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In the penultimate episode of 2025, Nadeem wanted options for "...unconventional Christmas movies." Chat GPT dug deep and provided Sean Baker's "Tangerine" for the next movie review. Mita and Nadeem talk "The Secret Agent" and foreign films.
Essentiel – Le rendez-vous culture de RCJ – présenté par Sandrine Sebbane. Elle reçoit Pierre Boussel pour son livre « Au-delà du secret agents clandestins de la DGSE » aux éditions Mareuil À propos du livre : « Au-delà du secret agents clandestins de la DGSE » paru aux éditions Mareuil 2011. Le monde arabe s'embrase, emporté par une fièvre révolutionnaire. Très vite, la DGSE établit que des groupes islamistes phagocytent le mouvement. Un binôme d'agents clandestins, Louisa et Matthieu, est projeté en zones hostiles pour mener des opérations d'entrave. Égypte, Tunisie, Libye et Syrie, les missions consistent à pénétrer les cellules radicales qui prolifèrent sur internet. Face à un ennemi furtif, résolument toxique, la tactique retenue est l'offensive. Il est décidé d'aller au contact de ceux qui veulent exporter la violence armée sur le sol français. Objectifs : repérer les vecteurs humains qui profèrent des menaces notamment depuis des cybercafés, cartographier leurs réseaux, les verrouiller comme cible en vue d'une neutralisation. Mais, rien ne se déroule comme prévu... Dans une épopée captivante et sous pression constante, les deux agents affrontent la réalité brutale des foyers insurrectionnels arabes. Manipulations, intoxications et trahisons vont les confronter à leurs propres limites. Inspiré de faits réels, ce roman d'espionnage dévoile les coulisses des opérations secrètes françaises. Il met en lumière la spécificité des missions accomplies par les agents clandestins. Pierre Boussel est chercheur et journaliste.
Recorded - 12/21/2025 On this special Almost Sideways Update, Terry and Adam come together to put out their reactions to the latest blockbuster from James Cameron. Does Fire and Ash live up to the first two Avatar films? We also discuss what we've been watching (and Terry has a hot take). Here are the highlights:(2:45) "Street Fight" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review(6:35) "Rollerball" - Adam Sh*t on My Shelf Review(12:10) "Eternal" - Terry Review(18:55) "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" - Adam Review(23:45) "The Secret Agent" - Terry Review(28:30) "Avatar: Fire and Ash" - Featured ReviewFind AlmostSideways everywhere!almostsideways.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsidewaysTerry's Twitter: @almostsideterryZach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/Todd: Too Cool for TwitterAdam's Twitter: @adamsidewaysApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
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Eng Horrorfilm-Ambiance à la “Jaws” an “The Omen” schwieft iwwer dësem Polit-Thriller, an deem de Kleber Mendonça Filho d'Zäit vun der Militärdiktatur a Brasilien opschafft. De Michel Delage, d'Valerija Berdi an d'Vesna Andonovic hunn de Film am Grousse Kino beschwat.
Ep 358: Allison and Meredith discuss the legacy of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, Marty Supreme (no spoilers), The Secret Agent, Wake Up Dead Man, Hedda, Wild Zero, and Ball of Fire Fan of the show? Support Light Treason News today! Sign up at lighttreason.news or patreon.com/allisonkilkenny. Or rate/review/subscribe and tell a friend! It's a free way to help the show.
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De Michel Delage, d'Vesna Andonovic an d'Valerija Berdi beschwätzen: "The Secret Agent" (Kleber Mendonça Filho), "Avatar - Fire and Ash" (James Cameron) an "The Penguin Lessons" (Peter Cattaneo). Als Bonus: eise Bilan vum Filmjoer 2025.
Nick teams up with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for an expanded round of movie talk as the year end release rush hits full speed. They dig into a packed slate that includes the newest chapter in James Cameron's Avatar saga, Timothée Chalamet's latest turn in Marty Supreme, and Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson fronting a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue. The conversation also covers Will Arnett as a down-on-his-luck stand-up comic in Is This Thing On?, Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid, and the Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent, with a few more titles folded in along the way. With so many major releases landing at once, the discussion stretches out and takes its time, offering thoughtful reactions and plenty of back and forth between three longtime critics who know each other's tastes well. Esmeralda sits this one out, but the movie talk more than fills the space as the holiday film season kicks into high gear. [Ep 413]
Big and small movies in the theaters and on streaming this week. Let's sort through the choices!
The Alamo City Movie Talk crew gets intoThe Secret Agent Movie Review. Let's talk movies and be sure to let us know what you thought of the film down below. Thank you all for watching and listening. Do not forget to SUBSCRIBE to us! Thanks for making us part of your day
Today on KIOS at the Movies, host Joshua LaBure sits down with filmmaker Elijah Hoefer from Film Streams to discuss the new film The Secret Agent.
"Avatar: Fire & Ash" is the third entry in the phenomenally successful sci-fi franchise, and delivers exactly what you'd expect, 3 hours and 12 minutes of spectacular visuals and zippy action. The story, however, is very repetitive and has little to offer that's new. Plus, there's no real sense of peril. The attraction is the remarkable eye candy, so if you opt to see it, go ahead and splurge on the Imax version. The very busy actresses Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried star in the goofy psychological thriller "The Housemaid." Sydney plays the maid who uncovers some dark secrets in the household of wealthy Amanda. Seyfried is excellent but Sweeney is merely adequate in this trashy flick. "The Housemaid" doesn't clean up because the filmmakers didn't have the nerve to go full camp...which would have been the better route to take. The strange political thriller "The Secret Agent" is a nominee for this year's Critics' Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Set during Brazil's political strife of 1977, Wagner Moura plays a tech pro who is being pursued by secret foes. The structure of “The Secret Agent” is disjointed for sure, but only that adds to its offbeat appeal. The animated musical “David” is the latest from faith-based distributor Angel Studios. This well made and involving movie tells the story of the King of Israel from his early days as a lowly shepherd to his heroic defeat of Goliath and his ascension as leader of his people. The story's violence has been toned down, but it's still faithful to the Biblical themes and is a painless introduction for the kiddies.
Admit it, when you saw the title of this episode you fell to your knees. For the final Movie Squad podcast of 2025 (or is it? more on that later…) the Blockbuster Babes Tristan Fidler and Simon Miraudo give Brekky host Pam Boland the most beautiful Christmas gift of all. No, it's not another commemorative token from Ballerina: From the World of John Wick (though they do give that to her again too). It's FIVE new movie reviews. Listen in as Simon reviews the gargantuan Avatar: Fire and Ash, now in cinemas, and Tristan takes a look at Boxing Day releases The History of Sound (starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor) and The Housemaid (with Amanda Seyfriend and Sydney Sweeney). Plus, early reviews of Perth Fest features It Was Just an Accident (the Palme d'Or winner from Jafar Panahi) and The Secret Agent (featuring Golden Globe nominee Wagner Moura). If that wasn't enough, stay tuned for a pod-exclusive review of the new Christmas horror remake Silent Night Deadly Night. Plus, Simon chats with screenwriter Anthony O'Connor about the long-awaited DVD and digital release of early 2000s Aussie film Angst! Movie Squad goes on hiatus over the summer but returns mid-January! In the meantime, keep at least one eye and one ear out for a special bonus podcast dropping before the new year. And find out more about Tristan's Trash Classics screenings at Luna Cinemas on the last Friday of every month here. Movie Squad is sponsored by Luna Palace Cinemas, WA's premiere independent cinemas, bringing the best film content and cinematic events to Perth. Thanks for listening to another epic year of Movie Squad! Catch up with some of the year's highlights below: The Top 10 Films of 2025 500th Episode Live at Luna 1000th Review with Paul Grace Refused Classification Interview with Alexei Toliopoulos and Zachary Ruane Perth Festival Film Preview Patrick Marlborough on Nock Loose's Film Influences Hot Takes for Radiothon 2025 Nick Allbrook on Running Films Laura and Lucy Takeover for International Women's Day
Celebrating some of the best films, movies and cinema of 2025 with Melbourne International Film Festival programmer and film critic Kate Jinx. Join us again next week for another bonus episode discussing the best documentaries, Australian films, comedies and honourable mentions. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram for all of our guests picks. PICKS: Sinners, One Battle After Another, The Mastermind, Sorry Baby, Peter Hujar's Day, Harvest, The Secret Agent, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Marty Supreme, It Was Just an Accident Thanks to Dan Murphy's for making this episode happen! Nobody Beats Dan Murphy's. Lowest Liquor Price Guarantee. Found it cheaper? We'll beat it. T&Cs apply. Shop in-store or online at danmurphys.com.au. Choose to DrinkWise.
Already a household name in his home country of Brazil, Wagner Moura (Narcos, Civil War) is building an international profile as a politically engaged actor who's drawn to movies with a message. Most recently, he won best actor at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for “The Secret Agent.” Set during the waning days of Brazil's repressive military dictatorship, the movie is a deeply personal one for Wagner who was born at the tail end of the regime. He joins Tom Power to talk about “The Secret Agent,” how movies can help the self-esteem of a country, and why some politicians are afraid of artists.
SEASON 2 - EPISODE 172 - Kleber Mendonça Filho - Writer / Director In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with writer and director Kleber Mendonça Filho (THE SECRET AGENT, BACURAU, NEIGHBORING SOUNDS). Kleber was born in the northeastern region of Brazil, in the city of Recife, and many of his films take place in the city and surrounding areas. We reflect on the influence of Brazilian history and politics in his work, and we learn how Kleber generally approaches creating his movies set in Brazilian society. We also discuss his latest film, THE SECRET AGENT, and the choices he made for telling a story set during Brazil's military dictatorship in the 1970s. Kleber also breaks down the making of his feature debut, NEIGHBORING SOUNDS, revealing the influence of DO THE RIGHT THING and the real life history behind the events within the film. Additionally, we learn how a younger Kleber balanced his duties as a film critic with pursuing his own filmmaking career, and Kleber shares what his current day-job is. - Recommended Viewing: THE SECRET AGENT, BACURAU, NEIGHBORING SOUNDS - This episode is sponsored by Aputure
This bonus Out Now with Aaron & Abe heads to different stops around the world for prestige filmmaking. Aaron and Abe spend this episode focusing on a set of films all vying for best international film at the Academy Awards. Tune in to hear some Out Now Quickies (10:40), Trailer Talk for Supergirl (45:48), and reviews for The Left-Handed Girl (52:05), The Secret Agent (1:03:45), and Sirat (1:28:10). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment RIP Rob Reiner Check out Aaron's reviews for The Secret Agent and Sirat. Trailer: Supergirl Next Week's Show: Avatar Fire and Ash
Emma Jones takes us through the third installment of James Cameron's epic project, as "Avatar: Fire and Ash" takes us back to the spectacular setting of Pandora. We discuss the message at the heart of the movies and the new additions to its cast. Next, director Kleber Mendonça Filho plunges us into 1970s Brazil thanks to a swinging soundtrack and anamorphic Panavision lenses, as Wagner Moura gives an award-winning performance in "The Secret Agent". We also check out a moving tribute to Neil Diamond and small-time musicians the world over in "Song Sung Blue", starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Plus Kate Winslet goes behind the camera for her star-studded directorial début, "Goodbye June".
Every year, we like to take a moment to look back and spotlight a few favorite films we didn't have time to talk about. Today, we're making recommendations for great movies we missed in 2025 including The Secret Agent, Come See Me In the Good Light, Cactus Pears, and 100 Nights of Hero.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Kleber Mendonça Filho's latest film THE SECRET AGENT, starring a sensational Wagner Moura! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy
Oscar pre-season is in full swing and nothing says that more than the annual Oscar shortlists, which expand to 12 categories this year, adding Casting and Cinematography. On episode 320 of the AwardsWatch podcast, Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson is joined by Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello break down the morning's shortlist announcement, discussing what surprised, what was snubbed and how it impacts the Oscar races overall. 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards were announced this morning: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Sound and Visual Effects. Leading the way with eight mentions apiece were Sinners and Wicked: For Good. Both films made the cut in the exact same categories: Casting, Cinematography, Makeup and Hairstyling, Score, two in Song, Sound and Visual Effects. Frankenstein came in with six: Casting, Cinematography, Makeup, Score, Sound and Visual Effects. Up next, with five mentions apiece were F1 and One Battle After Another but possibly one of the day's biggest surprises was the huge showing for Spain's Oscar entry and Cannes Grand Prize winner Sirāt. Also earning five spots on the shortlist, it showed up in International Feature, Sound and Score as was relatively easy to predict, but also in Casting and Cinematography. The Academy added two new shortlists this year. Well, one new one and one returning after several decades. The much-anticipated new Casting category that debuts this season brought contenders like The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value and Weapons but shockingly didn't have room for Wake Up Dead Man, the third in the Knives Out trilogy packed with a hearty ensemble. Cinematography is back on the menu after a 46-year absence with finalists that included the major players like Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet but also Ballad of a Small Player, Die My Love, Nouvelle Vague and Song Sung Blue to the table. We focus a good deal of time on these new categories but also look to how sound and film editing are often in sync, if this means Wicked: For Good is back, if Hamnet might be in trouble, what the hell is Veni Verdi and much more. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h1m. We will be back in next week for a review of the last big film of the year, Avatar: Fire and Ash. Till then, let's get into it. Music: "Modern Fashion" from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
The FBI needs help, and there's only one person in America who can provide it - Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper! PLUS Supergirl has roomate problems. BEEN THERE, GIRL. It's all right here in Action Comics #348! Chapters (00:00:00) - Checkered Past(00:01:34) - The 12 Days of Christmas(00:05:49) - Clark Kent Fightin Federal Agent(00:08:50) - The Night They Stole a Missile From Kennedy(00:11:04) - Acid Master(00:15:13) - The Original Movie Cut of Star Wars(00:17:27) - Superman's Secret SSAINT(00:20:49) - Clark Kent: The FBI's Superman(00:22:24) - Undercover Agent Clark(00:23:23) - Clark Kent's Kryptonian Defense(00:28:08) - Superman on Acid Master's Case(00:34:14) - Superman vs Acid Master In The Dark(00:36:59) - Have you seen the Supergirl teaser trailer? It's good(00:41:07) - The Secret Life of Supergirl(00:44:25) - Linda switches to the Girl of Steel to go do her patrol(00:45:35) - When You Can't Identify Your Supergirl(00:47:26) - Supergirl takes robot through time barrier to test her superpowers(00:51:55) - Supergirl Donates Blood
Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson on today's show to cover Chloe Zhao's adaptation of ‘Hamnet,' starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. They unpack their complicated feelings by highlighting the film's incredible emotional power, and also criticize aspects they found totally confounding (12:28). Next, they briefly discuss Kleber Mendonça Filho's ‘The Secret Agent' and celebrate Wagner Moura's wonderful performance at the center of the film (48:46). Then, they share their individual top 10 favorite performances of 2025 (55:47). Finally, Sean is joined by Mendonça Filho to explain how some fiction work can discover even more truth than documentary, his thought process behind utilizing split diopter shots, and why he wrote the lead role of the movie specifically for Moura (1:45:46). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Kleber Mendonça Filho and Joanna Robinson Producer: Jack Sanders Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming up on today's Movie Show, Andy and Rachel review - Ella McCay - An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them. They will also review Silent Night, Deadly Night, Dust Bunny, Finding Hozho, The Secret Agent, and Rebuilding. Andy and Rachel will mention the Prime Video movie, Merv - A recently separated couple take their shared dog on a holiday trip to cheer him up, but end up reconnecting romantically. They will also review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery(Netflix), and The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 on Netflix. In addition, they will look at streaming series like Percy Jackson & The Olympians S2(Disney+), Little Disasters(Paramount+), and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft S2 on Netflix. Here are some honorable mentions:
We power rank the contenders, specifically the Best Picture Category and go film by film to discuss how all the contenders performed with this past wave of news including the Golden Globe, Critics Choice & Indie Spirit Nominations +++ wins at NBR, AFI and the LAFCA. One Battle After Another is definitely the frontrunner - 2:36 Sinners and how it stacks up w/ Hamnet - 7:50 Hamnet, Mescal's chances in Supporting Actor & NYFCC/LAFCA Stats - 11:09 Frankenstein + the Cinematic or Box Office Achievement Globe + YouTube plans - 19:30 Sentimental Value & the potential double nom in Supporting Actress - 25:23 Marty Supreme & Timothee's supreme confidence - 29:16 Wicked: For Good and the glut in the midfield for that Best Picture 10 - 33:57 Train Dreams & Bugonia + stumping for Film Independent membership - 40:08 It Was Just An Accident - 48:25 Jay Kelly & Discussing the Casting Category - 53:00 No Other Choice + AlsoMike's Review of the Film - 56:34 Avatar Fire & Ash & The Secret Agent - 58:48 Other International Contenders like Nouvelle Vague, Sirat, etc - 1:03:45 Other Domestic Players like F1, Weapons, Blue Moon, Die My Love, etc - 1:07:38 OUTRO: If you are able, please donate to the Chaz and AJ Toy Crabtree Chevrolet Toy Drive https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/L8CTKDGN4MZZ6 Thank you, and have yourself some happy holidays!
Wagner Moura chats with Newsweek's H. Alan Scott about The Secret Agent, the Oscars buzz surrounding it and why “carrying Brazil with us” makes the moment so special. Transcript: https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/wagner-moura-on-the-secret-agent-oscars-and-his-return-to-brazilian-film-11182568 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://link.newsweek.com/join/for-the-culture Follow me: https://linktr.ee/halanscott Subscribe to Newsweek's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/newsweek See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Film critic Dr. Diane Carson spills the beans on director Kleber Mendonça Filho's latest political thriller The Secret Agent! Together with Josh and Andrew, the trio give praise to its pointed commentary on the Fifth Brazilian Republic and darkly comedic portrayal of a political refugee. Featuring a disembodied leg, Carnival, Mendonça's love of cinema, and so many other things, listen in on our hosts gushing over this wild thriller before it drops in theatres this Christmas. Later, they make sure to have One More Thing to say about this year's film turnout, recommending Bi-Gan's upcoming sci-fi film Resurrection, last summer's A24 horror film Bring Her Back, the Cannes Grand-Prix-winning family drama Sentimental Value, and 90's Iraq period piece The President's Cake.Speaking of holidays, we here at The Take-Up decided to give our listeners the best fitting yuletide gifts of the season: Dancing! Goblin! The Color Red! Arkadin Cinema & Bar owners Keith Watson and Sarah Barabas come in to discuss their first love of cinema, the Italian horror classic Suspiria. Get cozy by the excessive amount of razor wire and grab a glass of blood-building wine for what will be a fun discussion on everyone's favorite giallo fairy tale.Until then, read on at thetake-up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and Contributor Ethan Tarantella. Theme music by AMP.
Historically Thinking: Conversations about historical knowledge and how we achieve it
The red flowered plant that shows up everywhere at this time of year–I saw a forest of them in Wegman's this morning– is called in Mexico the cuetlaxochitl, or the noche buena; but Americans know it by as the namesake of man who introduced it to the United States: poinsettia. Yet Joel Roberts Poinsett was a more interesting organism than that plant given his name. He was a South Carolinian who spent years away from the state, and was a committed nationalist and anti-nullifier; a world traveller when few Americans were; a slaveowner who other slaveowners regarded as potentially anti-slavery; an international investor who also labored for South Carolina local improvements; a diplomat who spent years if not decades trying to find a way to be a soldier. And that's leaving a few facets of his identity out. As my guest Lindsay Schackenbach Regele sums him up, “He was not the same, anywhere.”Lindsay Schakenbach Regele is with me to discuss Joel Poinsett, his era, and what he reveals about it. She was previously on the podcast in a conversation that dropped on April 3, 2019, which focused on her book Manufacturing Advantage: War, the State, and the Origins of American Industry, 1776–1848 (Hopkins, 2019). Her latest book is Flowers, Guns, and Money: Joel Roberts Poinsett and the Paradoxes of American Patriotism, and it is the focus of our conversation today.For more information and links, to to our Substack at www.historicallythinking.org00:00 – Introduction 00:22 – Joel Roberts Poinsett: A Complex Figure 02:47 – Early Life: A Loyalist Family's Journey05:19 – Education in New England and England 06:50 – European Travels and Grand Tour 08:56 – Mission to Latin America 11:11 – Journey Down the Volga River 13:38 – Botanical Interests and Scientific Pursuits 18:34 – Secret Agent in South America 21:41 – Supporting Independence Movements 23:38 – Return to South Carolina 25:24 – South Carolina Politics and Public Works 26:32 – First Mission to Mexico 30:02 – Masonic Lodges and Political Influence 32:43 – Mining Investments and Financial Dealings 35:57 – The Nullification Crisis 42:35 – Understanding Nullifiers vs. Anti-Nullifiers 46:15 – Secretary of War 47:44 – The Trail of Tears and Indian Removal 50:38 – The Seminole War and Bloodhounds 51:44 – Later Life: Cuba and Final Years 54:06 – Evaluating Poinsett's Legacy 57:36 – Meeting Tocqueville59:48 – Next Project: Francisco Miranda 1:02:28 – Closing
Historically Thinking: Conversations about historical knowledge and how we achieve it
The red flowered plant that shows up everywhere at this time of year–I saw a forest of them in Wegman's this morning– is called in Mexico the cuetlaxochitl, or the noche buena; but Americans know it by as the namesake of man who introduced it to the United States: poinsettia. Yet Joel Roberts Poinsett was a more interesting organism than that plant given his name. He was a South Carolinian who spent years away from the state, and was a committed nationalist and anti-nullifier; a world traveller when few Americans were; a slaveowner who other slaveowners regarded as potentially anti-slavery; an international investor who also labored for South Carolina local improvements; a diplomat who spent years if not decades trying to find a way to be a soldier. And that's leaving a few facets of his identity out. As my guest Lindsay Schackenbach Regele sums him up, “He was not the same, anywhere.”Lindsay Schakenbach Regele is with me to discuss Joel Poinsett, his era, and what he reveals about it. She was previously on the podcast in a conversation that dropped on April 3, 2019, which focused on her book Manufacturing Advantage: War, the State, and the Origins of American Industry, 1776–1848 (Hopkins, 2019). Her latest book is Flowers, Guns, and Money: Joel Roberts Poinsett and the Paradoxes of American Patriotism, and it is the focus of our conversation today.For more information and links, to to our Substack at www.historicallythinking.org00:00 – Introduction 00:22 – Joel Roberts Poinsett: A Complex Figure 02:47 – Early Life: A Loyalist Family's Journey05:19 – Education in New England and England 06:50 – European Travels and Grand Tour 08:56 – Mission to Latin America 11:11 – Journey Down the Volga River 13:38 – Botanical Interests and Scientific Pursuits 18:34 – Secret Agent in South America 21:41 – Supporting Independence Movements 23:38 – Return to South Carolina 25:24 – South Carolina Politics and Public Works 26:32 – First Mission to Mexico 30:02 – Masonic Lodges and Political Influence 32:43 – Mining Investments and Financial Dealings 35:57 – The Nullification Crisis 42:35 – Understanding Nullifiers vs. Anti-Nullifiers 46:15 – Secretary of War 47:44 – The Trail of Tears and Indian Removal 50:38 – The Seminole War and Bloodhounds 51:44 – Later Life: Cuba and Final Years 54:06 – Evaluating Poinsett's Legacy 57:36 – Meeting Tocqueville59:48 – Next Project: Francisco Miranda 1:02:28 – Closing
"The Secret Agent" is a historical political thriller film written and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho that follows Armando (NYFCC Best Actor winner Wagner Moura), a former professor caught in the political turmoil of the final years of the Brazilian military dictatorship, attempting to flee persecution and resist an authoritarian, deceitful regime. The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it received widespread acclaim and was the festival's most awarded film, winning the Best Actor award for Moura, the Best Director award for Mendonça Filho, the Art House Cinema Award, and the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Film. At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, it became the first Brazilian film nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (Moura), and it also received a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. It has been selected as Brazil's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. Kleber Mendonça Filho and Wagner Moura were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from NEON. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cannes best actor winner is thrilled that his first role in Portuguese in 12 years has gotten him the most acclaim of his career— and that The Secret Agent has shone a light on a part of Brazil that's especially close to his heart. Subscribe today to Prestige Junkie After Party bonus episodes for just $5 a month. Subscribe to the Prestige Junkie newsletter. Follow Katey on Letterboxd. Follow The Ankler.
We remember guitarist, songwriter, and producer Steve Cropper, who helped create the Memphis soul sound of the ‘60s and ‘70s. He died this week at age 84. Stax Records produced soul hits by Booker T. & the M.G.s, Sam & Dave, Isaac Hayes, and more. Cropper spoke with Terry Gross in 1990 about how he became part of the house rhythm section, and went on to help write hits for Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett. Also, we remember the celebrated English playwright Tom Stoppard, who was considered a giant of theatre. He died at age 88. Stoppard wrote ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' and ‘The Real Thing,' and the screenplays for ‘Empire of the Sun' and ‘Shakespeare in Love.'Jazz historian Kevin Whitehead pays tribute to jazz organist Jimmy Smith, and John Powers reviews the new Brazilian film ‘The Secret Agent.'Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Wide Release The Secret Agent, AMC Century City 100 Nights of Hero, Wide Release Fackham Hall, Wide Release The Chronology of Water, Laemmle Royal [West LA] Cutting Through Rocks, Laemmle Royal [West LA]; Laemmle Town Center [Encino] Zodiac Killer Project, Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]; Laemmle Glendale The Tale of Silyan, Laemmle Monica Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, Wide Release Man Finds Tape, Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA]; Available on VOD The New Yorker at 100, Streaming on Netflix Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with Wagner Moura to discuss his new film THE SECRET AGENT. Set during Carnival in 1977 Recife, a widower and tech researcher (Wagner Moura) becomes a target of Brazil's dictatorship and joins forces with a mysterious woman to escape the country with his son. Kleber Mendonça Filho delivers a thrilling, unpredictable epic rooted in history and danger. The Secret Agent is now playing in select theatres. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this special episode, Eric sits down with Kleber Mendonça Filho & Wagner Moura from NEON's The Secret Agent.
In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First "WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY" Benoit Blanc investigates the mysterious death of a monsignor inside a small-town church with a sinister secret. Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, and Andrew Scott. Then, a quick review of "THE SECRET AGENT". Marcelo, a tech specialist on the run from Brazil's authoritarian regime, travels to Recife during Carnival to see his young son. His attempt to stay hidden unravels as he becomes entangled in informants, secret police, and the paranoia of a society under surveillance. Starring Wagner Moura, Udo Kier, Sebastiana de Medeiros, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Cândido.
We remember guitarist, songwriter, and producer Steve Cropper, who helped create the Memphis soul sound of the ‘60s and ‘70s. He died this week at age 84. Stax Records produced soul hits by Booker T. & the M.G.s, Sam & Dave, Isaac Hayes, and more. Cropper spoke with Terry Gross in 1990 about how he became part of the house rhythm section, and went on to help write hits for Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett. Also, we remember the celebrated English playwright Tom Stoppard, who was considered a giant of theatre. He died at age 88. Stoppard wrote ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' and ‘The Real Thing,' and the screenplays for ‘Empire of the Sun' and ‘Shakespeare in Love.'Jazz historian Kevin Whitehead pays tribute to jazz organist Jimmy Smith, and John Powers reviews the new Brazilian film ‘The Secret Agent.'Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The new film "The Secret Agent" tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura, who finds himself attempting to fight back against the persecution of the authoritarian Brazilian dictatorship in 1977. Moura and writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho discuss the film, which is select theaters now.
From sabotage operations to devastating betrayals, stories of the women of Special Operations Executive are some of the most incredible stories of the Second World War – but, says Kate Vigurs, many remain little known. In her new book, Mission Europe, Vigurs reveals the astonishing bravery of such female agents operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, and Mandate Palestine, many of whom parachuted behind enemy lines. Speaking to Elinor Evans, she reveals how their courage and sacrifice changed the course of the war. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Black Friday Blow-Out and nursing our Thanksgiving hangover. Reviews of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Jay Kelly, The Secret Agent and more. Hilarity ensues.
This week, Megan watches REBUILDING (2:30), writer-director Max Walker-Silverman's follow-up to A LOVE SONG (which Megan loves), about a cowboy putting his life back together after a fire destroys his home and land, and the homes of many people in his community. Then Megan and Dave discuss THE SECRET AGENT (22:14), a Brazilian film by Kleber Mendonça Filho about political violence and corruption that's receiving accolade after accolade this year. (Wagner Moura won Best Actor at Cannes, for one.) Over on Patreon, we cover Kelly Reichardt's 2010 film MEEK'S CUTOFF.
Send us a text5:31 Zootopia 217:16 Eternity27:38 Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery38:36 Hamnet47:42 The Thing with Feathers51:48 The Secret Agent56:02 Left-Handed GirlIt's a 7-movie week here on 'Roger (Ebert) & Me,' the only comprehensive 'Siskel & Ebert'-style review show out there. A film criticism podcast. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Even if you're on Spotify or YouTube, jump over there and throw us 5 stars. We can't get on RottenTomatoes until 200 people rate it! 'Roger & Me' is a movie review podcast covering all new releases, both theatrical and streaming, every Friday, modeled after 'Siskel & Ebert.' Hosted by Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com & Brett Arnold of Yahoo Entertainment and The New Flesh podcast, a show about horror movies that is currently celebrating its tenth year.Support the show
Max Havey of STL Magazine shares with Josh and Andrew a film he holds dear, Wes Anderson's Rushmore! A beloved staple from Anderson's early stage in his career, the hosts dive into the comedy of this odd coming-of-age tale, Havey's last-minute Wes Anderson movie rankings, and which one of the three was a Max Fischer in high school. Also expect a couple Graduate comparisons. Then, expect three things to look out for from this week's One More Thing, including the wild Godzilla movie Destroy All Monsters, Vince Gilligan's new sci-fi series Pluribus, and the “Battle of Seattle” documentary WTO/99.Keep an eye out for next week, where Josh and Andrew get to discuss a favorite from this year's Cannes, The Secret Agent! As Kleber Mendonça Filho's political thriller makes its way to St. Louis this Christmas, make sure to listen in on the duo's take on the acclaimed movie.Until then, read on at thetake-up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and Contributor Ethan Tarantella. Theme music by AMP.
ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's unmissable film events.Synopsis:In 1977, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realises that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks.Katie Walsh is a Los Angeles-based film critic, journalist, podcast host, and moderator. She reviews weekly film releases for the Tribune News Service, and the Los Angeles Times, and is a frequent guest host of the Maximum Fun podcast Switchblade Sisters. Her writing has been published in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Playboy,The Playlist, Nerdist,Slate, The Hairpin, indieWIRE, Women and Hollywood, Town & Country, Movieline, CAP the Magazine, and Nonfics, and she frequently contributes film reviews to KCRW's Press Play with Madeline Brand. She has covered many international film festivals as a critic and reporter, and has moderated dozens of Q&As with filmmakers and actors around LA.Check out Rotten Tomatoes for links to recent reviews.One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
David, Devindra, and Jeff walk the path in Sisu: Road to Revenge, move through the shadows with The Secret Agent, and search through a mammal metropolis in Zootopia 2. Then they return to the land of Oz for the conclusion of Jon M. Chu's epic Wicked: For Good. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Meta's antitrust win Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:10:29) David - Sisu: Road to Revenge, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Thoughts & Prayers Devindra - The Secret Agent, Arco, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Jeff - Zootopia 2, Nobody Wants This S2 Featured Review (~01:08:51) Wicked: For Good SPOILERS (~01:22:36) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
This week's Podcast features an in-depth interview with Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho, whose latest feature, The Secret Agent, is in select theaters now. The film was a highlight of both this year's Cannes, where Mendonça won the Best Director prize, and this fall's New York Film Festival. The Secret Agent is set, like many of the director's films, in his Northeastern Brazilian hometown of Recife, in 1977—“a time of mischief,” as a title card tells us early on. Wagner Moura (Cannes Best Actor winner) plays Marcelo, a man on the run from powerful forces connected to the ruling military dictatorship, seeking refuge and possible safe passage out of the country with a ragtag group of dissidents and political exiles. The Secret Agent is an endlessly inventive, lively, and frightening excavation of the specifics of past and place. And like the filmmaker's recent work, including the scathing genre hybrid Bacurau (2019, co-directed by Juliano Dornelles) and the autobiographical documentary Pictures of Ghosts (2023), it's in thrall to the history and possibilities of cinema. Film Comment Editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute spoke to Mendonça about the film, his tendencies to set his stories in familiar locales, his fascination with recording technology and voices out of the past, and how he managed to blend fantasy and humor into this chilling political thriller.
Ep. 361: Amy Taubin on Richard Linklater's Fall Doubleheader, It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Mr. Scorsese, Cover-Up, BLKNWS, Kontinental '25 Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. As the week of Thanksgiving begins, I give thanks for... Amy Taubin! She returns to The Last Thing I Saw to discuss some new releases, including key titles that have been making their way into theaters after screening in The New York Film Festival and elsewhere. Titles addressed by Taubin include: Richard Linklater's double triumph of Nouvelle Vague and Blue Moon; It Was Just an Accident, from Jafar Panahi; The Secret Agent, from Kleber Mendonça Filho; Rebecca Miller's streaming series Mr. Scorsese; Kahlil Joseph's BLKNEWS: Terms & Conditions; Kontinental '25 from Radu Jude; the Seymour Hersh documentary Cover-Up, from Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus; and memories from the NYFF secret screening of Marty Supreme. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass
For Episode 466, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and I are here to discuss the awards prospects for the final films that need to screen and release before the end of the year to qualify for the 98th Academy Awards. We leave no stone unturned as we discuss the reactions and expectations for "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "Avatar: Fire And Ash," "Wicked: For Good," "No Other Choice," "The Testament Of Ann Lee," "Jay Kelly," "The Secret Agent," and more! For this week's poll, for the release of "Rental Family," we ask, "Which Is Your Favorite Film Starring Brendan Fraser?" and we reveal the winner of last week's poll, where we asked our most famous question, "Which Film Do You Think Is Going To Be The Next Best Picture Oscar Winner?" We also share our reactions to the trailers for "Wuthering Heights," "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," "Goodbye June," "Cold Storage," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for listening, supporting, subscribing, and voting. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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