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In this fantastic episode of The Artists podcast, we are joined by the legendary Sir David Sterritt—renowned film critic and scholar, celebrated for his extensive writings on Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and more recently, Martin Scorsese. Sterritt, who previously appeared in Episode 89 where we explored Hitchcock, Godard, and Kiarostami (a must-listen if you haven’t already!), returns to unpack the essence of Pure Cinema—a term often used but rarely understood in its full cinematic depth. He’s written for esteemed publications like MovieMaker, Sight and Sound, and Cinéaste, and his insights offer a compelling journey through both classic and modern film thinking.
Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami explore how the revolutionary filmmakers of the 1970s - like Scorsese, Spielberg, and Coppola - transformed Hollywood by taking creative risks and challenging studio authority. They discuss what modern creatives can learn about balancing artistic vision with commercial success, and why collaboration beats ego every time.
Grab your cricket bat, raid the fridge for a cold one, and head to the Winchester, because this week, the Born to Watch crew are diving deep into one of the smartest and most beloved horror-comedies of all time with their Shaun of the Dead (2004) review.With G-Man MIA (probably off playing Tekken in the shed), Matt and Sir Dimmy hold the fort to break down Edgar Wright's 2004 cult classic that reanimated the zombie genre and redefined the zombie flick with a pint of bitter and a dash of British wit.In this week's episode, the lads explore how Shaun of the Dead walks the tightrope between gore and giggles, creating a film that works just as well as a slacker comedy as it does a horror satire. Damo admits to confusing it with The World's End (don't worry, he's new here), while Matt reveals he's seen the film nearly 20 times and could watch it on loop, especially with a packet of pork crackle and a Pepsi Max.From the iconic walk to the shop (twice), to the Queen-backed zombie beatdown in the Winchester, the boys dissect every major scene with the kind of reverence usually reserved for Tarantino or Scorsese. They also dig into Simon Pegg's breakout role as the titular Shaun, Nick Frost's glorious (and infuriating) turn as Ed, and the supporting cast of Britcom legends including Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran, and the ever-reliable Bill Nighy.They ask all the important questions:Is Shaun actually a zombie at the start of the film, who awakens into humanity?Could a pub really be the best place to ride out the apocalypse?And how the hell did Shaun survive that crowd of flesh-eaters outside the Winchester?Damo goes full philosopher, questioning the human condition in the age of smartphones (spoiler: we're all zombies), while Matt wonders why anyone would throw priceless vinyl at the undead.But it's not all jokes and Queen sing-alongs, the episode also touches on the emotional beats of the film, like Shaun's relationship with his mum and stepdad, the heartbreak of watching loved ones turn, and the surprisingly poignant ending that still manages to sneak in one last gag.The boys also fire off rapid takes in “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,” with highlights like:The perfect pacing and editing of the dual morning walk sequencesThe underappreciated brilliance of the bizarro “mirror crew” sceneAnd Ed's ability to be the most annoying – yet somehow still likeable – flatmate in cinema historyThrow in some choice reviews from critics (both good and hilariously bad), box office trivia, and the revelation that director Edgar Wright used just $4 million to craft a film that grossed over $30 million and launched a thousand pub-themed Halloween costumes, and you've got yourself one hell of a breakdown.Oh, and yes, the team briefly wonders why cricket bats are now over $1,000, a real horror show.So whether you're a diehard fan of the Cornetto Trilogy or new to the undead scene, this episode is a must-listen.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the conversation:Is Shaun of the Dead the best zombie comedy ever made?Would you ride out the apocalypse in a pub? And what's the best record to throw at a zombie?#BornToWatch #ShaunoftheDead #EdgarWright #SimonPegg #ZombieComedy #BritishHumour #HorrorComedy #NickFrost #CornettoTrilogy #MoviePodcast
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Topics covered include: Steven Soderbergh's greatest commentary tracks, the first Mission Impossible as a perfect film, writing movies for actors not executives, Ari telling Bill the idea for Eddington outside of an Italian restaurant, Bill laughing at the sound of Toni Collette's head falling off in Hereditary, being intuitive and impulsive, David Lynch as a great spiritual teacher, using genre film as a shield, Ari's deep research process in New Mexico before making Eddington, the genius comedy of Christopher Morris, walking into the meat grinder, unmade horror scripts, Bill's cameo in Beau is Afraid, going beyond the breaking point, Steven Spielberg as the king of shot sequencing, childhood obsession with screenplays, Sturges on Sturges, Bill filming shorts as a kid with his sister in Tulsa, meeting Scorsese at SNL, and 50+ films that shaped them.
This week on Cinematic Underdogs, we're betting itall on a suburban fever dream of bad decisions, illicit blackjack, and cameo-toting blowtorches—that is right, we're rolling our dice on The House, a 2017 comedy wherein Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell turn middle-class desperation into high-stakes chaos.The plot is as plain as poker; When their daughter's collegefund vanishes, two mild-mannered parents do what any rational soon to be empty nesters would do: open an illegal underground casino in their neighbor's basement. Imagine Breaking Bad meets Vegas Vacation, with PTA moms, home improvement mishaps, and Will Ferrell slowly unraveling into a budget Scorsese mob boss.Simplistic yet promising on paper, The House feels asarchitecturally trite as your average suburban lot. It plays out as the latest, lukewarm hedge in the studio comedy genre—confiding in recycled gags, a flimsy plot, and the kind of cheap laughs that scream "first draft." Will Ferrell, once a master of absurdist escalation, seems stuck in a creative holding pattern—the same shouting and man-child meltdown, dressed up in a different movie. There's a sense that the Semi-Pro/Blades of Glory/OldSchool formula is wearing thin. We get it: take a well-known premise, throw in some improv, ante-up with some unhinged hijinks, and double down with slapstick shenanigans, then hope it lands. Here, it doesn't. It's not unwatchable (we both enjoyed it as a vapid diversion); but it's utterly uninspired — another reminder that the golden era of Ferrell-led comedies, and 21st century theatrical comedies, are long past their prime and stuck in a rut.More direly, we discuss how the odds of a revival of thisflailing genre look increasingly grim, as lackluster efforts lead to waning box office receipts. Who will break the vicious cycle? Will someone soon hit the jackpot and rake in the next decade of theatrical releases? Join us as we theorize how the Hollywood hot hands of our adolescence have grown lazy, and whether the chips are too stacked up against a once surefire sanctuary of deep belly laughs and winning escapism for a comeback.
Why are superheroes seemingly always so popular? And is that a good thing? We discuss with screenwriter, professor, and author Sean Gaffney. References and resources List of billion dollar superhero movies: https://deadline.com/gallery/highest-grossing-movies-all-time/mcdjuwo-uv042/ Superhero dominance of the 2010s: https://www.statsignificant.com/p/the-rise-and-fall-of-superhero-movies Superheroes aren't cinema: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/opinion/martin-scorsese-marvel.html My reply to Scorsese: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/16/opinion/letters/martin-scorsese-movies.html Superheroes as modern gods: https://www.wired.com/2011/07/grant-morrison-supergods/ Superheroes as Chivalric Romance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPH9K0x5fY4&ab_channel=PilgrimsPass Superheroes as worship: https://anunexpectedjournal.com/superhero-movies-are-worship-not-theme-parks/ Websites The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com Sean Gaffney: https://gaffneyinkwell.com/
In this episode, we dive into The Wolf of Wall Street and break down how Martin Scorsese uses brilliant filmmaking to distract the audience from just how terrible these characters really are. We explore how the film mirrors the lifestyle it portrays—fast, loud, and reckless—and how that chaos makes it easy to ignore the darkness underneath. We also analyze Jordan Belfort's character, the outrageous tone, and the psychological tricks Scorsese uses to keep you entertained while showing you the truth.Chapters:00:00:00 How Scorsese distracts you from the debauchery00:05:41 How the beginning sets the stage for insane story00:10:56 Stratton Oakmont's recruitment 00:12:27 The metaphor Scorsese used in penny stock phone call00:15:53 The Jonah Hill scene that reveals the thought process of everyone00:18:41 How Scorsese uses the frame to show Jordan's "superior" life00:20:04 DiCaprio is the only man to pull this movie off00:24:29 The fight against being an ordinary man00:27:40 The amount of iconic scenes in incredible00:29:02 The genius use of a real event as a thematic moment00:30:49 The collapse of Jordan Belfort00:37:15 What was Scorsese trying to say at the end?00:40:43 Last point on distracting you from Jordan's losses00:41:51 The ending00:44:10 Jonah Hill took a pay cut to make this movie00:46:20 Our official rating00:53:34 Cool behind the scenes story of Margot Robbie00:56:41 Final thoughts01:00:29 Cue the music
As chatbots continue to evolve, Lesley Stahl reports from Nairobi, Kenya, on the growing market of “humans in the loop” – workers around the world who help train AI for big American tech companies. Stahl speaks with digital workers who have spent hours in front of screens teaching and improving AI, but complain of poor working conditions, low pay and undertreated psychological trauma. Correspondent Jon Wertheim journeys by boat (and winch) into the world's smallest – and unlikeliest – state: the Principality of Sealand. Just off the English coast, and roughly the landmass of two tennis courts, it boasts a full-time population of one. It was built during World War II as a nautical fort, and later repurposed as a “pirate radio” station under its monarchs, the Bates family. Wertheim takes a tour of this micronation and its history of piracy, coups, countercoups and rogues. The name Werner Herzog may not be as recognizable as Spielberg or Scorsese, but over the last six decades, the German filmmaker has had a profound and far-reaching influence on the world of cinema. He's made over 70 features and documentaries, which are often dream-like explorations of nature's power, human frailties and the edges of sanity. Correspondent Anderson Cooper sits down with the enigmatic director to discuss his films, and his other roles as writer and actor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, your faves are back with a movie review episode for y'all. And yessss!! It's the much-awaited Sinners episode. But of course, we don't start the show without a little chaos as we start off (2:27) with Falz' new hit single "No Less" leading into the conversation of his legacy in the game. Then we celebrate Naomie (5:18) finally becoming a chartered accountant!! Danny poses the random question of the week (11:03) based off the recent viral B.Simone clip, posing the question, do you owe your friends help when they are in a bad place financially? Don't miss this portion of the show! In the main portion of the show (40:08), we discuss arguably the biggest movie of the year Sinners. Heads up, Danny can't stop fanning over the beautiful Wunmi Mosaku on this episode. LOL! We give Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler their flowers (43:09), terming them the new Scorsese and De Niro of our generation. So we walk you through (51:11) our favorite scenes, moments, characters, and themes from the movie. We give our honest review (1:43:20) of the movie using our storyline, production, and performance metrics. Then we close out (1:53:28) with new music and movie recommendations portion. Enjoy this amazing one. Song Intro: Falz - No LessMid-Episode Song: Miles Canton - I Lied to You Song Outro: Alice Smith & Miles Canton - Last Time (I Seen the Sun)MOVIE RATINGS OUT OF AN OBTAINABLE FIVE (5)Story Telling – Naomie 5.0 | Danny 5.0Performance – Naomie 5.0 | Danny 5.0Production – Naomie 5.0 | Danny 4.9Send us your Anonymous Dilemmas – TSP Dilemma StoriesSubscribe to our YouTube channel: DANANA | TSPSupport the Podcast via Patreon Membership – The Spectrum Podcast | Official Patreon(If you are in Nigeria, before logging into Patreon, Download and Use Free VPN app Windscribe)Rate/Review APPLE – The Spectrum Podcast || DANANA on Apple Podcasts Rate/Review on SPOTIFY – The Spectrum Podcast || DANANA on SPOTIFY Listen to us on iHeart Radio – The Spectrum Podcast || DANANA – iHeart RadioListen to us on Jollof Radio – The Spectrum Podcast || DANANA – Jollof RadioFollow us on IG – @therealdananaSend us a mail – thespectrumpodcastdanana@gmail.comDISCLAIMER – We hereby declare that we do not own this music/song rights. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comPaul is a writer, an editor, and an old friend. He's a regular contributor to The New Yorker and a senior fellow in Georgetown's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. He's the author of The Life You Save May Be Your Own and Reinventing Bach, and his new book is The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s.For two clips of our convo — on Martin Scorsese's extraordinary religious films, and the strikingly resilient Catholicism of Andy Warhol — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Paul raised in upstate NY as a child of Vatican II; his great-uncle was the bishop of Burlington who attended the 2nd Council; Thomas Merton and Flannery O'Connor as formative influences; working in publishing with McPhee and Wolfe; Cullen Murphy on the historical Christ; Jesus as tetchy; Czesław Miłosz; Leonard Cohen making it cool to be religious; the row over The Last Temptation of Christ and Scorsese's response with Silence; Bill Donahue the South Park caricature; Bono and U2; The Smiths; The Velvet Underground; Madonna and her Catholic upbringing; “Like A Prayer” and “Papa Don't Preach”; her campaign for condom use; when I accidentally met her at a party; Camille Paglia; Warhol the iconographer; his near-death experience that led to churchgoing; Robert Mapplethorpe; S&M culture in NYC; Andres Serrano's “Piss Christ”; Jesse Helms' crusade against the NEA; Sinead O'Connor's refusal to get an abortion; tearing up the JP II photo on SNL; the sex-abuse crisis; Cardinal O'Connor; the AIDS crisis; ACT-UP's antics at St. Patrick's Cathedral; the AIDS quilt as a cathedral; and Paul's gobsmacking omission of the Pet Shop Boys.Coming up: Edward Luce on the war with Iran, Walter Isaacson on Ben Franklin, Tara Zahra on the revolt against globalization after WWI, Thomas Mallon on the AIDS crisis, and Johann Hari turning the tables to interview me. (NS Lyons indefinitely postponed a pod appearance — and his own substack — because he just accepted an appointment at the State Department; and the Arthur Brooks pod is postponed because of calendar conflicts.) Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.
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Get ready to hustle up some bibles, condemn some apostates, and declare that someone IS NO KIN OF YOURS, as tonight the Bop Crew interviews Payton McCarty-Simas, author of That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film. Together they have a fascinating discussion on their favorite witch films, the unique properties of American hysteria, the environmental factors that lead to booms in either witch hunts of witch flicks, why there were so many goddamn warlocks in the eighties, and the explicit fascism of the Veronica Lake vehicle I Married A Witch.Pick up your copy of That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film: https://www.lunapresspublishing.com/product-page/that-very-witch-that-very-witch-fear-feminism-and-the-american-witch-movie (also available wherever books are sold!)Check out Payon on Instagram: @paytplaceTaboo Acts, Queer Allegories: Cannibalism, Incest, and Queerness as Transgression in Genre Film | PAYTON McCARTY-SIMASThe Substance Is a Witch Film | by Payton McCaty-Simashttps://www.boxofficepulp.com/Listen on Apple: https://www.boxofficepulp.com/appleListen on Spotify: https://www.boxofficepulp.com/spotifyListen on Amazon: https://www.boxofficepulp.com/amazonAll The OTHER Ways to Listen: https://www.boxofficepulp.com/listenFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoxOfficePulpPodcast/Follow on Twiter/X: https://x.com/BoxOfficePulp
To hear the full episode and gain access the entire archive of deep historical research, subscribe to American Exception on Patreon! Aaron and Max discuss the 2019 Martin Scorsese film, The Irishman. The film stars Robert DeNiro as an Irish-American hitman and Al Pacino as the notorious Teamster president, Jimmy Hoffa. The film is based on the book, I Heard You Paint Houses, by Charles Brandt. We recommend that people watch the film before listening since we don't attempt to give any organized synopsis, nor do we avoid spoilers. Listen at your own risk! Music: "Silent Motion" by Mock Orange Special thanks to Dana Chavarria for producing the episode!!
Forrest, Conan Neutron, and Kristina Oakes talk about Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas with Josh from @TheAfternoonTune_ !! #goodfellas #martinscorcese #rayliotta #robertdeniro #wiseguy #moviepodcast #filmpodcast #taxdriver #meanstreets #deniro #henryhill #thesopranos #loraine #tonysoprano #mafia #mob #joepesci #mafia2 #mafiaringtone #scorsese #casino #myblueheaven #noraephron A long time in the making, this movie stars Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro. You already know!! It's Scorsese's most popular movie!!! It's the mafia!!!! Join our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnh Join our Patreon to get all our After Parties https://www.patreon.com/MovieNightExtra
Interview with Stephen Witt Altman's Gentle Singularity Sutskever video: start at 5:50-6:40 Paris on Apple Glass OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity Futurism on the paper Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue 'Superintelligence' Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Google battling 'fox infestation' on roof of £1bn London office 23andMe's Former CEO Pushes Purchase Price Nearly $50 Million Higher Code to control vocal production with hands Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year Social media creators to overtake traditional media in ad revenue this year Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Witt Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: agntcy.org smarty.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT spaceship.com/twit
Interview with Stephen Witt Altman's Gentle Singularity Sutskever video: start at 5:50-6:40 Paris on Apple Glass OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity Futurism on the paper Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue 'Superintelligence' Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Google battling 'fox infestation' on roof of £1bn London office 23andMe's Former CEO Pushes Purchase Price Nearly $50 Million Higher Code to control vocal production with hands Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year Social media creators to overtake traditional media in ad revenue this year Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Witt Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: agntcy.org smarty.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT spaceship.com/twit
Interview with Stephen Witt Altman's Gentle Singularity Sutskever video: start at 5:50-6:40 Paris on Apple Glass OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity Futurism on the paper Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue 'Superintelligence' Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Google battling 'fox infestation' on roof of £1bn London office 23andMe's Former CEO Pushes Purchase Price Nearly $50 Million Higher Code to control vocal production with hands Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year Social media creators to overtake traditional media in ad revenue this year Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Witt Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: agntcy.org smarty.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT spaceship.com/twit
John brings peace to Los Angeles under siege by podcasting tonight through his dulcet tones. Thanks, John! Plus: Is Superman so great (despite what Papa Kev says)? Who will be the next Scorsese? What wisdom do the MIRPs have for the youngsters? Share your wisdom: noonerpodcast@gmail.com
Interview with Stephen Witt Altman's Gentle Singularity Sutskever video: start at 5:50-6:40 Paris on Apple Glass OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity Futurism on the paper Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue 'Superintelligence' Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Google battling 'fox infestation' on roof of £1bn London office 23andMe's Former CEO Pushes Purchase Price Nearly $50 Million Higher Code to control vocal production with hands Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year Social media creators to overtake traditional media in ad revenue this year Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Witt Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: agntcy.org smarty.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT spaceship.com/twit
Interview with Stephen Witt Altman's Gentle Singularity Sutskever video: start at 5:50-6:40 Paris on Apple Glass OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity Futurism on the paper Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue 'Superintelligence' Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Google battling 'fox infestation' on roof of £1bn London office 23andMe's Former CEO Pushes Purchase Price Nearly $50 Million Higher Code to control vocal production with hands Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year Social media creators to overtake traditional media in ad revenue this year Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Witt Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: agntcy.org smarty.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT spaceship.com/twit
This episode takes you to the places where a pair of directors grew up. Coincidentally, these places are also the stomping grounds for Your Humble Hosts. We begin with MEAN STREETS (1973) . directed and co-written by Martin Scorsese, which is set in New York City. (Yeah, it was filmed in Los Angeles, but they found good locations so you don't really notice.) Scorsese weaves a tale through several incidents which were likely lifted from his life. In Part 2, we'll go to Baltimore and have a bite at a DINER.
Interview with Stephen Witt Altman's Gentle Singularity Sutskever video: start at 5:50-6:40 Paris on Apple Glass OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity Futurism on the paper Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue 'Superintelligence' Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Google battling 'fox infestation' on roof of £1bn London office 23andMe's Former CEO Pushes Purchase Price Nearly $50 Million Higher Code to control vocal production with hands Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year Social media creators to overtake traditional media in ad revenue this year Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Witt Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: agntcy.org smarty.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT spaceship.com/twit
Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis return for a deep dive into the week's AI news. We cover Apple's new research paper exposing the illusion of AI reasoning, industry leaders' superintelligence hype and hubris, Altman's “Gentle Singularity” vision, Ilya Sutskever's brain-as-computer analogy, Meta's massive superintelligence lab, LaCun and Pichai's call for new AGI ideas, Apple's on-device AI framework, NotebookLM's new sharing features, pairing NotebookLM with Perplexity, Hollywood's awkward embrace of AI tools, and the creative collision of AI and filmmaking. Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@aiinsideshow Enjoying the AI Inside podcast? Please rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcatcher of choice! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - Podcast begins 0:02:27 - Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity 0:05:50 - Sinofsky on the costs of anthropomorphizing LLMs 0:07:34 - Nate Jones: Let's Talk THAT Apple AI Paper—Here's the Takeaway Everyone is Ignoring 0:13:46 - Altman's latest manifesto might be worth mention in comparison 0:19:33 - Ilya Sutskever, a leader in AI and its responsible development, receives U of T honorary degree 0:25:52 - Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue ‘Superintelligence' 0:29:05 - Google CEO says AGI is impossible with today's tech 0:33:17 - WWDC: Apple opens its AI to developers but keeps its broader ambitions modest 0:39:57 - NotebookLM is adding a new way to share your own notebooks publicly. 0:42:01 - I paired NotebookLM with Perplexity for a week, and it feels like they're meant to work together 0:45:26 - The Googlers behind NotebookLM are launching their own AI audio startup. Here's a sneak peek. 0:50:48 - Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss 0:55:05 - Luca Guadagnino to Direct True-Life OpenAI Movie ‘Artificial' for Amazon MGM 0:59:19 - Everyone Is Already Using AI (And Hiding It) “We can say, ‘Do it in anime, make it PG-13.' Three hours later, I'll have the movie.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this powerful episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage welcomes acclaimed actress-turned-screenwriter Laura Harrington, whose career has spanned blockbuster sets and award-winning scripts. From starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape to writing for legends like Martin Scorsese and Taylor Hackford, Laura shares how she transitioned from the stage to the page—and why storytelling is her true calling.Laura reveals:How her breakout role in Maximum Overdrive led to working with Stephen KingThe real-life encounter that inspired her script about Fidel CastroHer emotional journey writing The Ninth Fortress, a Holocaust escape dramaWhy actors make some of the best screenwritersHer approach to writing character-driven films in a superhero-saturated industryAnd how her Farmhouse Writing Retreat in Italy nurtures creators of all kindsWhether you're an aspiring screenwriter, actor, or just love behind-the-scenes film stories, this episode is filled with rare insights and raw honesty about the creative process, reinvention, and writing with courage.
It was a big weekend to kick off June—and we're here to break it all down with a productive conversation on the hottest trending topics.In this episode, we dive into:Who really runs New York right now: Aaron Judge or Jalen Brunson?The “Goodnight” trend featuring De Niro and ScorseseChris Martin making headlinesA Caitlin Clark TrendR-Truth's unexpected returnAnother Debate on LooksAnd of course… Game is GameTap in to Episode 555 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.--------Civil Unrest in LA (1:50)lol this pic of Taylor & Travis (5:13)Who is King of New York? Aaron Judge or Jalen Brunson (9:46)Goodnight trend with De Niro and Scorsese (22:45)Chris Martin (25:30)Is this ok? (29:25)Ryan and Jose debate on looks (37:45)Caitlin Clark (45:33)R Truth Returns (48:34)Game is Game (54:00)#trending #podcast #sports #news #entertainment #culture ----Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCMAY 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
Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) join for the final Martin Scorsese themed movie focus special. This week, it's the Corruption Themed Trilogy: WOLF OF WALL STREET, THE IRISHMAN & KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON! TOPICS DISCUSSED: *Why are these well-intended misfires somewhat dull & rather inaccurate? *Why does Wolf of Wall Street feel as divisive as Scarface? *Why were some of the actors in The Irishman unfairly thrown under the bus for playing underveloped characters? *Why did Scorsese get too derivative of his own style here? *And a neat clip at the end of a Scorsese 2019 BBC1 Radio Interview where he discussed the on-going arguments about running time and movie lengths.
Tom Fleischman: Cinema, Scorsese & the Art of the MixIn this immersive episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats with Oscar-winning re-recording mixer Tom Fleischman to uncover the nuanced, behind-the-scenes craft of cinematic sound. With decades of experience, Tom offers a rare glimpse into the audio side of filmmaking, where emotion is built not just through visuals, but through every carefully chosen sound.From his early days splicing tape by ear to mixing iconic films like Goodfellas, School of Rock, and The Irishman, Tom shares personal stories and surprising insights from his legendary collaborations, especially with Martin Scorsese. The conversation spans the evolution of sound editing, the intuition behind great mixes, and why sometimes the hardest thing to get right is a single vowel.Highlights include:The challenges and creativity behind mixing films such as Hugo and Gangs of New YorkWhat a re-recording mixer actually does—and why it's more grit than glamourThe mystery and magic of cataloguing forgotten sound effectsBehind-the-scenes tales from awards season, including rejection and red carpet dramaThe art of “invisible” mixing and why audio is the ultimate cinematic illusionPacked with anecdotes—like Daniel Day-Lewis bringing intensity and precision even to his ADR sessions, and Jack Nicholson's Oscar-night wisdom—this episode is a must-listen for filmmakers, sound enthusiasts, or anyone curious about how the soul of a film is often found in what we hear.
This is a re-upload for Spotify of a conversation originally held in November of 2023. Hit Factory wishes to extend our deepest gratitude and reverence to the National Music Publishers' Association - tireless defenders of intellectual property, guardians of taste, and brave crusaders against independent podcasts that allegedly included a brief clip of copyrighted music within a previous version of this episode. Journalist and writer Séamus Malekafzali returns to the program for a lengthy conversation about Martin Scorsese's 1995 crime epic 'Casino'. Initially viewed by critics and audiences as a retread of Scorsese's masterful crime saga 'Goodfellas', the film has since been reevaluated as a masterpiece in its own right - one enriched by the director's late period films and preoccupations.We discuss the film's dizzying construction, effectively evoking the glitz and glam of the Vegas strip through extended montages and voiceover (an effect masterfully rendered by Scorsese's deft hands as a director, a firecracker script with co-writer Nicholas Pileggi, and the brilliant editing of longtime Scorsese collaborator Thelma Schoonmaker). Then, we examine the brilliant, career-defining performance of Sharon Stone as Ginger McKenna. It's a role that deserves every possible accolade, and strikes a note that no one but Stone could conceivably achieve. Finally, we discuss the film as capitalist allegory, and how Scorsese thoughtfully weaves commentary on the corporate centralization of the American economy and its steady collapsing of the middle class.We also offer some thoughts on Scorsese's latest, 'Killers of the Flower Moon', and the evolution of the director's views on capitalism, corruption, and consequence. Follow Séamus on Twitter.Read Séamus's Substack on Middle East politics.Read & Listen to Burnt Nitrate, Séamus's explorations of lesser-known and lesser-discussed films.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
Get ready for another round of hot takes.First up, Ty thinks Martin Scorsese makes the same movie and is not that great of a director.Next, RD proudly crowns the greatest trophy in all of sports.Come on in and download the episode for free.
If Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather films (Not You Part II!) mastered the mafia genre, then Martin Scorsese evolved it, leading to a string of films from other directors, including Scorsese himself, to mimic its style. Yet it's Goodfellas that stands as one of the best mob films ever made and Scorsese's most revered film, which has endured for 34 years. Is it worth its admiration? If you say no, then you're not being a funny guy. #goodfellas #martinscorcese #rayliotta Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter BlueSky@jeffyorkwriter.bsky.social Instagram @jeffyorkchicago TikTok @jeffyorkchicago Sujewa is an Underground Filmmaker and avid fan of underground cinema Sujewa's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@NYCIndieFilmmakerSujewa Follow Sujewa on X @sujewafantastic BlueSky @53spaceships.art Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written reviews and stay up to date on all of my newest podcast and YouTube content. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youll-probably-agree/id1453935603 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6poDSN5vjKFFk5XVY7SHtq?si=979e81a7063f4005 Subscribe on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-114056851 Follow Me on X and Instagram @ypareviews My TikTok @ypareviewschicago Follow Me on Twitter and Instagram @ypareviews
If the Western is the godfather of American cinema, then the crime film is its son. With tough guys, shootouts, and explorations of morality, these movies capture the seedy underbelly of a post-war urban world. So, for today's video, I'll be ranking a list of crime films chosen by my producer. Hot takes are bound to happen. - - - Today's Sponsor: Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get 27% Off Sitewide + Free Bedding Bundle (Sheet Set and Mattress Protector) with any Luxe or Elite Mattress Order.
The film writers Brian Abrams and Will Sloan return to the podcast for a salute to one of our favourite screen presences, the great American character actor Joe Don Baker, who passed away this month at the age of 89. We discuss the full arc of Joe Don's career, thrust into leading man status in the early seventies playing Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser who waged war against the Dixie Mob in 1973's populist smash hit Walking Tall, and the less financially successful followup with the same director (Phil Karlson), the brutal, sweaty noir thriller Framed, to the role that (like it or not) defined him for so many in the culture as a scuzzy cop in 1975's Mitchell (immortalized on one of the funniest episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000) to his comeback in the eighties in the masterful BBC miniseries Edge of Darkness (where he received the most acclaim he ever got as an actor), his several appearances in the Bond series (where he played both a good guy and a bad guy), and his notable supporting role in Scorsese's remake of Cape Fear. Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at patreon.com/junkfilterFollow Brian Abrams on Twitter and Letterboxd.Brian and Liz Charboneau have a new film podcast: It Gets Better.Follow Will Sloan on Twitter and Bluesky and subscribe to his substack and his podcasts The Important Cinema Club and Michael and Us.Will's new book Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA (OR Books) can be purchased now! “RIP JDB”, from Will's substack, May 19, 2025Trailer gallery:Walking Tall (Phil Karlson, 1973)Golden Needles (Robert Clouse, 1974)Mitchell (Andrew V. McLaglen, 1975)Checkered Flag or Crash (Alan Gibson, 1977)Joysticks (Greydon Clark, 1983)German trailer for Getting Even (Dwight H. Little, 1986)
This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: It looks like Martin Scorsese has finally (probably) picked his next film, and it's shooting (probably) this year, and Leo DeCaprio will (probably) be starring in it. Damien Chazelle is doing a prison movie with Cillian Murphy, it will be filming this year. Ryan Reynoolds wants a Rated R Star Wars movie, Alex Garland is tackling a massive video game Elden Ring, Christopher McQuarrie is writing Top Gun 3, and Tarantino will be making 10 (the making-of) books on his movies. Don't forget to check out thedailyratings.com for our New Shop! Where you can find all kinds of Daily Ratings shirts, hoodies, hats, and mugs. Also check out the massive amount films that Vince has rated and remember to send a donation in to become a Producer!!
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet. This week we dive into Apple and Google news, from hilarious Vision Pro price guesses to WWDC 3.0 wishlist items and Google's AI updates. Plus tips on using your iPhone as a Mac mic, vintage iPhone status, and some great gadget deals. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary In this episode, we cover a mix of fascinating Apple and Google news and updates. We start by sharing how ‘The Price is Right' contestants wildly underestimated the cost of Apple's Vision Pro, highlighting just how surprising the headset's price point is. Next, we explore the WWDC 2025 VisionOS 3 wishlist, imagining what features Apple might add to improve the user experience. We also discuss the latest status on iOS 18.5, which has no new beta this week but still holds some small refinements. Moving to Mac, we cover handy tips like taking full control of macOS notifications and how to use your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac. On the Google front, we recap their exciting I/O announcements including the Gemini app's new Live View feature and Google Translate becoming the default translation app on iOS devices. Plus, we spotlight a great deal on a wireless CarPlay adapter available at Walmart. Rounding out the episode, we hit the news with Mozilla shutting down Pocket, Fortnite topping App Store charts, iPhone 7 Plus and 8 becoming vintage, and some fresh Apple TV+ series and movie news. Episode Highlights This week in In Touch With Vision Pro: Discussion on how ‘The Price is Right' contestants wildly underestimated the cost of Apple's Vision Pro headset by thousands of dollars. Plus a spotlight on the Mirror Vision App enhancing the Vision Pro experience. WWDC 25 VisionOS 3 Wishlist What features we hope Apple adds next for Vision Pro in the upcoming VisionOS 3 update. Updates on iOS 18.5: no new beta release this week, but still worth watching for minor refinements. In In Touch With Mac this week: How to take full control of notifications on macOS (Lifehacker) Using your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac (MacRumors) Google I/O Announcements Recap: A rundown of everything interesting Google announced, including: Gemini app for iOS now with Live View real-time visual help Google Translate is now the default translation app on iPhone and iPad Deals and Gadgets: Walmart's wireless CarPlay adapter selling for $33 (originally $80), praised by shoppers for flawless performance. News Roundup Mozilla announces shutdown of Pocket to refocus on Firefox (9to5Mac) Fortnite tops App Store charts again (MacRumors) iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 now officially vintage (MacRumors) Apple TV+ announces a new five-part documentary film portrait “Mr. Scorsese” New Apple TV+ series from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay announced Apple's big summer movie expanding to more IMAX theaters due to overwhelming popularity Links Mentioned in This Episode 'The Price is Right' contestants were off by thousands when guessing the cost of Apple's Vision Pro Mirror Vision App WWDC 25 visionOS 3 wishlist: what we'd like to see next for Apple Vision Pro How to Take Full Control of Notifications on macOS | Lifehacker Use Your iPhone as a Microphone for Your Mac - MacRumors Everything Interesting Google Announced at I/O Today - MacRumors Gemini App for iOS Gets Live View Feature for Real-Time Visual Help - MacRumors Google Translate Now Available as Default Translation App on iPhone and iPad Walmart is selling a 'convenient' $80 wireless CarPlay adapter for $33, and shoppers say it 'works flawlessly' News Mozilla announces shutdown of Pocket as it refocuses on Firefox Fortnite Takes Top Spot on App Store Charts iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Now Considered Vintage Apple TV+ announces the five-part documentary film portrait 'Mr. Scorsese' Apple TV+ Announces New Series From Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Apple's Big Summer Movie Expanding to More IMAX Theaters Due to 'Overwhelming Popularity Announcements Macstock 9 is here for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. We have an exclusive coupon code use INTOUCH50 at checkout and save $50..Click here to Register | Macstock Conference & Expo Book your room with a Macstock discount here. Location | Macstock Conference & Expo I hope to see you there! Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social https://thepodtalk.net About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.
For years, Alex Gregory has been at the center of some of TV's sharpest comedies, from “Veep” to the legendary “The Larry Sanders Show.” Now, Gregory returns as co-creator and co-showrunner of “The Studio,” a show that's quickly become one of the funniest and most biting satires about Hollywood chaos ever put on television. On the Bingeworthy podcast, Gregory sat down with host Mike DeAngelo to talk about the real stories behind the series, the chaos of the writers' room, and why Martin Scorsese was maybe the best surprise comedic cameo of the year.If you're new to “The Studio,” the show is basically a wild ride through the modern movie business - a satirical look at power, egos, and total dysfunction, starring a crew of execs, creatives, and all sorts of oddballs who just try to keep the whole machine running. Created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck, and Frida Perez, the series is loaded with star power: Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron, Zoe Kravitz, Dave Franco, Zac Efron, Olivia Wilde, Anthony Mackie, and plenty more pop up throughout.READ MORE: ‘The Studio' Review: An Incredible Love Letter & Takedown Of The Hollywood Movie Machine
In this fiery clip from the pod, cohost TD drops a cinematic bombshell—he hates Martin Scorsese movies. From Goodfellas to The Wolf of Wall Street, TD explains why the legendary director just doesn't do it for him. Is this the hottest take in film history or a misunderstood opinion? Hit play and decide for yourself.
Episode Description – S3.E10: Goodfellas (1990) Review with Steven from After Hours Video“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a podcaster…”This week, we're diving into the mob classic Goodfellas (1990) with our good friend Steven from After Hours Video. From iconic one-liners and unforgettable tracking shots to the real-life rise and fall of Henry Hill, we break down the Scorsese masterpiece using our unique scoring system. Did it live up to the hype, or did it leave us reaching for the cannoli?If you missed the YouTube livestream, catch the full episode now wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to share your score with us using one of our three scoring methods – find them on our Instagram!Check out our recording software, Zencastr, and start your own show here: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage#Goodfellas #Podcast #MovieReview #Scorsese #MafiaMovies #RobertDeNiro #JoePesci #RayLiotta #TrueCrime #FilmCommunity #CinemaLovers #PodcastLife #TheAverageReviews #MovieScore #TheAverage #PopCulture #FilmNerds
In this episode of the show we are adding the third instalment into our Elaine May May where we talk about her 1976 Mikey and Nicky. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the arduous and crisis-laden production history of this movie, how Elaine May channeled the spirit of rogue indie filmmaking and how her movie works as a bridge between Cassavetes and Scorsese. We also dive deep into the metaphorical plane of the movie and talk about it as an anti-gangster picture, a companion piece to The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Husbands and Mean Streets and also wonder what it tells us about Elaine May's own relationship with the moviemaking business. Tune in and enjoy!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsIntro: Infraction - CassetteOutro: Infraction - DaydreamHead over to uncutgemspodcast.com to find all of our archival episodes and more!Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod), IG (@UncutGemsPod) and Facebook (@UncutGemsPod)Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)Subscribe to our Patreon! (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)
The next sequel we will discuss is "Inspector Gadget 2". For it, I chatted with the Director Alex Zamm. Alex talked about his journey up outside Woodstock, NY to Hollywood that involved winning free movie tickets for a year to a local theater after winning a contest, cartooning and going up to Mad Magazine, then some stage, then he starting doing interviews for 6 years, and then started working on movies with a friend which drove him to filmmaking. We talked about getting something he made noticed by Monty Python, having Scorsese as his teacher, Sundance, Upright Citizens Brigade, writing on Green Lantern in the early 90s, Woody Woodpecker, Larry the Cable Guy, approach to directing sequels, and more. This is a fun one. Enjoy.Watch the unedited video interview at sequelsonly.com/AlexZammAlex's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005618/Your homework is watching "Inspector Gadget 2" on Disney+.Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!
This episode stars Judy and Adam Tanzer, the host's mother and brother respectively. It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and their homes which are located in greater Philadelphia-land in April 2025.
Imagine a movie so perfectly crafted that Jack Nicholson improvs half his scenes, Leonardo DiCaprio plays a character in constant panic, and Mark Wahlberg steals the entire film in under 10 minutes of screen time. We're talking Scorsese at his absolute PEAK. We dissect The Departed scene by scene with a modern eye. Which character might be secretly gay? Did you catch the hidden on-screen tell about which characters wouldn't make it to the end of the movie? Would you rather be Colin or Billy? So grab your cranberry juice, tell your mom you're not gonna make it home for supper. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:12:30- Critical and fan reviews •0:21:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:50:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS- ****Hungryroot- Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to http://Hungryroot.com/CONFUSED and use code CONFUSED. ————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Michael Guiliano and NicMad. Welcome to our newest members - Ryan Metcalfe, Michael Hogan, Katie Draper, Kyle Lasley, Eric Brock, Paul Avila, Joshua Gaines, Abbie, Nicolas Miller, Adam Retz, Craig Cyrill, Cassandra Leigh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thomas Sena & Deremy Dove (Pop Culture Five Podcast Duo) light a match and illuminate the pros and cons of Martin Scorsese's Religious Epics Trilogy: THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, KUNDUN and SILENCE! TOPICS INCLUDE: *An overview on Scorsese's look at Catholicism *Is Adam Driver needing better roles of late? *Philip Glass and Peter Gabriel's brilliantly inserted film scores for the initial two films *How hard it is to handle FOR ANY KIND of religious epic without someone disagreeing on the messaging *Which film ran out of steam before it even got going *Which one is easily Scorsese's most accessible film to date *And which one has a rather captivating script for even the most agnostic viewer to find riveting! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/ SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/ Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Anchor: https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4 CastBox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222 Discord: https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586 #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass
This week, we're staying up all night with two high-stakes odysseys through New York City's underbelly. First up, we're taking a look at Scorsese's underrated gem, After Hours, where one man's SoHo adventure spirals into a bizarre nightmare. Next, the Safdie Brothers' Good Time delivers a masterclass in anxiety as we follow a brother's desperate and disastrous descent into his own worst impulses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lonely hearts beware! This week, Peaches and Michael are putting romance on notice in celebration of 1970's THE HONEYMOON KILLERS! In addition to discussing how this venerated classic goes beyond the confines of a standard true crime adaptation, our hosts delve into the cult power of the singular sensation that is Shirley Stoler. Joining the conversation is host/film programmer extraordinaire Beth Accomando, who considers this take on Martha and Raymond one of cinema's great love stories. Then, horror icon Debbie Rochon stops by to dig into why she continues to draw inspiration from the film's thoughtfully unique construction and powerhouse performances. From grifting church ladies to Scorsese getting bounced, this episode has it all! Go!
Send us a textThis week, The Balcony is OPEN! The back row boys discuss some of their recent watches including praise for Lindsay Lohan and Clint Eastwood, and a surprise day trip to Minneapolis. The trio then recaps The State Theatre's now finished Director's Series for 2025 focusing on the great Martin Scorsese. Derrick leads the charge, having experienced each film at the theater at least once, and offers up a look at the State's presentations while Blake and Andy offer their feedback on the movies and their regrets about what flicks they missed. Blake can be found on Letterboxd @therealjohng and on Instagram @blakeg_5150. Derrick can be found on Instagram AND Letterboxd @dervdude.Andy can be found on Letterboxd @fatdudeflicks and on Instagram @fatdudedigsflicks.Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Goodpods, or wherever you get your podcasts. Search for Fat Dude Digs Flicks and click on that subscribe button. Please take a second to rate and review the show, while you're at it! In subscribing to The Balcony, you also get new episodes of Let's Taco ‘Bout and The Criterion Break. Support the show
Ben Tanzer - After Hours: Scorsese, Grief and the Grammar of Cinema. This is episode 759 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Emmy-award winner Ben Tanzer's acclaimed work includes the novel - The Missing, the short story collection UPSTATE, the science fiction novel Orphans and the essay collections Lost in Space and Be Cool. Ben is a Story South and Pushcart nominee, a finalist for the Annual National Indie Excellence and Eric Hoffer Book Awards, a winner of the Devil's Kitchen Literary Festival Nonfiction Prose Award and a Midwest Book Award. He also received an Honorable Mention at the Chicago Writers Association Book Awards for Traditional Non-Fiction and a Bronze Medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards. He's written for Hemispheres, Punk Planet, Men's Health, and The Arrow, AARP's GenX newsletter. He lives in Chicago with his family. Our focus today will be his latest work - After Hours: Scorsese, Grief and the Grammar of Cinema. Powerful writing. Engaging. Thought provoking. Please share. Thanks for listening! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it. Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: https://www.tanzerben.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-podcast-will-change-your-life/id564098800 https://twitter.com/BenTanzer https://www.instagram.com/tanzerben/ https://www.facebook.com/BenTanzer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanzerben/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bentanzerauthor https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JRXQDQ Length - 01:11:10
In this episode, we dive into Goodfellas and why it's one of the greatest gangster films ever made. We break down Scorsese's directing style, the character arcs of Henry Hill, Jimmy, and Tommy, and how the movie perfectly captures the rise and fall of a life in organized crime. We also analyze key scenes, iconic moments, and the film's unique editing and narration style that revolutionized the genre. This is our full deep-dive into the chaos, charm, and consequences of Goodfellas.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro Convo00:05:11 How Scorsese draws you into the luxury life of a wise guy00:10:19 Joe Pesci crushes the maniac character00:12:13 Cool insights from the infamous oner00:19:43 How Scorsese makes key moments feel very important00:35:14 Diving into Henry's character00:40:06 Diving into Tommy's character00:43:53 Why normal family life is always shown in a bad light00:50:26 A couple real life events they excluded from the movie00:51:18 The deeper layer of Henry beating up Karen's neighbor00:52:37 Why Henry falls in love with Karen00:53:55 Good to see the same ole mafia actors in every gangster movie00:55:47 More examples of Scorsese showing what the mob life feels like00:57:50 Praising Momma Scorsese01:00:21 Was Henry a good person at heart?01:03:08 Fun fact: Scorsese brought a real prosecutor in to act01:04:28 Karen and Henry's major flaw01:06:46 Our official rating01:11:05 Final thoughts01:14:14 Cue the music
In this episode of Outside the Cinema, hosts Bill and Chris discuss various topics ranging from the challenges of baseball season to listener feedback that draws parallels between political figures and movie characters. They delve into Martin Scorsese's filmography, particularly focusing on the unique dark comedy 'After Hours', exploring its themes and style while debating the merits of Scorsese's work. In this conversation, Chris Bricklemyer and Bill delve into Martin Scorsese's film 'After Hours,' exploring its classification as a black comedy and a comedy of errors. They discuss the film's initial poor reception and its evolution into a cult classic, examining the character dynamics and the surreal, quirky nature of the narrative. The conversation also reflects on Scorsese's unique style and the film's cultural context, ultimately questioning the reasons behind its cult status. In this conversation, Bill and Chris delve into various film reviews, focusing on 'After Hours', 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor', and 'The Accountant Squared'. They discuss casting choices, the influence of directors like Scorsese, and the balance between enjoyment and critique in film. The dialogue highlights the nuances of character dynamics, visual storytelling, and the evolution of filmmaking.
Travis Bickle, a lonely Vietnam War veteran working as a NYC taxi driver, descends into violent vigilantism as his mental state deteriorates and his disgust with urban decay intensifies. Martin Scorsese's legendary 1976 character study features an iconic performance by Robert De Niro that continues to influence cinema decades later.• Robert De Niro's transformative performance as Travis Bickle remains the film's standout element• Scorsese's portrayal of 1970s New York City creates a character of its own through gritty, atmospheric cinematography• Bernard Herrmann's jazz-influenced score perfectly enhances the film's sense of isolation and brewing violence• The film's ambiguous portrayal of its protagonist has led to controversial interpretations over the decades• Travis Bickle's character has influenced numerous films about isolated, disturbed individuals, most notably 2019's "Joker"• The "You talkin' to me?" mirror scene has become one of cinema's most referenced and parodied moments• Modern viewers may find the pacing deliberately slow compared to contemporary filmsLetterbox'd Synopsis: A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feed his urge for violent action.
The first episode of this season of Movie Mindset is free for all listeners as always. To listen to the rest of the season, subscribe at www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse When you love movies, you've got to watch them. There's no other way…Movie Mindset Season 3 commences with our first ever single feature on the most referenced movie in Chapo Trap House history: Martin Scorsese's masterpiece Casino. Will and Hesse are joined by Felix to take a kaleidoscopic and dizzying dive into the inferno of American greed that is Las Vegas. Anchored by a triumvirate of all career great performances from Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci in FULL PSYCHO MODE, Casino is by equal turns hilarious and stomach turning and stands alone as Scorsese's grandest and most generous examination of evil and the tragic flaws that doom us all. Should you listen even if you haven't seen this movie? Why take a chance? At least that the way we feel about it.