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David Morrissey joins Captain Carr for a hilarious and thought-provoking Life's A Beach flight. David talks about growing up in Liverpool, filming The Walking Dead, joining Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, his friendship with Alan Cumming, and the surprising downside of a luxury trip to the Maldives. They also discuss conspiracy theories, David's work with UNHCR, Refuge and The Felix Project, celebrity encounters with Daniel Craig and Monica Lewinsky, holiday romances, and why he'd rather explore a city than lie on a beach. Plus: Alan reveals his unexpectedly popular feet and accidentally invents a new hospitality concept. ✈️ Subscribe for new episodes every week. 00:00 Intro & David admires Alan's books 02:27 Favourite musicals & seeing Les Mis for the first time 03:33 New Channel 4 thriller Tiptoe 05:01 Russell T Davies, "woke" culture & misinformation 06:51 Conspiracy theories & Buzz Aldrin 08:41 Alan's celebrity feet rating 09:22 Liverpool's hidden gems & the Beatles tourism boom 12:00 Playing Paul McCartney's dad in the Beatles films 13:42 David's first holiday memories in North Wales 14:50 Alan's castle 16:38 Holiday romances 17:45 Celebrity encounters & Peter Fonda 19:38 Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz & Alan Cumming 20:23 Monica Lewinsky & public scrutiny 22:35 David's most extravagant holiday in the Maldives 24:39 UNHCR, refugee work & global crises 26:52 Stories of hope from David's charity work 28:29 Dream destinations & why David loves cities 29:50 Quick Fire Round 30:16 The Walking Dead & Daddy Issues 31:02 Tipping anxiety and landing the plane #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #DavidMorrissey #TheWalkingDead #TheBeatles #Tiptoe #RussellTDavies #AlanCumming #TravelPodcast #CelebrityInterview #Podcast #Liverpool #UNHCR #DaddyIssues #LifeIsABeachPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our 2008 retrospective continues with "Revolutionary Road," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour, and Kathy Bates. Directed by Winslet's real-life husband at the time, Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, and adapted by Justin Haythe from the award-winning novel by Richard Yates, this was considered a huge Oscar contender on paper before its release around Christmas time in 2008. Once it was released, it received mixed but still positive reviews, with most of the praise going to the acting of Winslet, DiCaprio, and Shannon, and eventually scored three Oscar nominations. Winslet, though, despite winning the Golden Globe and receiving BAFTA and SAG nominations, was Oscar-nominated for her other 2008 contender, "The Reader." How has the period domestic drama held up all these years later? Please tune in as Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Amy Kim, and I talk about the Mendes's direction, the story's themes, Roger Deakins's cinematography, Thomas Newman's score, the performance, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Please check out our past reviews for "Frost/Nixon," "Doubt," and "Changeling." We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our review! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nueva entrega de Música de Contrabando, semanario de actualidad musical de Onda Regional Murcia (28/05/2026) . Con Ángel H. SopenaEntrevistas:- Los próximos 3 y 4 de julio la ciudad costera de Águilas acogerá la segunda edición del Conga Festival, una de las propuestas más divertidas y desenfrenadas de la temporada .Hablamos con Javier Sierra. - Mavi Bellasound nos presenta la 2° edición de Premios Umurgentes. También participan Javi Zapata, Aurora Plazza, Maita, Laura Uve.- Noticias: Mueren el coloso del saxo Sonny Rollins, y Dick Parry, el saxofonista de Pink Floyd. Rosalía, gran triunfadora de los Premios de la Música . El próximo disco de IDLES será un “back to basics”.Talk Talk celebrarán el cuarenta aniversario de su disco "The Colour of Spring" con un concierto único en Londres, el próximo 5 de septiembre. NOFX publicarán la banda sonora de su documental "40 Years of Fuckin' Up". Rototom Sunsplash completa cartel con Alpha Blondy, Luciano y más.Fontaines D.C. anuncian tres fechas españolas para agosto.Volviendo a usar el nombre completo de Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland y los suyos vuelven a la actualidad con “My Life In England Pt. 1”, primer adelanto de lo que será “LOVE”. BTS han sido los grandes ganadores de los American Music Awards de 2026 . La serie de cuatro películas de los Beatles se centrará en cada miembro del grupo y hará especial hincapié en sus mujeres, a las que el director Sam Mendes ha descrito como “fascinantes y únicas”. Sin embargo, Pattie Boyd -quien fuera esposa de George Harrison- dice que nadie involucrado en la cinta se ha puesto en contacto con ella para consultarle su versión o avisarle de su representación en la película .Metallica piden a sus fans que se hagan donantes de sangre.Warner Music ha publicado en vinilo de color la edición del 40 aniversario del debut de Ilegales . Carolina Durante encabeza y programa la nueva edición de Antioxidante en Bullas . Novedades musicales:The Cramberries, Future Island, Jungle, The Durrutti Column, Widowspeak , Feeble Little Horse, Dua Lipa, Los Punsetes, Shego, Depedro, Los Marcianos y Tronco, Loganz, Annapurna, Emilia, Pardo y Bazán, Farmar, Lightning In A Twilight Hour, Downtow Boys, Gigi Masin, Corizonas, Olivia Rodrigo, Annie B Sweet, Judeline, Levitants, La Diosa Farándula, Cristalino, Nothing But Thieves, Sistema Nervioso, Murex, Miguel Rivera, 1000 Rabbits, Guille Galván, Ortiga y Parquesvr, Glas, Ruto Neón y A Mares, Dellafuente, Lima Negra y Soleá Morente, La La Love You, Podenco, Futurachicapop, Ian Iris, Camellos, Maestro Espada, La Milagrosa, Bernal, destellos*, Laura Uve, Javi Zapata, Aurora Plazza, Maita, Carolina Durante. Agenda de conciertos:Iván Ferreiro , Bestia Bebé, Veintiuno, El Drogas, Pedriñanes 77, Kante Pinrélico, Izeta y Huls, Raimundo Amador, Vacaciones Permanentes, Valeria Castro, Sara Zamora; Ray Gelato y Enric Peidró, Belter Souls, Querido Diablo.
Phil and Emily are joined by film critic and author Jason Bailey to revisit Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, George Clooney's 2002 directorial debut based on Chuck Barris' unauthorized autobiography. Jason is the author of Gandolfini: The Real Life of the Man Who Made Tony Soprano, now available in paperback.Chuck Barris created The Dating Game and The Gong Show. He also claimed to have secretly killed 33 people for the CIA. Charlie Kaufman wrote the screenplay, Sam Rockwell stars as Barris, and Drew Barrymore and Julia Roberts co-star. Before Clooney made it, the film passed through David Fincher, Darren Aronofsky, Sam Mendes, Bryan Singer, Johnny Depp, Ben Stiller, Sean Penn, and Mike Myers over nearly a decade of development.The three dig into what Clooney kept and what he stripped from Kaufman's original script, whether Sam Rockwell's performance holds the whole thing together, and what Roberts and Barrymore bring to a film that never quite commits to its own tonal chaos. They also get into Clooney's arc as a director, a genuinely promising debut followed by a filmography of diminishing returns, and whether Confessions of a Dangerous Mind holds up as his most interesting work two decades on.Jason says yes, unequivocally. Emily loved it then and is reconsidering. Phil never fully clicked with it. They all agree the ending is something close to perfect.+Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's... https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsJason Bailey: https://www.instagram.com/jasondashbaileyPatreon (bonus episodes and video): http://patreon.com/Podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over the past forty years, Gina Gershon has remained a beloved actress while constantly pushing herself as an artist, adding to her astonishing and diverse resumé. Since her small, breakout performance in Pretty in Pink, Gershon has been best known for her roles in movies (including Bound, Showgirls, Face/Off, The Insider) and television (including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Riverdale, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Assassin), but her career, and community, began as a musician and dancer. She performed at Carnegie Hall, recorded albums, and toured the United States, playing her jaw harp with Sting, Laurie Anderson, Joan Baez, Paul Simon, and Herbie Hancock. While she has not yet performed with her close friend Bob Dylan, they were sparring partners when Gershon took up boxing. On the stage, Gershon has worked with David Mamet, and performed in Sam Mendes's Cabaret and the Tony Award-winning Boeing-Boeing. In 2007, Gershon took on a new artistic practice, publishing the children's book Camp Creepy Time with her brother Dann. She later released her first work of nonfiction, In Search of Cleo: How I Found My Pussy and Lost My Mind, the true story of Gershon's search for her runaway cat. Gershon's newest book AlphaPussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs, looks back at how she learned to survive and thrive in Hollywood, tracing her brilliant and unique career to find cautionary tales, turning points, and everything in between.On April 3, 2026, Gina Gershon came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater for an onstage conversation with Gina Pell, Content Chief of The What.
Girls On Film: International Women's Month – Industry Special To bookend International Women's Month, here is the second of two Girls On Film episodes this March that feature inspiring conversations with high‑profile industry leaders who shape the screen industries. In this episode, we spotlight producer Pippa Harris and entertainment marketing specialist Julie La'Bassiere. They share where they started, how they rose to the top of their field, and the films that fuelled their passion. They also share the lessons they've learned along the way and offer empowering advice for the next generation of women ready to make their mark. Dame Pippa Harris is one of the most influential producers working today. Co‑founder of Neal Street Productions with Sam Mendes, she is the force behind some of the most acclaimed screen stories of recent years, from the Academy Award‑winning 1917 to the beloved long‑running BBC drama Call The Midwife. This year, she's made headlines with the acclaimed adaptation of Hamnet, as well as an ambitious upcoming series of four films about The Beatles. Her latest film, The Magic Faraway Tree, is in cinemas now and Belsen: What They Found, which Pippa executive produced, has been nominated for a BAFTA in the TV Awards (Specialist Factual). Julie La'Bassiere is the Chief Strategy Officer at DDA, a leading international creative communications and PR agency specialising in entertainment and brand marketing. At DDA, she spearheads creative strategy across film, TV, gaming, and global brands. Enjoy this powerful double‑bill of industry trailblazers, sharing the films that shaped them, the paths that propelled them, and the advice that will inspire the next generation of women in film. Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Tiktok: @girlsonfilm_podcast Sign up to the Girls On Film newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/iEKaM-/ Or email girlsonfilmsocial@gmail.com to be signed up. Watch Girls On Film on the BFI's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold Audio Editor: Jack Howard Social Media: Dr Jade Evans and Ruby Rose Bradshaw Principal Partners: Peter Brewer and Vanessa Smith Sponsors: Lilac Grove Entertainment © HLA Agency
Gavin Mevius (Mixed Reviews, Q Division podcasts) returns to the show to discuss all things James Bond with his two installments in the 2010s. Including the mishaps of Spectre, what makes Skyfall great, our backgrounds with James Bond and the odd career of Sam Mendes + the Chris Nolan looming large over the franchise
Road to Perdition began as Max Allan Collins' stark, Depression-era graphic novel—a crime saga rooted in pulp, myth, and the cyclical nature of violence between fathers and sons. In 2002, Sam Mendes reinterpreted that material into a prestige film, stripping away some of the broader mob mythology to focus on mood, visual storytelling, and emotional inheritance, with Tom Hanks recasting Michael Sullivan as a quiet, tragic enforcer rather than a hard-edged archetype. Both versions follow a hitman and his son on a road of revenge after betrayal within an Irish crime family, but they diverge in tone, structure, and purpose. Today on Comic Stripped, we're examining how and why those changes were made—what was lost, what was gained, and how each version reflects its medium in telling a generational story about violence, identity, and whether anyone ever truly escapes the life they inherit.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
What does it take to create the visual worlds of modern cinema? Recorded on location at RENDR 2026 in Belfast, we catch up with CG & On-Set Supervisor Noel O'Malley and BAFTA-winning DFX Supervisor Dean Koonjul of Union VFX. With credits spanning Ex Machina to 28 Years Later and Poor Things, they discuss their exciting careers, creative collaboration, and the changing demands of high-end visual effects across film and TV.After, (at timecode 31:37) we speak to James Carson, CG Supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks, whose work includes KPop Demon Hunters and the upcoming feature Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling. In this conversation, he reflects on his career journey from Belfast to supervising major international productions, sharing insights into working in animation and live-action, and working with teams on ambitious projects.This series of talks was recorded in The Spinners Mill Studio, a podcast and DJ studio based in Banana Block offering tailored solutions for DJ sessions, small-scale events and podcasting from concept to final distribution. We are delighted to present a very special speaker series in partnership with RENDR Festival and supported by the National Talent Academy for VFX.James Carson - CG SupervisorJames is a CG Supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks, most recently working on the global phenomenon KPOP Demon Hunters for Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix. Carson is currently supervising the live-action feature Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Ryan Gosling. His other CG Supervisor credits include the animated feature In Your Dreams and the Academy Award®-nominated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Carson joined Imageworks in 2015 and has served as a Lighting TD and Lighting Lead, working on both animated and live-action projects. His additional Imageworks credits include: In Vaulted Halls Entombed, Mulan, the Academy Award®-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Smurfs: The Lost Village, The Angry Birds Movie 2, The Meg, and Alice Through the Looking Glass. Prior to Imageworks, Carson worked in various roles at Image Engine, ScanlineVFX, Prime Focus World, MPC, DNEG, and Zoic Studios. Carson is from Belfast, Northern Ireland.Union VFXHeadquartered in Soho, London with a sister company in Montréal, Union has established an unrivalled reputation for seamless invisible effects on a wide range of projects building strong creative relationships with really interesting directors including Danny Boyle, Susanne Bier, Martin McDonagh, Marjane Satrapi, Sam Mendes, Fernando Meirelles & Yorgos Lanthimos. The studio's regular clients number some of the world's top filmmakers, who return to Union time and again as a trusted technical partner and creative ally. The team works closely with clients throughout every phase of the creative process. Union has been the sole visual effects studio behind many prestigious film projects, including Three Billboards Outside, Ebbing Missouri, Florence Foster Jenkins, T2: Trainspotting, 127 Hours, Black Sea, The Two Popes, Radioactive, The Dig, Stan & Ollie, Mamma Mia! Here we go again, The Gentlemen, Empire of Light, The Banshees of Inisherin and Poor Things. Episodic projects include Black Mirror, The Regime, Moon Knight, Trust, The Third Day, The Irregulars, Pistol, The Undoing, Happy!, The Crown, Outlander, For All Mankind, The Wheel of Time, The Sandman, The Power and Slow Horses. A significant highlight on the Union roster saw the company joining Danny Boyle's creative team to deliver the short films for the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony.RENDR FESTIVALThis is a unique event celebrating creative craft and artistry in a fully immersive two-day festival exploring the space between Creativity and Technology. Ignite your imagination with inspiring speakers from the worlds of Film, Gaming, Animation, Immersive, and more! Learn from the best, with 30+ creatives from the likes of Netflix, Pixar, Walt Disney Studios and Epic Games among others.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're tackling Sam Mendes' third feature this week, 2005's war adaptation Jarhead. The film followed Jake Gyllenhaal as Gulf War marine Anthony Swofford trapped in an existential wartime malaise. With a supporting cast that included recent Oscar winner Jamie Foxx and Peter Sarsgaard, expectations were sky high for the film before it received a muted critical … Continue reading "384 – Jarhead"
Sam Mendes nos trajo con AMERICAN BEAUTY una historia atípica de una familia americana modélica, normal y decente, para luego enseñarnos la auténtica realidad: que todo el mundo es imperfecto, desagradable y falso por naturaleza. Desde un padre, interpretado por Kevin Spacey, que se cuela por una compañera del cole de su hija y, tras una crisis de los cuarenta años de manual, manda todo el orden de su vida gris y aburrida al carajo, empezando de cero como un adolescente, hasta una esposa perfecta que descubre en una infidelidad una nueva llama interior y una hija inadaptada que encuentra su media naranja en un vecino bicho raro. Todo ello contado con honestidad, sin tapujos, con humor e ironía, pero también con una cruda fisicidad y con una poesía de lo cotidiano que normalmente no suele verse. Hoy, junto a Antonio Monfort, Coronel Kurtz y Antonio Runa, analizamos una película con una producción apasionante y varios exámenes de sus tramas que darán para un audio bastante profundo. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
La storia, più o meno romanzata del giovane William Shakespeare, prima che divenisse il celebre drammaturgo che il mondo conosce.La sua storia d'amore con Agnes (una strepitosa Jessie Buckley, in gara per l'Oscar) e i figli, tra cui Hamnet, che morirà a soli 11 anni, gettando nello sconforto e nella disperazione l'intera famiglia.Una delle pellicole più delicate, intense e toccanti che abbia visto da tanti anni a questa parte. Tutto è misurato alla perfezione e la messa in scena incanta, così come la colonna sonora. Una storia che prende immediatamente lo spettatore e lo fa sentire parte della famiglia che vede sullo schermo, gioendo e soffrendo con loro.Una storia senza tempo, destinata a rimanere nel cuore di tantissimi. Producono Steven Spielberg e Sam Mendes.Da vedere assolutamente, anche per chi non era convinto, proprio come il sottoscritto.
Sam Mendes' 2002 graphic novel adapted 1930s gangster flick, ROAD TO PERDITION, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss Jude Law's rat-like villain, the father-son story, the cinematic swan song for Paul Newman & Conrad Hall, Tom Hanks' unconventional role, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Conrad Hall Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the new casting in Sam Mendes's The Beatles movies, Bruckheimer reveals that there is an F1 Sequel in the works, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Wiesz officially sign on to The Mummy 4, the new moves by Paramount to get WBD over Netflix, James Van der Beek and Bud Cort's passings, Mike Flanagan directing a theatrical version of The Mist, Sean Baker's Deep Cuts has found its actress to replace Odessa A'zion, Steven Spielberg and Bradley Cooper's Bullitt remake is not happening, the trailers for Adventures of Cliff Booth, Spider-Man Noir and Obsession, Casey Wasserman updates and drama, are studios ghosting movie festivals and more!#WBD #Netflix #Paramount #f1 #DC #BATMAN #disney #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:Follow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down for a delightfully dotty chat with Send Help stars, Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, who talk about being directed by Sam Raimi with a paper bag over his head, pretending to know how to play golf, and delivering the greatest line reading of all time. There are no spoilers here, but maybe wait until you've seen Send Help before listening. Either side of that, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann as they use Steven Spielberg's elevation to EGOT status to Mount Rushmore the greatest EGOTs of them all. They also bid a sad farewell to Catherine O'Hara and pore over the pictures of Sam Mendes' Beatles in the news section, while a packed reviews section sees them run their collective critical eye over Send Help, Riz Ahmed's Hamlet, My Father's Shadow, The Chronology Of Water, another Dylan O'Brien movie in Twinless, and 100 Nights Of Hero. Oh, and James may have got a new nickname at last. Enjoy.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesDisney, Paramount and Universal are lining up trailers for Super Bowl LX ywith spots expected for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Pixar's Hoppers and Toy Story 5, Steven Spielberg's alien thriller - Disclosure Day, Illumination's Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Minions 3, and Paramount's Scream 7 among others. In a surprising Super Bowl anomaly, Marvel Studios is apparently sitting the Big Game out despite having Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day releasing this year, while Sony and Warner Bros seem to be following a similar strategy with their reported absences.Sony Pictures unveiled first-look images of Sam Mendes' ambitious four-film Beatles project through postcards hidden at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, revealing Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. The unprecedented biographical event will tell the story of the Fab Four from each member's perspective in separate films all releasing in April 2028, with production now underway in London and the cast anticipating 15 months of consecutive shooting across all four movies.Disney's board unanimously voted to name Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as the company's next CEO effective March 18. D'Amaro, a 28-year Disney veteran overseeing the company's largest business segment with $36 billion in annual revenue, beat out Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden, who was named to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer reporting directly to D'Amaro. Iger will transition to senior advisor and board member through his retirement on December 31, 2026, having spent the past three years stabilizing the company and grooming successors after his previous handoff imploded.AppleTV has closed a deal to land the rights to the Cosmere books, the fictional literary universe by fantasy author Brandon Sanderson. The first titles being eyed for adaptation are the Mistborn series, for features, and The Stormlight Archive series, for television.Mandy Patinkin has been cast as Odin in Amazon Prime Video's live-action God of War series, joining Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, and previously reported Max Parker as Heimdall. The series has also cast Danny Woodburn and Jeff Gulka as the dwarven blacksmith brothers Brok and Sindri, along with Alastair Duncan reprising his role from the games as Mimir.Legendary's live-action feature adaptation of Gundam looks to have found a home as sources tell Deadline that Netflix is on board to distribute the film. Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo are on board to star with Sweet Tooth director Jim Mickle helming.The long-awaited fourth season of Apple TV‘s hit Ted Lasso will make its global debut in summer 2026. Along with the announcement, the streamer released four first-look images from the new season of the Emmy-winning comedy starring and executive produced by Jason Sudeikis.Catherine O'Hara, the beloved, multi-award-winning actor, writer and comedian died last week at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 71.Universal announced last week that the next film in the Fast and the Furious franchise is titled Fast Forever and is set for theatrical release March 17, 2028. Netflix has unveiled the trailer and premiere date of April 23rd for “Stranger Things: Tales From '85,” the highly anticipated animated spinoff from showrunner Eric Robles and executive producers the Duffer Brothers.A24 released the official trailer for The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”) has joined Season 3 of the HBO drama, The Last Of Us, taking over the role from Danny Ramirez after he had to be recast due to scheduling issues.
This week on the show: we start with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Catherine O'Hara, then jump into mind-blowing news — did you know we might actually be going to the moon this week? We break down the latest batch of Epstein files, discuss Ricky Gervais' latest antics, and unpack Trevor Noah's PolyMarket joke at the Grammys.Fashion takes the spotlight as we talk Chappell Roan's daring Grammys dress, and we introduce you to rising stars like Horse Girl and Gesaffelstein. Then, a jaw-dropping story: a woman attacked by a snow leopard while trying to take a selfie.Legal updates include the latest on Luigi Mangione's charges, and we explore the magic of music as the Beatles come to life in first-look images from Sam Mendes' biopic.We wrap up with your Questions of the Day and dive into a hot topic in global affairs with Nuclear Opinion. Tune in — it's a wild mix of news, culture, and conversation you don't want to miss!Tap into Episode 691 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.-----Catherine O'Hara (4:45)Did you know we're possibly going to the moon this week? (9:40)Youknowwhostein files come out (21:40)Ricky Gervis (31:30)Trevor Noah PolyMarket (41:40)Chappel Roan's Dress (43:44)Who are these celebrities like horse girl and Gesaffelstein? (48:44)Woman attacked by snow leopard before selfie with it (54:34)Luigi charges dropped (58:12)Beatles come to life (1:08:12)Questions of the day (1:13:12)Nuclear Opinion (1:24:13)Tap into Episode 691 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.------#trending #sports #news #entertainment #culture #popculture #podcast Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.com Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
This week we review Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S01E04 Vox in Excelso, Fallout S02E07 The Handoff, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S01E02 Hard Salt Beef.For All Mankind — Season 5 Official Teaser | Apple TVMarvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 | Teaser TrailerKumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Land Sex Criminals Series Order at Prime Video‘Inception' and ‘The Incredibles' Among 2025's National Film Registry Inductees | GizmodoSal Buscema, Co-Creator Of Rom & The Defenders Has Died, Aged 89First Look at Sam Mendes' Beatles Revealed in Global Postcard Drop - IGN'The Muppet Show' Returns for a Special Event on Disney+ and ABC February 4Sinners | Official Trailer 2A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Official Final Trailer | HBO MaxGame of Thrones | Official Series Trailer (HBO)The Running Man | New Trailer (2025 Movie) - Edgar Wright, Glen PowellHAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON - Official Trailer (HD)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spockcast-a-star-trek-discovery-picard-and-lower-decks-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Walter Blythe stands as the moral conscience of Rilla of Ingleside. In this episode, Dr. Corey McEleney joins us to examine Walter's transformation from a conflict-averse college student into a celebrated war hero, and how his empathetic reflections on war allowed L.M. Montgomery to to wrestle with her own doubts. We also turn to WWI battlefield poetry, tracing its evolution from patriotic fervor to some of the most searing critiques of the war. The poems mentioned or discussed by Corey McEleney are here: In Flanders Fields by John McCrae The Poet As Hero by Siegfried Sassoon Glory of Women by Siegfried Sassoon They by Siegfried Sassoon The General by Siegfried Sassoon Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen You can find more about Corey McEleney at Fordham University. Inspired by: Corey is inspired by the novel Regeneration by Pat Barker for a fictionalized account of the WWI poet/soldier Siegried Sassoon. Kelly is inspired by the movie 1917 directed by Sam Mendes for a realistic portrayal of WWI inspired by Sam Mendes' own grandfather. Ragon is inspired by the novel The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow for a fantastical time travel love story that's also a reflection on war, heroism and propaganda. You can support the pod by shopping through our Bookshop link for any books we've recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram.
This week on Movie Mistrial, we traverse the trenches and race against time as we examine Sam Mendes' immersive World War I epic, 1917.1917 is a stunning technical accomplishment, presented as a continuous “one-shot” journey that pulls audiences directly into the soldiers' harrowing mission. With breathtaking cinematography by Roger Deakins and a gripping sense of urgency, the film delivers a visceral, emotionally charged experience unlike anything else in modern war cinema.While visually spectacular, some argue that 1917 prioritizes its impressive technique over deeper character development. The relentless pacing and focus on the film's central gimmick can leave certain emotional beats underexplored, making the story feel more like an immersive ride than a layered drama.Join us as we unpack the ambition, artistry, and impact of 1917. Is it a modern war masterpiece—or a technical marvel that struggles to fully connect?Connect with us and share your thoughts:Twitter: http://tiny.cc/MistrialTwitter
Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Oscar-nominated stage and screen director Rob Marshall. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including rehearsing with Renee Zellweger for the film of CHICAGO, pitching his adaptation of the script to Miramax, putting his own stamp on DAMN YANKEES, teaching Blake Edwards about directing theater during VICTOR/VICTORIA, how Lenora Nemetz sparked his love of theater, giving notes to Chita Rivera during THE RINK, what he learned from Neil Simon, why he related to the story of NINE, how CATS led to his career as a choreographer, coming in on KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN out of town, his first day on the set of ANNIE, why THE PETRIFIED PRINCE didn't ultimately succeed, collaborating with Sam Mendes on CABARET, choreographing for Alan Cumming, what inspired him to revive LITTLE ME, creating movement for BLITHE SPIRIT, why FOLLIES wouldn't work as a movie musical, choreographing “A Romantic Atmosphere” in SHE LOVES ME, the fundamental structure of a movie musical vs. a stage musical, shaping the film of INTOT THE WOODS, working on MRS. SANTA CLAUS as his television debut, his upcoming project GUYS AND DOLLS, and so much more. Don't miss this delightful conversation with a master of making musicals. In-person and livestream tickets to Backstage Babble Live are available here: https://54below.org/events/charles-kirschs-backstage-babble-live-3/
Our annual holiday tradition is providing a year-end review episode covering the big Beatles and solo releases of 2025: the Anthology 4 launch and remasters, streaming-only content and marketing missteps, major John Lennon and Paul McCartney archival sets, George's quiet reissues, Ringo's strong country album and vinyl runs, the Sam Mendes film buzz, notable books and merch, plus non-Beatles reissue standouts and a seasonal gift guide. We also discuss the highs, lows, fan reactions and what to watch for in 2026. Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Try using Vocaroo for an audio message! Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I've Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!" Full list of links to items mentioned in this episode: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Music Beatles Anthology 4 - 3 LP - https://amzn.to/4aaCtHs Anthology 4 - 2 CD - https://amzn.to/3XXdsbp Anthology collection - 12 LP - https://amzn.to/3XQnsTT Anthology collection - 8 CD - https://amzn.to/48DUhtt John Lennon Power To the People Super Deluxe 9 CD/3 Bluray - https://amzn.to/44rdkVl 2 LP - https://amzn.to/4iWJU7v 1 CD - https://amzn.to/4rXMRZv 2 CD - https://amzn.to/4iX6aOl Happy Xmas 7” LP (green) - https://amzn.to/4iYWcMv Ringo Starr Look Up LP - https://amzn.to/4agWTi6 Look Up CD - https://amzn.to/3XUAPCp Goodnight Vienna, Ringo, Beaucoups of Blues, & Sentimental Journey - LP 4 Pack - https://amzn.to/3YpXEOv Live at Soundstage LP Burgandy - https://amzn.to/48RUdVx Paul McCartney WINGS deluxe 3 LP - https://amzn.to/44sGinP WINGS deluxe 2 CD - https://amzn.to/4pCVMOp Wings 1 LP - https://amzn.to/4afPorJ Venus & Mars (50th Anniversary half-speed Master LP) - https://amzn.to/4acabfJ Wonderful Christmastime Canary Yellow 7" single - https://amzn.to/4sc2FrQ SHM CDs Flaming Pie - https://amzn.to/4q6KX6W Chaos and Creation in the Backyard - https://amzn.to/4iWKSR7 Paul Is Live - https://amzn.to/4oXYk8T Amoeba Gig - https://amzn.to/4j2PYeO NEW - https://amzn.to/4oS48Ao Pipes of Peace - https://amzn.to/4agDXA0 Tug of War - https://amzn.to/3MXOzdc McCartney II - https://amzn.to/4se9WaH George Harrison Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison 2 LP - https://amzn.to/4oSjZPC Others David Bowie - I Can't Give Everything Away LP box - https://amzn.to/3MLYAKx David Bowie - I Can't Give Everything Away CD box - https://amzn.to/44ugXtA Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska 82: Expanded Edition LP - https://amzn.to/4pEAK20 Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska 82: Expanded Edition CD - https://amzn.to/4rXjRB8 Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell 10th anniv 2 LP - https://amzn.to/48P3bD1 Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell 10th anniv 2 CD - https://amzn.to/4agEBxq Talking Heads - More Songs about Buildings & Food - 4 LP - https://amzn.to/48G78ve Jeff Tweedy - Twilight Override 3 LP - https://amzn.to/45azPho Jeff Tweedy - Twilight Override 2 CD - https://amzn.to/3XUw7ok Lady Gaga - MAYHEM 2 LP - https://amzn.to/4qdHLXA Lady Gaga - MAYHEM CD - https://amzn.to/48CZvWb Destroyer - Dan's Boogie LP - https://amzn.to/4q7cB3V Destroyer - Dan's Boogie CD - https://amzn.to/4q6Mdaa Geese - Getting Killed LP - https://amzn.to/48RJ5YN Geese - Getting Killed CD - https://amzn.to/48P3EoL BOOKS Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run Hardcover – https://amzn.to/3KXCN1Y The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Edition) - https://amzn.to/458cbSC John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs - https://amzn.to/48YDsbx Ribbons Of Rust: The Beatles' Recording History In Context: Volume 1 - July 1954 Through January 1963 - https://amzn.to/48UrDD0 Luca Perasi - Back to the Egg - https://amzn.to/44ndblO Luca Perasi - Press to Play - https://amzn.to/4pL2ja4 Luca Perasi - Ringo Starr - https://amzn.to/4qaV3UB War is Over! - https://amzn.to/3MLZkPP Audible subscription discount - https://amzn.to/4oXb8MF Other links Jude Southerland Kessler website - https://www.johnlennonseries.com/ The Beatles - https://www.thebeatles.com/ John Lennon website & link for War is Over on Youtube - https://www.johnlennon.com/ George Harrison - https://www.georgeharrison.com/ Paul McCartney - https://www.paulmccartney.com/ Ringo Starr - https://www.ringostarr.com/#/ Rhino reserves - https://store.rhino.com/collections/rhino-reserves Disney Plus Beatles Anthology page - https://ondisneyplus.disney.com/show/the-beatles-anthology
Today on Script Apart – Harris Dickinson: star of films like Babygirl and Triangle of Sadness, John Lennon in the upcoming Beatles biopics from Sam Mendes, and now, a formidable presence on the other side of the camera too. Urchin, the new drama written and directed by Harris, is a feature debut that “I cannot escape and I cannot forget,” to quote the Atomic Kitten song that plays in a pivotal scene. It's a story that hit close to home for me, quite literally. Harris lives kinda down the street from where I'm from. He shot a lot of Urchin in locations I used to tread every day before moving to LA earlier this year. And as we discuss in this spoiler conversation, we've both volunteered with local organisations a stone's throw from each other, providing support to unhoused people in east London. In fact, it was while doing this volunteer work one day that Harris conjured the idea for Urchin – a story about a young man sleeping rough in Hackney, struggling with addiction and poverty, played by Frank Dillane. If that sounds like a gritty social realist drama you've seen before, well, you're only half right. Urchin takes raw ingredients from that cinematic tradition and adds big, strange, lyrical leaps that make you feel the isolation and alienation that Frank's character, Mike, feels. It all leads up to an ending that's spine-tingling. In the conversation you're about to hear, Harris and I break down key scenes and characters from the film, the real-life problems he hopes the film helps draw attention towards – and of course, Atomic Kitten, because how could we not? I hope it makes you whole again, listeners. Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Get coverage on your screenplay by visiting ScriptApart.com/coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your favorite content creators are dropped straight into the heart of the Cosmere: an Emuli battlefield on Roshar, set shortly before the events of Rhythm of War. Charged with delivering critical intel to Jasnah Kholin, six strangers must cut a path through the chaos of war as Odium's Singers clash with Coalition forces. To reach their goal, they will descend into hidden tunnels, face nightmares on the front lines, and make choices that could save thousands… or cost more than any of them are willing to pay. There is a second podcast episode! Listen to the second half here (http://cosmereconversations.fireside.fm/187) This episode is an audio version of a filmed event that can be watched on youtube here. (https://youtu.be/fSIhrINcIhA) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Game Master - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Tuna - @EdgedancingThroughLife Ashana - @Stormlight_Memes Deraz - @cosmerejunkie7931 Naco - @jacksupertoast Yalvta - @Bookborn Relio - Ross Leiser from @BrotherwiseGames ‘The Cost of War' was written by Tyler Shotwell with inspiration from the film 1917 by Sam Mendes. This episode features music by The Black Piper, used with permission for promotional purposes. Music by The Black Piper can be found on all major platforms. For more information about The Black Piper and their music, visit theblackpiper.com. This episode features maps directly from Forgotten Adventures or created with assets from the Forgotten Adventures team by supporting them on Patreon. Find out more by visiting https://www.forgotten-adventures.net Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren ) Intro/Outro music is A Motivating Story by - EVGENY (Crab_Audio) "Soldier, King, Honor" written by - Krishna Patel with vocals by Brooke Shotwell Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Socials managed by - Krishna and Cate (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity) Intro of Players and Characters - 0:00 - 14:00 A Storm Brings Warning - 14:01 - 36:10 Show Off Those Talents - 36:11 - 1:51:52 The Battlefield Before You - 1:51:53 - 2:16:15 Tunnel Endeavor - 2:16:16 - 2:29:15 A Trench of Marble - 2:29:16 - 2:43:29 The Burning Village - 2:29:30 - 4:39:02 One Who Sings and Soars - 4:39:03 - 4:54:30 Convincing the Elsecaller - 4:54:31 - 5:35:38 Our heroes Say Goodbye - 5:35:39 - 5:49:30
Your favorite content creators are dropped straight into the heart of the Cosmere: an Emuli battlefield on Roshar, set shortly before the events of Rhythm of War. Charged with delivering critical intel to Jasnah Kholin, six strangers must cut a path through the chaos of war as Odium's Singers clash with Coalition forces. To reach their goal, they will descend into hidden tunnels, face nightmares on the front lines, and make choices that could save thousands… or cost more than any of them are willing to pay. This is part two! Listen to the first half here (http://cosmereconversations.fireside.fm/186) This episode is an audio version of a filmed event that can be watched on youtube here. (https://youtu.be/fSIhrINcIhA) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Game Master - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Tuna - @EdgedancingThroughLife Ashana - @Stormlight_Memes Deraz - @cosmerejunkie7931 Naco - @jacksupertoast Yalvta - @Bookborn Relio - Ross Leiser from @BrotherwiseGames ‘The Cost of War' was written by Tyler Shotwell with inspiration from the film 1917 by Sam Mendes. This episode features music by The Black Piper, used with permission for promotional purposes. Music by The Black Piper can be found on all major platforms. For more information about The Black Piper and their music, visit theblackpiper.com. This episode features maps directly from Forgotten Adventures or created with assets from the Forgotten Adventures team by supporting them on Patreon. Find out more by visiting https://www.forgotten-adventures.net Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren ) Intro/Outro music is A Motivating Story by - EVGENY (Crab_Audio) "Soldier, King, Honor" written by - Krishna Patel with vocals by Brooke Shotwell Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Socials managed by - Krishna and Cate (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity) Intro of Players and Characters - 0:00 - 14:00 A Storm Brings Warning - 14:01 - 36:10 Show Off Those Talents - 36:11 - 1:51:52 The Battlefield Before You - 1:51:53 - 2:16:15 Tunnel Endeavor - 2:16:16 - 2:29:15 A Trench of Marble - 2:29:16 - 2:43:29 The Burning Village - 2:29:30 - 4:39:02 One Who Sings and Soars - 4:39:03 - 4:54:30 Convincing the Elsecaller - 4:54:31 - 5:35:38 Our heroes Say Goodbye - 5:35:39 - 5:49:30 Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.
The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery is seeing a new champion enter the ring, with Netflix making some moves to put their own bid in for the studio's properties. According to Reuters, the streaming pioneer engaged with investment bank Moelis & Co. in order to prepare an offer. Ironically, this is the same bank that worked with David Ellison at Skydance to take over Paramount whose first bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery was rejected. It was the worst weekend at the box office this year, with ticket sales coming in at just $52.4 million. This also makes it the lowest-grossing Halloween weekend in 31 years, excluding theater closures due to COVID in 2020. While new film Regretting You took in a respectable $50 million, Black Phone 2 really has the crown from the weekend having now brought in $104 million globally - another huge win for horror this year. Yorgos Lanthimos' new film Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, is sitting at a small $11.1 million globally after breaking into more theaters.Both Scream 7 and Stranger Things Season 5 released trailers recently. Stranger Things' official trailer showed us a bit more of what to expect from that property and Scream 7, which releases on February 27, 2026, gave us a glance at the returning original cast members of Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, and David Arquette. As we discussed last week, Stranger Things will release in three parts on holiday weekends, four episodes on November 26, three episodes on Christmas Day, and the finale on New Year's Eve.A 'Conjuring' prequel film is in development at Warner Bros. and New Line, with short film director Rodrigue Huart in talks to direct. Franchise veterans Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg, who co-wrote the two prior “Conjuring” films, 2023's “The Nun II” and this September's “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” are on board to pen the screenplay.After landing the rights to turn one of the world's biggest video games into an epic movie, Paramount has now landed two A-list filmmakers to develop it. Sources tell Deadline that Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg have joined Paramount and Activision to develop and produce a Call of Duty movie, with Paramount distributing a live-action feature film.Hulu has ordered two more seasons of the revived King of the Hill animated series, the 16th and 17th overall and third and fourth seasons as a streaming original. Season 14 premiered in August and is the first half of Hulu's initial two-season, 20-episode order; season 15 is set to debut in 2026.Sam Mendes' four Beatles films have filled out the cast by adding the spouses of the four band members. Saoirse Ronan will play Linda McCartney, Anna Sawai will play Yoko Ono, Aimee Lou Wood will play Pattie Boyd, and Mia McKenna-Bruce will play Maureen Starkey.Ariana Grande has joined the cast of season 13 of American Horror Story, which is currently on track to debut around Halloween 2026.Toho has officially revealed the title of its next “Godzilla” feature that will serve as a sequel to Godzilla: Minus One as “Godzilla -0.0” (Godzilla Minus Zero). The film will once again be written, directed and produced by the same team behind 2023's “Godzilla Minus One.” Currently, there are no plot details, but the studio is currently targeting a release date in late 2026.Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are going back to the desert for The Mummy 4. The film will be directed by the duo known as Radio Silence, composed of Martin Bettinelli-Opin and Tyler Gillett, who directed 2019's Ready or Not.
Anthony Swofford is an American writer and former U.S. Marine, best known for his memoir, Jarhead, which details his experiences in the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War as part of a Surveillance and Target Acquisition/Scout-Sniper platoon. He received the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for the Art of the Memoir for Jarhead. A feature film of Jarhead, directed by Sam Mendes and featuring Jake Gyllenhall, playing Tony Swofford, was released in 2005.Subsequent to his military service, Tony pursued writing, earning a B.A. from UC Davis and an M.F.A. from the renowned Iowa Writers' Workshop. He's taught at the University of Iowa, Lewis and Clark College, and currently Carnegie-Mellon University. I've read Jarhead and watched the movie multiple times and can tell you Tony's story is as harrowing as it is darkly funny. I was blown away by the depths of Tony's beautifully written, dare I say poetic telling of such a deeply personal, nerve-wracking experience. I've also read another of Tony's memoirs, Hotels, Hospitals, and Jails, which is an equally wild ride through his personal and family life, especially dealing with his ailing father who was trying to maintain his boisterous lifestyle as his body was failing him. Both books are brilliantly written. I highly recommend them to you, as well as his novel, Exit A.Tony has also published fiction and nonfiction in numerous major publications. including The New York Times and Harper's.
For the past few years, Harris Dickinson (Babygirl,The Iron Claw, Triangle of Sadness) has built his reputation as one of the buzziest new actors. Now, he's turned his sights on directing with his film “Urchin.” It follows a man struggling with addiction and mental health issues while living on the streets of London. Harris joins Tom Power to discuss the film and its exploration of cyclical, self-destructive behavior. Plus, he talks about playing John Lennon in the upcoming Beatles biopic, directed by Sam Mendes. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!
Well, here we are. Chloe Zhao's Hamnet - one of the most critically acclaimed movies of the year - premiered at the BFI London Film Festival two weeks ago. Since it's premiere at Telluride back in late August, this movie has been billed as a locked-in OSCAR contender and potentially one of the biggest threats to WIN Best Picture. Reviews like that always get on my nerves because it's classic film festival overhype. You watch a movie surrounded by all the cast & crew and thousands of like-minded movie fans and, inevitably, the hype is going to be through the roof. All that being said, I watched this movie at a film festival as well... so I'll be telling you all today whether the hype was real. I've been a little nervous going into Hamnet because, while the trailers have excited me and the reviews were certainly promising, I am neither a Chloe Zhao guy or a Shakespeare guy. Zhao's movies have always felt cold to me and I truly believe that Nomadland is probably one of the worst Best Picture winners.... of all-time! But, I'm happy to report that Hamnet is the first time that I've truly been able to connect with one of her movies. Find out why in this review!Hmanet:Directed by: Chloé ZhaoScreenplay by: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O'FarrellBased on the novel "Hamnet" by Maggie O'FarrellProduced by: Liza Marshall, p.g.a., Pippa Harris, p.g.a, Nicolas Gonda, p.g.a., Steven Spielberg, p.g.a., Sam Mendes, p.g.a.Executive Producers: Laurie Borg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Chloé ZhaoMusic by: Max RichterDirector of Photography: Lukasz ZalEdited by: Alfonso Gonçalves, Chloé ZhaoCasting by: Nina GoldProduction Design by: Fiona CrombieCostume Design by: Malgosia TurzanskaCast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Jacobi Jupe, David Wilmot, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Olivia Lynes, Freya Hannan-Mills, Noah JupeSynopsis: The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
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This episode of Girls On Film is dedicated to BAFTA and Oscar contender, The Second Time Around. The film tells a complex, sensitive, universal story, and you can watch it on Channel 4 now. Anna talks to the two stars of the film: Caroline Goodall, best known for films like The Princess Diaries with Anne Hathaway, and her two collaborations with Steven Spielberg, in Hook alongside Robin WIlliams - and in Schindler's List. And Hannah Onslow, who featured alongside Olivia Colman in Empire of Light directed by Sam Mendes, and starred in the BBC's This City Is Ours alongside Sean Bean. Hannah can currently be seen in Noah Baumbach's new film Jay Kelly. Anna also talks to the writer and director, Jack Howard, and to executive producer Hedda Lornie Archbold, who also exec produces this podcast. And finally Anna talks to Rita Hirani, the CEO of MindOut, the mental health charity for the LGBTQ community, who proudly partner with The Second Time Around. Olivia Colman said: “It's a haunting and captivating short that lingers long after it ends. It unsettles you at first, then reveals an unexpected tenderness. An extraordinary depth of story told in just ten minutes." Sign up to the Girls On Film newsletter below: http://eepurl.com/iEKaM-/ or email girlsonfilmsocial@gmail.com to be signed up. Become a patreon of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold, who also produced this episode Intern: Ruby Bradshaw Principal Partners Vanessa Smith and Peter Brewer, Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Lilac Grove Entertainment. © HLA Agency
Bob and Brad revisit Sam Mendes' American Beauty, a film once hailed as a masterpiece and now one of Hollywood's most divisive Best Picture winners. With guest critic Noah Gittell, they unpack Kevin Spacey's complicated legacy, late-'90s suburbia, and whether the movie's satire still works in 2025. The pour: Crown Royal, a whiskey as polarizing as the film itself.(01:04) Brad's Big News (and chaotic baby-dad energy)(07:11) Brad Explains – a one-minute recap of American Beauty(12:53) Satire, sincerity, and the tonal tightrope(17:14) Performances: Spacey, Bening, Suvari, Bentley, and Cooper(50:26) Whiskey Review – Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky(1:02:20) Two Facts and a Falsehood – “Does Brad even know about silk?”(1:17:12) Let's Make It a Double – pairing picks and final scoresListen to Noah's album here!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Welcome all you slack jawing sons of bitches to the Men of Action Podcast, the monthly action movie throw down show. On this month's episode we will be examining the mission of James Bond's from Sam Mendes' espionage thriller "Skyfall" to see if it was a success, epic failure or complete waste of time. So buckle up buckeroos, cuz shit's about to get explosive.The Men of Action:Please be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave us a REVIEW.Follow the Show on our Socials:Facebook, Instagram & Threads: @menofactionpodcastBlue Sky: @CheekyBasterdsEmail: thecheekybasterdspodcast@gmail.comDropping A Bruce:Follow the show on our Socials:Facebook & Instagram: @DroppingABruceEmail: DroppingABrucePod@gmail.com
The look, sound, story and dynamic of the Beatles can't be imagined without him. Nor can their success. Tom Doyle, author and drummer, examines the unexplored depths of the one at the back from 70 different angles, one per chapter, in his new memoir ‘Ringo: A Fab Life' and talks to us here about …. … how he learnt to read by looking at his Dad's Beatles singles and the one that first made him notice the drumming ... what you learn re-watching him in Peter Jackson's Get Back … why Ringo gave them universal appeal and his key role in their conquest of America … supernatural brilliance: exceptional moments such as the un-slowed original Rain and “the way he makes the sound of the holes in Blackburn, Lancashire” … the delicious Britishness of comparing Rishikesh to Butlins and the mantra the Maharishi gave him he still uses every day … the pre-Beatles time he applied to emigrate to Texas and what stopped him doing it … the only Beatle who could dance: the proof! … the Lost Years and the day he had his head and eyebrows shaved … the mortifying fate of the first recording of the four Beatles together (in 1960) … how all four spent the rest of their lives in recovery … what Sam Mendes might accentuate in his upcoming portrait of Ringo ... and the clip that'll be all over the news on the day he bows out. Plus our campaign to buy the Sentimental Journey pub starts here! Order Tom Doyle's ‘Ringo: A Fab Life' here: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Ringo/Tom-Doyle/9781917923132Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The look, sound, story and dynamic of the Beatles can't be imagined without him. Nor can their success. Tom Doyle, author and drummer, examines the unexplored depths of the one at the back from 70 different angles, one per chapter, in his new memoir ‘Ringo: A Fab Life' and talks to us here about …. … how he learnt to read by looking at his Dad's Beatles singles and the one that first made him notice the drumming ... what you learn re-watching him in Peter Jackson's Get Back … why Ringo gave them universal appeal and his key role in their conquest of America … supernatural brilliance: exceptional moments such as the un-slowed original Rain and “the way he makes the sound of the holes in Blackburn, Lancashire” … the delicious Britishness of comparing Rishikesh to Butlins and the mantra the Maharishi gave him he still uses every day … the pre-Beatles time he applied to emigrate to Texas and what stopped him doing it … the only Beatle who could dance: the proof! … the Lost Years and the day he had his head and eyebrows shaved … the mortifying fate of the first recording of the four Beatles together (in 1960) … how all four spent the rest of their lives in recovery … what Sam Mendes might accentuate in his upcoming portrait of Ringo ... and the clip that'll be all over the news on the day he bows out. Plus our campaign to buy the Sentimental Journey pub starts here! Order Tom Doyle's ‘Ringo: A Fab Life' here: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Ringo/Tom-Doyle/9781917923132Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GATEWAY CINEMA is a multi-part series of conversations centered on key ideas in film studies. In these conversations, we interpret and celebrate a set of eclectic feature films from across generations and from around the world, including “La Haine”, “Drum”, “Alien 3 (Assembly Cut)”, “Come and See”, “Perfect Days”, “Sweet Smell of Success”, “The Swimmer”, “Amadeus (Director's Cut)”, “Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia”, “Friday”, “Marie Antoinette”, “The Night of the Hunter”, “Crank” and “Crank 2: High Voltage”, “Portrait of a Lady Fire”, “The Fabulous Baron Munchausen”, “Joker: Folie a Deux”, “Welcome to the Dollhouse”, “Heathers”, and “The Death of Stalin”. ***Referenced media in GATEWAY CINEMA, Episode 12:“The Magnificent Ambersons” (Orson Welles, 1942)“Do the Right Thing” (Spike Lee, 1989)“A Clockwork Orange” (Stanely Kubrick, 1971)“Glengarry Glen Ross” (James Foley, 1992)“Barfly” (Barbet Schroeder, 1987)“The Ren & Stimpy Show” (John Kricfalusi, 1991-1995)“Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (Mark Twain, 1884)“Leave It to Beaver” (Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher, 1957-1963)“1917” (Sam Mendes, 2019)“Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” (Alejandro G. Iñárritu, 2014)“Mutiny on the Bounty” (Frank Lloyd, 1935)“Spartacus” (Stanley Kubrick, 1960)“Return to Oz” (Walter Murch, 1985)“Phase IV” (Saul Bass, 1974)Audio quotation in GATEWAY CINEMA, Episode 12:“The Night of the Hunter” (Charles Laughton, 1955)“Do the Right Thing” (Spike Lee, 1989)“The Ren & Stimpy Show” (John Kricfalusi, 1991-1995), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5NfgKPVZ2g
The look, sound, story and dynamic of the Beatles can't be imagined without him. Nor can their success. Tom Doyle, author and drummer, examines the unexplored depths of the one at the back from 70 different angles, one per chapter, in his new memoir ‘Ringo: A Fab Life' and talks to us here about …. … how he learnt to read by looking at his Dad's Beatles singles and the one that first made him notice the drumming ... what you learn re-watching him in Peter Jackson's Get Back … why Ringo gave them universal appeal and his key role in their conquest of America … supernatural brilliance: exceptional moments such as the un-slowed original Rain and “the way he makes the sound of the holes in Blackburn, Lancashire” … the delicious Britishness of comparing Rishikesh to Butlins and the mantra the Maharishi gave him he still uses every day … the pre-Beatles time he applied to emigrate to Texas and what stopped him doing it … the only Beatle who could dance: the proof! … the Lost Years and the day he had his head and eyebrows shaved … the mortifying fate of the first recording of the four Beatles together (in 1960) … how all four spent the rest of their lives in recovery … what Sam Mendes might accentuate in his upcoming portrait of Ringo ... and the clip that'll be all over the news on the day he bows out. Plus our campaign to buy the Sentimental Journey pub starts here! Order Tom Doyle's ‘Ringo: A Fab Life' here: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Ringo/Tom-Doyle/9781917923132Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Heat 2 being greenlit by Amazon/MG, but will Leonardo DiCaprio star in it? Plus, they discuss Abdy and DeLuca reupping at WB and greenlighting an Oceans 14 sequel and a Oceans 11 prequel, Danielle Deadwyler to lead Ryan Coogler's X-Files series reboot, Saoirse Ronan cast as Linda McCartney in The Beatles biopics from Sam Mendes, Michael Jackson biopic updates, Glen Powell eyed for an Evil Knievel biopic, The Rock's response to The Smashing Machine flopping, trailers for PLAYDATE, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS and PREDATOR: BADLANDS trailers, reviews and more!#leonardodicaprio #marvel #DC #movies #starwars #thebeatles #TheRock #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:25 Has This Been a Bad Start to the Fall Movie Season?8:12 Heat 2 Greenlit for Amazon/MGM, Will Leonardo DiCaprio Star In It?23:20 WB Reups Michael DeLuca and Pamela Abdy After Recent Success26:37 Two Oceans 11 Movies Are Greenlit by WB.....Why???34:29 Danielle Deadwyler Eyed to Lead Ryan Coogler's X-Files Reboot Series40:58 A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, PREDATOR: BADLANDS, PLAYDATE Trailers46:11 Saoirse Ronan Rumored for Linda McCartney in The Beatles Biopics48:16 Scarlett Johansson Eyed as Rapunzel's Mother in TANGLED Live Action Movie49:52 SNEIDER SCOOP: MCU's X-Men Movie Will Release in May 5, 202852:05 Is There Still No Chance Jonathan Majors Comes Back as Kang54:03 The Rock Responds to The Smashing Machine's Box Office Failure58:05 MICHAEL JACKSON Biopic Finishes Shooting, But Will End at Height of MJ's Career1:01:45 Glen Powell Eyed for Evil Knievel Movie1:03:19 MONSTER: ED GEIN Netflix Review Conversation1:10:15 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
Belleza americana, a 25 años de romper el molde Belleza americana, ópera prima de Sam Mendes, fue una de las primeras películas estrenadas en México en el siglo XXI. Llegó temprano al calendario, llenó salas, ganó varios premios Oscar y se convirtió, también, en una rareza en comparación con el resto de sus contemporáneas y en la lista de cintas premiadas por la Academia de los Estados Unidos. Se trata de un drama con mucho humor negro que se separaba del cine de entretenimiento tradicional de esos años, muy en boga al finalizar los 90. Pero es también una propuesta plástica potente, viva y, tenemos que repetir la palabra, extraña en sí misma. Punzante, trágica, incorrecta a los ojos de unos, premonitoria en la mirada de otros, es una película que quizá perdió vigencia al poco tiempo de haberse estrenado, pero que la ha adquirido de vuelta debido a los oscuros tiempos que viven los Estados Unidos hoy, a 25 años del estreno de la película. Para hablar de Belleza americana, su propuesta y su renacimiento, invitamos a este podcast al investigador, maestro y crítico de cine Sergio Huidobro. Miremos más de cerca y hablemos de Belleza americana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor Matthew McConaughey talks with Samira about The Lost Bus; a nerve shredding film based on a true story about a school bus driver who rescued 22 children and their teacher from raging wildfires in California Rising British actor Harris Dickinson talks about his debut film as a director; Urchin. It explores homelessness on London's streets, being in the running to play James Bond and his up-coming role as John Lennon in Sam Mendes' new Beatles biopic out next year. Author of The Rachel Incident and host of Sentimental Garbage podcast Caroline O'Donoghue discusses her new YA novel Skipshock, and why women are turning to time travel fiction. Joining her is the author of The Principle of Moments and numerous Doctor Who novelizations, Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson. Poet Laureate Simon Armitage pays tribute to Leeds-born, poet, playwright and translator Tony HarrisonPresenter: Samira Ahmed
Paul Mescal joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to offer a rare, candid look inside his acting process. Mescal also discusses his chemistry with Josh O'Connor in "The History of Sound," playing William Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet," and what it's been like during camera tests and rehearsals for Sam Mendes' four Beatles biopics, in which he'll play Paul McCartney alongside Harris Dickinson's John Lennon, Joseph Quinn's George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan's Ringo Starr. ... Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage's podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today's most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Andy Turnbull - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
In 2002, a graphic novel about fathers and sons in Depression-era Chicago became Sam Mendes' haunting follow-up to American Beauty. Road to Perdition transformed Max Allan Collins' crime saga into a meditation on legacy, violence, and the impossible task of protecting your children from the world you've created - all while delivering one of cinema's most visually stunning tales of revenge.We're exploring two intertwined stories behind this masterpiece: First, the remarkable creative journey - from the source material to David Self's screenplay that captured the essence whilst reimagining the structure, to Mendes' decision to follow his Oscar-winning debut with a genre film that nobody expected. Second, we dive into the technical revolution that brought 1930s Chicago to life - Conrad L. Hall's final, Oscar-winning cinematography that painted every frame like an Edward Hopper illustration dipped in blood, Thomas Newman's melancholic score, and the production design that created a world both beautiful and brutal.Through segments like The Director, The Cast, and The Crew, we examine how a story about a mob enforcer's one last job became a profound exploration of American mythology, the weight of legacy, and whether redemption is possible when your hands are stained with blood - proving that sometimes the most personal films emerge from the most unlikely genres, and that true artistry can transform pulp into poetry.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
Vivió hasta los ciento y un años. Y pasó más de la mitad de su vida intentando sacudirse la sombra de su colaboración, como cineasta, con el régimen nazi. Volvemos sobre la controvertida figura de la directora Leni Riefenstahl a propósito del documental homónimo estrenado en plataformas, sobre el que debatimos con Carlos Alsina, Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares, Sergio del Molino y Nacho Vigalondo. ¿Qué responsabilidad tuvo antes y durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, al poner su cine al servicio de Hitler? ¿Y por qué tantos alemanes le expresaron su apoyo durante la posguerra y la democracia? Complementamos este documental con ‘Lo que encontraron' (Sam Mendes), trabajo también documental de cuarenta minutos sobre la liberación del campo de concentración de Belsen y los camarógrafos británicos que lo filmaron todo. Además, debatimos también sobre la controversia cultural de la semana: los libros, la lectura y la influencer María Pombo.
Vivió hasta los ciento y un años. Y pasó más de la mitad de su vida intentando sacudirse la sombra de su colaboración, como cineasta, con el régimen nazi. Volvemos sobre la controvertida figura de la directora Leni Riefenstahl a propósito del documental homónimo estrenado en plataformas, sobre el que debatimos con Carlos Alsina, Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares, Sergio del Molino y Nacho Vigalondo. ¿Qué responsabilidad tuvo antes y durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, al poner su cine al servicio de Hitler? ¿Y por qué tantos alemanes le expresaron su apoyo durante la posguerra y la democracia? Complementamos este documental con ‘Lo que encontraron' (Sam Mendes), trabajo también documental de cuarenta minutos sobre la liberación del campo de concentración de Belsen y los camarógrafos británicos que lo filmaron todo. Además, debatimos también sobre la controversia cultural de la semana: los libros, la lectura y la influencer María Pombo.
Vivió hasta los ciento y un años. Y pasó más de la mitad de su vida intentando sacudirse la sombra de su colaboración, como cineasta, con el régimen nazi. Volvemos sobre la controvertida figura de la directora Leni Riefenstahl a propósito del documental homónimo estrenado en plataformas, sobre el que debatimos con Carlos Alsina, Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares, Sergio del Molino y Nacho Vigalondo. ¿Qué responsabilidad tuvo antes y durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, al poner su cine al servicio de Hitler? ¿Y por qué tantos alemanes le expresaron su apoyo durante la posguerra y la democracia? Complementamos este documental con ‘Lo que encontraron' (Sam Mendes), trabajo también documental de cuarenta minutos sobre la liberación del campo de concentración de Belsen y los camarógrafos británicos que lo filmaron todo. Además, debatimos también sobre la controversia cultural de la semana: los libros, la lectura y la influencer María Pombo.
Phil and Emily continue their miniseries on Oscar winning Best Director follow ups from the 2000s with Road to Perdition, Sam Mendes' ambitious second feature after American Beauty. Joining them is film journalist and podcaster Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions), who helps unpack the film's technical brilliance, subdued emotional core, and unique place in early 2000s cinema.Together, they dive into Mendes' leap from stage to screen, the film's striking cinematography from Conrad Hall, and how Tom Hanks' against type performance reshaped audience expectations. The conversation explores Paul Newman's final live action role, Jude Law's scene stealing menace, and Daniel Craig's early career turn as one of cinema's most dangerous nepo babies. They also debate Thomas Newman's Oscar nominated score, the film's release strategy, and how it stands among Mendes' eclectic career from Jarhead to Skyfall and beyond.With insights ranging from Jude Law's underrated presence to the legacy of Paul Newman and Tom Hanks' evolving star persona, this episode is both a reconsideration of a Depression era gangster story and a reflection on the pressures of following up an Oscar winning debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bond is back — and better than ever. In Episode 23 of my ongoing 007 series, I dive into one of the most celebrated entries in the franchise: Skyfall (2012). Directed by Sam Mendes with Cinematography by Roger Deakins, and starring Daniel Craig in peak form, Skyfall delivers emotional depth, high-stakes espionage, and stunning visuals — all while celebrating the 50th anniversary of James Bond on screen.To pair with this sleek, stylish Bond adventure, I'm pouring a glass of the 2024 release of Bomberger's Declaration Bourbon — a bold, complex whiskey that's as refined and powerful as 007 himself. I share tasting notes, my thoughts on the latest batch, and how it complements the themes and tone of Skyfall.
In this episode, we discuss the deeply suburban and highly neurotic dark dramedy American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes. We follow Lester Burnham, an everyday executive, as he experiences a midlife crisis that tears at his familial bonds, while he falls deeper into his twisted obsession with his daughter's friend. Meanwhile, his materialistic wife Carolyn and alienated daughter Jane both grapple with their own suburban dysfunction. This middle-class tale from the turn of the millennium explores how warped self-fulfillment, rampant materialism, and spiritual imprisonment create a darkly hilarious combination in the form of a loneliness epidemic that breeds negativity beneath picture-perfect facades. As always, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: YouTube Amazon Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
SPIDER-MAN 4: BRAND NEW DAY is official! Sony Pictures Entertainment took the stage at CinemaCon and dropped some major Marvel Studios news — including the full title for Spider-Man 4, a release date, and who's back! On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break it all down — from Tom Holland's video message to director Destin Daniel Cretton's comments about Peter Parker's new chapter. Spider-Man: Brand New Day promises a reset for the wall-crawler following the events of No Way Home, and it's arriving July 31, 2026. With production starting this summer and Zendaya and Sadie Sink reportedly attached, Phase 5 just got way more exciting We're also covering every major announcement from Sony's CinemaCon panel, including:
From director Sam Mendes (Revolutionary Road, 1917) comes a road trip rom-com about some soon-to-be parents. The expectant couple are played by comedy legends Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski who hit the road in an attempt to figure out what kind of parents they want to be. Along the way they'll encounter new ideas, old wounds, and anti-stroller rhetoric. Hop in with Jim and A.Ron as they explore the themes and ideas Sam Mendes is sharing with us. Thank you to BabysitterSteve aka Maura for commissioning this movie! You can get your very own custom commissioned podcast by visiting https://support.baldmove.com/. Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices