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Cinephile Hissy Fit
Independence Day (1996)

Cinephile Hissy Fit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 76:36


For their 237th episode, two alien-punching film critics, two cropdusting dads, and two speechifying school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, saw it fit to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday with the 30th anniversary of Roland Emmerich's "Independence Day." Both hosts consider it one of the best pure summer blockbusters ever made and something that should be as annual a staple for the titular holiday as BBQs and fireworks. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! Enjoy our podcast!Speakpipe - send us a voicemailhttps://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Cult Film Club Podcast
I Read Movies - Independence Day (1996) by Stephen Molstad

Cult Film Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 65:58


In this episode Pax attacks the 1996 novelization of Roland Emmerich's alien invasion blockbuster, Independence Day!

Citizen Dame
Episode 371: Independence Day (1996)

Citizen Dame

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 64:06


A trifle late, but happy Independence Day! This month we're talking alien invasion films, beginning with the ultimate July 4 movie, Roland Emmerich's Independence Day (1996). Will Smith was cool, Jeff Goldblum was hot, blockbusters were big, and we hoped for truly inspirational presidents! Next week, everyone who wasn't in ID4 appears in Mars Attacks!.

Who Would Watch This?
Who Would Watch '2012'?

Who Would Watch This?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 67:26 Transcription Available


VERSES MONTH, IT'S NEVER DYING, THIS IS THE PODCAST NOW, COMPARING SIMILAR MOVIES!!!2012, you know it, you love it (have watched it) Oscar and Carl do their thang, and try and figure out who would watch this. If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

Star Trek Podcast: Trekcast
468: Strange New Worlds Season 4 SHOCK Return! | Independence Day 30th Anniversary Review | Trekcast

Star Trek Podcast: Trekcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 79:12 Transcription Available


Let's try this again! Thirty years ago, Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum saved Earth from an alien invasion. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the blockbuster classic, we're reviewing Independence Day to see if this sci-fi favorite still stands the test of time. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 is almost here, and a fan-favorite character is making a surprise return. We'll tell you who it is and what it could mean for the new season. San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is around the corner. We'll tell you what you expect from Star Trek. Ever wanted to share a drink at the Captain's table? We've got the details on an experience every Star Trek fan will want to check out. Plus, X-Men '97 is back with some very familiar voices that Star Trek fans are sure to recognize. All that and more on Trekcast!NEWS:https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/star-trek-60th-strange-new-worlds-comic-con-hall-h-1236806455/https://parade.com/news/at-86-patrick-stewart-reveals-hes-not-done-with-star-trekhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/x-men-97-season-2-230517042.htmlhttps://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-vulcan-doug-patton-oswalt-returnshttps://captainstable.startrekspirits.com/Main Topic:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(1996_film)Independence Day is a 1996 American science fiction action film[2][3] directed by Roland Emmerich, written by Emmerich and the film's producer Dean Devlin, and starring an ensemble cast that consists of Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, Adam Baldwin, Vivica A. Fox, James Rebhorn, and Harvey Fierstein. The film focuses on disparate groups of people who converge in the Nevada desert in the aftermath of a worldwide attack by a powerful extraterrestrial race. With the other people of the world, they launch a counterattack on July 4—Independence Day in the United States.Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Pop Culture Purgatory
Episode 362: Making Contact aka Joey (1985)

Pop Culture Purgatory

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 50:52


Welcome back to purgatory!!! This week it's just Mike and Jeremy but Tron is out of town for his family reunion.  On this episode Jeremy brings up a very bizarre and sort of forgotten sci fi, adolescence, horror movie from 1985 Making Contact aka Joey (the German title) the movie is written by Hans J. Haller, Thomas Lechner & Roland Emmerich & directed by Roland Emmerich. The movie stars Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll, Tammy Shields, Jan Zierold, Barbara Klien, Matthias Kraus, Jerry L. Hall Jr., Sean Johnson, Christine Goebbels, Ray Kaselonis & Punky!!! Thanks for checkin us out!!! You can find our past and most recent episodes on Podbean.com and where most other podcasts are found. Pleaase do not support us on spotify, they take down our music episodes.   Intro & outro music from the Making Contact soundtrack by Paul Gilreath 1. https://youtu.be/MopIS80fvjw?si=YH0N5V-l_LLKk0Z0 2. https://youtu.be/KPx30_Bzszg?si=imxu79ufI3_LQo7f  

Guelph Politicast
End Credits #449 - July 8, 2026 (Carolina Caroline)

Guelph Politicast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 55:57


This week on End Credits we promise you fireworks! If the sparks are flying, then you can probably blame the movie we're reviewing this week, which is the new romantic crime thriller Carolina Caroline, which you can now rent on VOD, Fireworks are also for special occasions, like the 30th anniversary of 1996's biggest blockbuster hit, which we will revisit. This Wednesday, July 8, at 3 pm, Adam A. Donaldson and Candice Lepage will discuss: Independence Day at 30! This past weekend, America celebrated the 250th anniversary of its Independence Day, but we would rather mark the 30th anniversary of the *real* Independence Day, the Roland Emmerich alien invasion movie of the same name. From the iconic special effects to the rising star power of Will Smith to the peak hotness of Jeff Goldblum, we will revisit ID4, and why it's still so totemic 30 years later! REVIEW: Carolina Caroline (2026). Two lovers meet and then go out on the run and commit crimes together on their way to a tragic end. Been there, done that, right? Maybe. Adam Carter Rehmeier's follow up to Snack Shack follows con man Kyle Gallner and his very willing apprentice Samara Weaving as they make their way across the American South graduating from small change cons to bank heists while becoming more and more the focus of the police. So why is a movie that seems so familiar winning so many fans, and are we among them? End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.

Out Now With Aaron and Abe
Out Now Commentary: Independence Day (1996)

Out Now With Aaron and Abe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 156:04


This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is ready to kick the tires and light the fires. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters, The Outside Scoop's Scott Mendelson, and Le Noir Auteur's Terence Johnson join Aaron and Abe to talk Roland Emmerich's Independence Day, a film that's long been on the list to discuss in full. Listen in as the group discusses what makes this film stand out among 90s blockbusters, why it succeeded, how it holds up, and the nature of this kind of cinema. Plus, there are many stories about the film's making, the hosts' memories of seeing it for the first time, its impact, various tangents, and so much more. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD, @ScottMendelson, @TerenceBJohnson Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, We Live Entertainment, Why So Blu?, Le Noir Auteur, The Brandon Peters Show Watch the trailer for Independence Day. Next Month: Snakes on a Plane (2006)

Retro Life 4 You
INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996): WELCOME TO EARTH!

Retro Life 4 You

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 68:56


Released in the summer of 1996, Independence Day is a science-fiction disaster movie directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin.The story begins when enormous alien spacecraft arrive above major cities around the world.At first, nobody knows what they want.Are they explorers?Are they trying to communicate?Do they come in peace?The answer arrives pretty quickly.No.No, they absolutely do not come in peace.The aliens unleash a devastating attack that destroys major cities and cripples governments around the world. Humanity suddenly finds itself facing an enemy with superior technology, massive ships, powerful shields, and absolutely no interest in negotiation.The story follows several characters whose lives eventually collide.Captain Steven Hiller is a Marine fighter pilot who wants to become an astronaut.David Levinson is a brilliant satellite technician who discovers that the aliens are using Earth's satellites to coordinate their attack.President Thomas Whitmore is a former combat pilot who suddenly has to lead what remains of the country.Russell Casse is a troubled former fighter pilot who has spent years claiming that aliens abducted him.And as July 4th approaches, these very different people become part of humanity's final attempt to fight back.What makes the movie work is that it isn't just about one hero.It's an ensemble disaster movie.We jump from Washington to New York to Los Angeles to Area 51, following families, soldiers, scientists, politicians, and ordinary people as the world falls apart.And eventually, all of those stories come together for one giant final battle.If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify. If you like what you hear then please share the show with your friends and family. If you would like to help support the podcast by donating a small amount or any custom amount you choose then please visit the following link:https://retrolife4u.com/supportThis is not a membership or anything just a way for you to help support us without paying a reoccurring monthly fee when you feel like you are able to help.If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.comYou can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website

Normies Like Us
Episode 403: Disaster Movie Draft | Draft Special | Normies Like Us Podcast

Normies Like Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 122:16


Disaster Movie Draft - Ep. 403 In what is a total disaster of an episode, we channel the power of Director, Roland Emmerich to see who can put together the superior roster of Disaster Movies on another Movie Draft Speical episode! From threats of Armageddon, to Alien Invasion and Catastrophic Acts of Nature, We will find out who has the superior lineup and whose picks end up as a total disaster! I am serious, and don't call me Shirley. Tune in and don't freak out. Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @_j__a___c___o__b_ https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Totally 80s and 90s Recall
Independence Day (1996); Times Up!

Totally 80s and 90s Recall

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 94:36


Fire up the F-18s and grab your ThinkPads, because we have officially reached the third and final movie in our Summer Blockbuster series! To close things out with a bang, we are covering the definitive 90s disaster masterpiece: Independence Day (1996). We dive deep into the glorious spectacle of Roland Emmerich's alien invasion, tracking everything from Will Smith's legendary one-liners to the chaotic brilliance of Jeff Goldblum's hand gestures. Whether you're here for the pure action-movie nostalgia or President Whitmore's iconic pre-flight speech, we are breaking down the categories that make this flick an undisputed classic. In this episode, we tackle the film's most hilarious logic leaps, celebrate the sheer plot armor of the world's luckiest golden retriever, and debate whether Randy Quaid's Russell Casse is the greatest cinematic hero of the 20th century. We also look at the casual indifference the script has for its minor characters and how a single computer virus saved the entire planet. Tune in to help us wrap up our blockbuster marathon, look to the skies, and remember: we will not go quietly into the night! Chapters 00:00 - Dramatic Intro, Welcome, Fan Mail 5:42 - Terminator 2 Reactions & Independence Day Overview 9:29 - Back of the Box, Personal Stories & Blockbuster Perfection 16:37 - Will Smith's Career Launch & Practical Effects 20:50 - Surprising Casting Choices & Production Anectdotes 30:33 - Quick Scripting, Jeff Goldblum's Improv & Set Reuse 36:53 - Submarine Captain & Character Fear Reactions 39:29 - Iconic Lines & Presidential Speech Analysis 45:23 - Landmark Destruction & Air Force One Escape 51:25 - Alien Virus & Questionable Plot Points 57:10 - Fruitopia Vending Machine & REM Song 59:13 - Breakup Cards & Best Supporting Characters 1:05:31 - Most Unnecessary or Useless Characters 1:09:02 - Character Demise & Bad Decisions 1:12:43 - Overall Movie Rating & Big Screen Experience 1:18:29 - Critics' Take & Sisqo's Thong Ratings 1:23:14 - Raiders, T2 or Independence Day 1:25:28 - Connect with Us & Support the Show 1:27:46 - Learnings, Aplogies & Music Battle Preview   Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/acfoster/list/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Send Us Actual Mail! PO Box 506, Sunnyside, WA 98944 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Back Look Cinema Podcast
Ep. 226 Independence Day

The Back Look Cinema Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 82:38


Zo has had some bad days, but he'd never had days as bad as the end of the world! It started with a localized storm, next there was the largest aircraft he'd ever seen hovering over D.C.. It was so large that he could just barely see it from his apartment all the way in the suburbs of Suitland, Maryland. One would suppose that it was a "UFO", but it was later identified as an honest to goodness extra-terrestrial space craft - one of fifteen that where hovering over major cities all around the world. President Whitmore suggested that we stayed in our home given that the aliens had not made any overtly hostile action. That's utter ridiculousness! It's time to get the Hell up outta here right now! Of all the times a thing like this could happen: it had to happen two days before Independence Day?   Episode Chapters 00:03:53 Opening Credits for Independence Day starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum and Margaret Colin 00:20:39 Favorite Parts of the 1996 film Independence Day 01:09:42 Trivia from the Sci-Fi Action Adventure film - Independence Day 01:17:47 Critics' Thoughts on Roland Emmerich's Independence Day Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: friends@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.

Double Feature Movie Club
DFMC #56: Independence Day & Phenomenon (1996 Movie Reviews)

Double Feature Movie Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 101:56


We're baaa-ack! In the Season 5 premiere — Cade and Diane discuss two films that premiered 30 years ago in theatres:  Independence Day (1996) and Phenomenon (1996).Watch the video version at: ⁠⁠YouTube.com/@CadeThomas/streams⁠⁠Double Feature Movie Club is a weekly movie review show with a retro vibe.Independence Day is a 1996 American science fiction action film directed by Roland Emmerich, written by Emmerich and the film's producer Dean Devlin, and starring an ensemble cast that consists of Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, Adam Baldwin, Vivica A. Fox, James Rebhorn, and Harvey Fierstein. The film focuses on disparate groups of people who converge in the Nevada desert in the aftermath of a worldwide attack by a powerful extraterrestrial race.Phenomenon is a 1996 American romantic fantasy drama film directed by Jon Turteltaub, written by Gerald Di Pego. In it, an amiable, small-town everyman is inexplicably transformed into a genius with telekinetic powers. It stars John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, and Jeffrey DeMunn.

Criterio Cero Podcast
Criterio Cero 5x44 - Independence Day (1996)

Criterio Cero Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 245:01


¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo programa principal de Criterio Cero! Hoy no necesitamos dar la bienvenida a la Tierra con un puñetazo, porque ya estamos aquí listos para el combate. Desempolvad vuestros ordenadores portátiles de los noventa para meterle un virus a la nave nodriza, porque analizamos de cabo a rabo el clásico de la destrucción masiva: 'Independence Day' (1996) de Roland Emmerich. En esta edición central del podcast aparcamos por un momento los experimentos y los spin-offs para rendir cuentas con una película que marcó a toda una generación. ¿Era una americanada de manual? Sí. ¿Nos sigue pareciendo una absoluta genialidad de los efectos especiales y el entretenimiento? También. En este análisis a corazón abierto repasaremos: El fenómeno del Blockbuster: Cómo la Fox orquestó una de las campañas de marketing más salvajes de la historia del cine (con aquel mítico anuncio de la Casa Blanca saltando por los aires en la Super Bowl). Curiosidades de producción: Los secretos de los efectos especiales, las maquetas gigantescas y cómo se rodaron las escenas de destrucción antes de que el CGI lo inundara todo. Repaso de la trama y momentazos: Desde el carisma arrollador de Will Smith y los nervios de Jeff Goldblum, hasta el discurso presidencial que todavía hoy nos pone los pelos de punta. Por supuesto, abrimos debate con nuestras opiniones y anécdotas personales. Para defender al planeta de la amenaza alienígena (o al menos intentarlo detrás de los micros), se une un comando de gala: Carlos Rull, Juandi, Pablito Terrores y Pepe Soto, todos ellos listos para encender el puro de la victoria. ¿Tenéis vuestro refugio nuclear listo? ¡Dadle al play y forma tu propio criterio! Este programa cuenta con la producción ejecutiva de nuestr@s mecenas, l@s grandes, l@s únicos Kamy, Lobo Columbus, Enfermera en Mordor, Javier Ramírez, La Casa del Acantilado, Shinyoru, Lestat, Kal-el__80, Cohaggen, Elena Gómez, José Ángel Sanz, Rudy Ayose, Ian Pérez, Ed Salas, Mario López, Sergio, Cristina AR, Bichodiablo, Javi, Iñaki Pinto, Alejandro Martínez Ribes, AgVe, David Torrent Durán, Vicente Más. ¿Quieres ayudarnos a seguir mejorando y creciendo? Pues tienes varias opciones para ello. Dándole Me gusta o Like a este programa. Por supuesto estando suscrito para no perderte ninguno de los próximos episodios, y ya para rematar la faena, compartiendo el podcast con tus amigos en redes sociales y hablando a todo el que te cruce en la calle de nosotros…. Y todo esto encima, GRATIS!!! Y si ya nos quieres mucho, mucho, mucho y te sobra la pasta…. Puedes hacerlo económicamente de varias formas: Apoyo en iVoox: En el botón APOYAR de nuestro canal de iVoox y desde 1,99€ al mes: https://acortar.link/emR6gd Invitándonos a una birra en Ko-Fi: por solo 2€ nos puedes apoyar en: https://ko-fi.com/criterioceropodcast Patreon: por sólo 3€ al mes en: https://patreon.com/CriterioCeroPodcast PayPal: mediante una donación a criterioceropodcast@gmail.com También nos podéis ayudar económicamente de forma indirecta si tenéis pensado suscribiros a las modalidades Premium o Plus de iVoox al hacerlo desde estos enlaces: Premium Anual: https://acortar.link/qhUhCz Premium Mensual: https://acortar.link/gbQ4mp iVoox Plus Mensual: https://acortar.link/y7SDmV Con cada rupia que nos llegue sufragamos los costes del programa al mes, invertiremos en mejorar los equipos y por supuesto, nos daremos algún que otro capricho . Las recompensas por apoyarnos se explican en nuestro blog: https://criterioceropodcast.blogspot.com/2023/08/quieres-ayudar-criterio-cero-mejorar.html También puedes hacerte con algo de merchandising de Criterio Cero. Camisetas, Sudaderas, tazas o mochilas en el siguiente enlace: https://www.latostadora.com/shop/criteriocero/?shop_trk Y Criterio Cero no acaba ya en el audio, ahora también nos tenéis en vídeo: En Twitch hacemos directos de Criterio En Serie: https://www.twitch.tv/criteriocero En YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@criteriocero Y también puedes seguirnos en nuestras diferentes redes sociales: En Telegram en nuestro grupo: https://t.me/criteriocerogrupo En Facebook en nuestro grupo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/630098904718786 Y en la página: https://www.facebook.com/criterioceropodcast ✖️ En X (el difunto Twitter) como @criteriocero En Instagram como criterioceropodcast En TikTok como criteriocero ✉️ Para ponerte en contacto con nosotros al correo criterioceropodcast@gmail.com De paso aprovechamos para recomendaros podcasts que no debéis perderos: Hudson´s Podcast, Puede ser una charla más, Luces en el horizonte, La Catedral Atroz, La guarida del Sith, Crónicas de Nantucket, Más que cine de los 80, Fílmico, Tiempos de Videoclub, Sector Gaming , El Dátil de ET, La Casa del Acantilado, Kiosko Chispas, Just Live it, Filmotecast, La Tetera, Fuera de continuidad, Campamento Krypton, La órbita de Endor, Archivo007, El bastón de Chaplin, Cinco Duros: La historia del videojuego español

Unclear and Present Danger

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, we watched Roland Emmerich's attempt to bring Godzilla to Hollywood in the appropriately titled Godzilla. Ostensibly a film about the dangers of nuclear testing, Godzilla is a total mess, a miserable failure that deserves its poor reputation.We talked about that deservedly poor reputation, as well as changing American perceptions of the military as the 1990s came to a close. Tune in!In our next episode, we tackle Michael Bay's masterpiece Armageddon, one of two movies that year about an asteroid hitting earth. And our Patreon, we watched two movies about the Nuremburg trials — from 2000 and 2025 — and talked about them. Listen to that episode, and more, at patreon.com/unclearpod.

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s
Independence Day at 30: America Saves the Universe | #1071

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 86:53 Transcription Available


Adam and Josh celebrate the holiday weekend with a "Blind Cow" review of Independence Day, the #1 movie at the box office back in '96. Thirty summers after its release, Adam catches up with Roland Emmerich's alien-invasion spectacle, and Josh (originally a fan) sees if it holds up. Plus, a summer-themed edition of Massacre Theatre and a recap of last weekend's 2nd annual Filmspotting Fest, which featured appearances from Trey Edward Schultz (Krisha), Marguerite Moreau (Wet Hot American Summer), Agnés Varda biographer Carrie Rickey, and Michael Phillips. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:06) Independence Day at 30 (00:02:07-00:52:41) Filmspotting Family (00:52:42-00:56:03) Filmspotting Fest II: Recap (00:56:04-01:08:26) Notes (01:08:27-01:14:07) Massacre Theatre (01:14:08-01:21:34) Credits / Releases (01:21:35-01:25:07) Links: -Filmspotting Fest https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠-⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -Filmspotting Shop for T-shirts and more.⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow: -Watch Filmspotting on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/filmspotting⁠ -Adam/Filmspotting: ⁠Letterboxd⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ Facebook⁠ | ⁠Bluesky⁠ -Josh/LarsenOnFilm: ⁠Letterboxd⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ |⁠ Facebook⁠ | ⁠BlueskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badlands Media
Badlands Story Hour Ep. 174: Independence Day

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 111:00


Chris Paul and Burning Bright do a Fourth of July revisit of Roland Emmerich's 1996 blockbuster Independence Day, written by Emmerich and Dean Devlin and starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Randy Quaid, Harvey Fierstein, Vivica A. Fox, and Harry Connick Jr. Both guys expected to have fun with a summer classic. Instead they arrive at the same brutal verdict. This is one of the most heavy handed political programming vehicles of the 90s, and it goes down way rougher than nostalgia suggested. The conversation covers the pornographic scale of the destruction played for jokes, Will Smith joking his way through the supposed incineration of his girlfriend and her son, the closeted homoerotic Harry Connick Jr. subplot, the Jewish father written straight out of a stereotype guidebook, the recycling gospel Jeff Goldblum keeps preaching, and President Bill Pullman declaring the Fourth of July no longer American at the end. They dig into the 1996 to 2001 blockbuster window with Independence Day, Men in Black, and Armageddon as a coordinated push toward trust the government, trust the science, trust the globalists, plus Harry Connick Sr.'s real life role in taking down Jim Garrison after JFK. Also inside: predictive programming as preemptive psychological strike, the tip of the spear framework, change events, and why withholding belief beats decoding every time.

The Reel Rejects
INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996) MOVIE REVIEW - THEY DON'T MAKE BLOCKBUSTERS LIKE THIS ANYMORE!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 18:29


Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
#586 – Independence Day (1996)

Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 119:34


The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum saving the human race, Randy Quaid's motivational butt probe, and President Bill Pullman in Roland Emmerich's classic alien invasion movie, Independence Day (1996).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:00) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (20:30) Rotten Tomatoes (1:15:35) Trivia (1:20:12) Cooter of the Week (1:31:50) What We've Been Watching (1:40:15) Hotline Scream (1:49:12)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231

Frankenstein's Podcast
135. The Harvesters from 'Independence Day'

Frankenstein's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 77:50


This episode, Kalid and Joe celebrate our Independence Day! Roland Emmerich's Independence Day, that is. Specifically, his 1996 alien invasion classic!​​*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!⁠References:‘Independence Day': How Visual Effects Have Dramatically Escalated Since the Original Film's Release - The Hollywood ReporterInvaders on the Fourth of July - Monster LegacySeason 3 of Interview with a Vampire - The Vampire Lestat (AMC)Mister Magic by Kiersten White

Video Store Podcast

Welcome to the Video Store Podcast.Celebrating America's 250th Birthday at the Video StoreThe red, white, and blue decorations are up at the Video Store as America celebrates its 250th birthday. Across the country, families are gathering for fireworks, cookouts, and long holiday weekends, and there's no better way to mark the occasion than with a great movie.For this special Fourth of July episode, I pulled four movies from the shelves that capture different chapters in American history. From the battlefields of the Revolution to the launch pads of the Space Race, from the cockpits of Navy fighter pilots to the occupied Rocky Mountains, these movies explore the values that have long defined the America: freedom, courage, sacrifice, and resilience.The Patriot (2000)To celebrate America's birthday we should start at the beginning. Roland Emmerich's The Patriot tells the story of Benjamin Martin, a widowed veteran of the French and Indian War who reluctantly joins the American Revolution after British forces bring the war to his home. Starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, and Jason Isaacs, the film transforms the struggle for independence from a distant historical event into a deeply personal story of sacrifice and revenge.The Patriot released on VHS and DVD in October 2000 and is one of the final blockbuster releases of the VHS era.The Right Stuff (1983)Before America reached the Moon, there were the test pilots and astronauts who risked everything to get us there. The Right Stuff chronicles the early days of the Space Race, beginning with legendary test pilot Chuck Yeager and continuing through the Mercury Seven astronauts as America races to catch up with the Soviet Union.Featuring an outstanding cast the film is about much more than rockets and space capsules. It's about ambition, competition, courage, and the uniquely American belief that impossible challenges can be overcome through determination and ingenuity. Top Gun (1986)Few films capture American confidence and optimism quite like Top Gun. Tony Scott's blockbuster follows hotshot Navy pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise, as he attends the elite Naval Fighter Weapons School and learns that true greatness requires more than talent, it requires sacrifice, teamwork, and humility.Top Gun also changed the home video industry forever. When Paramount released the film on VHS in 1987 at the low price of $26.95, it sold nearly three million copies and helped establish the modern home video market.Red Dawn (1984)If the previous films celebrate America's founding, ambition, and confidence, Red Dawn asks what Americans are willing to sacrifice to defend them. John Milius's Cold War classic follows a group of Colorado teenagers who flee to the mountains after a Soviet and Cuban invasion and gradually transform themselves into resistance fighters.Like the citizen-soldiers of the American Revolution, the teenagers didn't fight for glory, but because they believe some things are worth defending. Red Dawn also made history as the first film released with the new PG-13 rating.Wolverines!

Popcorn Therapy
Mois des fiertés - 10 contenus à regarder

Popcorn Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 87:46


Sujet du jour : En cette journée de Pride à Paris (bon, annulée, on pleure...) et pour célébrer le mois des fiertés, nous vous avons concocter une sélection de dix films et séries (+ un bonus). Et dans une deuxième partie, nos patron.ne.s nous ont donné leurs recommandations en direct ! Merci à elleux. Cités dans cet épisode : Stonewall de Roland Emmerich et pour aller plus loin, voir le docu Marsha P. Johnson sur Netflix. Pride de Matthew Warchus, 120 battements par minutes de Robin Campillo Howard réalisé par Don Hahn Heartstopper créée et écrite par Alice Oseman Love Simon de Greg Berlanti/ Love Victor créée par Isaac Aptaker et Elizabeth Berger Heated Rivalry créée, écrite et réalisée par Jacob Tierney Les crevettes pailletées 1 et 2 réalisés par Cédric Le Gallo et Maxime Govare Rocky Horror Picture Show de (lien du site mentionné dans l'épisode) de Jim Sharman Paris is Burning de Jennie Livingston Drag Race France. Qui sommes-nous ? Popcorn Therapy est un podcast mensuel du label Elabète, consacré au cinéma et aux séries télévisées.

Myopia: Defend Your Childhood - A Nostalgic Movies Podcast
Independence Day: Resurgence - Summer Reruns

Myopia: Defend Your Childhood - A Nostalgic Movies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 43:07


This week on Myopia Movies, we return to a world that once united humanity… and immediately wonder if we should have just let the aliens win the first time. It's Independence Day: Resurgence, the long-awaited sequel that answers the question: “What if we did the same movie again, but louder and with fewer speeches people remember?” Join us as we revisit Earth, now armed with alien tech, global cooperation, and absolutely no plan when the aliens come back bigger, angrier, and apparently very into drilling. We ask the hard questions: Can David Levinson save the world again using vibes, intuition, and a laptop from 1996? Is President Whitmore still giving speeches, or just spiritually hovering over this movie wishing he were? And at what point does a spaceship become so large that it's less of a threat and more of a weather pattern? We break down Roland Emmerich's return to large-scale destruction, the film's attempt at passing the torch to a new generation, and why sometimes “more” doesn't actually mean “better.” Also: we try to track the plot, which mostly involves characters running toward explosions while explaining things that don't make the explosions make any more sense. Want to pick a movie we do an episode on and record a special commentary just for you? Purchase something from our wish list!  We are riffers on Cineprov! Check us out!! How will Independence Day: Resurgence hold up? End Credits Directed by: Roland Emmerich Starring: Liam Hemsworth as Jake Morrison Jeff Goldblum as David Levinson Bill Pullman as President Thomas J. Whitmore Jessie T. Usher as Dylan Hiller Maika Monroe as Patricia Whitmore Travis Tope as Charlie Miller Charlotte Gainsbourg as Dr. Catherine Marceaux

Off The Shelf Reviews Podcast
Moon 44 Review - Off The Shelf Reviews

Off The Shelf Reviews Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 42:08


This week Gary and Iain review and discuss, Moon 44 (1990) by Director, Roland Emmerich. Starring, Michael Paré, Lisa Eichhorn and Dean Devlin. For more Off The Shelf Reviews: Merch: https://off-the-shelf-reviews.creator-spring.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWxkAz-n2-5Nae-IDpxBZQ/join Podcasts: https://offtheshelfreviews.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@OTSReviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheShelfReviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OffTheShelfReviews Support us: http://www.patreon.com/offtheshelfreviews Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/offtheshelfreviews Discord: https://discord.gg/Dyw8ctf

Who Would Watch This?
Who Would Watch 'Olympus Has Fallen'?

Who Would Watch This?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 58:56 Transcription Available


It's the month that never ends....it's Vs-es Month!Today's episode pits White House Down against, you guessed it, Olympus Has Fallen.Olympus Has Fallen follows Gerard Butler as he tries to stop a terrorist plot to storm the White House and gain control of the United States' nukes.Gripping? We'll find out as we compare the two films. And while we're at it, we'll also figure out who would watch this.If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

Myopia Movies
Independence Day: Resurgence - Summer Reruns

Myopia Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 43:07


This week on Myopia Movies, we return to a world that once united humanity… and immediately wonder if we should have just let the aliens win the first time. It's Independence Day: Resurgence, the long-awaited sequel that answers the question: “What if we did the same movie again, but louder and with fewer speeches people remember?” Join us as we revisit Earth, now armed with alien tech, global cooperation, and absolutely no plan when the aliens come back bigger, angrier, and apparently very into drilling. We ask the hard questions: Can David Levinson save the world again using vibes, intuition, and a laptop from 1996? Is President Whitmore still giving speeches, or just spiritually hovering over this movie wishing he were? And at what point does a spaceship become so large that it's less of a threat and more of a weather pattern? We break down Roland Emmerich's return to large-scale destruction, the film's attempt at passing the torch to a new generation, and why sometimes “more” doesn't actually mean “better.” Also: we try to track the plot, which mostly involves characters running toward explosions while explaining things that don't make the explosions make any more sense. Want to pick a movie we do an episode on and record a special commentary just for you? Purchase something from our wish list!  We are riffers on Cineprov! Check us out!! How will Independence Day: Resurgence hold up? End Credits Directed by: Roland Emmerich Starring: Liam Hemsworth as Jake Morrison Jeff Goldblum as David Levinson Bill Pullman as President Thomas J. Whitmore Jessie T. Usher as Dylan Hiller Maika Monroe as Patricia Whitmore Travis Tope as Charlie Miller Charlotte Gainsbourg as Dr. Catherine Marceaux

The New Establishment podcasts
Code Noir: Independence Day (1996) – Welcome to Earth

The New Establishment podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 48:33


This week on Code Noir, CJ and Jamaal talk about Independence Day, the sci-fi blockbuster that defined the summer of 1996 and helped make Will Smith a global superstar.From the iconic White House explosion to President Whitmore's unforgettable speech, we explore how Roland Emmerich's alien invasion epic became one of the most influential blockbusters ever made. We discuss its groundbreaking visual effects, its surprisingly diverse cast of heroes, its vision of global unity, and whether that famous computer virus plan makes any sense at all.Join us as we break down the action, the spectacle, the politics, the patriotism, and the legacy of a film that asked one simple question:What if humanity had to fight for Earth... and Will Smith showed up?

Who Would Watch This?
Who Would Watch 'White House Down'?

Who Would Watch This?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 61:40 Transcription Available


It's VSs month, actually it's now sort of 2 months, and this week we are comparing the two White House Based movies: White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen. We are starting with White House Down (WHD), here is the plot: The president has been kidnapped, and Mr Tatum must save the day, enticed? Either way, Oscar and Carl try and figure out who would watch this. If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

The Greatest Movie Ever Made
Episode 134: Stargate

The Greatest Movie Ever Made

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 99:00


With the horrors of The Pest safely in the rear view, Justus and David turn their eyes toward the cosmos. The notorious Roland Emmerich has cooked up some wacky sci-fi hijinks with ancient aliens and space Egyptians, and all this will surely make for a better movie than what the boys had to endure last week. Drink seven beers, practice your bad Ray Winstone impression for some reason, and join Kurt Russell and James Spader to discover the wonders beyond the Stargate.Stargate (1994) is directed by Roland Emmerich and stars James Spader, Kurt Russell, Jaye Davidson, Viveca Lindfors, and Alexis CruzMusic: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

Kino+
#582 | YouTube vs Hollywood & News News News

Kino+

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 107:58


WERBUNG | Jetzt das neue Update Hunt for Bismarck von WORLD OF WARSHIPS spielen: [Link weiter unten] Nutze den Code IMPACTFORCE für dein exklusives Premium Starterpaket. Vor 85 Jahren wurde die Bismarck versenkt – erlebe die historische Schlacht jetzt selbst! Meistere neue Missionen und hole dir fette Boni. /WERBUNG Ist das schon historisch? BACKROOMS und OBSESSION mischen gerade alles auf. Die Kinokassen, das Netz, das ganze Studio-System in Hollywood. Das müssen wir natürlich diskutieren. So wie eine ganze Menge andere NEWS, die mehr oder weniger an dem Thema dran hängen. Zum Beispiel die immer mehr werdenden Befürworter zur Causa KI wie eben jüngst Martin Scorsese oder Roland Emmerich, der stille Abgang von Clint Eastwood oder allerlei Gerüchte, die sich um MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, noch mal BACKROOMS und auch Quentin Tarantino drehen, gefolgt von einem kurzen Ausblick auf Zack Snyders Remake von ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK aka DIE KLAPPERSCHLANGE und einer etwas längeren Phase, in der es um den Deutschen Filmpreis geht. Also genauer gesagt um IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN, den großen Gewinner des Abends, und der anschließenden Debatte um Wim Wenders, der mehrfach von Nastassja Kinski gebeten wurde, eine Szene mit ihr aus einem seiner Filme zu entfernen. Alles weitere dazu in der Folge, in der dann auch noch Titel wie HOKUM, TOY STORY 1-3, OFF CAMPUS; OLD HENRY oder MAI 1943 - DIE ZERSTÖRUNG DER TALSPERREN besprochen werden und Daniel es schafft, einen kleinen Diskurs zum Thema Männernippel anzuregen. Damit lässt sich das Wochenende hoffentlich ausgelassen starten und ein wenig Vorfreude schüren. Ansonsten bleibt bitte so gesund wie gut drauf und auf Wiedersehen. Adios. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt vom Team hinter World of Warships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Verbal Diorama
(From the Archive) Godzilla (1998)

Verbal Diorama

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 69:48


From the depths of Kaijune comes the King of the Monsters.... GODZILLA!But not the Godzilla many fans were expecting when a US remake was announced in the '90s, and not the first attempt to make a US version of the legendary kaiju.Steve Miner had tried to get a 3D version off the ground in 1983, and then there was the infamous Jan de Bont version in 1994. Both stories are fascinating enough, but always lurking in the background of the 1994 version were Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin.They'd been offered Godzilla in the early '90s but turned it down repeatedly. After the 1994 project imploded due to budgetary concerns, they were offered it again.It would be the combined movies of Armageddon and Deep Impact that changed Emmerich's path, and sent him to accept a US remake of Godzilla, alongside Dean Devlin, with full creative control for the pair.And as we know, full creative control always goes to plan...Episode originally released 8th June 2023Mentioned in this episode:From the ArchiveThere's no new episode this week, so I thought you might be interested in revisiting this slightly older, but no less brilliant episode. Just bear in mind, this episode is several years old, it may not sound quite as polished as newer episodes, and new information may have come to light in recent years with regards to the making of this movie (please see above for the original date of release) Please enjoy this time capsule of an episode. Thanks for listening!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Movie Punditry
Random Rewatch: Independence Day

Movie Punditry

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 59:06


The aliens are coming! The aliens are coming! We're kicking off our series of "Alien Invasion" movies with this classic 90s blockbuster, Roland Emmerich's Independence Day, starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman. Welcome to Earth!! [Reposted with 15 seconds of background music stripped out] MOVIE PUNDITRY MERCH STORE: https://movie-punditry-podcast.printify.me/ The Socials:YouTube: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930Twitter: @movie_punditry@mikeymo1741@RDellBurnsThreads:@mikeymo1741@rdell47Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditryEmail:moviepunditry@outlook.comRandom Rewatch Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/mikeymo1741/list/random-rewatch/Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the copyright act 1978, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Any quoted media remains the property of the copyright holder. The opinions contain within are those of Movie Punditry. There is no paid content on this channel. Closing Music Cinematic Battle by REDProductions via Pixabay.com Rewatch music Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

Three & 1/2 Gentlemen
194. The Patriot (2000)

Three & 1/2 Gentlemen

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 64:56


Send us Fan MailJoin the fight for independence and rally with the hosts as they prepare to review the sweeping Revolutionary War drama The Patriot, starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Jason Isaacs and directed by Roland Emmerich. Still celebrated more than two decades later, The Patriot endures for its emotional storytelling, standout performances, and its large-scale, unforgettable battle sequences that bring the era vividly to life. The hosts pair the film with The Martini Revolution cocktail. So let's march back onto the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and revisit one of cinema's most enduring tales of liberty, family, and perseverance.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

Unclear and Present Danger
Bulworth (feat. Vinson Cunningham)

Unclear and Present Danger

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026


On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John are joined by Vinson Cunningham of the New Yorker to discuss Bulworth, the 1998 black comedy (no pun intended) written, directed by and starring Warren Beatty. After working through their initial shock at the sheer weirdness of the film, Jamelle, John and Vinson explore its politics, its vision of American society, its critique of American media and the fact that the character of Bulworth is, himself, highly prescient. They also explore the strange racial politics of the film, as well as the extent to which it stands as a kind of modern parable.This is a strange film folks! And we had a great time discussing it.On our next episode, we will discuss Roland Emmerich's 1998 disaster thriller Godzilla, something of a misbegotten attempt to Americanize the storied franchise. But there is a lot to talk about and we are looking forward to doing so.

We Drink & We Watch Things
Independence Day (Space MAYhem)

We Drink & We Watch Things

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 54:42


We've officially crossed the halfway mark of our Space MAYhem marathon, and the fatigue is real, but the energy is high! We are still pushing through our single-day recording marathon, and for movie number three, we are throwing it back to the absolute gold standard of 90s summer blockbusters: Roland Emmerich's 1996 explosive spectacle, Independence Day.To survive this round of the marathon, we are shaking up a cocktail as on fire as the movie itself: Mackenzie's "Victory Cigar Old Fashioned"- a sweet and smoked take on a classic, that smells exactly like an alien mothership going down in flames.This week, we bask in the peak-90s charisma of Will Smith punching aliens in the face, Jeff Goldblum using a 1995 PowerBook to take down a technologically superior civilization with a literal computer virus, and Bill Pullman delivering one of the greatest cinematic speeches of all time. We laugh at the glorious absurdity of the science, marvel at the practical effects that still look better than most modern CGI, and debate whether there is a single better scene in cinema history than Judd Hirsch complaining about his lawyer while the world ends.If you want to hear us get deeply nostalgic about the peak era of popcorn cinema while we slowly lose our minds on hour six-ish of our recording day, this is the episode for you. We're blending our childhood love for this blockbuster giant with our usual vibes, making this the most explosive stop yet on our Space MAYhem itinerary. Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify!Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next!Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

SWR2 Zeitgenossen
Roland Emmerich: „Was auch immer ich mache, muss groß sein“

SWR2 Zeitgenossen

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 41:51


Er ist ein Meister der Apokalypse. Wenn auf der Leinwand die Welt untergeht, steckt oft Roland Emmerich dahinter. Der international gefeierte Regisseur ist bekannt für spektakuläre Katastrophenfilme wie „The Day After Tomorrow“ und „Independence Day“. Wie entstehen Weltuntergangsszenarien fürs Kino? Was treibt ihn an, ganze Städte einstürzen zu lassen und den Himmel in Flammen zu setzen? Und welche Geschichten interessieren ihn heute? Darüber spricht Roland Emmerich, geboren in Stuttgart, aufgewachsen in Maichingen, Karriere in Hollywood, in Kooperation mit dem Schauspiel Stuttgart.

La Guarida del Sith
LGDS 13x38 Stargate (PELICULA) - Acceso anticipado

La Guarida del Sith

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 112:17


Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Acceso anticipado para Fans - Stargate | El portal que abrió una galaxia Nos adentramos en Stargate, la película de Roland Emmerich que mezcló ciencia ficción, arqueología y aventuras para crear uno de los universos más queridos del género. Una puerta estelar, civilizaciones antiguas, dioses falsos y un viaje que acabaría dando lugar a una franquicia gigantesca. En este programa repasamos la película original en profundidad: su planteamiento, sus influencias, el diseño visual y ese equilibrio entre blockbuster noventero y ciencia ficción clásica que la convirtió en una obra de culto para toda una generación. Hablamos de personajes como Daniel Jackson y el coronel O'Neil, del carisma del villano Ra y de cómo la película construyó una mitología que luego explotaría aún más en televisión con Stargate SG-1. También debatimos sobre sus efectos especiales, su banda sonora, su legado dentro de la ciencia ficción y por qué sigue funcionando décadas después pese al paso del tiempo. Con Fer, Tony, Sauron y el Mamado, en una charla llena de nostalgia, humor y amor por una película que nos hizo mirar al cielo pensando que quizá las pirámides ocultaban algo más. Un capitulo mas corto de lo habitual, pero esperamos que tenga toda la información y pasion que deseáis. Chevron bloqueado. Programa activado. Mas sobre La Guarida https://bio.link/laguaridadelsithEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de La Guarida del Sith. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/31122

Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch
Marc Evan Jackson | White House Down

Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 16:25


Actor, comedian, and tall ship owner Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2013 Roland Emmerich film, White House Down, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. Jamie Foxx plays President Sawyer and Michael Murphy plays Vice President Hammond. For the rest of this conversation, go to ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/secondincommand⁠⁠ and become a patron! Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Evan Jackson https://instagram.com/marcevanjackson Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch
Marc Evan Jackson | White House Down

Second in Command: A Veep Rewatch

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 16:25


Actor, comedian, and tall ship owner Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2013 Roland Emmerich film, White House Down, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. Jamie Foxx plays President Sawyer and Michael Murphy plays Vice President Hammond. For the rest of this conversation, go to ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/secondincommand⁠⁠ and become a patron! Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marc Evan Jackson https://instagram.com/marcevanjackson Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Kino+
#578 ft. Hennes Bender | WIe diese KONZERTFILME unsere Herzen berührten!

Kino+

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 92:04


Platzverschwendung oder gute Alternative? Wir reden über KONZERTFILME. Natürlich wegen BILLIE EILISH - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), aber eben auch, weil TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TOUR oder THIS IS IT dreistellige Millionensummen an den Kinokassen generiert haben. Doch vor allem, weil Hennes und Schröck einfach mal Bock hatten, das Genre ein wenig aufzudröseln. Von WOODSTOCK und GIMME SHELTER oder THE LAST WALTZ über PINK FLOYDS THE WALL, das in Berlin aufgeführt wurde, oder HEUTE DIE! MORGEN DU!, welches in der Innenstand von Frankfurt stattfand, bis hin zu STOP MAKING SENSE, RATTLE AND HUM, erste Erfahrungen mit ACDC - LIVE AT DONINGTON oder QUEEN - ROCK MONTREAL, darüber ob FATBOY SLIM BIG BEACH BOUTIQUE II auch dazu zählt, und dass sich alle so gern PRINCE - SIGN O' THE TIMES (1987) beziehen. Begleitet von allerlei Abschweifungen, zum Beispiel über Roland Emmerich, ANGINE DE POITRINE, THE WHO in der Royal Albert Hall, um den Ausverkauf des Szene, die finanziellen Gedanken, die zu groß geworden sind, oder warum so viele lieber durch ihre Telefone schauen anstatt auf die Bühne. Abgerundet durch weitere Gehirnfürze oder noch ein paar Erinnerungen an Peter Gabriels NEW BLOOD LIVE IN LONDON oder den Versuch von METALLICA - THROUGH THE NEVER. Was halt so passiert, wenn zwei solche Laberköppe und Verbal-Ästheten aufeinander treffen. Wir hoffen, Ihr habt dabei ebenso viel Spaß wie wir und vielleicht ja auch die eine oder andere Anregung. Bleibt auf jeden Fall gesund und gut drauf und habt ansonsten ein schönes Wochenende. Adios - euer KINO+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Studio 9 - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
Roland Emmerich über filmische Dystopie und dystopische Wirklichkeit

Studio 9 - Deutschlandfunk Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 8:04


Emmerich, Roland www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Studio 9

SWR2 Kultur Info
Roland Emmerich plant KI-Film – „Das interessiert mich einfach“

SWR2 Kultur Info

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 6:36


Starregisseur Roland Emmerich will KI in der Filmproduktion nutzen. Bei SWR Kultur spricht er über die Zukunft des Kinos: „Das interessiert mich einfach!“

Page Turners They Were Not
"The Patriot" (2000) with Chris "Skywalker" Dohmen

Page Turners They Were Not

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 61:38


On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the year 1776 and the birth of the United States of America. When the Revolutionary War comes to South Carolina, veteran Benjamin Martin attempts to avoid the conflict but finds himself in the thick of things when events go disastrously wrong for his family and his home. Joining us to discuss this Roland Emmerich-directed historical drama is our good friend Chris Dohmen. Join us as we go boldly!

Words and Movies
Reel 92A: Critical Response, Pt.1

Words and Movies

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 49:43


FIlm directors have to have a thick skin when it comes to criticism. But once in awhile, it gets to them and they let it show. More often than not, they say that the critics are out of touch with audience tastes. Others will own their failures: Roland Emmerich, for example, admitted that Independence Day: Resurgence didn't work and that he probably shouldn't have been the director. And some directors respond by making another movie that takes the criticism head-on. That's the topic of this episode. We open with Intolerance (1916), directed by D.W. Griffith. It's a three-and-a-half hour movie intercutting four different-but-parallel storylines. It's specifically a response to Griffith's glorification of the Ku Klux Klan in his earlier Birth of a Nation. Griffith invariably framed it as a response to the critics and not an apology. In Part Two, we go to the Baltimore neighborhood of Liberty Heights.

Dial the Gate
382: Kelly Vint Part 2 ("Young Catherine Langford")

Dial the Gate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 52:40


Young Catherine Langford" from the opening to the original STARGATE film returns to share her excitement for the return of Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich to the franchise and all the possibilities it may bring!

The Bonsai Movie Crew
Pod 182 - Independence Day (1996)

The Bonsai Movie Crew

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 81:04 Transcription Available


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W2M Network
Triple Feature: The Day After Tomorrow/2012/The Patriot

W2M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 105:59 Transcription Available


German director Roland Emmerich built his reputation on spectacle—massive visual effects, global destruction, and mythic storytelling about the collapse and rebirth of civilizations. On this episode we examine Emmerich's career through three defining films: The Patriot, The Day After Tomorrow, and 2012. The Patriot cast Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger in a Revolutionary War epic developed after the success of Emmerich's 1990s blockbusters, combining large-scale battle production with historical drama and earning strong box office and Oscar attention. The Day After Tomorrow, starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal, turned climate catastrophe into one of the 2000s' biggest disaster spectacles, grossing over $500 million worldwide. Emmerich doubled down with 2012, featuring John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson, a massive $200 million production inspired by Mayan calendar apocalypse fears that earned nearly $800 million globally. Together these films show how Emmerich refined the modern disaster blockbuster—combining cutting-edge effects, global stakes, and mythic storytelling into a cinematic brand that still shapes big-budget spectacle today.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Exploding Helicopter
Episode 169: White House Down

Exploding Helicopter

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 41:16


“It's a gift certificate for a massage.”2013 was a banner year for actions films set in the White House with not, one, but TWO movies where a lowly federal functionary must save the President from terrorists.Having already reviewed Olympus Has Fallen, we're turning our attentions to Roland Emmerich's WHITE HOUSE DOWN (2013).Joining me in the podcast equivalent of the Oval Office is Matt Poirier from the DTV Connoisseur. We discuss fictional presidents as action movie heroes, a candidate for the most irritating child actor ever seen on screen, and, of course, all the exploding helicopter action.Episode 169. 

Movies You Forgot You Forgot
124: Independence Day, Big Willy Will Smith and Doctor Robert Donkenplopper

Movies You Forgot You Forgot

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 55:29


On today's episode, the big aliens blowing up things blockbuster from 1996: Indepedence Day. Directed by Roland Emmerich, and starring William Smith and Jeff Goldblum, how has this ‘America leads the Free World' type story fared over the years? How was Big Willy the biggest star of the time? It's a bad long film. Sorry. The chat's fun though.Got a film you forgot you forgot? Join our growing Discord community and tell us all about it: https://discord.gg/2M5MzMDzOr send us an email at moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com with your thoughts, episode suggestions, or just some light praise.You can also follow Adam @errorofways on Letterboxd; he rates and reviews the films he watches. Also, be a pal: tell your chums, rate us, review us, shout our name into the void - whatever helps spread the word.