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Movies That Made Us Gay
Episode Rewind 40th Anniversary edition: Legend directed by Ridley Scott

Movies That Made Us Gay

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 107:57


It's our last week of summer vacation on the podcast, and we picked another one of our favorite episodes for a movie that's turning 40! Well, Ridley Scott's Legend had its United Kingdom release in December of 1985, but the United States didn't get it until the spring of the following year! Enjoy this classic MTMUG episode orginally released November 11th 2021.  "What is light without dark?" We watched Legend (1985) directed by Ridley Scott and what we wouldn't give to run around the forest hugging woodland creatures and get wine drunk with fairies. This movie is HIGH fantasy and we are here for it. Baby Tom Cruise is prancing around without any pants, Mia Sara is serving high-fashion face, face, beauty, face and Tim Curry is giving us CAMP as gym-bunny muscle-queen Lord of Darkness. This movie is peak 80's fantasy up there with any Henson or Lucasfilm classic and definitely not to be missed.  Thank you for listening, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Bluesky: @MTMUGPod.bsky.social Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram @peterlasagna Cover Art by Shaun Piela 

Remember Shuffle?
Gladiator E125: Are You Not Touching Grain?

Remember Shuffle?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 97:50


The Shuffle Bois return to the well of 2000s Sword and Sandal films with the movie that started it all, Ridley Scott's 200 film Gladiator. After setting the table with some historical context about how the Roman Empire worked and the nature of actual historical gladiators, they turn to the film itself. They discuss the film's very end of history take on Roman history and politics, the nature of spectacle in a highly stylized film, the sexless hedonism of Gladiator, and its anachronistic view of patriotism. They close out with Ben giving a little book report on a wacky late antique primary source on the emperor Commodus and lamenting the film that might have been.⁠Give Remember Shuffle a follow on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@RememberShufflePod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to interact with the show between episodes. It also makes it easier to book guests.  And don't forget to check us out on Patreon!

School of Movies
EPIC: The Musical

School of Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 159:25


[School of Everything Else 2026] This is a commissioned show for AJ. We recorded it several months ago, but banked it until the long-awaited release of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey. It is an independent, serialised concept musical, released across nine digital EPs from December 2022 through to December 2024 by Jorge Rivera-Herrans (who also plays Odysseus, amongst others). And this took a certain portion of the Internet by storm, garnering fan projects to animate each of the songs, all of which you can find assembled here in one 2h 22m work of collaborative passion made on one iota the budget of Nolan's IMAX titan. Willow showed this to us on Christmas day and the music and handling of the many characters really stuck with us. This is the most excited I've been about a musical since Hamilton and the original Moana. Statistically, almost none of you have heard this, so we specifically crafted this show to introduce what Jorge and company achieved here and hopefully get a bunch of new people with these catchy-ass songs bouncing round their heads. This is DreamWorks' Prince of Egypt and Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas to Ridley Scott's Exodus: Gods & Kings and his Robin Hood. This week's After School Club: Ulysses 31 Next week: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Frankenstein's Podcast
136. Darkness from 'Legend' w/Emelyne Museaux

Frankenstein's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 77:10


This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by returning guest, Emelyne Museaux, to discuss Ridley Scott's 1985 dark fairy tale, LEGEND!​​*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Emelyne Museaux is a film aficionado, fantasy lover, and ghostwriter/editor. She co-hosts the podcast, The Good, The Bad, and the Basic, which is currently on hiatus. She previously appeared on our double feature episode on UNDERWATER and THE MEG (episode 23).References:Making Up Legend - Monsters of MakeupTierra Whack - WHACK'S MUSEUM (album)Halt and Catch Fire (AMC+)Minions & MonstersSupergirlOld Wounds by Logan Ashley-KisnerSupacell (Netflix)Barbershop (Amazon Prime)I Love BoostersSweetpea by C.J. SkuseJoesef (musician)

Law on Film
Blade Runner & Blade Runner 2049 (episode 61)

Law on Film

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 59:49


This episode we look at Blade Runner (1982) (dir. Ridley Scott) and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017) (dir. Denis Villeneuve), two films that imagine a world where the line between human and machine, creation and creator, has all but vanished. Ridley Scott's 1982 classic depicted a rain-soaked dystopia where “replicants”—bio-engineered beings—fight for recognition, identity, and life itself. Denis Villeneuve's 2017 sequel deepens that vision. Law operates in the shadows across both films: as surveillance, classification, and control. The “blade runners” themselves enforce a form of administrative violence that exposes the limits of legal personhood. What does it mean to have rights without recognition, or to be alive without legal existence? And conversely, what are the implications of recognizing rights and legal personhood in robots? In this episode, we'll examine these and other themes around artificial intelligence, migration, colonization, and bioethics as well as the way films themselves can contribute to and shape public perceptions about these issues. Timestamps:0:00     Introduction2:45      Emotion and memory in robots8:08      Slave labor and robot rebellion9:54      Generative AI and other changes since the first Blade Runner 15:16      Robots giving birth20:19     Robot rights24:17      A new category of companion32:56    Filmic depictions of AI38:01     “Time to Die”43:21     The political economy of AI development47:22     A dystopian vision of data and surveillance52:18     A positive post-human future?57:58     Concepts of immortalityFurther reading:Almog, Shulamit, “When a Robot Can Love – Blade Runner as a Cautionary Tale on Law and Technology,” in Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice (Jan. 1, 2013)Birhane, Abeba, van Dijk Jelle, and Pasquale, Frank, “Debunking Robot Rights Metaphysically, Ethically, and Legally,” 29(4) First Monday (2024)Darling, Kate, The New Breed: What Our History with Animals Reveals about Our Future with Robots (2021)Dick, Philip K., Do Androids Dream of Sheep (1968)Lewis, C.S., Abolition of Man (1943)Oliver, Kendra H., Higgs, Oliver S., and Clayton, J., “The End of Genetic Privacy in the Blade Runner Canon,” 14 (1/2) Journal of Literature and Science 108 (Dec. 2022)Pasquale, Frank, “Cultural Foundations for Conserving Human Capacities Amidst Generative Artificial Intelligence: Toward a Philosophico-Literary Critique of Simulation,” in Being Human (B. Roessler & V. Steeves, eds, 2024) Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/profiles/hafetzjo.htmlYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast

Countdown City Geekcast
Ep #300: Gladiator II Review

Countdown City Geekcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 45:21


The Countdown City Geeks gather to review one of the most unexpected sequels ever, Gladiator II from director Ridley Scott.Original Air Date: November 28, 2024Visit our partner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Retro, Records Clothing Stickers - Real Retro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To follow us on social media or to visit the merch store, go to our Linktree page! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/CountdownCityGeekcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Countdown City Geeks on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us on Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@countdowncitygeeks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

One Heat Minute
GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: ”Alien” with Sarah Welch-Larson

One Heat Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 57:21


Sarah Welch-Larson's book “Becoming Alien: The Beginning and End of Evil in Science Fiction's Most Idiosyncratic Film Franchise” thoughtfully and energetically explores the series that launched with Ridley Scott's magnificent 1979 sci-if/horror mashup, so she joins us to discuss its making, execution, and ongoing influence. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Quality Interruption
#487 Burroughs' THE ICE PIRATES (1984, dir. Stewart Rafill)

A Quality Interruption

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 75:21


EPISODE #487-- Today we talk the Star Wars also ran and all around mess that is THE ICE PIRATES (1984), directed by Stewart Rafill. It's a bad movie! Don't watch it! It's bad in a way that makes me think "Hey, Black Hole, that was pretty good!" We als otalk about CUTTER'S WAY (1981, dir. Ivan Passer), THE TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY 3D (1991, dir. James Cameron), BLADE RUNNER (1981, dir. Ridley Scott), and HOPPERS (2026, dir. Daniel Chong). LINKS-- Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in THEY LIVE TOGETHER. Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag  and Sef Joosten. The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter on Substack, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!

SAG-AFTRA
A Conversation with 'Working Actor' Harrison Ford

SAG-AFTRA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 23:59


SAG-AFTRA member Harrison Ford has spent nearly seven decades as one of Hollywood's most beloved actors, but he'd still rather be called a working actor than an icon. This year, Ford was honored with the union's 61st Life Achievement Award at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA on March 1. In this episode, we listen back to an Actor to Actor conversation with Ford and SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin. The two talk about Ford's early studio contract years at Columbia and Universal, his quiet standoff with Ridley Scott while shooting Blade Runner, and what's kept him showing up for the work all these years later. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.

Kino+
Neustarts 09.07.26 | Vaiana, EVIL DEAD BURN & Backrooms: Everything must go Edition

Kino+

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 44:52


WERBUNG | Der Sommer wird heiß genug, wer will da noch lange am Herd stehen? Jetzt bei Prep My Meal bestellen und mit unserem Code "PREPMYBEANS" zusätzlich 15% sparen! [Link weiter unten] Beim PrepMyMeal Summer Sale spart ihr mit unserem Code zusätzliche 15 % und insgesamt sogar bis zu 25 %. Damit gibt es die XL-Gerichte schon ab 4,44 € pro Portion. Aber Achtung: Die Aktion gilt nur vom 28.06. bis 13.07. /WERBUNG Neue Woche, neue Kinostarts - zumindest ein paar. Antje und Daniel machen jedenfalls das Beste draus. Mit VAIANA kehrt eine große Disneyheldin auf die große Leinwand zurück. Die Frage ist nur: Warum? Mit EVIL DEAD BURN die legendäre Horrorreihe in neue Gefilde führt – zumindest soweit wir darüber schon sprechen können. Außerdem werfen wir einen Blick darauf, weshalb BACKROOMS nun nochmal ins Kino kommt. Und zwar als BACKROOMS: EVERYTHING MUST GO EDITION. Auch im Streaming gibt es diese Woche Einiges zu entdecken: GOLDEN KAMUY: THE ABASHIRI PRISON RAID setzt eine wilde, bereits in unterschiedlichsten Ausführungen dargebotene Schatzsuche voller Action und skurriler Figuren fort, DIABLO liefert kompromisslose Genrekost, THE LAST DUEL zeigt Ridley Scotts packendes Mittelalterdrama aus verschiedenen Perspektiven und DUNKIRK erinnert eindrucksvoll daran, warum Christopher Nolans Kriegsfilm bis heute zu seinen interessantesten Werken zählt. In den Mediatheken rekonstruiert THIRTEEN DAYS die Kuba-Krise als nervenaufreibenden Politthriller, THE APPRENTICE TRUMP beleuchtet die frühen Jahre Donald Trumps, VINCENT MUSS STERBEN verbindet Gesellschaftssatire mit Genrehorror und NICKELODEON seziert die Anfänge Hollywoods aus einer neuen Perspektive. Schaut rein, diskutiert mit und verratet uns in den Kommentaren, auf welchen Film ihr euch am meisten freut! Bleibt entspannt und gut drauf! Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von Prep My Meal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Geek-out Podcast
382: I don't even watch the shows I LIKE! - Pol

The Geek-out Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 55:56


Pol and Kirsten get in to booger talk? Bud leaves. Click the timestamps to skip it yourself. Then, regular wonderful geek stuff. But yuck. Booger talk give Bud the jibblies.

The Napoleonic Quarterly
The Fresh Prince of Brumaire (screenplay plotting, mins 90-105)

The Napoleonic Quarterly

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 58:16


In the seventh and penultimate 15 minutes of our screenplay treatment, Napoleon is back in France to go for the top prize - power. But his bid for his ultimate goal is not going to be straightforward and he has to accept that in order to achieve this, he'll have to put aside romantic dreams and do what matters to get this one last job done. That means a new approach to his unfaithful wife Josephine; a reckoning with our antagonist Paul Barras; and a new kind of battlefield - the Council of Five Hundred.Yes, it's episode eight of our screenwriting escapade, in which we continue to forge ahead in our mission of crafting a top-notch screenplay treatment about the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Alex Stevenson is joined by James Topham (who knows a thing or two about screenwriting) and Ben Deery (who knows a thing or two about acting) to put the movie world to rights. Having analysed the pitfalls and frustrations of Ridley Scott's Napoleon 2023 in the first season the Napoleon Movie Quarter-Hourly, this time round the team have to come up with the magic themselves.As our resident artificial aide-de-camp NAIpoleon Bot-aparte puts it:Alex Stevenson introduces the climax phase of the Napoleon screenplay project and acknowledges the contributions of James Topham and Ben Deery 00:00.Ben Deery revisits an underappreciated Sphinx joke from previous episodes, sparking playful banter about comedic appreciation 00:01:16.James Topham recaps the emotional and psychological journey of Napoleon in Act 2, culminating in a brutal turning point during the Egyptian campaign 00:03:01.Introduction and breakdown of Act 3 structure: the internal-external conflict resolution, new plans, and the heightened sense of sacrifice Napoleon must undergo 00:10:03.Deep dive into the historical coup of Brumaire, exploring how Napoleon's ambiguous resolve and political struggles can be mapped onto the screenplay's climax 00:13:01.Discussion of antagonist dynamics: Paul Barras must return as a strong opposition for the final act, including possible narrative liberties to heighten his role 00:24:28.Insight into the B story: Napoleon and Josephine's tumultuous reunion, tying personal and political stakes together in a pivotal emotional scene 00:34:05.Reference to classic films and psychological theories (e.g., High Society, Taxi Driver, Madonna-Whore complex) to illustrate character developments and narrative arcs 00:39:34.Strategizing the depiction of the coup's high-stakes drama—physical peril, the threat of the guillotine, and how to visually and emotionally convey Napoleon's critical risk 00:52:13.Closing with an explanation of the filmic denouement: what “new normal” the world and characters face after Napoleon's victory, and teaser for the next episode's focus on wrapping up the screenplay 00:54:54.Help us produce more episodes by supporting the Napoleonic Quarterly on Patreon: patreon.com/napoleonicquarterly

Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast
Episode 328 - Hannibal (2001)

Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 308:49


Hello, Clarice. Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss Ridley Scott's 2001 psychological horror film "Hannibal." Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem  Pod Mortem / Stairhole Productions Merch: https://thepodmortem.dashery.com/  Pod Mortem would like to thank Original CINematic for sponsoring this week's episode! https://www.ogcinpro.com/  Feel free to contact: William Rush: wrush@ogcinpro.com Xxena Rush: xrush@ogcinpro.com    Where to listen to the podcast and follow us on social media: https://allmylinks.com/thepodmortem Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodmortem https://www.instagram.com/travismwh https://www.instagram.com/bloodandsmoke https://www.instagram.com/juggalodaddy84 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodmortem https://twitter.com/bloodandsmoke https://twitter.com/realstreeter84 https://twitter.com/travismwh What would you rate Hannibal and what should we watch next? Email us at thepodmortem@gmail.com    "Pod Mortem Theme" written and performed by Travis Hunter-Sayapin. https://youtube.com/travismwh Podcast artwork by Brian Demarest. https://www.instagram.com/evilflynn

more than just a movie
#434: Thelma & Louise (1991)

more than just a movie

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 56:00


The category for July is "Women in the lead" and Michelle picks first!  Thelma & Louise (1991) Directed by Ridley Scott

Laugh It Up Fuzzball
Laugh It Up Fuzzball #499- Is it breaking news because you drop it?

Laugh It Up Fuzzball

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 65:56


Welcome to the place where we get to let our geek flags fly and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This level of the podcast includes:Clayface trailer- Oct 23Matt Reeves confirms stars in The Batman: Part II - Oct 1 2027The Boys finale hateReacher renewed for 5th seasonRyan Coogler's X-Files reboot at Hulu adds guest starsDC showcase at the Annecy International Animation Film FestivalRings of Power S3 coming in NovemberDoctor Who library finds home at AMC+Transformers: The Movie playing in theaters thru Fathom Events - Sept 21RIP Tom Kane.Star Trek x Magic: The Gathering coming Nov 13Iman Vellani makes comics writing debut with Chachu - Aug 5Avatar: The Last Airbender S2 trailer - June 25 - Dandadan anime live stage show in JapanX-Men ‘97 S2 release trailer - July 1Stan Lee voice & likeness licensed for commercial use through AIZack Snyder to write & direct remake of Escape from New YorkHello Kitty and SPAM collaboratingSpider-Man: Brand New Day trailer 2 & popcorn bucketsJim Carrey/Ron Howard returning for sequel to How the Grinch Stole ChristmasBatman: Knightfall Part 1 trailerMike Flanagan's Dark Tower series for Prime Video is in production Ahsoka S2 is scheduled for 2027Henry Cavill's Voltron movie will head straight to Prime in 2027Lanterns official teaser 2 - Aug 16Spider-Noir final trailer - May 27BBC confirms fate of Doctor WhoJason Mamoa departs Helldivers movie - Nov 10 2027The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe comic - Sept 23Stuart Fails to Save the Universe trailer - July 24Batman: Caped Crusader S2 trailer - July 31Werwulf trailer - Dec 25Galactic Racer trailer - Oct 6The Book of Boba Fett 7-issue comic series - Sept 9George Lucas is Disney's LandlordSkeleton Crew Season 2 may be in developmentFiloni about future SW slateSimon Kinberg's Star Wars trilogy may be Episodes 10-12RIP Marcia LucasBrian Henson revealed Muppet*Vision 3D will be available on VRAtlantis: The Lost Empire Vol. 1 - The Curse of Kurok - Oct 13Hugh Jackman cast as Long John Silver in Ridley Scott's Treasure IslandKyra Snyder & Janet Lin attached as writers for Paradise LostPeter Saarsgard cast as villain in The Last of Us S3Gorilla Grodd series titled American VillainMark Hamill joins Twisted Metal S3Mike Myers confirms Austin Powers 4Details for Dynamic Duo animated movie - June 30 28David Ellison is open to James Gunn's DCUAnother What We Do in the Shadows movieGhostbusters: Night Shift on Netflix in 2027Harry Potter on to S2 before 1st airs this Christmas Insomniac's Wolverine game - Sept 15Live-action View-Master movieEnola Holmes 3 - July 1Silo S3 - Jul 3Jen and the Holograms live action showStrange New Worlds S4 trailer - July 23Shrek 5 teaser - June 30, 2027Hexed trailer - Nov 25The Bear S4 - June 25DC Studios brand-new original series: Joker Laugh Riot, Absolute Batman, & KryptoThundercats animated movieBrad Bird says Ratatouille 2 won't happenRumor is the DCU has cast its BatmanCongrats on completing Level 499! Feel free to contact me on social media (@wookieeriot). You can also reach the show by e-mail, laughitupfuzzballpodcast@gmail.com. All other links are easily findable on linktr.ee/laughitupfuzzball for merch, the Facebook group, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to the feed on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, or any of the apps which pull from those sources. Go do your thing so I can keep doing mine. If you feel so inclined, drop a positive rating or comment on those apps. Ratings help others find the madness. Tell your friends, geekery is always better with peers. Thank YOU for being a part of this hilarity! There's a plethora of ways to comment about the show and I look forward to seeing your thoughts, comments, and ideas. May the force be with us all, thanks for stopping by, you stay classy, be excellent to each other and party on dudes! TTFN… Wookiee out!

The Daily Beans
Cyano-Toxic Relationship (feat. John Fugelsang)

The Daily Beans

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 69:06


Friday, June 26, 2026 Today, another federal judge has permanently blocked Trump's order restricting mail-in voting; the Supreme Court has stripped temporary protected status from 350,000 Haitians and Syrians, and blocks asylum seekers at the border; vendors have been told to begin dismantling the Alligator Alcatraz concentration camp; massive earthquakes rocked Venezuela, Japan, and California; the Pentagon restored flu vaccines after hundreds fell ill; Senate Republicans caved on yesterday's War Powers Resolution; US Park Police seek to identify a person who touched the water in the reflecting pool a week ago; Jamie Raskin will open a discharge petition to force a vote on the $1.8B Slush Fund; a judge wants answers on why the tarp hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center facade; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Thank You, Smalls For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS Join The Daily Beans and give a gift today to ensure The Trevor Project can continue its crucial work in the face of continued challenges. Donate to The Trevor Project - Daily Beans Podcast Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang The Latest Breakdown:The Breakdown | Trump And Trillionaires' Secret Plan To Destroy America StoriesVendors Told to Start Dismantling Florida's ‘Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center | The New York Times Judge orders DOJ to produce, unredact sought after Epstein files | The Hill Supreme Court Allows Trump to Strip TPS, Turn Away Asylum Seekers Arriving at the Border in Pair of New Immigration Rulings | American Immigration Council Federal Judge Strikes Key Parts of Trump Order Restricting Mail Voting | The New York Times A federal judge wants answers on the tarp and scaffolding at the Kennedy Center | MS NOW Several Strong Quakes Hit Across the World in 24 Hours | The New York Times Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300 | AP News Reflecting Pool caulking cut with 'sharp knife or razor' in previously undisclosed incident, NPS says in court filing | ABC News Raskin launches discharge effort to formally block 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' | POLITICOGood TroubleMail-in voting is under attack. 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Sonic Cinema Podcast
Fascism in Cinema: Control Through Spectacle

Sonic Cinema Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 92:30


As we've gone through this series, many of the topics have been more inspired by the larger atmosphere around the United States during Trump Administration II. This episode, however, had a very specific inspiration in the recent UFC cage fight on President Trump's birthday- and part of his celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. The idea of a UFC fight in front of the White House made me think of films that depict past, and futuristic, examples of state-sanctioned violent spectacle as a way of exerting control over its population. Joining me on the episode is Chris Scalzo of The First Run podcast as we look at Norman Jewison's "Rollerball", Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" and Gary Ross's "The Hunger Games". I hope you enjoy!You can read my blog outlining my thoughts after the 2024 election here.In July 2025, I wrote about my dive into conspiracy theories here.Fascism in Cinema SeriesEpisode 162 - Resistance to Fascism in CinemaEpisode 166 - Fascism in Cinema: CopagandaEpisode 170 - Fascism in Cinema: Bad FaithEpisode 175 - Fascism in Cinema: The Fourth EstateEpisode 176 - Fascism in Cinema: Action NationalismEpisode 183 - Fascism in Cinema: Past Future Present

Le Double Expresso RTL2
L'INTÉGRALE - Hollysiz dans Le Double Expresso RTL2 (26/06/26)

Le Double Expresso RTL2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 112:27


HollySiz était l'invitée du Double Expresso RTL2 ce vendredi 26 juin. L'autrice-compositrice est venue présenter "Tu me plais", son nouveau single sorti la veille à l'occasion de son anniversaire, qui fait suite au titre "Des Histoires" et annonce son futur album prévu pour janvier 2027 après quatre ans d'absence. Avec son énergie pop et dansante, elle a interprété en live, seule en guitare voix, ce nouveau morceau explorant le désir, ainsi que son tube "Come Back To Me". L'info du matin - L'effet des vacances sur notre cerveau. Le winner du jour - Il fait croire aux policiers qu'il est un adulte nain. - Un homme tombe dans le réservoir d'une toilette sèche en tentant de récupérer ses lunettes. Le flashback du jour - Mai 1991 : Sortie du film devenu culte et féministe, "Thelma et Louise" de Ridley Scott. Une autre femme était également au sommet : Mylène Farmer figurait à la fois en tête des ventes de singles et des ventes d'albums avec le tube "Désenchantée". Les savoirs inutiles - Dans les années 1950, en pleine Guerre froide, le gouvernement américain s'est posé une question essentielle, voire existentielle : peut-on encore boire une bière après une explosion nucléaire ? La chanson du jour - Avril Lavigne "Girlfriend" Le jeu surprise (petit quiz) - Fabrice de Bernay dans l'Eure gagne une tablette Samsung A11. La Banque RTL2 - Roxane de Gattières vers Nice repart avec une casquette Sweet Pants. - Célia de Baigneaux vers Bordeaux gagne 2000€ pour de prochaines vacances en famille ou entre amis chez Belambra Clubs. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Anglotopia Podcast
Return to Gold Hill – The Hovis Hill Cottage You Can Rent — Melanie Fontana on Restoring Button Cottage

Anglotopia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 58:44


In this deeply personal episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas makes a big announcement — he and Mrs. Anglotopia are returning to Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, the place that inspired Anglotopia itself. As a teenager in Indiana, Jonathan hung a poster of Gold Hill on his bedroom wall and dreamed of going there; it became the reason he fell in love with Britain. After nearly 10 years away, he and Jackie are returning to stay in Button Cottage — a 400-year-old property sitting right on the famous cobbles, painstakingly restored by its owner Melanie Fontana over three years. Jonathan sits down with Melanie to hear the full story: how she and her partner fell in love with Gold Hill on an Easter weekend, found the cottage for sale on their phones, and spent three years stripping away decades of 1970s "improvements" — concrete floors, bitumen tar, plasterboard, blocked fireplaces — to reveal 450-year-old beams, Victorian elm floorboards, a fossil in the grouting, and one of the most atmospheric interiors in Dorset. The episode also covers the history of Shaftesbury, the legacy of the Ridley Scott Hovis advertisement, what it means to restore a Grade II listed building, and why Gold Hill remains one of the most unchanged streets in England. Links Button Cottage — Official Website Button Cottage on Airbnb Shaftesbury Town Guide Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden Historic England — Listed Buildings Listed Property Owners Club Farrow & Ball Paint — Dorset The Original Hovis Advert — Ridley Scott (YouTube) Blackmoor Vale, Dorset Friends of Anglotopia Club Takeaways Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset — the steep cobbled lane made famous by Ridley Scott's 1970s Hovis bread advertisement — is the place that inspired Jonathan to visit Britain as a teenager and directly led to the founding of Anglotopia. Jonathan and Jackie are returning to stay on the hill for the first time in nearly 10 years. Button Cottage is a genuine 400-year-old property sitting directly on the cobbles of Gold Hill, restored from near-dereliction to authentic period condition by Melanie Fontana and her partner over three years — and it is available to rent on Airbnb. The cottage was comprehensively ruined in the 1970s: beams were covered with plasterboard, the fireplace was blocked and converted to gas, floors were concreted over, and the entire structure was tanked with bitumen tar — stopping the building from "breathing" and trapping damp inside the walls for decades. Stripping back the 1970s layers revealed 450-year-old oak beams still filled with ancient woodworm holes, Victorian elm floorboards underneath later chipboard, layers of wallpaper from the 1950s through the 1980s peeled from the fireplace wall, and a fossil discovered by hand with a pickaxe when the concrete floor was removed — now set into the grouting between the limestone floor tiles. Restoring a Grade II listed building requires using period-appropriate materials throughout: lime plaster (not modern gypsum), limewash or breathable paint, reclaimed stone, and kiln-dried wood for the fireplace. Melanie worked with a conservation architect and joined the Listed Property Owners Club to educate herself before starting work. Shaftesbury is one of England's five highest towns, built on a Saxon hilltop fortification, and its history stretches back over 1,300 years. The Abbey ruins directly outside Button Cottage — founded by Alfred the Great in 888 AD — are a Grade I scheduled monument and entry is free. The Hovis advertisement, directed by Ridley Scott before he became famous, still draws visitors from around the world to Gold Hill — some of whom walk up the hill humming the theme tune. Melanie says the town "wears it like a comfortable cardigan" — not overplaying it, not overdeveloping it, just letting the hill exist as it always has. Button Cottage sleeps two (one king bedroom plus a single daybed room), features a working inglenook fireplace split into two halves by 1970s alterations, Victorian elm floorboards, 450-year-old beams, a ground-floor shower room, a kitchen with reclaimed pine floors, and a walled garden with views over the Blackmoor Vale. Melanie offers a genuinely personal hosting experience: she meets guests on arrival, shows them how everything works, customizes the welcome pack based on dietary preferences, and provides seasonal gifts — currently Prosecco and Dorset Apple Cake in summer, red wine and local cheese in winter. Gold Hill itself has barely changed in centuries — historical paintings and photographs from every era show the same street, the same rooflines, the same Abbey wall. It is, as Jonathan puts it, a place that simply doesn't change — and that is precisely why it means so much. Soundbites "As a teenager in Indiana, I bought a poster at Hobby Lobby called Gold Hill Dorset. And hung it on my wall next to my bed and looked at it every single morning and thought — one day I'm gonna go there." — Jonathan on the image that started it all. "My partner got on his phone and Googled to see if there was anything for sale. And this little cottage, the cutest of all the cottages, was for sale. We went home, got on the phone, booked a viewing, and we just wanted to snap it up right away." — Melanie on falling in love with Gold Hill on an Easter weekend. "It was very much spoiled in the 1970s. The beams were covered, all the woodwork was covered with modern plasterboard. The walls were plastered with modern plaster. It was actually really, really damp — because it had been tanked with bitumen tar." — Melanie on what they found when they bought the cottage. "To find those beams and to touch them and to know they're approximately 450 years old is just goosebump. They are filled with ancient woodworm holes from centuries ago and they're just beautiful." — Melanie on the moment the ceiling came down. "When he dug up the concrete floor by hand with a pickaxe, he found a fossil. And he's settled the fossil into the grouting next to the limestone floor tiles just in between the living room and kitchen. So it's there for people to see." — Melanie on one of the cottage's most extraordinary discoveries. "The old-fashioned building techniques are fantastic because what they do is they allow a cottage like this to absorb moisture and then release moisture according to the weather patterns. It just breathes just like we do." — Melanie on why modern materials damage historic buildings. "The town wears it like a comfortable cardigan. It hasn't been overdone, it hasn't been presented in a certain way. Nobody's out there polishing cobbles. The cobbles just exist. The cottages just exist." — Melanie on Shaftesbury's relationship with the Hovis advertisement. "People tell me it's really relaxing and it feels like it gives you a hug. When they tell me they didn't wake up till 11am the next morning and they actually missed meeting up with their friends because they just slept and slept and slept." — Melanie on guests' reactions to the cottage. "It is my first time, although I do have a history a long long time ago — my first career was in hospitality. So I've done restaurant catering, functions, dinner dances. And this is just a little bit like that but without having to do any cooking." — Melanie on her background and why Button Cottage felt like a natural fit. "I'm almost as emotional as they are, honestly. So many people feel the history and they see it as a quintessentially English place to be, to drink in. I just feel really proud of what we've done here." — Melanie on welcoming guests who have a deep connection to Gold Hill. Chapters 00:21 Introduction & Big Announcement — Jonathan reveals he and Mrs. Anglotopia are returning to Gold Hill 01:10 The Poster on the Bedroom Wall — How Gold Hill in Shaftesbury inspired a teenager in Indiana and started Anglotopia 02:24 Welcome to Melanie Fontana — Owner and restorer of Button Cottage 02:47 Love at First Sight — How Melanie and her partner discovered Gold Hill on an Easter weekend and bought the cottage on the spot 04:02 Buying in 2019 — Purchasing just before the pandemic and the frustration of not being able to start work 04:59 The Restoration Philosophy — Reverting to original as far as possible, using period materials, and letting the building breathe 07:32 What They Found Inside — A cottage comprehensively ruined by the 1970s: plasterboard, blocked fireplaces, concrete floors, and bitumen tar 08:45 The Discoveries — 450-year-old beams, Victorian elm floorboards, layers of wallpaper, a fossil in the floor, and wood from a market chest 13:05 The Name Button Cottage — Cute as a button, and Shaftesbury's history as a center of the hand-embroidered button-making industry 14:58 Gold Hill and Shaftesbury — One of England's five highest towns, Saxon origins, greenstone buildings, independent shops, and the worldwide renowned countryside bookshop 19:35 The Silence of Shaftesbury — What Jonathan loves most, and Shaftesbury as a microcosm of English history 20:12 The Abbey Ruin Wall — A Grade I scheduled monument founded by Alfred the Great in 888 AD, right outside the front door 22:24 Shaftesbury Abbey — Free to visit, picnics welcome, one of the biggest and richest abbeys in medieval England before the Reformation 23:48 The Hovis Advertisement — Ridley Scott, how Gold Hill became globally famous, visitors who come humming the theme tune, and the town's quietly confident relationship with its own fame 26:57 Restoring a Listed Building — Planning restrictions, lime plaster, the Listed Property Owners Club, and materials of the time 29:00 The Biggest Challenge — Bitumen tar in the bathroom and fireplace, and why chemicals are sometimes unavoidable 32:57 The Inglenook Fireplace — How it was cut in half in the 1970s, why they decided to keep it that way, and why it works perfectly 35:20 A Tour of Button Cottage — Living room, inglenook, vestibule, shower room, kitchen, laundry, main bedroom with iron bed, single daybed room, and the walled garden 40:33 The Furnishings — Farrow & Ball pointing, reclaimed furniture, feather sofas, goose down bed, velvet and linen cushions, and why texture matters 42:17 The Six-Foot Question — Beam heights, where to duck, and the leather-padded "mind your head" signs 44:09 Opening to Guests — Melanie's dream of a customer-facing business, her hospitality background, and why this was the perfect fit 45:39 Why Airbnb — How it works, the booking experience, and Melanie's responsive approach to hosting 46:29 Tips for Staying in a Historic Property — What to expect, the hill, the cobbles, the handrail, and why it's never as difficult as it looks 50:47 The Tea Question — Clipper organic, Earl Grey, Lavazza coffee, and a welcome pack tailored to every guest 54:32 The Big Announcement — Jonathan and Jackie are coming to stay in February, and what it means to welcome guests who have a deep connection to Gold Hill 56:56 Wrap-Up — buttoncottage.co.uk, Airbnb bookings, and an invitation to follow along when Jonathan and Jackie visit Video Version

Weird Studies
Episode 215 – Where No One Can Hear You Scream: On Ridley Scott's 'Alien'

Weird Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 89:15


In this episode, JF and Phil discuss Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi/horror blockbuster Alien. Together, they wipe off the patina of familiarity that beclouds the film, restoring it to its original weirdness. What is the organism that terrorizes the Nostromo? What's its relation to technology, evolution, industry? How does it differ from the monsters of older horror classics? How does one interpret without explaining away? Music in this episode: "Hypnagogic," from Pierre-Yves Martel's Weird Studies Vol. 3. Events Shannon Taggart's Lily Dale Symposium (July 23-25, 2026Transcendence in the Age of AI, a Weirdosphere chat with Michael Garfield and JF Martel, hosted by Joel Gunz - June 25, 2026 Kickstarter campaign for Artist as Astronaut: The Otherworldly Art of Ionel Talpazan from Strange Attractor Press. The campaign closes June 27! References Ionel Talpazan, Romanian experiencer and artist Ridley Scott (dir.), Alien Peter Bebergal, All Our Famous Monsters (forthcoming)  Malachi Martin, Hostage to the Devil Vilhelm Hammershøi, Danish painter H. R. Giger, Swiss artist Simon-Max, French entertainer Eric Wargo, Passion of the Space Jockey Weird Studies, Episode 213 on “Eric”  Mel Brooks (dir.), Spaceballs Howard and Emerson, “Hello, Ma Baby” Beowulf Eugene Thacker, In the Dust of This Planet Graham Harman, Weird Reality Pierre Schaeffer, French musician Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip
ABUBAKAR SALIM • conducting a perfect symphony of acting and game design (House Of The Dragon / Raised By Wolves / Tales Of Kenzera) #677

Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 65:14


Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the awesome actor and now also game designer ABUBAKAR SALIM!What an absolute gem of an episode you have before you right here, as Pip checks in with Abubakar, one of the most power-move making-est actors in the game. You'll likely/surely recognize him from House Of The Dragon (Alyn of Hull), or Raised By Wolves (serving iconic costume realness), but chances are you might have also come into contact with his game 'Tales Of Kenzera' too. Even if none of those ring any bells, Abubakar is someone you'll get along with from jump, and has tales and perspective for days - working with Ridley Scott and what that process taught him, how the House Of The Dragon casting came about (crank call instincts on high alert), and how the inclusion of game design factored into life. A lovely chat with loads to enjoy for wherever you connect in those touchpoints, so enjoy!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBINSTAGRAMHOUSE OF THE DRAGONRAISED BY WOLVESTALES OF KENZERASPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DLWeekly Podcast - Disneyland News and Information
Talking Tokyo Disney with Ryan

DLWeekly Podcast - Disneyland News and Information

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 98:47


This week, updates for an opening day attraction, Toy Story has taken over the resort, flick cards will be moving to yesterland, a Disney Legend to receive an Oscar, we talk about my recent trip to Tokyo and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Disneyland's Autopia attraction is facing a strict state-mandated deadline to retire its gas-powered car fleet by February 1, 2027, or face being shut down. This comes after Honda discovered an administrative engine certification error in 2023, resulting in a 2024 environmental violation notice and a financial settlement for Disney. While the compliance plan doesn't explicitly force electric vehicles, Disneyland officials have confirmed they are actively developing a fully electric car prototype to keep the 71-year-old ride running. – https://www.micechat.com/437247-disneyland-news-autopia-tinker-bell-construction/ To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5 this summer, Disney California Adventure is introducing rotating drawing lessons for characters like Woody, Buzz, and newcomer Lilypad at the Animation Academy. Additionally, starting in early July, Disneyland Resort hotel guests can exclusively enjoy the “Poolside Splash Bash,” featuring themed dance parties, trivia, and character appearances in new costumes. – http://laughingplace.com/disney-parks/celebrate-toy-story-5-new-lessons-disney-california-adventures-animation-academy/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-poolside-splash-bash-toy-story-5/ Disney Parks has officially retired FLIK, the wait-time tracking system that helped measure attraction queue times for more than 25 years. Introduced in 1999, FLIK relied on guests carrying red tracking cards through attraction lines, with the final installation recently removed from Goofy's Sky School at Disney California Adventure. Disney now uses newer technologies, including MagicBand data and sensors, to monitor and post attraction wait times more accurately. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/flik-ends-disney-parks/ Construction walls have recently come down around a new two-story Downtown Disney building, signaling that the ground-floor Earl of Sandwich and upstairs Gordon Ramsay restaurant, The Carnaby, are nearing completion. Meanwhile, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has officially reopened following a refurbishment that updated its exterior with a retro 1967 Tomorrowland color scheme. Although official opening dates for the new dining spots haven't been announced yet, both the restaurants and the refreshed ride represent major visual updates for the resort. – https://www.laughingplace.com/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/astro-blasters-new-colors-disneyland/ Guest falls down Tiana's Bayou Adventure – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2026/06/23/disney-guest-falls-down-50-foot-drop-on-tianas-bayou-adventure/ Disney Legend Floyd Norman will receive an Honorary Oscar at the 17th Annual Governors Awards on November 15, 2026. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is presenting him with the lifetime achievement award to honor his barrier-breaking, 65-year career as Disney's first Black animator. He will be celebrated at the Hollywood ceremony alongside other industry icons, including director Ridley Scott and actress Glenn Close. – https://www.micechat.com/437707-disneyland-news-labor-trouble-oogie-boogie-toy-story-takeover/ SnackChat: New in Downtown Disney – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/happy-ice-opens-at-downtown-disney/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2026/06/23/something-new-is-coming-to-downtown-disney/ Discussion Topic: Tokyo Disneyland with Ryan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Napoleonic Quarterly
Napoleon's dark night of the soul (screenplay plotting, mins 75-90)

The Napoleonic Quarterly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 63:55


In the sixth 15-minute section of our screenplay, Napoleon plunges into his darkest hour. Reeling from betrayal and defeat, he confronts the plague-ridden horrors of his campaign in the Levant and faces the brutal consequences of war, both on the battlefield and within himself. The myth of his invincibility shatters as failed sieges and the massacre at Jaffa weigh on his conscience. Josephine's infidelity and his own disillusionment reach a crisis, forcing Napoleon towards a reckoning with his ambitions, relationships, and the cost of power. As despair and self-doubt threaten to overwhelm him, the stage is set for the transformation that will propel him towards his final bid for greatness.Yes, it's episode seven of our screenwriting escapade, in which we continue to forge ahead in our mission of crafting a top-notch screenplay treatment about the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Alex Stevenson is joined by James Topham (who knows a thing or two about screenwriting) and Ben Deery (who knows a thing or two about acting) to put the movie world to rights. Having analysed the pitfalls and frustrations of Ridley Scott's Napoleon 2023 in the first season the Napoleon Movie Quarter-Hourly, this time round the team have to come up with the magic themselves.As our resident artificial aide-de-camp NAIpoleon Bot-aparte puts it:Alex Stevenson opens the episode by reflecting on its many possible names, likening it to the Beatles' White Album, and notes listener feedback they've received for discussion 00:00:10.01:03 - All three speakers share significant personal updates in rapid-fire, overlapping fashion to create comedic confusion for the audience 04:01 - James Topham reveals the existence of a secret WhatsApp chat with Benjamin Deery (excluding Alex Stevenson), mirroring earlier feelings of exclusion05:52 - James Topham debuts a homemade Napoleon movie trailer, involving Benjamin Deery performing in different voices, to energize the creative process 12:04 - James Topham recaps the previous episode: Napoleon is exiled to Egypt under the guise of glory, his fleet is destroyed, and he discovers Josephine's infidelity, marking his lowest point 20:24 - A historical debate occurs: Alex Stevenson clarifies that Napoleon was enthusiastic about Egypt rather than simply exiled, and discusses how both his ambitions and the political machinations of others shaped his choices 29:38 - The group discusses the "dark night of the soul" as a structural turning point, emphasizing Napoleon's internal reckoning after a series of personal and military setbacks, rather than a literal period of inaction33:30 - Alex Stevenson details three major events for Napoleon's crisis: the plague hospital at Jaffa, a war crime (massacre of prisoners), and the failed siege of Acre—all contributing to his psychological breaking point 41:29 - The B story (Josephine's infidelity) is revealed to have a psychological turning point for both characters, paralleling Napoleon's emotional hardening and the collapse of romantic idealism51:01 - The hosts reveal a major twist: this project is envisioned as a trilogy, meaning there's much more story (and podcasting) ahead than Benjamin Deery anticipated, much to his mock dismayHelp us produce more episodes by supporting the Napoleonic Quarterly on Patreon: patreon.com/napoleonicquarterly

The Reel Rejects
THE MARTIAN (2015) REVIEW – THIS MOVIE HAD US ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS! – FIRST TIME WATCHING

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 20:04


IS THIS THE MOST INSPIRING SCI-FI MOVIE EVER MADE?! With Matt Damon starring in Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY + Project Hail Mary bringing another Andy Weir story to the big screen, Tara Erickson & Jackie Bonsignore react to The Martian (2015) — Ridley Scott's acclaimed adaptation of the bestselling novel. From potato farming and "science the hell out of this" problem-solving to the Rich Purnell Maneuver and the unforgettable Iron Man rescue, this The Martian reaction dives into one of the most uplifting sci-fi adventures ever made. The Martian (2015) Reaction (Full Length Watch Along):   / thereelrejects   -Click http://kalshi.com/r/rejects to check out the Avengers/Hulk market yourself, and get $10 when you trade $10 with code rejects. In this The Martian reaction, sci-fi movie reaction, and review, Tara & Jackie experience the survival story of Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity, Good Will Hunting), a NASA astronaut stranded on Mars and forced to rely on science and ingenuity to stay alive. His journey sparks a global rescue effort led by Commander Melissa Lewis, played by Jessica Chastain (Interstellar, Zero Dark Thirty), alongside Vincent Kapoor, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave, Doctor Strange), NASA Director Teddy Sanders, played by Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom, Dumb and Dumber), and Mitch Henderson, played by Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones). The film also features Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), Michael Peña (Ant-Man), Kate Mara (House of Cards), and Sebastian Stan (Captain America: The Winter Soldier). Featuring memorable moments like the habitat disaster, the loss of Watney's potato farm, the Pathfinder breakthrough, and the crew's daring return, The Martian blends science, humor, and emotion into a thrilling crowd-pleaser. Directed by Ridley Scott (Alien, Gladiator) and written by Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods, Daredevil), the film remains one of the most beloved sci-fi movies of the 21st century. As anticipation builds for Project Hail Mary (2026), Tara & Jackie revisit the movie that proved science can be just as exciting as any blockbuster. Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Atlantic Voice Podcast
The Atlantic Voice 26 Jun 26 - The Summer Movie Preview (Pt. 2)

The Atlantic Voice Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 66:32


Part 2 of the reknown Summer Movie Preview is here (Part 1 can be found when you click this) and Eric and Zeff are looking at what's on at your local picturehouse in July and August. As always there's superhero or too, but this summer the work of two of cinema's most celebrated directors, Christopher Nolan and Ridley Scott. All the trailers can be found here

The Bobby Bones Show
MOVIE MIKE MOVIE PODCAST - Top 10 Rewatchable Spielberg Movies  + Movie Review: Disclosure Day + Trailer Park: The Dog Stars

The Bobby Bones Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 64:29 Transcription Available


Movie Mike ranks his Top 10 Steven Spielberg movies he has seen the most. He talks about how Spielberg may be the most influential filmmaker ever, but why this ranking isn't just about "best”…it's about the movies he can't stop rewatching. From Jaws and Jurassic Park to underrated gems like Hook and Ready Player One, Mike breaks down the 10 Spielberg movies that have had the biggest impact on him and on the movies we watch today. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Spielberg’s new movie Disclosure Day. It’s about a meteorologist and a cybersecurity expert who find themselves at the center of a movement to expose the government's cover-up of extraterrestrial secrets. Mike shares why the movie let him down, what he feels Spielberg missed the boat on, and why Emily Blunt was the best part of the movie. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Ridley Scott’s new film The Dog Stars starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley coming out later this summer. The movie tells the story of survivors of a deadly pandemic traversing a post-apocalyptic landscape to find the origin of a mysterious radio transmission. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Threads: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung
New SPIDER MAN BND Trailer Teases Massive Mutant Mystery, X-MEN Casting Rumors

The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 70:57


On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung talk the new SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Trailer and all the teases and mysteries in it. They also talk RDJ and the Russos' new comments on Doctor Doom and Doomsday and the new rumor that Charles Melton is up for Beast in the X-Men. They also talk the trailers for Shrek 5 and Hexed, the news that Brad Bird's Ray Gunn will NOT be in theaters thanks to Netflix, and if Ridley Scott is stopping a new director coming on to do the Alien: Romulus sequel! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #spiderman #robertdowneyjr #tomholland #zendaya #xmen #shrek #disney #netflix #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 INTRO AND RUNDOWN 1:54 Shrek 5 Trailer and Austin Powers 4 Talk 10:50 Hexed Trailer Discussion 15:38 Netflix Stops Brad Bird's Ray Gunn from Theatrical Release 22:33 Is Ridley Scott Stopping New Directors for Alien: Romulus Sequel? 28:53 RDJ and the Russos Talk Doomsday and Doctor Doom Task 44:50 Charles Melton Rumored for Beast in the X-Men 48:47 New SPIDER-MAN BND Trailer Breakdown, Huge Mutant Mystery FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Binge-Watchers Podcast
FEAR (1990) Review | The Underrated Ally Sheedy Horror Movie Nobody Talks About

Binge-Watchers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 24:58


Johnny Spoiler takes a trip back to 1990 for FEAR, a forgotten supernatural thriller starring Ally Sheedy as Cayce Bridges, a psychic investigator who helps police solve murders by experiencing visions through the minds of killers. Her latest case becomes terrifying when she discovers a murderer with the same abilities—and he wants her to experience every ounce of fear his victims feel.In this horror movie reaction and review, Johnny Spoiler breaks down the psychic-versus-psychic showdown, the creepy performance by Pruitt Taylor Vince as the Shadow Man, the bizarre Detective Eyepatch character, the film's connections to CIA remote-viewing experiments, and why this obscure Showtime thriller deserves another look from horror fans.Also on this episode: Hugh Jackman teams with Ridley Scott for a new adaptation of Treasure Island. Brad Pitt and a loyal military dog fight for survival in Heart of the Beast—and yes, the dog survives. Rose of Nevada brings haunting maritime time-travel horror to the Cornish coast with one of the most unique visual styles you'll see all year.Is FEAR a hidden gem or a forgotten relic of early '90s horror?Johnny Spoiler gives his verdict: Binge Later.Next week, Summer Slash 8 continues with I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990), the cult horror comedy where a possessed motorcycle develops a taste for blood and revenge.Jolt Modern Soda: https://tr.ee/JoltCreamSodaBW #affiliates #JohnnySpoiler #HorrorMovieReaction #Fear1990 #AllySheedy #PruittTaylorVince #CultHorror #PsychicThriller #MovieReview #BingeWatchersPodcast

Kill Streak
314. Hannibal (2001)

Kill Streak

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 76:45


This week we're discussing HANNIBAL. Jonathan Demme is out as director, but Ridley Scott takes the reigns. No Jodie Foster? Fear not, we have Julianne Moore! What could go wrong.When the Pope dies, we make a new Pope!

Zen Parenting Radio
Gladiator Episode #873

Zen Parenting Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 81:52


Cathy and Todd discuss Gladiator, released in 2000 and directed by Ridley Scott, it stars Russell Crowe as Maximus, a Roman general betrayed by the Emperor’s son Commodus, who murders his own father Marcus Aurelius to seize power, then orders the execution of Maximus and his entire family. Sold into slavery and forced into the arena, Maximus fights his way back to Rome for one purpose: vengeance. With a box office of $466 million, five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Crowe, and a Hans Zimmer score that became one of the bestselling soundtracks of all time, the film didn’t just succeed, it reinvented an entire genre and inspired everything from HBO’s Rome to The Hunger Games. It’s filled with unforgettable lines like, “What we do in life echoes in eternity” and “Are you not entertained?”, and it happens to be one of Cathy’s all-time favorite movies. Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls 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. 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

That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
ABUBAKAR SALIM: Trusting His Instinct Booked Ridley Scott

That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 67:51


Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Abubakar Salim, an actor who at just 16, gave himself a life-altering ultimatum: break into the National Youth Theatre or join the Army. From that high-stakes beginning, Abubakar has navigated the industry by constantly chasing the raw, unpolished instinct of his younger self. He shares how this philosophy carried him through a grueling nine-round audition process for Ridley Scott's Raised by Wolves and eventually into the world of House of the Dragon. We explore how he transitioned from a "performer for hire" to a visionary storyteller by founding Surgent Studios, where he now creates video games like Tales of Kenzera: ZAU to process deeply personal themes of grief and loss. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about the power of "just being," the importance of kindness in a brutal industry, and why the most successful auditions are often the ones where you stop trying to have a plan and start seeking discovery. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Abubakar Salim right here. Credits: House of the Dragon First Day on Earth Assassin's Creed: Origins Raised by Wolves Napoleon Black Mirror PH-1 Informer Jamestown 24: Live Another Day Guest Links: IMDB: Abubakar Salim, actor, producer, director THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF TAPE SORTED WORKSHOP: LONDON - June 20th (in person) SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: STM REPLAY THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Mike, Mike, and Oscar
Glenn's Oscar, Obsession for Picture & Timmy's Viral Knicks Moment - ORC 6/16/26

Mike, Mike, and Oscar

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 75:40


Knicks superfan Timothee Chalamet referenced his Oscars loss in a viral moment after NY's championship win. Will it hurt his chances? Glenn Close, Floyd Norman and Ridley Scott will receive Honorary Oscars at the Governors Awards. Plus, we have Tribeca Stories, Academy Initiatives, Box Office Reports & Contender Trailers all to discussion on this overdue episode of Oscar Race Checkpoint. THE KNICKS ARE THE 2025-26 NBA CHAMPIONS: Top of the Show But does Timothee's viral moment haunt him? - 3:48 AWARD NEWS: Governors Awards Picks are in - Glenn Close, Floyd Norman & Ridley Scott - 11:52 Disclosure Day & Obsession Box Office could raise their Oscars Chances - 21:21 AMPAS to launch list of 50 Exceptional Indie Theaters after the 99th - 34:44 Elon Musk slams The Odyssey's casting choices - 39:47 WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: Also Mike's Tribeca Festival Stories: Win Son Bakery + Doc Meets World - 45:31 Clean Hands w/ a special appearance by Robert De Niro - 49:33 The Lions Bar + In Memoriam starring Marc Maron, Lily Gladstone etc - 54:16 Mike1 Recommendations: M1 shouts out The Tony's - 59:25 M1 reviews Nirvana the band the show the movie - 1:00:16 M1 reviews Omaha starring John Magaro - 1:02:06 CONTENDER TRAILERS: The Social Reckoning seems like appointment viewing, but politically pointed - 1:04:54 Wildwood looks like an Animated Feature frontrunner - 1:07:32 Heart of the Beast could be much more of a contender than we first thought - 1:08:52 How To Rob A Bank makes us rethink our September biases - 1:10:32 OUTRO: Thanks to Jalen Brunson, Leon Rose, Mike Brown and everybody at the New York Knicks for giving AlsoMike the greatest weekend of his life. Thanks to all of our listeners who allowed us to spin this into an Oscars story. And thanks to everybody at the Academy and the Tribeca Film Festival, etc… for giving us more than enough movie topics to discuss in addition to AM's Knicks miracle. Thank you! The Knicks are the champions! The Knicks are the Champions of the basketball world!!! https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

That One Movie Podcast (TOMP)
TOMP 346 | ‘Disclosure Day'

That One Movie Podcast (TOMP)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 101:22


Check out our review of Steven Spielberg's ‘Disclosure Day.' Beforehand, we'll discuss the week's top entertainment news, including trailers for ‘The Social Reckoning,' and ‘Whalefall;' another ‘Jump Street' movie is in the works; Ridley Scott is making an' adaptation of ‘Treasure Island;' and more! Enjoy!TIMECODES… Intro (0:00)The Toms: Entertainment News (1:24)‘Disclosure Day' Movie Review (30:24)*SPOILERS* for ‘Disclosure Day' (54:21)What Are Ya Doin'? (1:23:05)SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS...Email: tomppodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2jjOm3gwTu2TVDzH_CJlwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/That-One-Movie-Podcast-535231563653560/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOMPPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/tomppodcastINTRO MUSIC... "Constellation" by Brian Hanegan

Mostly Film
Take 232: Gatto, I Want Your Sex, and The Social Reckoning

Mostly Film

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 65:49


This week on Mostly Film, we're sorting through a fresh batch of trailers in LIST IT or NIX IT, including The Last House, Gatto, Heart of the Beast, Social Reckoning, I Want Your Sex, and Whalefall. Which ones earn a spot on the Letterboxd watchlist, and which ones get left behind?In What We've Been Watching, Jonathan checks out everything from Masters of the Universe and In the Grey to a nostalgic return to Spy Kids and Spy Kids 2, while JP revisits a pair of beloved franchises with Raiders of the Lost Ark and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.Plus, we break down a packed week of movie news, including Chris Evans' reported return in Avengers: Secret Wars, new details on The Batman: Part II, George Miller's plans for more Mad Max, a Hit Man series coming to Netflix, a surprise Fox-Roku merger, and Steven Spielberg's record-breaking success with Disclosure Day. We also discuss honorary Oscars for Ridley Scott and Glenn Close, a possible Jimmy Olsen and Gorilla Grodd series, and why Jesse Eisenberg turned down The Social Reckoning.All that and more on another episode of Mostly Film—where the takes are hot, the watchlists are growing, and the movie news never stops.

The Daily Ratings
TDR News: Paramount Pushes Forward - As Does Geroge Miller - Along With Ridley Scott. . .

The Daily Ratings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 6:30


This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: Confirmation on the Hunt for Gollum, the DOJ accepts the Paramount Warner Deal, and a war has broken out for Mad Max.   - Check out all our Movie Scores on the site! - Support the Daily Ratings and become a Producer now! - Here are all the new movies out now! - Shop our store for all the Daily Ratings gear!

This Had Oscar Buzz
392 – Robin Hood (2010)

This Had Oscar Buzz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 103:27


We're back to discussing the filmography of director Ridley Scott this week, though this episode was recorded… before the news of his Honorary Oscar. Nope, there is also a new riff on a Robin Hood this week, so we're talking his ongoing collaboration with Russell Crowe and their 2010 take on the fable. Arriving at … Continue reading "392 – Robin Hood (2010)"

Stay Forever
Die Welt von Alien

Stay Forever

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 124:50 Transcription Available


Was ist "Die Welt von …?" Wenn wir über Video- und Computerspiele sprechen, die entweder elaborat ausgestaltete eigene Welten mit Hintergrundgeschichten haben oder über solche, die ihre Welt aus Literatur, Rollenspiel oder Film borgen, nehmen wir uns zuweilen die Zeit und sprechen ausführlicher über Lore jener Welten als das in den regulären Folgen möglich wäre. Im Format Die Welt von… erkunden Rahel Schmitz und Mháire Stritter die Legenden, die Geografie, die Geschichte, die Politik von diesen fiktiven Welten und holen sich dabei von Fall zu Fall ergänzende Expertise von ausgewiesenen Kennern und Kennerinnen der jeweiligen Welt. Worum geht's: Die Welt von Alien ist kein klassisches Science-Fiction-Szenario mit klaren Fronten zwischen Gut und Böse, sondern ein düsteres, komplexes Geflecht aus technologischem Fortschritt, kapitalistischer Macht, biologischer Bedrohung und menschlicher Ohnmacht. Die Handlung spielt im 22. bis 25. Jahrhundert, in einer Zukunft, die von Megakonzernen wie der Weyland-Yutani Corporation dominiert wird. Diese Konzerne handeln mit Technologie, Kolonisierung und biologischen Waffen und opfern dabei bedenkenlos Menschenleben, um Profit zu sichern. Die politische Landschaft ist geprägt von einem zersplitterten Erd-Bund, der gegen die Interessen der Konzerne kämpft, während gleichzeitig abgelegene Kolonien und Frontier-Planeten im All existieren, die oft von Isolation, Armut und der ständigen Bedrohung durch außerirdische Lebensformen geprägt sind. Götter oder höhere Mächte existieren in dieser Welt nicht, stattdessen regieren Unternehmen Militärs und die unberechenbare Natur des Universums selbst. In dieser Folge erkunden Rahel und Mháire die Eigenheiten dieses Popkultur-Universum: seine politische Struktur, die Rolle von Technologie und Biowaffen, das Nebeneinander von wissenschaftlichem Fortschritt und archaischer Gewalt, sowie die bewusste Mehrdeutigkeit vieler Erzählungen. Es geht darum, wie Alien Weltenbau betreibt, warum sich das Universum je nach Standort völlig anders anfühlt und weshalb diese Franchise bis heute eine der dichtesten und faszinierendsten Sci-Fi-Welten der Computerspiel- und Filmgeschichte hervorgebracht hat. Gast: Diesmal kommt im Podcast neben den Sprecherinnen Felix Rick zu Wort, der als Redakteur bei GameStar arbeitet und sich seit 2002 als einer der profundesten Kenner der Alien-Lore einen Namen gemacht hat. Zuvor war er unter anderem für Giga Games und Gameswelt tätig und hat sich in unzähligen Artikeln, Analysen und Videos mit der Welt von Alien auseinandergesetzt. Podcast-Credits: Sprecher, Redaktion: Rahel Schmitz, Mháire Stritter Gast: Felix Rick Audioproduktion: Fabian Langer, Christian Schmidt Titelgrafik: Paul Schmidt Intro, Outro: Nino Kerl (Ansage); Chris Hülsbeck (Musik) "Welt von"-Folgen sind Belgeitfolgen für Podcasts zu Games, die in der Welt spielen, aber zu einem Alien-Spiel hatten wir bisher noch keine Folge, ahem. Kommt sicher noch irgendwann.

Box Office Bingers
Ep 295: Scary Movie & Masters of the Universe Review

Box Office Bingers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 122:00


Join hosts Ernesto Santos and Matt Diaz as we discuss the latest entertainment news including Hugh Jackman playing pirate Long John Silver in a Treasure Island adaptation from director Ridley Scott and a third Jump Street movie is in development. We'll then chit-chat about our recently watched movies and tv shows in a fun segment we like to call “Whatcha Watchin'” including our thoughts on Spider-Noir starring Nicolas Cage in his first television role. Later, we'll give you our double feature SPOILER REVIEW of Scary Movie, the sixth installment in the spoof franchise bringing back the return of the Wayans Brothers, and Masters of the Universe, a live-action adaptation based on the popular 80s cartoon. Time Stamps:05:49 - Entertainment News23:18 - Spider-Noir52:15 - Scary Movie01:25:39 - Masters of the Universe

ComicBook Nation
The Furiousness of Spider-Man's Brand New Disclosure Day (Episode 8x24)

ComicBook Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 107:08


The ComicBook Nation crew prepares for an invasion by breaking down Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi film, Disclosure Day. On the other side of cinema, action movies are ready to know if the hype for the new film The Furious is worth it. And Spider-Man: Brand New Day's full trailer is out – whether or not Sony and Marvel want it to be.  PLUS: A late-game check-in with Apple TV's cult-hit series Widow's Bay, TMNT shocks the gaming world with a major trailer reveal, and other new movie trailers include Ridley Scott's dystopian film The Dog Stars and the undersea survival film, Whalefall. DC and Marvel Comics don't miss, as Batman spinoff Absolute Catwoman enters the mix, and Marvel's big summer crossover begins with Avengers: Armageddon.  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

Fabulous Film & Friends
Ep. #120 - WEIR-I-SOME! The Martian & Project Hail Mary

Fabulous Film & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 61:20


Send us Fan MailOn this 120th episode of the Triple FFF we're going to chip away at the rock solid box office pairing of Author Andy Weir and screenwriter Drew Goddard as we discuss their two sci fi smash hits, 2015's The Martian  directed by Ridley Scott and starringMatt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig, Michael Peña, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, MacKenzie Davis, Donald Glover, and Jeff Daniels along with 2026's Project Hail Mary directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Millerstarring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller and James Ortiz as the lovable and wacky alien Rocky. Returning to the show to discuss these crowd-pleasing and visually spectacular space epics is none other than Dr. David Johnson, DMD, whom I've called upon as a secret weapon in the last three films we've discussed because they were squarely in his wheelhouse: dancing and strutting his stuff with Michael, putting on a tough fit with Prada 1 & 2 and now his biggest passion and strength, HARD SCIENCE.  Before we drift into deep space, the synopses: In the Martian, astronaut Mark Watney is impaled and presumed dead during a wicked Martian storm which causes his crew of astronaut/explorers  to launch an emergency evacuation. Alive, wounded and alone on Mars Watney must use science, engineering, and endurance to survive long enough for Earth to mount an impossible rescue mission. In Project Hail Mary, Ryland Grace, a lone astronaut suffering from memory loss, awakens aboard a spacecraft on a desperate deep-space mission and gradually discovers he is humanity's last hope against a cosmic extinction event. Along the way, he encounters an alien astronaut from another species sent on a similar mission to protect its own civilization. Can the two work together to save their respective planets? Are these films fabulous or fails? Find out!  Watch the podcast on Youtube:https://youtu.be/KqQbMzJx6wY     

Multiverse News
The Summer Box Office, Hugh Jackman to Star in Treasure Island

Multiverse News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 48:36


Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all your favorite fictional universes.Everything old is new again, especially at this week's box office. The Wayans Brothers' nostalgia-driven sequel Scary Movie opened to a franchise best of $55 million. Unfortunately for Masters of the Universe, the 80s-tv show inspired live action adaptation barely scraped more than $29 million - a true bust for a film that cost more than $170 million to make. Horror darlings Obsession and Backrooms are still ruling the roost at theaters, both having crossed over the $200 million threshold this past weekend.Here's the news you didn't know you wanted, Hugh Jackman is set to star in a Ridley Scott-directed adaptation of the truly classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Adolescence writer Jack Thorne will pen the script that stars Jackman as the pirate Long John Silver himself. The original novel was published in 1883 and has been adapted many times.The project is ready to be bid on by all studios. Netflix has announced an official title and revealed a logo for an upcoming Ghostbusters animated series which will officially be titled Ghostbusters: Nightshift. The series is expected to debut sometime in 2027. The upcoming John Wick spin off series currently titled Caine has added Bill Nighy, Dacre Montgomery, and Mason Thames to the cast. The series is being directed by martial arts master Donnie Yen and is currently in production in Budapest and Hong Kong. Netflix has revealed a first look at Scooby Doo from the upcoming live action Scooby Doo series which will premiere sometime in 2027. A short teaser was also released online to make the reveal. This will be the first time the iconic character will be played by an actual dog. Deadline has reported that Jason Momoa is departing PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures' film adaptation of Helldivers, based on Arrowhead Game Studios' video game franchise, from director Justin Lin. The reason for his departure is unknown. 

AP Audio Stories
Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 0:42


Some famous names in Hollywood will be presented with honorary Oscars in mid-November. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Spoiler Review, DC Updates for Supergirl and Wonder Woman

The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 124:29


On this LIVE episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the huge DC updates with the new Supergirl scenes, the Jimmy Olson series and the Paradise Lost TV series. They also discuss Hugh Jackman and Ridley Scott teaming up for a Treasure Island remake, bring you their Spoiler Review for Masters of the Universe and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #superman #mastersoftheuniverse #heman #supergirl #jamesgunn #amazonmgm #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 6:25 DC Updates- Supergirl Scenes, Jimmy Olson Series and Paradise Lost Series 27:27 Hugh Jackman and Ridley Scott Team Up for New Treasure Island Movie 36:31 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 38:35 Masters of the Universe Spoiler Review 1:20:35 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:53:13 Post Credits Scenes and Final Thoughts on MOTU FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1980s Now
The Real Big Trouble in Little China | 80s Classic

1980s Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 38:13


In a special interview, Will chats with Gary Goldman, the screenwriter of 1986's cult classic Big Trouble in Little China. The setting of Gary's original story was very different than what we saw onscreen. Is there a future for this tale of ancient Chinese mysticism set in the Old West?Over the last several decades, Gary has written, produced, and otherwise improved a number of successful Hollywood films, including Total Recall, Minority Report and Basic Instinct. He's worked for every major film studio and collaborated on projects with directors Steven Spielberg, Paul Verhoven, John Carpenter, James Cameron, and Ridley Scott.0:00 - Introduction0:55 - InterviewFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

The Icelandic Roundup
Spying, Housing, Farming, Waterfalling & Bubbing

The Icelandic Roundup

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 60:25 Transcription Available


Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Grapevine's Editor-in-Chief Bart Cameron, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: The Russian Spying Vessel Yuri Ivanov Within Iceland's Exclusive Economic ZoneSince a Nato exercise in the North-Atlantic in May, the Russian spying vessel Yuri Ivanov has been sailing within Iceland's 200 mile Oceanic Exlusive Economic Zone, and is now west of Iceland, which is highly unusual. The Icelandic coastguard has been watching the vessel and the Icelandic Foreign Ministry says it poses no threat. Around 70-80% Of Iceland's Farmsteads Do Not Engage In Traditional Farming The Agriculture University of Iceland held a seminar to discuss a new report on who owns farmland in Iceland. Around 600 farms are owned by estates of deceased farmer, and 13% of farms in Iceland are not in any use, while between 70-80% of farmland is generally not used for traditional farming. The report also points out that around 40 farms are owned by two foreign billionaires, one of which Jim Ratcliffe, is also the fourth largest holder of farmland in Iceland, behind the Icelandic state, municipalities and the Icelandic church. The report creates questions about whether or not current laws in Iceland on farms need modifications to deal with a changed reality in the use or - as in this case - the non-use, of farmland, and does actually suggest that changes should be made to the law to deal with specific aspects, such as unclear ownership, unclear use, foreign ownership, and better data collection with regards to use and ownership, citing numerous cases where such changes have been made in recent years in neighboring countries.Dettifoss Side Hiking Route ClosedNew research has revealed numerous fissures under one of the popular hiking routes from the west towards Iceland's (and the whole of Europe's) most powerful waterfall Dettifoss. Dettifoss is located in North-East Iceland, and is a popular tourist destination, made famous by its prominence in the opening sequence of Ridley Scott's 2012 film Prometheus. New research has revealed that the area is a fissure zone under a hiking route called Fosshvammur, and the route has been permanently closed. Other hiking routes on the west side of the river in which the waterfall is located are safe, and so is the viewing platform on that side of the river. Two Tourists On Bikes Rescued By SARS Teams In The HighlandsTow tourists who were attempting to bike a well known highland road in the southern highlands of Iceland had to be rescued by SARS teams, when snowmelts got the better of them. The Federation of Icelandic Industries Warns Of Increased Indebtedness In The Construction IndustryNot only that, the chair of the Icelandic Housing and Construction Authority  says that apartments and neighborhoods have been planned for people that don't exist. Housing prices have fallen in real terms, the number of apartments for sale has increased, and it is taking longer to sell properties, especially new apartments. The outlook is dire.Bubbi Morthens 70th Birthday Concert Last WeekendBubbi played two shows for more than 10.000 people total in Laugardalshöll stadium this weekend. He dropped some comments between songs on inflation and said it was time to say either “yes” or “no”. While Bubbi didn't explicitly mention the upcoming referendum on restarting negotiations with the EU on accession, the crowd non the less booed his statement. A few songs later he talked about his dismay about the importation of politics to Iceland that targeted minorities, before launching into his 1984 hit “Strákarnir á Borginni”, and important song for championing gay rights in Iceland in the 1980s. No booing was heard following the latter statement. Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTDonate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication.You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Maltin on Movies
Drew Goddard

Maltin on Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 52:20


Drew Goddard is having an exceptionally good year. He wrote the screenplay for the hit movie Project Hail Mary and is in production for a third season of the TV series High Potential. But he is the first to say that "good luck" is often the a result of hard work. This has been true from the beginning of his multifaceted career, writing shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and movies like Cloverfield. He has directed for both media, as well, but gives Ridley Scott credit for taking his script for The Martian and making it come alive. Goddard is a role model for any novice who's paying attention: work with people you like on projects you love.  

In This Episode: Everybody Dies
352: Kingdom of Heaven (Ridley Scott's Director's Cut)

In This Episode: Everybody Dies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 88:41


In this Episode: Our heroes embark on a Crusade! Against the longwinded imperialists in the cinema-sphere and argue that a 3 hour movie should have been a 6 hour show! This one is super interesting. It is a shit movie because of studio meddling that turns into a pretty decent movie when the director gets their way. Tune in for this crusade-era historic epic with a crazy cast. Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don't work in your podcast player please visit the show page at: https://ebd.fm/episodes/352

The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook
Housemarque's Gregory Louden on Saros, Narrative and Game Design

The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 105:55


Trent Kusters chats with Gregory Louden, Creative Director behind Housemarque's latest dark sci-fi bullet-ballet, Saros. Together they discuss his early work in film with directors such as Alfonso Cuarón and Ridley Scott; transitioning into games and his path from VFX, to narrative, and ultimately direction; creating a spiritual successor to Returnal while developing a brand new IP; focusing on challenging but rewarding gameplay; and building a narrative around the roguelike gameplay.  This episode is supported by Xsolla iam8bit Episode Host: Trent Kusters Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Support the show and get all of our episodes early/ad-free: https://bit.ly/4kU34Lt Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation