brewster's Millions as his only true comedy, which is quite the detour for a director usually associated with action, crime and tough-guy cinema.The fictional Hackensack Bulls were created for the film, giving Richard Pryor and John Candy a very 80s underdog sports-comedy setup before the inheritance plot kicks in.The baseball stadium scenes used a standing set originally built for the short-lived TV series Bay City Blues.The film's New York setting gives it that glossy mid-80s city energy, where everyone appears to be either very rich, very stressed, or about to be shouted at by a lawyer.Rick Moranis appears in a small supporting role as Morty King, adding another familiar 80s comedy face to the cast.Support the Show If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon here. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassthevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
In this gritty, neon-soaked, leather-wearin', motor oil-stinkin', rockabilly-singin', pole-dancin', pickaxe-swingin' installment, Paul, Javi, and the tough-talkin' Producer Brad travel to another place, another time to bear witness to a “rock'n'roll fable”. It's Streets of Fire, one of the oddest mainstream summer movies of the eighties; a feature-length music video that is equal parts western, Road Warrior dystopia, Blade Runner quasi future noir, and Berlin sex club fashion show! It's Diane Lane, Michael Paré, Rick Moranis, and Willem Dafoe at his palest and most consumptive in Walter Hill's confounding valentine to toxic masculinity! So rev your engines, fire up your neon, and crank up that eighties soundtrack - because these streets are not gonna burn themselves!Show Notes:US Theatrical Release Date: June 1, 1984Streets of Fire AFI Catalog EntryWalter Hill Treated Screenplays Like Literature and Inspired a Generation of FilmmakersHow Did This Get Made: A Conversation With 'Streets Of Fire' Co-Writer Larry Gross - SlashFilm40th Anniversary Interview with Michael PareRoger Ebert's Streets of Fire reviewNew York Times' Streets of Fire reviewTheme music by Mike McGuillAdditional voicework by Russell BentleySummer of '84 voiced by Colby ElliottFollow us!InstagramBlueskyemail: Multiplexoverthruster@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cathy and Todd discuss Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs for Zen Pop's space month, a 1987 Star Wars parody following Lone Starr and his half-man half-dog sidekick Barf as they rescue Princess Vespa from Dark Helmet and the incompetent President Skroob (whose name is literally an anagram of Brooks). The cast includes Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Joan Rivers, and Dom DeLuise as Pizza the Hutt. They discuss the WTF moments, the lines they quote at home, and the news that a sequel, Spaceballs: The New One, arrives April 23, 2027 with most of the original cast returning. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile
This one goes back to February 2014: a live RISK! episode built around the theme of fascination, meaning the things that get under your skin and won't let go. Ryan Britt was a self-appointed porn expert at age 10, thanks to his father's very open magazine policy and to a darkroom box labeled "Do Not Open" that turned out to contain something far more interesting than photographic paper. Adam Wade spent years nursing a Rick Moranis complex, right up until a chance encounter at a pharmaceutical convention gave him an unusual opportunity to put it to use. (Content note: eating disorder) Brad Lawrence was 15, overweight, and utterly transfixed by a softcore film called Felicity — until a different movie sent him down a dangerous path of self-reinvention over a single summer. Lulu left a long, sexless marriage at 44 and spent the next several years making up for lost time, culminating in a nerve-racking attempt to fulfill a very specific fantasy at a kink convention class in Astoria. Full episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/fascination-cre516 Be Part of RISK!
Dad’s invention shrunk the kids! Will and Sabrina are watching “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Stassman and Kristine Sutherland. This film was released in 1989 at a Walt Disney Pictures theatrical release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dad’s invention shrunk the kids! Will and Sabrina are watching “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Stassman and Kristine Sutherland. This film was released in 1989 at a Walt Disney Pictures theatrical release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week to kick off season 6 of the show, the whole gang gets nostalgic for a Rick Moranis movie and the films of Kevin Smith. Sarcastro and Fatty have very different experiences with calling into the IRS regarding their taxes and they all fantasize about buying a local sportsman's club that's up for sale where they grew up. Fatty gets awakened out of deep sleep by his daughter for something that was going bump in the night. Commando shares a poor choice of not doing basic maintenance on the window air conditioner in his home office. Fatty looks for confirmation that he's not making a poor choice with holding off getting a new refrigerator to replace the one that the ice maker stopped working on. Banky made a poor choice in the uncomfortable seats he bought for him and Fatty to go see an otherwise enjoyable concert. Intro and Outro music written and performed by Andrés Rodríguez (Androzguitar)
Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, John Belushi, John Candy, Rick Moranis. Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Beverly Hills Cop, Caddyshack, The Jerk, Ghost Busters, ¡Three Amigos!, Funny Farm, Spaceballs, Stripes. We maybe didn’t properly appreciate it at the time, but the 1980s were one of the most fertile periods ever for screen comedies and screen comedians. This hour, a look at the mavericks who shaped a whole comedy aesthetic and at some of the most popular movie comedies ever made. GUESTS: Nick de Semlyen: Editor of Empire magazine and the author of Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the ’80s Changed Hollywood Forever Daniel Kalwhite: A standup comedian based in New Haven Carolyn Paine: An actress, comedian, and dancer; she is founder, director, and choreographer of CONNetic Dance 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, which originally aired July 11, 2019, in a different form.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Forrest and Conan Neutron talk with Rob Kassees and Tom Monaghan about Ivan Reitman's Ghostbusters!! The classic 1984 GHOST BUSTIN' comedy starring Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Sigourney Weaver, and Ernie Hudson Written by Dan Akroyd and Harold Ramis When there's something strange.. in your neighborhood who you gonna call???? #ghostbusters #danaykroyd #billmurray #slimer #ghostbustersmovie #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #haroldramis #rickmoranis #sigourneyweaver #1984 #staypuft #erniehudson #rickmoranis #ghost Rob Kasses and Tom Monaghan of The Chop! have put out a Ghostbusters themed album Stay Puft available here https://thechopunlimited.bandcamp.com/album/stay-puft
The Fork In Your Ear Ep#212 Neo Dome Awakening - Podcast Description In this episode, Tim and Nate kick things off with their usual chaotic banter (including Nate's rare oversleep and some classic "beard commentary"), then dive into a packed show covering Entertainment, Technology, Video Games, and life updates.
Tonight! Michael J. Fox speaks out on the death headline gone wrong. Then, Prince Harry on his exit from Royal life and Meghan Markle's message to her haters. Plus, Victoria Beckham breaks her silence on her estrangement from son Brooklyn. Then,Ariana Grande goes wickedly funny...A first look at "Focker-In-Law". Plus, 'Top Gun' 3 is officially a go! ET has the exclusive scoop from inside Cinemacon....As Johnny Depp and Rick Moranis preview new projects. We're with the casts of "Spaceballs" and "Scary Movie" 6! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You betcha! Jay and Shua head up to the snowy Midwest to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fargo and explore the wonderfully weird world of the Coen Brothers. From woodchippers to wild film trivia, we dig into dark comedies, sci-fi fun, and some seriously enjoyable pop culture picks. News A Ready Player One graphic novel adaptation is arriving this fall with a Target-exclusive release ahead of a wider 2027 launch. Spaceballs 2 is officially set for April 23, 2027, bringing back Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and more for a long-awaited sequel. The original stars of Charlie's Angels reunited at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua is fired up about the Artemis II mission and the excitement it's generating around science, exploration, and human achievement. He highlights how inspiring it is to see the world come together around discovery and encourages everyone to embrace curiosity and learning. Jay has been enjoying Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, a time-travel comedy on Hulu starring Vince Vaughn. A fun, entertaining ride with plenty of humor and a chance to see Vaughn stretch his performance in double the ways. Sci-Fi Saturdays - This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay looks into Bumblebee (2018), diving into why it stands out in the Transformers franchise. Is it the emotional core of the film? Maybe the character-driven storytelling elevates it beyond typical robot battles. Both John Cena and Hailee Steinfeld bring depth and authenticity to a story about connection and growth. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. This week he's added some new locations from Daredevil: Born Again season 2. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Chicken Fricasee! Jay and Shua bundle up and head into the snowy cinematic world of the Coen Brothers, and the 30th anniversary of Fargo. Along the way, they explore the early years of Joel and Ethan Coen, breaking down how their unique storytelling style evolved through crime dramas, comedies, and genre-bending films. From the gritty beginnings of Blood Simple to the quirky chaos of Raising Arizona and the award-winning brilliance of Fargo, the discussion is packed with humor, insight, and appreciation for the brothers' unmistakable voice. It's a fun, fast-paced look at a decade-plus of filmmaking that changed indie cinema forever. Have you been to Fargo? Do you know what the guys looked like? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Kinda funny lookin'" will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com
This week on The Video Store Podcast, I am recommending four movies built around one of the simplest and most reliable science fiction ideas there is, shrinking people down. It is a strong trope because every one of these films understands that once a character gets small, nothing has to be exotic to feel dangerous. A bloodstream can look like deep space. A shopping cart can feel absurd and threatening at the same time. A backyard can turn into a full scale survival story. The fun of these movies is not just the effect itself, it is the way each one finds its own tone inside the same basic setup.Fantastic Voyage starts this set in an old-style studio style. Richard Fleischer directed it, Raquel Welch was still early in her career, and the movie ended up winning Academy Awards for art direction and special effects. Isaac Asimov wrote the novelization, which helped give the film an added layer of science fiction prestige even though the movie was not adapted from one of his earlier books. It is still one of those sixties films where the production design does a lot of the selling. You are watching people turn the inside of a human body into a full cinematic world, and they do it with real confidence.The Incredible Shrinking Woman takes the same basic concept and pushes it toward satire. Lily Tomlin is the main reason to see it, and she is surrounded by exactly the kind of bright, slightly unreal suburban world that makes the jokes work. Jane Wagner wrote it, Joel Schumacher directed it, and the movie has a cast that includes Charles Grodin and Ned Beatty. There is also a nice eighties detail in the score, since Suzanne Ciani handled the music, which gives the film one more thing separating it from the older version of this idea. It is not the most famous title in this group, but it feels very specific to its moment, especially in the way it folds consumer culture and household products into the premise.Innerspace may be the easiest recommendation here because it is so good at being funny, fast, and a little chaotic without losing track of the effects work. Joe Dante directed it, Dennis Quaid and Martin Short make a very good mismatch at the center, and the movie won the Academy Award for visual effects. This is one of those late eighties studio movies where the effects are both impressive and funny. It also has that Dante who has a habit of making a mainstream movie feel just a little off center. You can sense the touch of Industrial Light and Magic in the technical side, but it never turns into a dry demonstration reel.Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a joy to watch. Joe Johnston made his live action directing debut with it, Rick Moranis is exactly right for the inventor at the center, and Disney turned a backyard into a full adventure landscape. It was a major hit, and for a while it stood as Disney's highest grossing live action film. Part of what makes it hold up is that so much of it was built around practical effects, oversized sets, models, puppetry, and carefully staged perspective tricks. It also had Tummy Trouble attached in theaters, so for a lot of people there was a Roger Rabbit bonus built into the experience. That is a pretty good rental memory to have.What I like about putting these four recommendations is that they show how flexible a shrinking movie can be. One plays it as a polished sixties science fiction trip. One turns it into satire. One uses it for special effects comedy with a little manic energy. One makes it into a family adventure that a lot of people probably first met on cable or VHS. Same basic hook, very different results. That is usually a good sign you have a real movie trope and not just a gimmick.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
We kick off with a the Dodgers spanking the Blue Jays and torn allegiances in Brian's house, then dive into Europe taking dead aim at your kids' screen time. Ireland is rolling out a Government Digital Wallet that'll verify ages before young'uns can doom-scroll their lives away, while Greece went fully scorched-earth and announced a ban on all under-15s using social media at all — announced, naturally, on TikTok.IN THE NEWS, the AI giants (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) are playing nicely together for once, teaming up through the Frontier Model Forum to stop Chinese firms from essentially photocopying their models on the cheap — billions in revenue, national security, and the small matter of safety guardrails stripped out. Turnabout is fair play? On the legal gambling front, prediction markets scored a federal win as a US appeals court ruled New Jersey can't regulate Kalshi; the Trump family's fingerprints are all over the prediction market space (surprise!), and the data suggests 0.04% of accounts are hoovering up 70% of profits like it's a perfectly healthy ecosystem. Also: the FBI pulled deleted Signal messages out of iPhone notification caches, GoPro is laying off 23% of its workforce while somehow remaining optimistic, and OpenAI is backing an Illinois bill that would shield AI companies from liability even in mass-casualty scenarios... cool. On the plus side, Artemis II astronauts took amazing photos of the Moon... on their iPhones.In APPS & DOODADS: Mercedes recalled its electric G-Wagons because the wheels might literally fall off, Amazon is sunsetting Kindles from 2012 and earlier for no reason anyone can figure out, and Apple Fitness on Apple TV is randomly scrambling workout stacks with no fix in sight — a premium locked ecosystem doing premium locked ecosystem things.In MEDIA CANDY, the crew is watching The Pitt, The Boys, Shrinking, and Daredevil, and you'll want to sit down for this: Mel Brooks and Rick Moranis are back — Spaceballs 2 hits theaters a full year from now even though it's done. Italy slapped Netflix with a court-ordered refund for price hikes going back to 2017, while Netflix simultaneously raised prices for US subscribers and launched Playground, a free kids gaming app that works offline (Peppa Pig and Sesame Street, no ads, no in-app purchases — hook 'em on Dah Dum young!)AT THE LIBRARY, Brian has given up on Breath and Jason reads Four Thousand Weeks and Art Spiegelman's Maus — the Pulitzer-winning Holocaust masterpiece that some people are still trying to ban, because humanity never fully learns.Closing out with THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, Treasury Secretary Bessent and Fed Chair Powell apparently called an emergency meeting with bank CEOs over Anthropic's new model "Mythos," which can apparently find and exploit vulnerabilities across major OSes and browsers. The boys also catch up on Maul: Shadow Lord, the Strong Songs podcast's Joni Mitchell deep-dive ("Passions soften into wisdom" — weeping on the plane, apparently), the belated discovery that Marathon launched and nobody noticed, and some genuine moon joy courtesy of NASA's Artemis II astronauts.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code OLDGEEKS for 20% off at clnmy.com/OLDGEEKSPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/741Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/c_odV0tSa2kFOLLOW UPIreland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media usersGreece will ban all kids under 15 from using social mediaIN THE NEWSOpenAI, Anthropic, Google Unite to Combat Model Copying in ChinaNew Jersey has no right to ban Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rulesFBI used iPhone notification data to retrieve deleted Signal messagesGoPro to lay off over 20 percent of staff by the end of 2026OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial DisastersArtemis II astronaut puts all of our iPhone moon photos to shameAPPS & DOODADSMercedes-Benz recalls some G-Wagon EVs due to risk of wheels falling offAmazon is cutting off support for older KindlesPresto 08800 EverSharp Electric Knife Sharpener, 2-Stage System, Silver/BlackMEDIA CANDYThe PittThe BoysShrinkingDaredevilThe Spaceballs sequel will be released in April next yearAn Italian court ruled Netflix has to refund its customers for price hikes dating back to 2017Netflix just released a standalone gaming app for kidsAnonymous - Real Stories of Alcoholism, Addiction, and RecoveryAT THE LIBRARYBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James NestorFour Thousand Weeks By Oliver BurkemanMaus I & IITHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingMaul - Shadow LordAnthropic Model Scare Sparks Urgent Bessent, Powell Warning to Bank CEOsS08E03 - "Both Sides, Now" by Joni MitchellI Wish I Didn't Care About 'Marathon' Player Numbers, But I DoMarathon Gameplay (No Commentary)Mego Happy Days Figures and Fonzi Garage, Hot, and Stunt CycleHAPPY DAYS - Fonzie & Pinky Break Up - Fonzie Loves Pinky - 1976Moon Joy, Courtesy of NASA's Artemis II AstronautsCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSHip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Esteemed film critic and entertainment journalist Jen Yamato (LA Times, Washington Post, Asian Enough podcast) loves cinema, but hasn't often felt seen in the movies -- especially as a kid. But she found something to relate and aspire to in Ellen Aim, as played by a very young Diane Lane, in 1984's Streets of Fire. All about that film, plus karaoke joy, Little Giants, Terrifying Girls High School, and more, coming at you in this very fun conversation. Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the Gardena Cinema's new collaboration with Big Bad Film Fest. Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
Send us Fan MailSeason 17's Hack 4x4 continues as predictable as the weather in the City of Angels (no relationship to the previously covered film, and host Ken's favorite motion picture remake, see S4,E4 for more on the Nicholas Cage movie with this sobriquet for a title) with this week's third entry in the Mick Jackon canon: L.A. STORY (1991). Written by and starring Steve Martin at the arguable pinnacle of his comedic film stardom (Father of the Bride would be released the same year), L.A. Story is the flick that immigrated Jackson to the States after Martin had seen Jackson's acclaimed British dramatic television series subsequent to the success of Threads (S17,E1). Jackson, who had no background in nor ever directed a comedy, initially declined the offer, believing the script too good and having too little knowledge of Los Angeles (and likely the SoCal, California, U.S., & North America regions). Yet Martin and his producer believed Jackson's latter objection an asset; he'd have an outsider's perspective on what's been described as a satirical love-letter to the eccentricities of L.A. The comedy follows Martin in the role of a wacky bachelor weatherman in a zany Los Angeles full of neon and plastic surgery, and this was the extent of the movie that Thomas (who picked the director and his four for the 4x4) knew prior to this, his first watch. Between its mixture of Zucker Brothers' and Mel Brooks's absurdist and sight gag humor with the occasional Groucho Marx-level clever wordplay is a love story between Martin's weatherman (((“meteorologist”))) and Victoria Tennant's first-time visiting L.A. British reporter (((“journalist”))) as Martin shows Tennant's character around L.A., guided by a sentient variable message highway traffic sign (((“WHAT I REALLY WANT TO DO IS DIRECT”))). As this romantic comedy proceeds with Shakespeare references, including an appearance of the sexiest man to ever grace the screen Rick Moranis as a Hamlet-esque gravedigger, but also a rapping waiter, Martin roller-skating through art museums, and a very bouncy Sarah Jessica Parker as SanDeE* (((“Big s, small a, small n, big d, small e, big e, and there's a little star at the end.”))), Martin's and Tennant's characters learn no easy lessons or manifest grand revelations. Rather than have their characters evolve and develop and expiate, the movie has instead adults fairly realistically portrayed with Richard E. Grant as Tennant's ex-husband wanting to rekindle the flame and a casual take on monogamy. This episode, no Jack, but guest Andi drops in to mix up her Micks, Thomas his Sarahs, and Ryan his quotes from next episode's The Bodyguard. Meanwhile Ken quietly reflects on the last Thanksgiving he spent with his cohosts and Kevin Spacey reenters the chat. Before the end of the ep, Ryan and Andi harmonize on a 90s rap classic on their way to a Mick Jackson theme song. Fans of the pod will learn Andi likes a break in them, Thomas isn't big on this comedy, Ken surprised its comedy's not cringe, and Ryan's people once migrated in the summers to L.A. to rollerblade. That sounds good. We'll also have a twist of lemon. THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias
[School of Movies 2026] A surprisingly personal and tender show, dealing with some difficult subject matter comes out of this criminally forgotten 1989 Ron Howard family comedy drama. It was a staple of my childhood and looking back, it seems like I took on board a great deal of the life lessons experienced by the amazing ensemble cast of the Buckman Megafamily, which include Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Diane Wiest, Rick Moranis, Harleyy Kozak, Tom Hulce, Martha Plimpton, Jason Robards and stellar performances from both a young Keanu Reeves and Joaquin Phoenix. Whether you're a parent yourself or not, you had someone appointed with the task of looking after you when you were a child, and whether they did a good, bad or mixed bag of a job, chances are you're going to find something in here to relate to. Definitely one to listen to when you can give it time to absorb, and my god, watch this movie!
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