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The 1957 war movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was so popular that fans flocked to Kanchanaburi in Thailand to look for the real-life iron bridge. They found the bridge, but it wasn’t on the Kwai—the movie got the river’s name wrong! Soon, however, that part of the Mae Klong River was renamed Kwae Yai (Kwai) so it would align with people’s expectations. Jesus never let the expectations of others cause Him to waver in His divine mission. People flocked to see Him because they heard of the signs and miracles He had performed (John 6:2). When they found Him and believed that He was the promised Messiah, they wanted Him as a military leader so He’d save them from Roman rule. John says, “Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself” (v. 15). Despite the pressure to rescue people the way they wanted, Christ resolutely followed God’s plan to rescue them the way they needed to be rescued (Colossians 1:13)—not from earthly troubles but from the power of sin and death (Romans 8:2). Jesus’ unwavering will to provide what we need is why we can trust Him in all circumstances. When God’s ways don’t seem to align with our expectations, we can be assured that His plan is always better—because He doesn’t waver in His will to save us.
In 1957, David Lean took audiences to a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in Burma and somehow turned bridge building into one of cinema's great psychological dramas. The Bridge on the River Kwai became a massive hit, but behind the scenes was almost as chaotic as life in the jungle.We're unpacking two stories about the WWII epic: The wild production tale - from Lean's obsessive filmmaking in the Sri Lankan jungle to the controversy over who really wrote the screenplay (Hollywood politics got messy). Second, we dig into the craft behind the sweeping war film - the massive practical bridge construction, Alec Guinness's iconic performance, and how Lean created visual poetry out of warfare (not for the last time, either). Through segments like The Director, The Cast, and The Crew, we explore how a film about building a bridge became a meditation on honor, madness, and the absurdity of war - all while somehow making the "Colonel Bogey March" permanently stuck in your head.Telling the story of Hollywood, one movie at a time.Connect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTwitter/X: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Threads: @allthe_rightmoviesFacebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com
What do a detective novelist, a WWII radio drama, and a blockbuster film have in common? According to Dr. Crystal Downing — everything. In this episode of Thinking Christian, I’m joined by Dr. Crystal Downing, former co-director of the Marion E. Wade Center and author of The Wages of Cinema, to explore what it means to see Christianly. Drawing on the often-overlooked theology of Dorothy L. Sayers, we challenge the idea that film is just a vehicle for a message. Instead, we unpack how film — like the Incarnation — is about form, flesh, and the fullness of expression. We talk about why reducing movies to “good messages” is a kind of cinematic Docetism, how Sayers’ Trinitarian model of creativity reframes Christian art, and why Christians should stop watching movies passively and start engaging them as embodied works of meaning. Expect commentary on Birdman, Bridge on the River Kwai, The Matrix, and yes… even Dodgeball. This conversation is a deep dive into media, theology, and why Christians need to become more attentive critics — not just consumers — of the stories that shape us.
The extraordinary story of the Irish POW who survived Japanese Capture on the River Kwai. Fergus Kennedy author of 'Ballybunion To The river Kwai joined Pat this morning on the show.
Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss a grab bag of dramas about wartime traitors, treasonists, quislings, and collaborators, starting with the Czech New Wave classic The Cremator (1969) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 04:40 The Pee Pee Poo Poo Man (2025) 07:56 Children of a Lesser God (1986) 11:51 The Passionate Friends (1949) 13:05 Hobson's Choice (1954) 17:08 Date Movie (2006) 23:15 Bull Durham (1988) 26:36 Vision Quest (1985) 32:30 The Cremator (1969) 52:16 The Ascent (1977) 1:11:41 The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) 1:26:47 The Good German (2006)
Send us a textOn this Episode, Tom and Bert review and discuss their personal Top 10 +1 extra War Movies thru the Decades (the END)War Movies have always, in most cases, been Epic Films.We complete or list of War Movies with our Final Favorites!Chapter Highlights:(:48) "Bridge on the River Kwai"(4:16) "From Here to Eternity"(8:32) "The Great Escape"(11:36) "MASH"(14:53) "Gone with the Wind"(21:32) "Gladiator"(26:12) "Hacksaw Ridge"(28:43) "Ben Hur"(34:06) "Duck Soup"(38:11) "Stripes"(42:49) "The Manchurian Candidate"Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 364) — Acclaimed historian Jon Parshall separates fact from fiction in the classic film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" and the brutal realities of the Thai-Burma Railway during World War II, also known as the Death Railway. We'll contrast the film's fictional Colonel Nicholson with his real-life counterpart Lieutenant Colonel Philip Toosey, who sabotaged bridge construction when possible rather than cooperating with the Japanese. Follow Jon's new book at 1942book.com Jon Parshall is an award-winning author who has worked as a historical consultant on numerous TV shows, a tour guide, as well as a frequent lecturer at the U.S. Naval War College, the National World War II Museum, and the Nimitz Museum. As of this recording, Jon is working on a new book that will go into even more depth on all the topics we're learning about today and more. Where to watch The Bridge on the River Kwai now Also mentioned in this episode Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully's Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway Did you enjoy this episode? Unlock ad-free episodes Get the BOATS email newsletter Leave a comment Support our sponsors Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/364 Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through these links. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete and Hannah review the WW2 classic Bridge on the River Kwai
In this episode of the Matt Watch That Podcast, host Matt Seroski talks about the Academy Awards and reviews the war film The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).
Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Adam J. Graves, the director of the short film "Anuja," a story of two young sisters working in a garment factory in India.Listen to hear some staggering statistics about the number of children around the world engaged in child labor, the importance of casting the film from real children that live in the are portrayed on screen, and the challenges of filming on location in the tight confines of the busy neighborhoods of India.Books mentioned in this episode include:Short stories of Haruki MurakamiEverything Ravaged, Everything Burned by Wells TowerPierre Bales's Historical and Critical DictionaryFilms mentioned in this episode include:"Anuja" directed by Adam J. GravesMonsoon Wedding directed by Mira NairNamesake directed by Mira NairSalaam Bombay directed by Mira NairLiyana directed by Amanda and Aaron KoppThe Lady from Shanghai directed by Orson WellesBirdman directed by Alejandro González IñárrituBiutiful directed by Alejandro González IñárrituLawrence of Arabia directed by David LeanGhandi directed by Richard AttenboroughThe Bridge on the River Kwai directed by David LeanEmilia Pérez directed by Jacques AudiardWhite Material directed by Claire DenisThe Maltese Falcon directed by John HustonTár directed by Todd Field "Anuja" is currently nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Tune into the Oscars live on ABC on Sunday March 2nd.Find out more about the Salaam Baalak Trust on their website.On Instagram Adam is @adam_j_graves and you can also follow the film @anujathefilm for all the latest updates.
Things get hairy in our review of Wolf Man, plus we also talk The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Brutalist, The Last Showgirl, Red Rooms and A Different Man. Follow the show on Twitter: @thcinemaspeak Follow the show on Instagram: cinemaspeakpodcast Subscribe on Youtube: Cinema Speak Intro: 0:00 - 19:36 Review - Wolf Man: 19:36 - 46:12 Movie Roulette - The Bridge on the River Kwai: 46:12 - 58:33 Micro-Reviews - Spy, The Last Showgirl, Red Rooms, Dracula's Daughter, Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Red Eye, A Different Man, The Brutalist: 58:33 - 1:18:43 This week in new releases/Outro: 1:18:43 - 1:27:54
Buster Keaton's 'The General' was hugely influential on movies ranging from Bridge on the River Kwai to Mad Max: Fury Road, and F.W. Murnau's Faust will shock you with it's effects. Connect with us: Never Did It on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverdiditpod Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/ Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/ Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/ Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler
Episode 97 begins with the usual mayhem and we discuss raking leaves. A mercifully minimal amount of post-election blather. Thanksgiving and other updates. We watched the movie, ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! and discussed our scant history with this iconic place. The episode wraps up with our report from seeing “BEAT” in concert. The Song: “A Wonderful Thanksgiving”
To wrap up another year of Inside Jeopardy!, Sarah and Sam share highlights from last week's games and Sam provides a deep dive on The Bridge on the River Kwai. Inside Jeopardy! is sponsored by Shopify. Visit Shopify.com/jeopardy to sign up for a $1 per month trial period. Hosts: Sarah Foss & Sam Buttrey Production Support: Alexa Macchia & Carlos Martinez Follow Jeopardy! Instagram: @jeopardy Twitter: @jeopardy Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/jeopardy Website: www.jeopardy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam McKay is the Academy Award–winning screenwriter, director, and producer behind such movies as Don't Look Up, The Big Short, Vice, Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and more. He is also the founder of Yellow Dot Studios, a nonprofit production studio that raises awareness and mobilizes action on the climate emergency. Adam joins us to discuss his career and the existential anxiety that led him to write and direct the star-studded Don't Look Up, one of the most successful Netflix movies of all time. We also hear about the books, films, and music that inspired him, and why humor is a useful tool for tackling serious subjects. Plus: Adam's relationship with driving, the power of visual storytelling, and why he thinks the age of the car is already over… even if most people don't know it yet. Thank you to Sheyd Bags and Cleverhood for their support. For the latest discount codes, listen to the episode. *** Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, special bonus content, stickers, merch discounts, and more *** SHOW NOTES: Check out Car Commercial 419 and all the excellent work from Yellow Dot Studios. (Donate here!) Books, movies, and music mentioned in this episode: Generation Dread by Britt Wray; Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neal Postman; A Paradise Built in Hell by Rebecca Solnit; and The Vortex by Scott Carney & Jason Miklian The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957); Dr. Strangelove (1964); and Dogtooth (2009) Public Enemy; LL Cool J; Kurtis Blow; Run-DMC; and Eric B. & Rakim ***** Pick up official podcast merch in our store. Purchase books from podcast guests at our Bookshop.org page. This episode was edited by Ali Lemer. It was recorded by Kaden Pryor at Third Wheel Podcast Studio in Los Angeles. Transcriptions are by Russell Gragg. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. Sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Archives © 2024 BBC. TheWarOnCars.org
In this installment the guys discuss their favorite songs from new artist Chappell Roan before diving into some political updates and hurricane-related conspiracies. We round out with our review of the 1957 film "Bridge on the River Kwai."
October 2nd, 1957. After a hot debate between filmmakers and the British military, the film The Bridge on the River Kwai makes waves. Based on the construction of the Burma Railway, former POWs and war artists lament the film's inaccurate portrayal of events.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this special episode of The Construction Record Podcast, as children and teens across North America make their way back to school for another year, digital media editor Warren Frey and ConstructConnect director of news media Vince Versace discuss construction as seen in the movies. Films and television can inspire future career choices for young people, and certainly The LEGO Movie, which celebrates becoming a master builder in a world of bricks is no exception. Vince and Warren also cover more adult fare such as Locke, a film starring Tom Hardy about real construction challenges as he drives across the UK. Other construction films include Bridge on the River Kwai, Darkman and other, as well as many documentary series such as Extreme Engineering, Megastructures and Cities of the Underworld and Design Canada, a film about how Canadian design from the 1960s influenced both graphic presentation and architecture. You can listen to our recent podcast with Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) president Jeannine Martin and British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) president Chris Atchison about the upcoming B.C. election here and our episodes are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services With Locke, construction gets its movie LEGO builder captures The Post's form and function in Vancouver Bridge on the River Kwai Darkman The LEGO Movie Extreme Engineering Megastructures Cities of the Underworld Design Canada
In at #36 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is The Bridge on the River Kwai. Do I like this classic war film? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify and wherever podcasts are found!helixreviewspodcast@gmail.comThe American Film Institute's #36 Review: https://ia600800.us.archive.org/12/items/afi-36-the-bridge-on-the-river-kwai/AFI%20%2336%20The%20Bridge%20On%20The%20River%20Kwai.mp3
The boys head back to 1945 England, where not much was happening (just kidding), to watch David Lean's 'Brief Encounter' as part of our Random Year Generator series. David Lean's first three films, including this one, were all Noël Coward adaptations! Didn't expect that from the guy who gave us 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'. We're a drinking podcast trying to keep it positive, but somehow, Dave got buzzed over 25 times talking about this romantic drama rated the #2 Greatest British Film of all time by the British Film Institute! Grab a beer and listen along. Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro; 6:38 Gripes; 12:23 1945 Year in Review; 24:14 Films of 1945: Brief Encounter; 1:03:44 What You Been Watching?; 1:13:16 Next Week's Movie Announcement Additional Cast/Crew: Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond, Everley Gregg, Marjorie Mars, Robert Krasker, Anthony Havelock-Allan Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Additional Tags: Michigan kicking GM's ass, Michael Moore, Syrian Aramaic, Matilda, The Sopranos, Star Wars, Acolyte, Uncle Buck, Godzilla Minus One, Auckland, New Zealand, Wilhelm Yell, Wilhelm Scream, Prince Charles, King Charles, John Wayne, Charleton Heston, Preparation H, Hemmoroids, Harr yDean Stanton, CVS, Duane Reade, Walgreens, Road Rash, The Lion King, Pivot, Ross, Friends, Couch, NASA, Killers of the Flower Moon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorcese, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemmons, David Ellison, David Zazlav, Al Jolson, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The Holiday, The Crown: Season 6 part 2, Napoleon, Ferrari, Beer, Scotch, Travis Scott, U2, Apple, Apple Podcasts, 101 Dalmatians, The Parent Trap, Switzerland, West Side Story, Wikipedia, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Melbourne, Indonesia, Java, Jakarta, Bali, Guinea, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike, Peter Weir.
Bob, Jules, and Matt dig into an all time noir classic and demonstrate as much English nobility as possible in order to discuss the recent journey around the AFI Top 100 films list. Come join in on a chop about Double Indemnity and The Bridge on the River Kwai. Listen Today!
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz take a fascinating journey through the amazing world of the paranormal with Paul Dale Roberts. He is a Fortean Investigator who investigates all sorts of phenomena from ghosts to demons to cryptids to UFOs. Roberts has investigated paranormal hot spots like Area 51, Skinwalker Ranch, Stonehenge, Bridge over River Kwai in Thailand, Tower of London, the headless Knights Templar in Prague, Czech Republic, Paris catacombs, UFO activity in Belize, Cecil Hotel and victim locations of well-known serial killers. During this interview, he'll cover ghost sightings, attempts at Roman Catholic house blessings to banish demonic forces, and the mysteries of time and time slips. Roberts is also a contributing author (along with Gene) for the new book: "Weird Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Time and Space" available on Amazon.com. In addition, he is the co-owner of Halo Paranormal Investigations, HPI International, and is married to psychic medium Deanna Jaxine Stinson. His website: Home | Jazma Online ForumBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
It is recently Dakota's birthday, and we continue the trend of picking a category and choosing our favourites from it. In 2020 there was 114: 30 Films in 30 Years, in 2021 it was 157: Best Films Through the Decades in 2022 it was 199: Best Films by Genre and in 2023 it was 243: Best Films By Language. This year we are continuing 2022's theme of doing ten more genres by going through ten different film genres and name our favourite films from each of them! See our picks below (Dakota's first, then Bil's)! Comic Book: V for Vendetta and Persepolis Epic: Lawrence of Arabia and Cleopatra Family/Kids: Elf and Meet Me In St. Louis Fantasy: The Green Knight and The Double Life of Veronique Live Performance: Stop Making Sense (both picked this film) Silent: The General and City Lights Sports: He Got Game and A League of Their Own Thriller: To Live and Die in LA and Charade War: The Bridge on the River Kwai and The English Patient Western: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Once Upon A Time in the West How many of our picks have you seen? Compare on our Letterboxd list. Follow Bil on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Check out Bad Gay Movies on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Contra Zoom on Twitter and Instagram. Check out more great Contra Zoom content on That Shelf! Listen to Contra Zoom on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Overcast, RadioPublic, Breaker, Podcast Addict and more! Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information, visit contrazoompod.com.
In 1943, a group of British POWs build a railway bridge for their Japanese captors. Fueled by pride and principle, the British Colonel inadvertently gives a strategic advantage to the enemy. Join me as I discuss the 1957 Best Picture Oscar winner: The Bridge on the River Kwai
Listen in to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler talk about Shane, Searchers, Lonesome Dove, The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan, Bridge over the River Kwai and more movies, Robert Grave's I Claudius, Mary Renault's series on Alexander the Great and other novels, and Classics in education.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Close your eyes and think of the word “war” or “gun violence.” What's the first image that comes up? Maybe it's news footage of the wars in Gaza or Ukraine. Or maybe it's a scene from a movie like Hotel Rwanda or Bridge on the River Kwai, or a shoutout in any number of crime and cop dramas. Scripted storytelling, with its ability to get up close and personal with human emotions and struggles, also has a powerful influence on our perceptions of the world. And with news outlets increasingly politically siloed, perhaps Hollywood has a better chance of shifting perspectives than journalists do. Our guest Kate Folb is director of the Center for Hollywood Health and Society, a project of the Lear Center at USC Annenberg. Hollywood Health and Society (HHS) provides expert guidance for screenwriters, producers and actors about issues from HIV, to immigration, to gun violence. They have projects on the threat of nuclear war and the impact of military expenditures on our lives and wellbeing. In this interview Jamil and Kate discuss how HHS gets Hollywood writers to think differently, as well as shows and movies featuring compelling heroes without guns that you should be watching. Series and films mentioned in this episode, in order of appearance:How to Get Away with Murder (ABC)The Cleaning Lady (Fox)Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount Plus)Arrival (Paramount Pictures)The Diplomat (Netflix)Oppenheimer (Universal Pictures)Madame Secretary (CBS, available in the US on Netflix)Getting Bombed (YouTube) ABOUT THE SHOW Making Peace Visible is hosted by Jamil Simon and produced by Andrea Muraskin, with help from Faith McClure. Learn more at makingpeacevisible.org Support this podcast Connect on social:Instagram @makingpeacevisibleLinkedIn @makingpeacevisibleX (formerly Twitter) @makingpeaceviz We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show!
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1247, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Forwards And Back Words 1: Many rodents of a particular type and Polaris. rats and star. 2: To beat with a whip and a sport you can club. flog and golf. 3: To take a furtive glance and to retain possession. peek and keep. 4: To boast and clothing. brag and garb. 5: Shrek and "therefore" (follows "cogito"). ogre and ergo. Round 2. Category: Slim 1: Add a "y" to the name of a tree to get this word meaning tall and slim. willowy. 2: Referring to a gaunt, worn appearance, it's the last name of Merle and H. Rider. Haggard. 3: Jack Sprat's wife "could eat" none. lean. 4: Similar to "withered", it also starts with "wi" and means thin and shriveled. wizened. 5: This word meaning a bit too thin can also refer to the real facts, the inside story. skinny. Round 3. Category: The Bfi'S Top 100 British Films 1: Peter O'Toole had his first leading role in this film, No. 3 on the list. Lawrence of Arabia. 2: 7 David Lean-directed films made the list, including this 1957 P.O.W. movie that won 7 Oscars. The Bridge on the River Kwai. 3: No. 1 on the list is this stark film based on a Graham Greene novel about post-WWII Vienna. The Third Man. 4: The most recent film to break the Top 10, this 1996 film brazenly portrayed the Edinburgh drug scene. Trainspotting. 5: No. 100 is this Roland Joffe-directed film set in Cambodia and starring Sam Waterston. The Killing Fields. Round 4. Category: On The World Heritage List 1: In Moscow:This area that's had its colorful name since long before Communist rule. Red Square. 2: In Wiltshire, England:Avebury and this more famous group of megaliths. Stonehenge. 3: In Nepal:Chitwan National Park, one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger and this huge 1-horned beast. a rhino (Indian rhinoceros). 4: In Italy:The Piazza del Duomo with the much-photographed campanile called this. the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 5: In Mexico:The old city of Teotihuacan, which includes the temple of this feathered serpent god. Quetzalcoatl. Round 5. Category: Celebrity Books 1: In a 1995 autobiography this TV and film star told how she made it "After All". Mary Tyler Moore. 2: Like several of his films, this director's novel "A Child's Night Dream" touches upon Vietnam. Oliver Stone. 3: This Oscar winner made her writing debut with a book for children called "Deaf Child Crossing". Marlee Matlin. 4: James Bacon called his biography of this TV star "How Sweet It Is". Jackie Gleason. 5: "A-Team" co-star who subtitled his autobiography "The Man with the Gold". Mr. T. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used
You can watch the VIDEO version of this episode here: On this episode, the Retro Movie Geek crew is geeking out over The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and the scope of the movie the cast & director stubbornness & pride a big announcement and much, much more! Synopsis: Critically acclaimed, The Bridge on the River Kwai contains plenty of high-powered excitement set against the background of World War II. Captured by the Japanese, British soldiers and their ranking officer, Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness in an Oscar winning performance), are forced to construct a strategic railroad bridge. Despite cruel treatment by the brutal Colonel Saito (Sessue Hayakawa), Nicholson displays unyielding courage, and the bridge becomes a matter of obsessive British pride to him. Meanwhile, the British High Command has instructed a commando team (William Holden, Jack Hawkins and Geoffrey Horne) to destroy the vital span. A monumental film with an unforgettably explosive climax! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: LISTENER FEEDBACK: Leave us your voicemail feedback at (484) 577-3876. Check out Darrell's other cool podcasts here. Check out Peter's Retro Reviews over at ForgottenFlix.com here. Check out The Forgotten Flix Podcast here. Special thanks to Kevin Spencer for the fantastic show logo! Special thanks to Hayden for the use of his fantastic music for our opening theme this episode! You can check out more from this amazing artist here! Special thanks to Retro Promenade for the use of music from the album Carpenter. Music use permitted under a Creative Commons license. CLICK HERE and get a copy of the album and support these fantastic artists!
Paul Escarcega is joined by Drew Stewart to chat about the All Time Classic, David Lean's "The Bridge on the River Kwai".MOVIE: A Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)WHERE CAN WE WATCH: AMC +, Criterion ChannelDIRECTED BY: David Lean (Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago)WRITTEN BY: Pierre Boulle (Planet of the Apes Novel) Carl Foreman (High Noon, The Guns of Navarone) Michael Wilson (Lawrence of Arabia) STARS: Alec Guiness, William Holden, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa (Swiss Family Robinson)PREMISE: British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the jungle to destroy it.IMDB RATING: 8.1BOX OFFICE: Budget: $3 Mil, Gross: 27 MillionTo listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please make sure to like and subscribe to the Aaaction Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #classicmovies #thebridgeontheriverkwai #bridgeontheriverkwai #paulsoldassmovieclassics #davidlean #warmovies #alecguinness #williamholden #ww2 #prisoncamp #AFItop100 #americanfilminstitute #top100moviesofalltime
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Hoy nos reunimos para hablar de cine de prisioneros de guerra, de presos políticos, de fugas y de reos comunes. Ramón, Ángel, Javier, Manuel, Miguel y Ricar forman parte del debate sobre los siguientes títulos: La fuga de Segovia - 1981 - Imanol Uribe La gran evasión - 1963 - John Sturges Traidor en el infierno - Stalag 17 - 1953 - Billy Wilder - Movistar Plus Feliz Navidad, Mr. Lawrence - Senjo no Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence) - 1983 - Nagisa Ôshima Silencio en la nieve - 2011 - Gerardo Herrero La división Azul Española - 1942 - Joaquín Reig, Víctor de la Serna Todos a la cárcel 1993 - Luis García Berlanga - FlixOlé The Bridge on the River Kwai - 1957 - David Lean Evasión o victoria - 1981 - John Huston - Filmin Match en el infierno - Két félidö a pokolban - 1961 - Zoltán Fábri La guerra de Hart - Hart's War - 2002 - Gregory Hoblit El imperio del sol - Empire of the Sun - 1987 - Steven Spielberg - Amazon Prime Cadena perpetua - The Shawshank Redemption - 1994 - Frank Darabont - Max La milla verde - The Green Mile - 1999 - Frank Darabont - Filmin Orange Is the New Black (Serie de TV) - 2013 - Jenji Kohan (Creadora) - Netflix Oz (Serie de TV) - 1997 - Tom Fontana (Creador) - HBO Un profeta - Un prophète - 2009 - Jacques Audiard - Filmin El expreso de medianoche - 1978 - Alan Parker - Filmin El hombre de Alcatraz - Birdman of Alcatraz - 1962 - John Frankenheimer - Prime Vídeo Fuga de Alcatraz - Escape from Alcatraz - 1979 - Don Siegel - Amazon Prime Papillon - 1973 - Franklin J. Schaffner - Max y Prime Vídeo Prisionero del odio - The Prisoner of Shark Island - 1936 - John Ford - Filmin Brubaker - 1980 - Stuart Rosenberg La leyenda del indomable - Cool Hand Luke - 1967 - Stuart Rosenberg - Movistar Plus+ La última fortaleza - The Last Castle - 2001 - Rod Lurie - Movistar Plus+ Los valientes andan solos - Lonely are the Brave - 1962 - David Miller - Filmin Huracán Carter - The Hurricane - 1999 - Norman Jewison - Disney Plus Una oración antes del amanecer - A Prayer Before Dawn - 2017 - Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire - Filmin Brawl in Cell Block 99 - 2017 - S. Craig Zahler - Movistar Plus Vacaciones en el infierno - Get the Gringo (How I Spent My Summer Vacation) - 2012 - Adrian Grunberg - Prime Vídeo La evasión - Le Trou - 1960 - Jacques Becker En el nombre del padre - In the Name of the Father - 1993 - Jim Sheridan - Filmin En el nombre del hijo - Some Mother's Son - 1996 - Terry George Hunger - 2008 - Steve McQueen 1997: Rescate en Nueva York - Escape from New York - 1981 - John Carpenter - Filmin Demolition Man - 1993 - Marco Brambilla - Tivify Andor (Serie de TV) - 2022 - Tony Gilroy (Creador) - Disney+ Fortaleza infernal - 1992 - Stuart Gordon Cara a cara - Face / Off - 1997 - John Woo - Amazon Peligrosamente unidos - Wedlock (Deadlock) - 1991 - Lewis Teague Escape de Absolom - No Escape - 1994 - Martin Campbell El rompehuesos - The Longest Yard - 1974 - Robert Aldrich - Filmin Great Freedom (Gran libertad) - 2021 - Sebastian Meise - Filmin Plan de escape - 2013 - Mikael Håfström - Movistar Plus El bueno, el feo y el malo - Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo - 1966 - Sergio Leone - FlixOlé El día de los tramposos - 1970 - Joseph L. Mankiewicz - Amazon Prime Vídeo Celda 211 - 2009 - Daniel Monzón - Netflix Modelo 77 - 2022 - Alberto Rodríguez - Movistar Plus + El hoyo - 2019 - Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia - Netflix Sillas de montar calientes - Blazing Saddles - 1974 - Mel Brooks - Amazon Toma el dinero y corre - Take the Money and Run - 1969 - Woody Allen - Filmin O Brother! - 2000 - Joel Coen Experimento en la prisión de Stanford - 2015 - Kyle Patrick Alvarez - Movistar Plus + El experimento - 2001 - Oliver Hirschbiegel El experimento - 2010 - Paul Scheuring - Filmin La soga - Rope - 1948 - Alfred Hitchcock - Filmin Horas de luz - 2004 - Manuel Matji - FlixOlé AzulOscuroCasiNegro - 2006 - Daniel Sánchez Arévalo - Netflix Fuerza bruta - Brute Force - 1947 - Jules Dassin Sin remisión - 1950 - John Cromwell - Plex ¡Quiero vivir! - I Want to Live! - 1958 - Robert Wise
Hoy nos reunimos para hablar de cine de prisioneros de guerra, de presos políticos, de fugas y de reos comunes. Ramón, Ángel, Javier, Manuel, Miguel y Ricar forman parte del debate sobre los siguientes títulos: La fuga de Segovia - 1981 - Imanol Uribe La gran evasión - 1963 - John Sturges Traidor en el infierno - Stalag 17 - 1953 - Billy Wilder - Movistar Plus Feliz Navidad, Mr. Lawrence - Senjo no Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence) - 1983 - Nagisa Ôshima Silencio en la nieve - 2011 - Gerardo Herrero La división Azul Española - 1942 - Joaquín Reig, Víctor de la Serna Todos a la cárcel 1993 - Luis García Berlanga - FlixOlé The Bridge on the River Kwai - 1957 - David Lean Evasión o victoria - 1981 - John Huston - Filmin Match en el infierno - Két félidö a pokolban - 1961 - Zoltán Fábri La guerra de Hart - Hart's War - 2002 - Gregory Hoblit El imperio del sol - Empire of the Sun - 1987 - Steven Spielberg - Amazon Prime Cadena perpetua - The Shawshank Redemption - 1994 - Frank Darabont - Max La milla verde - The Green Mile - 1999 - Frank Darabont - Filmin Orange Is the New Black (Serie de TV) - 2013 - Jenji Kohan (Creadora) - Netflix Oz (Serie de TV) - 1997 - Tom Fontana (Creador) - HBO Un profeta - Un prophète - 2009 - Jacques Audiard - Filmin El expreso de medianoche - 1978 - Alan Parker - Filmin El hombre de Alcatraz - Birdman of Alcatraz - 1962 - John Frankenheimer - Prime Vídeo Fuga de Alcatraz - Escape from Alcatraz - 1979 - Don Siegel - Amazon Prime Papillon - 1973 - Franklin J. Schaffner - Max y Prime Vídeo Prisionero del odio - The Prisoner of Shark Island - 1936 - John Ford - Filmin Brubaker - 1980 - Stuart Rosenberg La leyenda del indomable - Cool Hand Luke - 1967 - Stuart Rosenberg - Movistar Plus+ La última fortaleza - The Last Castle - 2001 - Rod Lurie - Movistar Plus+ Los valientes andan solos - Lonely are the Brave - 1962 - David Miller - Filmin Huracán Carter - The Hurricane - 1999 - Norman Jewison - Disney Plus Una oración antes del amanecer - A Prayer Before Dawn - 2017 - Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire - Filmin Brawl in Cell Block 99 - 2017 - S. Craig Zahler - Movistar Plus Vacaciones en el infierno - Get the Gringo (How I Spent My Summer Vacation) - 2012 - Adrian Grunberg - Prime Vídeo La evasión - Le Trou - 1960 - Jacques Becker En el nombre del padre - In the Name of the Father - 1993 - Jim Sheridan - Filmin En el nombre del hijo - Some Mother's Son - 1996 - Terry George Hunger - 2008 - Steve McQueen 1997: Rescate en Nueva York - Escape from New York - 1981 - John Carpenter - Filmin Demolition Man - 1993 - Marco Brambilla - Tivify Andor (Serie de TV) - 2022 - Tony Gilroy (Creador) - Disney+ Fortaleza infernal - 1992 - Stuart Gordon Cara a cara - Face / Off - 1997 - John Woo - Amazon Peligrosamente unidos - Wedlock (Deadlock) - 1991 - Lewis Teague Escape de Absolom - No Escape - 1994 - Martin Campbell El rompehuesos - The Longest Yard - 1974 - Robert Aldrich - Filmin Great Freedom (Gran libertad) - 2021 - Sebastian Meise - Filmin Plan de escape - 2013 - Mikael Håfström - Movistar Plus El bueno, el feo y el malo - Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo - 1966 - Sergio Leone - FlixOlé El día de los tramposos - 1970 - Joseph L. Mankiewicz - Amazon Prime Vídeo Celda 211 - 2009 - Daniel Monzón - Netflix Modelo 77 - 2022 - Alberto Rodríguez - Movistar Plus + El hoyo - 2019 - Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia - Netflix Sillas de montar calientes - Blazing Saddles - 1974 - Mel Brooks - Amazon Toma el dinero y corre - Take the Money and Run - 1969 - Woody Allen - Filmin O Brother! - 2000 - Joel Coen Experimento en la prisión de Stanford - 2015 - Kyle Patrick Alvarez - Movistar Plus + El experimento - 2001 - Oliver Hirschbiegel El experimento - 2010 - Paul Scheuring - Filmin La soga - Rope - 1948 - Alfred Hitchcock - Filmin Horas de luz - 2004 - Manuel Matji - FlixOlé AzulOscuroCasiNegro - 2006 - Daniel Sánchez Arévalo - Netflix Fuerza bruta - Brute Force - 1947 - Jules Dassin Sin remisión - 1950 - John Cromwell - Plex ¡Quiero vivir! - I Want to Live! - 1958 - Robert Wise Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Join Sandra and Mandy as they cover all the plays from "Shore-ing Up Sides." We've got an amazing double Play of the Game AND Bystander of the Week. Plus: What do Margaret and AFI Top 100 movie Bridge on the River Kwai have in common? Can Sandra have multiple Tear Play in one night? How many buttons can you leave undone at a restaurant with linen tablecloths? And the biggest question of all, what IS Jersey? Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!! Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl Inspired by Game of Roses #rhonj #realhousewivesofnewjersey #realhousewives #bravo #bravotv
We have a wonderful day with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes plus we also discuss Knuckles, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Let it Be, Singin' in the Rain and Hollywood Con Queen. 0:00 - Intro 17:10 - Review: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 52:55 - Other Stuff We Watched: Alien, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Aliens, Let It Be 1:11:24 - Streaming Events We Participated In: Knuckles 1:19:10 - More Stuff We Watched: Let It Be, Singin' in the Rain, Hollywood Con Queen 1:32:50 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:35:35 - Outro 1:39:15 - Spoiler Discussion: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
This week 2/3 of the show is out of town, so enjoy this MCFC episode from 2021 which features the 1st episode of Tyler and Company ***********************************The gang drives a $5,000 car, and wears a $100 suit this week, as they review Black Dynamite (2009) Pete's choice this week, as they watch this comedic homage to 70's black exploitation movies... warts and all. Does Michael Jai White strike black gold with his first feature length writing credit? Watch the movie ahead of time, then tune in to find out.Special inaugural episode of Tyler and Company, as well!In News this week: Tony Hawk, Skate Jam, Space Jam, Warner Brothers, Looney Tunes back in action , Brendan Fraser, Bugs Bunny, Boom boom huck jam, Monster trucks, Skateboarding, X games, Harlem Globetrotters, Bucky Lasek, Rodney Mullen, The Matrix trilogy, A.I., Artificial Intelligence, the paperclip machine, Terminator, Terminator 2, John Connor, Sarah Conner, Joe Pantaliano, Coppertop, Detroit Become Human, Lance Hendrikson, Bishop, Aliens, Family Video, Hellman's Mayo, Hardee's, The Rise of Skywalker, Be Kind Rewind, Blockbuster video, Mos Def, Universal classic Monster movies, Christopher Lee, Bela Lugosi, Frankenstein, Wolfman, Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy, Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein, youtube, Tyler & Company, Hayao Miyazaki, Michael Keaton, They Live, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Pom Poko, inflatable nutsacks, Christian Bale, Billy Crystal, Kirsten Dunst, Debbie Reynolds, Cary Elwes, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Emily Blunt, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, The moon rises, Cat Returns, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, A Bridge on the River Kwai, The Endless, Resolution, Brian Dennehy, Gran Torino, ************************************Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream!Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQThis Episode:https://youtu.be/moPipnq-MiIhttp://www.MCFCpodcast.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFChttp://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclasshttp://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail at (209) 730-6010Merch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/ Join the Patreon:www.patreon.con/middleclassfilmclass Patrons:JavierJoel ShinnemanLinda McCalisterHeather Sachs https://twitter.com/DorkOfAllDorksRyan CorbinChris GeigerDylanMitch Burns Robert Stewart JasonAndrew Martin Dallas Terry Jack Fitzpatrick Mackenzie MinerBinge Daddy Dan Joseph Navarro Pete Abeyta and Tyler Noe
Jordan and Alex close out APE-ril by traveling back in time -- or is it forward? -- to the original Planet of the Apes! No aspect of the original will be free of their dirty paws as they probe the original novel, written by the guy who wrote Bridge on the River Kwai and initially translated as "Monkey Planet!" No APE-spect of the film's torturous run-up to production will be missed, from the 30 drafts Rod Serling wrote to the revolutionary makeup that cost more than the actors! Oh, and there's a Sammy Davis, Jr story! Head into May-PE with Too Much Apes-formation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our latest movie catch-up ended up being a milestone episode for two reasons. One, it's probably the longest and most diverse list of films we've ever discussed on an episode. Two, we probably got the angriest we have ever been discussing a movie on the show, which was a film sent to us by one of our kind Patrons! Did you know our supporters on Patreon have access to a PO Box, where they can send us movies to check out as well as a bunch of other bonus features? Check it out: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics. You can also find us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com 00:00:00 - Oscars Recap 00:07:50 - Ricky Stanicky (2024) 00:13:05 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Trailer 00:16:06 - Akagi (2005) 00:18:50 - Lawrence of Arabia (1962) 00:21:24 - The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) 00:23:21 - The Man Who Would Be King (1975) 00:26:15 - Easy Rider (1969) 00:30:53 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) 00:33:29 - Mighty Aphrodite (1995) 00:38:43 - The Palace (2023) 00:43:28 - I Love You Daddy (2017) 00:57:48 - Fool's Paradise (2023)
Tyler talks about one of the greatest adventure films ever made in The Bridge on the River Kwai. As well as the cultural and sociological impact of what happens when East meets West through a forgotten nominee, Sayonara. Also included are the other nominees, Peyton Place, Witness for the Prosecution and 12 Angry Men.
It may have all the aesthetics of a big, burly action epic, but don't get it twisted: The Bridge on the River Kwai is a nuanced, character-based drama, and a philosophical rumination on the absurdities of human nature. In the end, this is a film that's unafraid to ask questions without obvious answers. We'll circle back to that in a bit. For anyone who's never experienced this cinematic milestone, let me give you the Reader's Digest version of the plot: As WWII rages, a battalion of British troops are herded into a Japanese POW camp. As such, the camp commandant (Sessue Hayakawa) urges his captives to throw themselves into work. Conveniently, a rail bridge needs to be built across the Kwai River, thus linking Burma to Rangoon. Colonel Saito, the commander, promises the men they will be treated well, provided they complete the task on schedule.Almost instantly, a battle of wills springs up in the camp. Colonel Nicholson (Alec Guinness), the British commander, is aghast to learn that his officers will work manual labor alongside enlisted men. Not only is this against the Geneva Convention, it's just...uncivilized. His senior staff will do no such thing. In retaliation, Saito loads Nicholson into a hotbox, where he can broil until his spirit breaks. Only, Nicholson doesn't break, and days begin to pass. This puts Saito in an impossible situation: Does he simply give in and look weak? Or, does he risk that Nicholson dies in solitary, and possibly end up with a prisoner uprising?Meanwhile, Commander Shears (William Holden) watches this personality clash from his infirmary bed. He's a charming, shifty American, who manipulates Saito's system to ensure his own survival. If that means bribing the guards, faking illness, or digging graves for his fallen comrades, then so be it. As Nicholson goes in the cooler, Shears can only shake his head in disgust: What good is such fanatical devotion to duty if it no one lives to tell of it?The film's turning point comes when Shears makes a daring escape. Somehow, he navigates the jungle thicket, and gets rescued by Burmese civilians. They get him to a British army hospital, where he eventually gets strong enough to subsist on a diet of dry martinis and blonde nurses. Just as Shears is about to settle into this cushy existence, some British officers show up with a wacky plan. Major Warden (Jack Hawkins) proposes to lead a commando team back into the jungle to blow up the Kwai River bridge. As Shears recently stumbled across this terrain, he would be the perfect guide. At first, the American is nonplussed at the idea of traipsing back into that humid hellhole. Still, the Brits make an offer he can't refuse, and back in they go.A moral and philosophical quandary emerges when Nicholson overcorrects in the name of his troops' morale and safety. He resolves to construct the bridge as an enduring monument to British precision, thus ensuring his men will survive the war. As Clipton points out, Nicholson's sudden exuberance and perfectionism borders on treason. Still the colonel responds with a shrug: If they have no choice, why not give it their all?On a cinematic level, Kwai is a masterpiece on every front. Lean would begin a stretch of ambitious, masterful films (Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago would follow) that would feature many of the same hallmarks as this one: Lush cinematography (Jack Hildyard would win the Oscar), memorable music (ditto Malcolm Arnold, who would score a hit with "Colonel Bogey March), and legendary performances. Holden is perfectly cast as the casual, carousing Shears, who slowly runs out of angles to work. Donald, who would also memorably play another POW in The Great Escape, is also outstanding as the perpetually exasperated Clipton. Hayakawa gives depth to Saito, making him more than just a brutal, scowling monster. With all that said, Guinness would deservedly win the Oscar for his turn as Nicholson, a man whose pride, obsessiveness, and inflexibility point him to the same doom as Saito.Truth is, I can heap praise on Kwai for another 1000 words, but let me boil it all down for you. This is just one of those movies you have to see. Lean, working with blacklisted writers Carl Foreman and Michael Wilson, delivers an intricate masterpiece that was ahead of its time. On the surface, this looks like a straightforward war film, or maybe a thoughtful character study. Watch it a few more times, and you'll see that it's actually a lot more than either of those things.161 min. PG. AMC+.
Jimbo and Kyle take on one of the greatest movies of all time, The Bridge on the River Kwai starring Alec Guiness, William Holden, and Jack Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Interview with Todd McGowan about his recent Emancipation After Hegel: Achieving a Contradictory Revolution (Columbia University Press, 2019). The book advocates for the relevance of Hegel's dialectical method to questions of contemporary theory and politics. It seeks to disabuse readers of common misapprehensions concerning Hegel's philosophy, such as the familiar thesis-antithesis-synthesis schema to which the dialectic has so often been reduced, and to show that the concept of contradiction understood in Hegelian fashion is intrinsically subversive of authority. By championing contradiction over ‘difference' it defies the rhetoric of much leftist theory as it has been formulated in the wake of so-called ‘post-structuralism'. Emancipation After Hegel also combines sophisticated discussion of matters like the limits of formal logic and the history of German Idealism with playful allusions to Star Trek characters and classic films like Casablanca and Bridge on the River Kwai. Bill Schaffer is a semi-retired academic and writer. He received his PhD from the University of Sydney and held positions teaching Film Studies, Philosophy, and Literature at campuses in Australia and the UK. He has published widely in Film and Animation Studies. He is currently a scholar of No Fixed Institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
An Interview with Todd McGowan about his recent Emancipation After Hegel: Achieving a Contradictory Revolution (Columbia University Press, 2019). The book advocates for the relevance of Hegel's dialectical method to questions of contemporary theory and politics. It seeks to disabuse readers of common misapprehensions concerning Hegel's philosophy, such as the familiar thesis-antithesis-synthesis schema to which the dialectic has so often been reduced, and to show that the concept of contradiction understood in Hegelian fashion is intrinsically subversive of authority. By championing contradiction over ‘difference' it defies the rhetoric of much leftist theory as it has been formulated in the wake of so-called ‘post-structuralism'. Emancipation After Hegel also combines sophisticated discussion of matters like the limits of formal logic and the history of German Idealism with playful allusions to Star Trek characters and classic films like Casablanca and Bridge on the River Kwai. Bill Schaffer is a semi-retired academic and writer. He received his PhD from the University of Sydney and held positions teaching Film Studies, Philosophy, and Literature at campuses in Australia and the UK. He has published widely in Film and Animation Studies. He is currently a scholar of No Fixed Institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory
This episode we're covering the 30th Academy Awards or the films of 1957. The nominees were: 12 Angry Men, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Peyton Place, Sayonara, Witness for the Prosecution. No extras this year? Wild.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:10:10 - Peyton Place23:30 - Sayonara37:00 - The Bridge on the River Kwai54:00 - Witness for the Prosecution [58:10 EXTRA SPOILER WARNING]1:06:35 - 12 Angry Men1:19:35 - Did the Oscars get it wrong?1:19:50 - Jake Gyllenhaal Corner1:24:05 - Conclusions1:31:15 - Next Time
INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 35:30 Before Star Wars or Star Trek hit the big screen there was Planet of the Apes, A big budget star studded Hollywood Sci- Fi films that changed cinema, make-up effects and the the reputation of science fiction forever Based on the brilliant French novel La Planete des Singes by Pierre Boulle (author of The Bridge over the River Kwai, also made into a Hollywood classic) this film adaptation (written by Michael Wilson and the one and only Rod Serling) released in 1968 was such a huge success that it spawned 4 sequels, a live action TV series and an Animated TV series, plus a whole bunch of books, comic books merchandise toys and garbage cans!!! And that's not all, there was a 2001 "remake" and a new series of "reboots" starting in 2011. Today we discuss the 1968 film, it's sequels and both TV series with Hunter Goatley Hunter Goatley put together the ultimate Apes website that has anything and everything apes fans could want check it out https://pota.goatley.com/ So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee Featured snippet from the web Featured snippet from the web ugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items
Episode 54: THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI Take a trip with us to Southeast Asia in the midst of World War II, as a British Colonel faces off against his Japanese captor in David Lean's adventure epic The Bridge on the River Kwai. Released in 1957, the film tells the story of Col. Nicholson and Col. Saito, two head strong men who butt heads as the British Prisoners of War are forced to build a rail bridge over the Kwai River. There's also an American, Shears, who reluctantly joins a commando squad to hike through the jungle to blow up the bridge. Starring Alec Guiness, William Holden, and Sessue Hayakawa, The Bridge on the River Kwai racked up seven Oscars (TM), including Best Picture. It ranks #16 on our countdown.* Be sure to look out for us again next week for a discussion of Annie Hall. Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it, check it out. Or not. That ball is in your court. *What is this list? We explain it in more detail in our Trailer and its Description, but as a high-level answer: we aggregated several different lists that rank the ninety-four winners of the Best Picture Academy Award in a rough attempt to get a consensus. It is not intended to be rigorous or definitive. It's just a framework to guide our journey through cinema history.
Episode 53: MOONLIGHT I'm going to refrain from making "La La Land-no oops-Moonlight" jokes in the episode description. There's plenty of that silliness in the episode. If you don't know what that means, just listen in and we'll tell you all about it. Aside from all the talk of Oscarcast goofs, we do actually get into a pretty in depth discussion on this very serious, very personal drama, following a young boy becoming a man in an impoverished section of Miami. Moonlight shocked the industry by winning the Best Picture Academy Award (TM) for 2016. It ranks #17 on our countdown.* Come back again next week as we whistle and march our way into David Lean's 1957 epic The Bridge on the River Kwai. Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it, check it out. Or not. That ball is in your court. *What is this list? We explain it in more detail in our Trailer and its Description, but as a high-level answer: we aggregated several different lists that rank the ninety-four winners of the Best Picture Academy Award in a rough attempt to get a consensus. It is not intended to be rigorous or definitive. It's just a framework to guide our journey through cinema history.
Note that there are many potential spoilers for Chris' new book. If you don't want to know any of the plot twists, please do not listen to this podcast. If you would like to hear an author struggle mightily in a very normal way, or you would like to see how a book changes from the author's original conception, this is the podcast for you! Christy practices some book coach magic to get Chris to think about issues with his current work in progress and helps him work through how to construct the “ticking time bomb” of his plot, which leads us into a deep dive into the psychology and motivations of Chris' antagonist. We talk about how, sometimes, a character's inner life can help create the necessary tension in a plot without having to resort to time bombs and avalanches. Christy also talks about the class she recently taught and why she thinks character is at the heart of all writing, including narrative non-fiction. Shouts Out: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) Links and such: Chris' Novels: Systemic and Host: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9VDQ8C Christina's website: https://www.christinascheuer.com Chris' Author Website: https://chrislodwigauthor.com Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashmeadowedits Chris' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisLodwigAuthor Christina's email: cscheuer@gmail.com Chris' email: ChrisLodwig@gmail.com
Support the show! https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure In Season 3 Episode 12 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers catch up after a very busy hiatus. Michael goes glamping on the River Kwai, takes a dreary border run to Kuala Lumpur, and finally tries Cambodian cuisine in Phnom Penh. James is now settled into his new home in Longmont, Colorado, and has begun exploring his new home. We also discuss the best destinations for spending your Christmas holiday (the holiday season is fast approaching, folks!). Visit attemptadventure.com for show notes, photos from the episode, and more! Send listener mail to: hello@attemptadventure.com
Does pope's name affect validity of Mass? Obligation to name pope and bishop in Mass? Fr James Altman says Francis is not pope. Archb. Lefebvre and new sacraments? SSPX has New Order clergy anoint dying? Bp Strickland must resign? "Bridge Over the River Kwai." Holy Name of Mary. This episode was livestreamed on 9/12/23 Please visit TraditionalCatholics.org for more content.
What I learned from reading The Forgotten Highlander: An Incredible WWII Story of Survival in the Pacific by Alistair Urquhart.---I'm doing a live show with Patrick OShaughnessy (Invest Like the Best) on October 19th in New York City. Get your tickets here!---Vesto makes it easy for you to invest your businesses idle cash. Schedule a demo with Vesto's founder Ben and tell him David from Founders sent you. Here's the legal disclosures to make the lawyers happy:Vesto Advisors, LLC (“Vesto”) is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about Vesto and our partnership can be found hereWe are entitled to compensation for promoting Vesto Advisors, LLC. Accordingly, we have an incentive to endorse Vesto and its team and services. We are not current advisory clients of the Vesto.---Join Founders AMAMembers of Founders AMA can:-Email me your questions directly (you get a private email address in the confirmation email) -Promote your company to other members by including a link to your website with you question -Unlock 37 Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes immediately-Listen to new Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes every week ---Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book---(4:00) I hope that this book will be inspirational and offer hope to those who suffer adversity in their daily lives.(10:00) You might as well send a cow in pursuit of a rabbit. The Indians were accustomed to these woods. — Franklin & Washington: The Founding Partnership by Edward Larson. (Founders #251)(13:30) When you reach a large goal or finally get to the top, the distractions and new assumptions can be dizzying. First comes heightened confidence, followed quickly by overconfidence, arrogance, and a sense that “we've mastered it; we've figured it out; we're golden.” But the gold can tarnish quickly. Mastery requires endless remastery. In fact, I don't believe there is ever true mastery. It is a process, not a destination. — The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership by Bill Walsh. (Founders #106)(15:30) Invaders are always organized.(23:00) Stay at the front and do not look back.(29:00) Every morning I would tell myself over and over: Survive this day. Survive this day. Survive this day.(32:00) On countless occasions I've seen two men with the same symptoms and same physical state and one will die and one will make it. I can only put that down to sheer willpower.(35:00) Shantaram: A Novel by Gregory David Roberts (41:00) Dan Carlin's Nightmares of Indianapolis podcast episode (48:00) Alistair Urquhart was conscripted into the British military to fight during World War II. He was 19 years old.He was sent to Singapore. The Japanese invaded and he was taken hostage.He survived 750 days in the jungle working as a slave on The Death Railway and the bridge on the River Kwai.Most of the time he worked completely naked.He contracted dysentery, malaria, and tropical ulcers. A lot.He was transferred to a Japanese hellship.The ship was torpedoed.Almost everyone on the ship died. He survived.He spent 5 days adrift at sea until he was picked up by a Japanese whaling ship.He was sent to Nagasaki and forced to work in a mine.Two months later he was struck by the blast from the Atomic bomb.He was freed by the US Marines shortly thereafter.He returns home to Scotland and finds out his best friend died in the war and the girl he loved got married and moved to Canada.At 90 years of age he wrote the book to inspire others to persevere when they are faced with hardships in their life.I think it is a great book for entrepreneurs.The story demonstrates the adaptability of humans, our fierce desire to survive, and puts the stress of building companies into the proper perspective.The entire story only takes 3 hours and 14 minutes----Join Founders AMAMembers of Founders AMA can:-Email me your questions directly (you get a private email address in the confirmation email) -Promote your company to other members by including a link to your website with you question -Unlock 37 Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes immediately-Listen to new Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes every week ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested, so my poor wallet suffers.” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast
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