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This hour, we take a critical look at the role of art critics in our world. What is the status of criticism, and is it under threat? GUESTS: Naveen Kumar: Theater critic for The Washington Post. He is associate director of the National Critics Institute, the leading arts-writing workshop for professional journalists. He has twice served on the jury for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama Kathryn VanArendonk: Critic at Vulture and New York Magazine Matt Singer: Editor and Critic at ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He is the author of numerous books, including Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever Aleksandra Mir: Artist, whose work has been included in 370 exhibits worldwide. She is co-editor of the book Bad Reviews: An Artists' Book by 150 Artists The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spider-Man Brand New Day may be EXACTLY what Marvel & Kevin Feige needs right now. Step out of the way 3c Films, New Rockstars, & Screencrush... it's time for Greg Alba and Coy Jandreau (DC Studios) for a deep dive into the state of Marvel Studios as they break down everything from the Spider-Man 4 set photos to the box office performance of Fantastic Four, Superman, and more. Is the MCU in real decline? Can Spider-Man 4, Avengers: Doomsday, or Avengers: Secret Wars turn things around? In this raw and honest episode, we cover: Tom Holland's new Spider-Man suit & practical stunts in Glasgow Spider-Man 4 villains: Scorpion, Tombstone, Tarantula, Boomerang, and Punisher Why Fantastic Four is underperforming despite critical praise The larger issue: declining theater attendance or superhero fatigue? The difference between event cinema (Barbie, Oppenheimer, Minecraft) vs. MCU Phase 5 fatigue What Marvel can learn from The Boys, Sinners, and Lilo & Stitch Can Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars actually fix the MCU? What James Gunn's DCU is doing right Is the next pop culture wave video game movies? Or something else? What do YOU think? Is Marvel in decline or just evolving? Are you hyped for Spider-Man 4? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ScreenCrush's Ryan Arey checks in to talk all things Marvel, DC, and Star Wars! Plus, Preston opens up some...fan mail chainmail? (00:00:00) News & Sports(00:11:41) Entertainment Report(00:43:47) Just Sayin' Institute(01:20:03) Bizarre File(01:32:00) Forgetting to Press Record(02:00:56) Ryan Arey - Screen Crush(02:39:08) Bizarre File, Shriner's Christmas in July(02:55:00) Hollywood Trash & Music News(03:08:34) Wrap Up

We're kicking off our summer of superheroes with one of the first theatrical superhero movies: the 1966 Batman movie starring Adam West and Burt Ward! Join in as we discuss the development of the TV show, the film's relationship to camp, Batman's detective work, and the state of modern superhero cinema. Plus: Why is this Batman movie set entirely during daylight hours? Why did Burt Ward do almost all of his own stunts? Does Batman work for the government? Can Marc name the Thunderbolts? And, most importantly, who is the most dateable Batman? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)---------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise ofNerd Culture by Glen Weldon (2016)The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic Book Scare and How it Changed America by David Hadju (2009)"Batman" (Museum of Broadcast Communications)"Adam West: Behind the Mask" (The Independent)"Batman" (AFI Catalog)"Original Design for the Leader in Captain America: Brave New World Revealed" (IGN)"Captain America: Brave New World Leader Merchandise Looks Nothing Like the Character in the Movie" (ScreenCrush)"The Comic Artists Who Inspired Roy Lichtenstein Aren't Too Thrilled About It" (Smithsonian Magazine)

Today author and ScreenCrush editor Matt Singer returns to discuss one of the oddest detours in a legendary Hollywood career. When THE CABLE GUY came out in 1996, Jim Carrey was on one of the hottest streaks in cinema history; fans just didn't know what to do with a dark comedy/thriller that made him into a full-blown creep. We talk about why it was considered a flop, where it falls in the careers of both Carrey and director Ben Stiller, and if it really IS that weird.You can find more from Matt at https://screencrush.com/Unwatchables is hosted by Marc Dottavio and Seth Troyer, produced by Tony Scarpitti, featuring artwork by Micah Kraus.You can support us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/unwatchables to get access to exclusive bonus content and weigh in on what we watch next.Find us online at www.unwatchablespod.com or shoot us an email at unwatchablespodcast@gmail.com. We're on Instagram and Twitter under @unwatchablespod.

Episode 835 (53 mins 39 secs) Screencrush went Live on tour! Getting tickets for a nerdy license plate! Waymo will make you spin! CES 2025 has robot companions now! Albert and Jiaming discuss all that, plus share a lot of thoughts about the Los Angeles wildfires. Updates, Show Notes, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2025/1/14/835

A Conversation I'll Never Forget. In this heartfelt episode of Diary of a Reel Reject, Greg Alba sits down with Ryan Arey, the brilliant mind behind ScreenCrush, for a conversation that dives deep into the emotional power of storytelling. From Star Wars and Superman to the timeless themes of tragedy and sacrifice, Ryan shares profound insights into how these stories have shaped his identity and career. They discuss Luke Skywalker's internal struggles, Superman's unwavering morality, and why these heroes continue to resonate across generations. Ryan opens up about the loneliness of leading a fandom-driven channel, the emotional cost of fandom on creators, and how tragedy and sacrifice make stories unforgettable—from The Brave Little Toaster to Charlotte's Web. He also reflects on how movies and TV shows like Watchmen and The Dark Knight changed his perspective on life. Whether you're a die-hard Star Wars fan, a Superman enthusiast, or someone curious about the deeper impact of stories, this episode will leave you inspired. Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays and welcome to Triad of the Force's SKELLY CRÜ Thursdays (well we're late since it's the Holiday's so SATURDAY and we know it's not catchy)! Join Gus and Nani on this limited series, covering all things Skeleton Crew (and Neel, of course). On today's SKELLY CRÜ Saturday, Brianna McLarty⁠ from ScreenCrush joins the gang as they review and analyze the fifth episode of SKELETON CREW: You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates. • • • Triad of the Force is a channel which was featured on the Podcast Stage at Star Wars Celebration 2022 and 2023, featuring Nani and Gus, lifelong Puerto Rican friends who after years of discussing the media they love, came together and created their show. Triad of the Force focuses their discussions on Star Wars, but their love for media spans everything from sci-fi, fantasy, CBMs, and beyond. From films to TV, from books to comic books, Triad of the Force looks at all media critically, from a Latine/x perspective. Joins us! Follow Triad Of The Force at: BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/triadoftheforce.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@triadoftheforce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/triadoftheforce/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TriadoftheForce/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like us, get some merch and help the channel: TeePublic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/triad-of-the-force⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • • • Acknowledgement: The Intro and Outro music is the Triad of the Force Theme, composed and performed by Grushkov with full permission for use by Grushkov (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Grushkov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). • • • This channel is not affiliated in any way with Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.

In this episode, host Sandra Abrams has a conversation with Matt Singer - film critic, editor, podcaster, and author- about his new book, “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever.” The book offers an insightful and funny look into the iconic pair of film reviewers and their combative style, and shares details about how their THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN trademark began. Plus, given Matt's day job as film critic and editor of ScreenCrush.com, he talks about the role of film criticism for audiences in today's entertainment and media world. Learn more about Matt Singer here: https://www.matt-singer.net/and here: https://screencrush.com/author/mattsinger/Buy “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever” wherever books are sold as well as through: Penguin Random House https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710246/opposable-thumbs-by-matt-singer/---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the mediaandmonuments.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast/Communications Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

Movie of the Year: 1984The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (with Matt Singer!)Explore the cult classic "Buckaroo Banzai" with the Movie of the Year podcast, featuring Matt Singer. Dive into genre, performances, and the film's lasting message.In this exciting episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, we dive into the cult classic "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension." Released in 1984, "Buckaroo Banzai" is a film that defies conventional genres and has garnered a dedicated fanbase over the years. Join our hosts along with special guest panelist Matt Singer, renowned film critic and editor at ScreenCrush, as they explore the unique charm and enduring legacy of this eclectic movie. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the world of Buckaroo Banzai, this episode promises a blend of insightful analysis and lively discussion.Does Buckaroo Banzai Even Have a Genre?"Buckaroo Banzai" is a genre-bending adventure that combines elements of science fiction, action, comedy, and even a touch of romance. Our panel delves into how the film's genre-defying nature contributes to its unique identity and cult status. We discuss the creative vision of director W.D. Richter and writer Earl Mac Rauch, who crafted a story that challenges traditional genre boundaries and offers something truly distinctive in the realm of 1980s cinema.How are the Performances in Buckaroo Banzai?The film boasts a remarkable ensemble cast led by Peter Weller in the titular role of Buckaroo Banzai, a multi-talented scientist, neurosurgeon, and rock musician. Matt Singer provides an in-depth look at Weller's charismatic performance, along with standout contributions from co-stars Jeff Goldblum, John Lithgow, and Ellen Barkin. Our hosts highlight how the actors' committed portrayals add depth and humor to the film, enhancing its appeal and making it a timeless piece for movie enthusiasts.Does This Movie Have a Message?Beyond its quirky plot and memorable characters, "Buckaroo Banzai" offers a surprisingly profound message about heroism, innovation, and the power of teamwork. The panel examines the film's underlying themes, exploring how Buckaroo Banzai and his eclectic band of adventurers, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, embody ideals of courage and collaboration. We also discuss how these themes resonate with contemporary audiences, making the film relevant even decades after its release.Guest Panelist: Matt SingerWe are thrilled to feature Matt Singer in this episode, bringing his extensive knowledge and passion for cinema to our discussion of "Buckaroo Banzai." As an acclaimed film critic, Matt offers unique perspectives on the film's impact and its place in movie history. His insights help illuminate why "Buckaroo Banzai" remains a beloved cult classic and a topic of fascination for film scholars and fans alike. This episode of the Movie of the Year podcast offers a thorough exploration of "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension," celebrating its genre-defying brilliance, outstanding performances, and enduring message. With expert analysis from our hosts and special guest Matt Singer, listeners are in for an engaging and informative journey through one of the most unconventional films of the 1980s. Be sure to check out our other episodes for more deep dives into iconic movies that have left a lasting impact on the world of cinema.For more episodes of Movie of the Year, plus our sister show The Superhero Show Show, don't forget to visit our official podcast website and...

Matt Singer is editor and film critic at ScreenCrush and current chair of the New York Film Critics Circle. He's the author of Marvel's Spider-Man: From Amazing to Spectacular – The Definitive Comic Art Collection and a new book, Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Matt's websitehttps://www.matt-singer.net/ Opposable Thumbshttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710246/opposable-thumbs-by-matt-singer/ ScreenCrushhttps://screencrush.com/ Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Cool Shul Cultural Communityhttps://www.coolshul.org/ Atheists United Studioshttps://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studiosTake a visit to my Website and blog Thinking on Music

Jordan, Ron and Chris welcome Ryan Arey of ScreenCrush on the pod to draft comic book coupless! 4 rounds in a snake style draft, who has the best team? WE HAVE A DISCORD!  Join it here: https://discord.com/invite/QfDYKZSUKG Follow Our Show: Email: Marvelplusrecaps@gmail.com Twitter: @toinfinitysaga Facebook: Facebook.com/infinitysagabeyond Anchor: https://anchor.fm/infinitysagabeyond Blog: https://infinitysagabeyond.wordpress.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/toinfinitysagaandbeyond --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitysagabeyond/message

Christy Lemire of RogerEbert.com and Matt Singer of ScreenCrush talk all about pizza in the movies. There's also pizza news!Christy Lemire is a film critic for RogerEbert.com and the co-host of the Breakfast All Day podcast and YouTube show. For 15 years, she was the film critic for The Associated Press. Get her newsletter at ChristyLemire.com.Matt Singer is also a film critic and the editor of ScreenCrush. He was the on-air host of IFC News on the Independent Film Channel, and his first book was 2019's “Marvel's Spider-Man: From Amazing to Spectacular.” His critically acclaimed new book is, “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever.”Christy and Matt discuss movies like Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Mystic Pizza, Do the Right Thing, and more. The gang also tries to figure out if such a thing as a "pizza movie" actually exists. Think we missed a great one? Leave a review. Fresh episodes are available for download and streaming every Tuesday morning. Join the party! Follow @pizzapodparty on Instagram and X, and @thepizzapodparty on TikTok, and hosts Arthur Bovino (@nycbestpizza) and Alfred Schulz (@AlfredSchulz) on all the social medias. This podcast is brought to you by Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information.Follow us for more information!Instagram: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4Twitter: @PizzaPodParty @ArthurBovino @AlfredSchulzTikTok: @thepizzapodpartyThreads: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4

Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn't check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.” On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they'd ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awarded to a film critic—for his work at the Chicago Sun-Times. To say they despised each other was an understatement. When they reluctantly agreed to collaborate on a new movie review show with PBS, there was at least as much sparring off-camera as on. No decision—from which films to cover to who would read the lead review to how to pronounce foreign titles—was made without conflict, but their often-antagonistic partnership (which later transformed into genuine friendship) made for great television. In the years that followed, their signature “Two thumbs up!” would become the most trusted critical brand in Hollywood. In Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2023), award-winning editor and film critic Matt Singer eavesdrops on their iconic balcony set, detailing their rise from making a few hundred dollars a week on local Chicago PBS to securing multimillion-dollar contracts for a syndicated series (a move that convinced a young local host named Oprah Winfrey to do the same). Their partnership was cut short when Gene Siskel passed away in February of 1999 after a battle with brain cancer that he'd kept secret from everyone outside his immediate family—including Roger Ebert, who never got to say goodbye to his longtime partner. But their influence on in the way we talk about (and think about) movies continues to this day. Matt Singer is the editor and film critic of ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He won a Webby Award for his work on the Independent Film Channel's website. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn't check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.” On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they'd ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awarded to a film critic—for his work at the Chicago Sun-Times. To say they despised each other was an understatement. When they reluctantly agreed to collaborate on a new movie review show with PBS, there was at least as much sparring off-camera as on. No decision—from which films to cover to who would read the lead review to how to pronounce foreign titles—was made without conflict, but their often-antagonistic partnership (which later transformed into genuine friendship) made for great television. In the years that followed, their signature “Two thumbs up!” would become the most trusted critical brand in Hollywood. In Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2023), award-winning editor and film critic Matt Singer eavesdrops on their iconic balcony set, detailing their rise from making a few hundred dollars a week on local Chicago PBS to securing multimillion-dollar contracts for a syndicated series (a move that convinced a young local host named Oprah Winfrey to do the same). Their partnership was cut short when Gene Siskel passed away in February of 1999 after a battle with brain cancer that he'd kept secret from everyone outside his immediate family—including Roger Ebert, who never got to say goodbye to his longtime partner. But their influence on in the way we talk about (and think about) movies continues to this day. Matt Singer is the editor and film critic of ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He won a Webby Award for his work on the Independent Film Channel's website. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn't check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.” On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they'd ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awarded to a film critic—for his work at the Chicago Sun-Times. To say they despised each other was an understatement. When they reluctantly agreed to collaborate on a new movie review show with PBS, there was at least as much sparring off-camera as on. No decision—from which films to cover to who would read the lead review to how to pronounce foreign titles—was made without conflict, but their often-antagonistic partnership (which later transformed into genuine friendship) made for great television. In the years that followed, their signature “Two thumbs up!” would become the most trusted critical brand in Hollywood. In Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2023), award-winning editor and film critic Matt Singer eavesdrops on their iconic balcony set, detailing their rise from making a few hundred dollars a week on local Chicago PBS to securing multimillion-dollar contracts for a syndicated series (a move that convinced a young local host named Oprah Winfrey to do the same). Their partnership was cut short when Gene Siskel passed away in February of 1999 after a battle with brain cancer that he'd kept secret from everyone outside his immediate family—including Roger Ebert, who never got to say goodbye to his longtime partner. But their influence on in the way we talk about (and think about) movies continues to this day. Matt Singer is the editor and film critic of ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He won a Webby Award for his work on the Independent Film Channel's website. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn't check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.” On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they'd ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awarded to a film critic—for his work at the Chicago Sun-Times. To say they despised each other was an understatement. When they reluctantly agreed to collaborate on a new movie review show with PBS, there was at least as much sparring off-camera as on. No decision—from which films to cover to who would read the lead review to how to pronounce foreign titles—was made without conflict, but their often-antagonistic partnership (which later transformed into genuine friendship) made for great television. In the years that followed, their signature “Two thumbs up!” would become the most trusted critical brand in Hollywood. In Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2023), award-winning editor and film critic Matt Singer eavesdrops on their iconic balcony set, detailing their rise from making a few hundred dollars a week on local Chicago PBS to securing multimillion-dollar contracts for a syndicated series (a move that convinced a young local host named Oprah Winfrey to do the same). Their partnership was cut short when Gene Siskel passed away in February of 1999 after a battle with brain cancer that he'd kept secret from everyone outside his immediate family—including Roger Ebert, who never got to say goodbye to his longtime partner. But their influence on in the way we talk about (and think about) movies continues to this day. Matt Singer is the editor and film critic of ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He won a Webby Award for his work on the Independent Film Channel's website. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn't check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.” On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they'd ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awarded to a film critic—for his work at the Chicago Sun-Times. To say they despised each other was an understatement. When they reluctantly agreed to collaborate on a new movie review show with PBS, there was at least as much sparring off-camera as on. No decision—from which films to cover to who would read the lead review to how to pronounce foreign titles—was made without conflict, but their often-antagonistic partnership (which later transformed into genuine friendship) made for great television. In the years that followed, their signature “Two thumbs up!” would become the most trusted critical brand in Hollywood. In Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2023), award-winning editor and film critic Matt Singer eavesdrops on their iconic balcony set, detailing their rise from making a few hundred dollars a week on local Chicago PBS to securing multimillion-dollar contracts for a syndicated series (a move that convinced a young local host named Oprah Winfrey to do the same). Their partnership was cut short when Gene Siskel passed away in February of 1999 after a battle with brain cancer that he'd kept secret from everyone outside his immediate family—including Roger Ebert, who never got to say goodbye to his longtime partner. But their influence on in the way we talk about (and think about) movies continues to this day. Matt Singer is the editor and film critic of ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He won a Webby Award for his work on the Independent Film Channel's website. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn't check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.” On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they'd ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awarded to a film critic—for his work at the Chicago Sun-Times. To say they despised each other was an understatement. When they reluctantly agreed to collaborate on a new movie review show with PBS, there was at least as much sparring off-camera as on. No decision—from which films to cover to who would read the lead review to how to pronounce foreign titles—was made without conflict, but their often-antagonistic partnership (which later transformed into genuine friendship) made for great television. In the years that followed, their signature “Two thumbs up!” would become the most trusted critical brand in Hollywood. In Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2023), award-winning editor and film critic Matt Singer eavesdrops on their iconic balcony set, detailing their rise from making a few hundred dollars a week on local Chicago PBS to securing multimillion-dollar contracts for a syndicated series (a move that convinced a young local host named Oprah Winfrey to do the same). Their partnership was cut short when Gene Siskel passed away in February of 1999 after a battle with brain cancer that he'd kept secret from everyone outside his immediate family—including Roger Ebert, who never got to say goodbye to his longtime partner. But their influence on in the way we talk about (and think about) movies continues to this day. Matt Singer is the editor and film critic of ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He won a Webby Award for his work on the Independent Film Channel's website. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn't check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.” On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they'd ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awarded to a film critic—for his work at the Chicago Sun-Times. To say they despised each other was an understatement. When they reluctantly agreed to collaborate on a new movie review show with PBS, there was at least as much sparring off-camera as on. No decision—from which films to cover to who would read the lead review to how to pronounce foreign titles—was made without conflict, but their often-antagonistic partnership (which later transformed into genuine friendship) made for great television. In the years that followed, their signature “Two thumbs up!” would become the most trusted critical brand in Hollywood. In Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2023), award-winning editor and film critic Matt Singer eavesdrops on their iconic balcony set, detailing their rise from making a few hundred dollars a week on local Chicago PBS to securing multimillion-dollar contracts for a syndicated series (a move that convinced a young local host named Oprah Winfrey to do the same). Their partnership was cut short when Gene Siskel passed away in February of 1999 after a battle with brain cancer that he'd kept secret from everyone outside his immediate family—including Roger Ebert, who never got to say goodbye to his longtime partner. But their influence on in the way we talk about (and think about) movies continues to this day. Matt Singer is the editor and film critic of ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He won a Webby Award for his work on the Independent Film Channel's website. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/journalism

Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn't check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.” On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they'd ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awarded to a film critic—for his work at the Chicago Sun-Times. To say they despised each other was an understatement. When they reluctantly agreed to collaborate on a new movie review show with PBS, there was at least as much sparring off-camera as on. No decision—from which films to cover to who would read the lead review to how to pronounce foreign titles—was made without conflict, but their often-antagonistic partnership (which later transformed into genuine friendship) made for great television. In the years that followed, their signature “Two thumbs up!” would become the most trusted critical brand in Hollywood. In Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2023), award-winning editor and film critic Matt Singer eavesdrops on their iconic balcony set, detailing their rise from making a few hundred dollars a week on local Chicago PBS to securing multimillion-dollar contracts for a syndicated series (a move that convinced a young local host named Oprah Winfrey to do the same). Their partnership was cut short when Gene Siskel passed away in February of 1999 after a battle with brain cancer that he'd kept secret from everyone outside his immediate family—including Roger Ebert, who never got to say goodbye to his longtime partner. But their influence on in the way we talk about (and think about) movies continues to this day. Matt Singer is the editor and film critic of ScreenCrush and a member of the New York Film Critics Circle. He won a Webby Award for his work on the Independent Film Channel's website. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

I interview geek culture expert and actress Victoria Cheri Bennett. Bennett has contributed to ScreenCrush, Den of Geek, and FanBolt. She also Hosts and Executive Produces the Tubi Show "Beverages with Bevin" https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/200029109/s01-e01-to-the-comics-pilot. What thrilling topics will come up in our conversation? Probably Marvel and Star Wars. But tune in to find out what we have to say about the famed IPs. And get to know Victoria a bit. 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 podcasts and YouTube content. Subscribe on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-114056851 Follow Me on Twitter and Instagram @ypareviews

Editor and critic of ScreenCrush.com and writer of a brand new book on Siskel & Ebert, Matt Singer joins slim and Brian to talk Los Angeles Plays Itself, Gymkata, his new book Opposable Thumbs, Classic Albums: Steely Dan - AJA, and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. They also discuss their connections to LA through film, memories of reading their favorite film critics, learning to love bad films, what the heck a mixing board even does, and grappling with emotional films later in life. Chapters: Annual Letterboxd Sale (00:00:00) Opening credits (00:02:00) Los Angeles Plays Itself (00:05:55) Gymkata (00:17:44) Opposable Thumbs (00:30:03) Steely Dan (00:45:11) The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (00:53:15) Closing credits (01:04:07) Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia. Edited by Slim. Theme music: “Vampiros Danceoteque” by Moniker. Production manager: Sophie Shin. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production. Email us!

Matt Singer, editor and film critic of ScreenCrush.com, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his new book titled "Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever."

Hour 3: Mark Reardon welcomes singer Steve Poltz, who is playing tonight at forest Hills Country Club for Break Room Concerts. Then, Matt Singer, editor and film critic of ScreenCrush.com, joins Mark Reardon to discuss his new book is titled "Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever." Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day.

Let's give it two thumbs up! Screencrush's Editor in Chief Matt Singer joins the podcast to discuss his new book Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever. Need I say more? Come listen!Buy Opposable ThumbsCheck out Matt on ScreenCrushSupport the show

Matt Singer loved movies so much that he's made a career out of it writing for Screencrush. His passion began as a child watching At The Movies with Siskel and Ebert, the subjects of his latest book, Opposable Thumbs. It's a deep dive into their relationship as partners and how they changed how we ingest movies. We discuss his favorite films of childhood, Kevin Smith, Mel Brooks, and a bunch more. Adam is running the Boston Marathon and would love your support as he fundraises for the Boston Medical Center! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.In this episode, Carl and Tony chat about the contentious issue of Jewish casting in upcoming films Golda and Maestro.Should gentiles like Helen Mirren & Bradley Cooper be playing Jewish people and what does that say for representation, especially in the current febrile climate?Plus! Following a ScreenCrush article about the best films to introduce to children, they wonder about the picks and choose their own.And with Ahsoka on people's lips, they discuss the state of Star Wars and whether it is reflective of the small scale ambition of major franchises right now...-Remember: subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+ for early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners.Support the show here:https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discoursehttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-discourse/id1645920271New episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Wednesday...HostCarl SweeneyCo-Host / EditorTony BlackFollow us on social media:https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcastFollow Tony & Carl:Carl: @CKJSweeney on TwitterTony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriterListen to Carl's THE MOVIE PALACE podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-movie-palace-podcastWe Made this Twitter: @we_madethisWebsite: wemadethispodcasts.comTitle music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.In this episode, Carl and Tony chat about the contentious issue of Jewish casting in upcoming films Golda and Maestro.Should gentiles like Helen Mirren & Bradley Cooper be playing Jewish people and what does that say for representation, especially in the current febrile climate?Plus! Following a ScreenCrush article about the best films to introduce to children, they wonder about the picks and choose their own.And with Ahsoka on people's lips, they discuss the state of Star Wars and whether it is reflective of the small scale ambition of major franchises right now...-Remember: subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+ for early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners.Support the show here:https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discoursehttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-discourse/id1645920271New episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Wednesday...HostCarl SweeneyCo-Host / EditorTony BlackFollow us on social media:https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcastFollow Tony & Carl:Carl: @CKJSweeney on TwitterTony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriterListen to Carl's THE MOVIE PALACE podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-movie-palace-podcastWe Made this Twitter: @we_madethisWebsite: wemadethispodcasts.comTitle music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.In this episode, Carl and Tony chat about the contentious issue of Jewish casting in upcoming films Golda and Maestro.Should gentiles like Helen Mirren & Bradley Cooper be playing Jewish people and what does that say for representation, especially in the current febrile climate?Plus! Following a ScreenCrush article about the best films to introduce to children, they wonder about the picks and choose their own.And with Ahsoka on people's lips, they discuss the state of Star Wars and whether it is reflective of the small scale ambition of major franchises right now...-Remember: subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+ for early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners.Support the show here:https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discoursehttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-discourse/id1645920271New episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Wednesday...HostCarl SweeneyCo-Host / EditorTony BlackFollow us on social media:https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcastFollow Tony & Carl:Carl: @CKJSweeney on TwitterTony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriterListen to Carl's THE MOVIE PALACE podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-movie-palace-podcastWe Made this Twitter: @we_madethisWebsite: wemadethispodcasts.comTitle music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.In this episode, Carl and Tony chat about the contentious issue of Jewish casting in upcoming films Golda and Maestro.Should gentiles like Helen Mirren & Bradley Cooper be playing Jewish people and what does that say for representation, especially in the current febrile climate?Plus! Following a ScreenCrush article about the best films to introduce to children, they wonder about the picks and choose their own.And with Ahsoka on people's lips, they discuss the state of Star Wars and whether it is reflective of the small scale ambition of major franchises right now...-Remember: subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+ for early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners.Support the show here:https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discoursehttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-discourse/id1645920271New episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Wednesday...HostCarl SweeneyCo-Host / EditorTony BlackFollow us on social media:https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcastFollow Tony & Carl:Carl: @CKJSweeney on TwitterTony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriterListen to Carl's THE MOVIE PALACE podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-movie-palace-podcastWe Made this Twitter: @we_madethisWebsite: wemadethispodcasts.comTitle music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

It's here! One of the biggest movies of the year, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film drops this weekend. Matt Singer, editor and critic at Screencrush and author of OPPOSABLE THUMBS: HOW SISKEL & EBERT CHANGED MOVIES FOREVER (Out October 24th!), joins us to predict how massive this thing will be. Plus, we delve into Matt's new book and talk the enduring legacy of the great film critics GENE SISKEL and ROGER EBERT.   PRE-ORDER MATT'S BOOK: OPPOSABLE THUMBS: HOW SISKEL & EBERT CHANGED MOVIES FOREVER   CHECK OUT MATT'S WEBSITE:  https://www.matt-singer.net/   Follow Matt Singer on X: @mattsinger   Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648   Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/   Thanks to WannaBO Senior Intern Christopher for running our social media and WannaBO Intern Jack for the numbers.   E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com   Subscribe on Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast   Follow us on Twitter: @TheBOBoysPod   Follow us on TikTok: @TheBOBoysPod    

This week we kick off our 19th Watch Club with Ahsoka! Join us as we discuss the re-introduction of our beloved Rebels characters, their world realized in live-action, and we share our theories on the looming darkness to come that is Thrawn!Parts 1 & 2 of Ahsoka are streaming now on Disney+Look for our Watch Club for Part 2 out on the 24th.If you want to support the actors and writers of the things we love, you can do so by checking out these links:https://members.sagfoundation.org/donatehttps://www.wgfoundation.org/donateCheck out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

This is Episode 4: Balancing the Individual and Collective of the AvengersIndividualism, philosophically values personal independence as its most important quality. Within individualist cultures, people are more likely to “see themselves as separate from others, define themselves based on their personal traits, and see their characteristics as relatively stable and unchanging.” An individualist's sense of self is defined more by who they are on the “inside,” minimizing the influence of factors, contexts, and people “outside” the individual. Collectivism, philosophically values personal interdependence. In collectivist cultures, people are more likely to “see themselves as connected to others, define themselves in terms of relationships with others, and see their characteristics as more likely to change across different contexts.” A collectivist's sense of self is defined more by who they are with other people, or by their membership in a group. Maintaining social harmony, getting along with others, and meeting social expectations are more important in collectivist cultures. Premise of DiscussionHow well do we feel does the Avengers film tackle the balance between Individualism and Collectivism?Talked about it in Episode 2, but there is a great essay on ScreenCrush talking about a lot of this by comparing the MCU vs. The Snyderverse: https://youtu.be/M01JemClMkE What are your thoughts? Tell US!!!Notfunnyguys.offthereels@gmail.comHit us up on Instagram @Not_Funny_Guys_ Presents Twitter @NotFunnyGuysPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's just so many Spider-men out there. How are you supposed to fit them all in one movie? Sean, Austin, and Dave talk about Sony's latest trip through the Spider-Verse (we've already gone into it, but now we must go across it). And it sure is pretty to look at. Links to Dave's recommended easter egg videos ScreenCrush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og_4kLiBq4o&t=1s New Rockstars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuginubAMac&t=2sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/99_nerds/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/99NerdsPodcast

This week, we talk about Easter, Bert Kreischer roast, Star Wars Celebration, Ahsoka trailer, offensive shirt pulled at Walmart. Muppets Mayhem show, HOAs, insult of the week, our QofheW, and more! Salty Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/saltylanguagepods Our Patreon: Patreon.com/saltylanguage   Links: 1. Walmart pulls offensive shirt https://www.newsweek.com/walmart-removes-offensive-tshirt-stores-1793391?fbclid=IwAR3B14kx2CQHc8A6fa1_sSUUnJ-yW0pHOBlnGgyu00kUo0dATUSmqZmf8y0 2. Star Wars Celebration announcements https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-celebration-2023-everything-announced 3. Ahsoka trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnzNZ0Mdx4I&ab_channel=StarWars 4. Ahsoka trailer easter eggs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEAZu1HJK2I&ab_channel=ScreenCrush 5. Muppets Mayhem series https://nerdist.com/article/muppets-mayhem-disney-plus-electric-mayhem-lilly-singh/ 6. Roast of Bert Kreischer https://of.tv/video/642725f616726a0001857982/ QoftheW: What's the most overpowering taste you've experienced? Insult: zooterkins   Subscribe / rate / review us on Apple Podcasts!   Visit us at: saltylanguage.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-language/id454587072?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GnINOQglJq1jedh36ZjGC iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Salty-Language/ Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ixozhhniffkdkgfp33brnqolvte Tony's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allthebeers Bryan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IFinallyPlayed https://www.tiktok.com/@saltylanguage facebook.com/saltylanguage @salty_language / saltylanguage@gmail.com http://salty.libsyn.com/webpage  / http://www.youtube.com/user/SaltyLanguagePod Instagram: SaltyLanguage Reddit: r/saltylanguage Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/salty-language tangentboundnetwork.com Share with your friends!

With Star Wars Celebration 2023 coming to a close, Nick, Pete and Chris were joined by Ryan Arey of ScreenCrush to talk about the highlights of this year's show and what it means to the state of the Star Wars galaxy. We dig into the influence of the Star Wars Legends expanded universe, the challenges of television driving major motion pictures and the impact of season 3 of the Mandalorian. And, yes, Doug makes an appearance.Ryan Arey is a host, writer, director, and producer. He is the host and Head of Creative Content at ScreenCrush, and operates the Rick Pulsar Space Adventure Podcast, which he also wrote and stars in as the titular hero. He is originally from Ohio, but now resides in New York. His co-host on ScreenCrush is his faithful manager and dog, Doug. The Streaming Star Wars Network brings content to #StarWars Fans of all ages and generations. With Around the Galaxy, we bring you that magic moment when Star Wars fans meet for the first time. On Podcast of the Whills, we take a deep dive into the canon or a particular aspect of the saga. And our LIVE Friday night call-in talk show, Force Connect, looks at the latest in news and conversation in the Star Wars universe. From #disneyplus content, to comics to news and rumors, Chris, Pete and Nick have you covered!www.StreamingStarWars.comTikTok: @TheSSWNetwork Instagram: @TheSSWNetwork Facebook.com/StreamingStarWarsTwitter: @TheSSWNetwork Patreon.com/StreamingStarWars (c) 2023 Pete in the Seat Studios

We review the animated adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's The Magician's Elephant and get into what makes a good book-to-screen adaptation in general. In Screen Time in the News, we add our two cents to Matt Singer's complaint in ScreenCrush that there are no movies for kids in theaters.

On this week's Force Connect, Pete and Chris are joined by guest co-host Rayven and welcome Matt Singer of ScreenCrush to talk about the Mandalorian Season 3 and it's direction. Is it losing the average fan or is the world building something they can lean into.The Streaming Star Wars Network brings content to #StarWars Fans of all ages and generations. With Around the Galaxy, we bring you that magic moment when Star Wars fans meet for the first time. On Podcast of the Whills, we take a deep dive into the canon or a particular aspect of the saga. And our LIVE Friday night call-in talk show, Force Connect, looks at the latest in news and conversation in the Star Wars universe. From #disneyplus content, to comics to news and rumors, Chris, Pete and Nick have you covered!www.StreamingStarWars.comTikTok: @TheSSWNetwork Instagram: @TheSSWNetwork Facebook.com/StreamingStarWarsTwitter: @TheSSWNetwork Patreon.com/StreamingStarWars (c) 2023 Pete in the Seat Studios

The Superhero Show Show #470Javicia Leslie vs the Other Emmy NomineesThe Flash this week is airing The Mask of the Red Death, Part I, and we're reviewing the ever-living heck out of it!On an all-new, all-different episode of The Superhero Show Show, Cassie and the Boyz are watching The Flash! Again! When will there be new shows! Next week? Nope. Hoo boy.This week's release is part one of the two-part The Mask of the Red Death. The big bad of the season, Red Death, is finally making her move! And that villain is played by...(spoiler alert?) Javicia Leslie, from TV's Batwoman! Ryan Wilder - not our Ryan Wilder, but a Ryan Wilder - is trying to convince everyone that Barry Allen is the worst person in every dimension, not just the worst person on television! As her suit of armor goes after Barry, Wilder goes after Iris. You know how much Barry hates it when people go after Iris!The Taste Buds discuss Leslie's instantly iconic performance, the hot Rogue-on-Rogue action, and Barry's favorite brands of bottled water.Then the gang heads over to XTAZMANIA, because Mojo is back on X-Men: The Animated Series! Longshot winds up on Earth, and starts farting on car seats. Mojo chases after him, and turns the episode into Comedy Central Presents The Roast of the X-Men. The episode has War Wolves, Spiral, Master Domo, a horny Jubilee, and so much more.Finally, if that wasn't enough show, Ryan sits down with ScreenCrush editor and Spider-Man book writer Matt Singer. In part one of a two-part conversation, Ryan reveals two of the four elements that make up Singer, including the aforementioned Spider-Man and a certain Austrian actor that they both love.Follow Matt on twitter @mattsinger and on instagram @superpulse. And pre-order his book about Siskel and Ebert here: All of that, and more, on an all-new Superhero Show Show!TV EPISODES AND FILMS DISCUSSED:THE FLASH #904Watch The Flash on The CW"The Mask of the Red Death, Part 1 " - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)LET THERE BE DARKNESS - The Flash (Grant Gustin) is forced to make an impossible choice. With the power out in the city, Team Flash calls upon the Rogue Squad to help as Iris (Candice Patton) is visited by an old friend. Joe (Jesse L. Martin) and Cecile (Danielle Nicolet) work on finding a balance. Menhaj Huda directed the episode written by Joshua V. Gilbert & Emily Palizzi (#904). Original airdate 3/1/2023. X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #505: LONGSHOTWatch X-Men: The Animated Series on Disney+Mojo uses Jubilee as a 'prize' to lure Longshot and the X-Men into a deadly contest which Mojo broadcasts 'live' to raise ratings.Also, don't forget to:

It's the first Val Kilmer film, and possibly the best?!?!?! Smee describes it as one of the funniest movies you've never seen. Your Old Pal Marcus's Galaxy Cruise Series is now available in audiobook, however you like to fill your audio holes. Mr. Monopoly and Mr. Smee produce the podcast Bad For Me. Here is the Screencrush article Thor references.   This episode is part of VALentines month showcasing Val Kilmer films.

In our final installment of our '5 Years Later' look at The Last Jedi, we welcome ScreenCrush's Ryan Arey to talk about the film from a critical lens, how it is impossible to separate it from the films that bookend it, and how The Last Jedi will be remembered.Plus, Brian digs into the new Fanhome Star Wars Encyclopedia, specifically the Naboo Galactic Atlas volume. We'll be digging into these volumes more over the next few months.

This week's Unwatchables features Matt Singer, film critic, author, and editor of ScreenCrush.com, to help continue our month of high-profile misfires (or are they?). His pick is one of the most foolhardy cinematic experiments ever released by a major studio: Gus Van Sant's 1998 remake of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. It's not a reimagining, a reboot, or even a legacy-quel— to use a phrase that our guest coined— but a nearly shot-for-shot recreation of one of the most iconic classics in the canon. We discuss what exactly Van Sant meant to accomplish, whether any part of it “works,” and what distinguishes Psycho '98 from today's soulless retreads. Unwatchables is hosted by Marc Dottavio and Seth Troyer, produced by Tony Scarpitti, featuring artwork by Micah Kraus. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/unwatchables to get access to exclusive bonus content and weigh in on what we watch next. Find us online at www.unwatchablespod.com or shoot us an email at unwatchablespodcast@gmail.com. We're on Instagram and Twitter under @unwatchablespod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unwatchablespod/message

In part 2 of our mini-series on mentorships, we travel to a galaxy far, far away. Amy Richau (co-author of Star Wars; I am Your Father and other Star Wars-related books) talks about her favorite partnerships between the Jedi and other characters in the Star Wars found family. Blogger Angry Staff Officer explains why the rigid rules for Jedi mentorships may have led to the downfall of the Jedi Council. And Ryan Arey of ScreenCrush says we can see how the rival philosophies of The Jedi and The Sith would play out in the real world on the show Cobra Kai, which imagines the rivalries from The Karate Kid being passed down to the next generation. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you're interested in advertising on Imaginary Worlds, you can contact them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan and Brooke are joined by the great Matt Singer (ScreenCrush) to discuss Lin's 2009 "getting the gang back together" film. Aside from all the cars and homoeroticism, we chat Dom's incredible accident reconstruction vision, an excess of generic garages, SNL's "The Fast and the Bi-curious," and an always-elite enemies to lovers narrative. Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Matt on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% offIn celebration of Pride Month, support Equality Florida alongside us.

This week, there's a rotating door on this War Room, and Da7e is your constant. First, Katey and David tell Da7e about Hustle, the new Adam Sandler Netflix movie that is…good! Then, Katey and David leave the pod for Patches, Da7e, and ScreenCrush's Matt Singer to answer Patches' very specific question from this week. Finally, […]

Ryan Arey is the writer, editor, producer, videographer and on-screen talent for ScreenCrush. With over 1.1 million subscribers and 320 million views, ScreenCrush gives fans fandom Breakdowns, Analysis, Easter Eggs, and Video Essays about your favorite movies and TV shows. Especially if those favorites happen to include superhero movies and Star Wars. With new videos almost daily, Ryan is among the top of the top when it comes to genre knowledge.Prior to his work with ScreenCrush, he created content for the popular YouTube channel Loudwire. He had the pleasure of filming and editing interviews and live performances of legendary artists like Gene Simmons and Slash.On this episode, Ryan shares his Star Wars journey and we talk about why fans love the deep dives and how he goes about making them. We also bring back the 10 Question segment!@RyanAreyScreenCrush.comYouTube.com/ScreenCrushATGcast.comPatreon.com/ATGcast@ATGcastYouTube.com/ATGcast(c) 2022 Pete in the Seat Studios

This episode we rundown ScreenCrush.com's Every Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best. Hit up E Society on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ESocietyPodcast/ E Society YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCliC6x_a7p3kTV_0LC4S10A Twitter: @esocietypod @macnezpod @TheoZissou Instagram: @esocietypodcast @macnezpod @thezissou @macnez Nez and Taylor Blu-ray IG pages: @bluraynez @blurayterror TikTok: @esocietypod

In this very special episode of What's In The Basement the boys interview Ryan Arey (@ryanarey) from the ScreenCrush YouTube channel! The boys talk about: How Ryan began doing stand up comedy in New York before getting involved with ScreenCrush. His time spent working with XXL Freshmen: and being in the room for the 2016 cypher with Kodak Black, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty & Denzel Curry. The effort that goes into creating his weekly Easter Egg videos for tv shows like WandaVision & The Mandalorian. What can stop you from just picking a path and following your dreams. Why Batman is such an OVERRATED character. What you might be able to expect in the upcoming Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. His current WandaVision Easter Eggs & Theories: who is the mystery actor/Character this left to join the show in the finale?! His new video about the novel and Netflix limited series The Queen's Gambit. Ultimate Podcast Game Show The Ryan Arey Edition: MCU & Marvel Comic Trivia. Star Wars talk: Why Anakin's "I don't like sand" scene is the best scene in Star Wars and all of cinema history, Why The Rise of Skywalker is the WORST Star Wars movie ever, and The contrast between Anakin's transformation into Darth Vader and Ben Solo's transformation (or lack there of on the screen) into Kylo Ren. What's going to happen in the Third MCU Spider-Man Movie (Spider-Man No Way Home). Why so many comic book movies have failed and were destined to fail from the projects' first beginnings. Why Iron Man 2 is the WORST MCU movie. Yes, even worse than Thor: The Dark World. And much much more!