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Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine
Episode 519 - Betty Buckley

Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 40:17


Betty Buckley is a legendary, multi-award-winning actress/singer whose career spans theater, film, television and concert halls around the world. She is a 2012 Theatre Hall of Fame inductee and the 2017 recipient of  the Julie Harris Awards from The Actor's Fund for Artistic Achievement and received The Lifetime Achievement Award from The American Songbook Association in 2023. She won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats and received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph of Love. She received an Olivier Award nomination for her critically acclaimed interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard, which she repeated to more rave reviews on Broadway. Ms. Buckley is featured in the film By Design, written and directed by Amanda Kramer, and it made its debut at The Sundance Film Festival in January 2025. She is also featured in the film Eternity for A24 Studios, starring Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen, released in November 2025. In March 2024, she co-starred in Imaginary for Blumhouse Productions and released by Lionsgate. She co-starred with James McAvoy in the M. Night Shyamalan hit film Split, one of the top international box office hits of 2017. She received a Saturn Award Nomination for Best Featured Actress for her work in the film. Her other films include her debut in Brian de Palma's screen version of Stephen King's Carrie, Bruce Beresford's Tender Mercies, Roman Polanski's Frantic, Woody Allen's Another Woman, Lawrence Kasdan's  Wyatt Earp and M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening. In 2024, The Mayfly, an animated short film written, produced and narrated by Ms. Buckley played the film festival circuit and won several awards, including Best of Festival, Best Director and Best 2D Character Based Animation at The Los Angeles Animation Festival. The film also won Best Animation at The Lady Filmmakers Festival in Los Angeles. A love letter to New York City and music, The Mayfly is a lyrical tale that was inspired by a true event at the Café Carlyle, with a score composed by seven-time GRAMMY® nominee Christian Jacob. Her other Broadway credits include 1776, Pippin, Song and Dance, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Carrie. She headlined the first National Tour of the new Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! in 2018/2019. Off-Broadway credits include the world premiere of Horton Foote's The Old Friends, for which she received  a Drama Desk Nomination in 2014, White Lies, Lincoln Center's Elegies, the original NYSF production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Eros Trilogy, Juno's Swans. Getting My Act Together and Taking It On  The Road. Regional credits include The Perfectionist, Gypsy, The Threepenny Opera, Camino Real, Buffalo  Gal, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Old Friends at Houston's Alley Theatre and Grey Gardens at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY and The Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles in 2016 for which she received an Ovation Award Nomination. In London, she starred in Promises, Promises for which she was nominated for An Evening Standard Award and in the 2013 British premiere of Dear World. On television, Buckley had a recurring role on Law & Order SVU for NBC. She co-starred in the third season  of AMC's hit series Preacher and has guest starred on the Fox/Warner Bros. TV shows: The Cleaning Lady, The CW hit Supergirl, the NBC Series Chicago Med and ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars. For HBO, she has appeared on Getting On, The Leftovers, The Pacific and for three seasons had a recurring role on OZ. She  starred as Abby Bradford in the hit series Eight is Enough. For more information, visit www.bettybuckley.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Never Seen It with Betsy & Trent
409. Lady in the Water (2006)

Never Seen It with Betsy & Trent

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 50:53


It's a double-whammy this week. Our next entry into the Decades series just to happened to coincide with the next installment of M. Night Shyamalan's filmography, so it was a natural choice. It's time for Lady in the Water from 2006.More Content: https://patreon.com/neverseenitpodOur Links: https://lnk.bio/neverseenitMovie Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452637/

Vigilante
Verano Shyamalan

Vigilante

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 115:51


El cine de Shyamalan ha sido la coartada perfecta para improvisar este divertimento veraniego. Vuelve Julio Prieto después de muchos meses y se une a la charla nuestro querido Confuso. Feliz verano.

Film Ireland Podcast
Presents: Actor Eleanor O'Brien (Báite, Lynley)

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 24:27


In this Film Ireland podcast, recorded live on location in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Irish Film Festival, Gemma Creagh chats with actor Eleanor O'Brien about her role as the lead in Irish language feature Báite. Winner of Best Irish Language Feature Film at the 2025 Galway Film Fleadh and nominated in four categories at the 2026 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards.In this conversation, Eleanor discusses her experience of bringing Peggy Casey to life, reflects on planning her next steps following the film's success, and reveals the types of roles that excite her.Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts or watch the original recording here.https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-actor-eleanor-obrien-baite-lynleyEleanor O'Brien Eleanor O'Brien is a theatre and film actress from Limerick, who trained at Bow Street Academy in Dublin. She was nominated for the Bingham Ray New Talent Award at the 2025 Galway Film Fleadh for her performance in Báite, which won Best Irish Language Feature Film. Her screen credits include the lead role of Emily Blast in RTÉ's Blasts from the Past, The Last Right alongside Colm Meaney, Michiel Huisman and Brian Cox, and the BBC One drama Lynley, directed by Ed Bazalgette.BáiteWinner of Best Irish Language Feature Film at the 2025 Galway Film Fleadh and nominated in four categories at the 2026 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards, Báite arrives in cinemas nationwide on 6th March 2026 to coincide with Seachtain na Gaeilge (1–17 March). Directed by Ruán Magan (The Hunger, Our Blue World – A Water Odyssey), the film is a haunting Irish-language mystery set in rural Ireland in September 1975.When a body is discovered in the receding waters of a lake, the find sends shockwaves through a small community. For 23-year-old Peggy Casey, who runs the local pub, the revelation threatens to upend not just her life, but an entire town built on secrets long submerged.About Capital Irish Film FestivalSolas Nua's annual Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington, D.C., presents one of the largest programmes of Irish cinema in North America, showcasing the latest Irish dramatic and documentary features, shorts, art films and animation releases by Irish and Ireland-based filmmakers. The 20th edition of the four-day festival takes place 26 February – 1 March 2026 in partnership with the prestigious American Film Institute's Silver Theatre & Cultural Center.The festival provides a US platform that amplifies the work of independent filmmakers working in Ireland and beyond, and celebrates the strength of Ireland's contemporary cinematic culture. The programme highlights the country's rich cultural heritage while fostering an inclusive and diverse community of Irish filmmakers. Capital Irish Film Festival champions emerging voices on Irish screens, showcases the exceptional talent and craft within Irish filmmaking, and reflects the robust and vibrant screen industry that has grown in Ireland in recent years.The festival also presents the annual Norman Houston Short Film Award, dedicated to the memory of Norman Houston, the former Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau (NIB) in the United States. The award honours the best new short film created by a filmmaker based in or from Northern Ireland, made within the previous two years. The 2026 Norman Houston Short Film Award goes to writer-director Oliver McGoldrick for his film Three Keenings.Read more on SolasNua.org, follow Capital Irish Film Festival on FilmFreeway here.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FREAKQUELS Podcast
151. THE HAPPENING (2008)

FREAKQUELS Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 170:59


This week on FREAKQUELS, Rory, EJ, and guest Christopher Alu have collectively lost the will to live! Is it because Mother Nature is currently emitting a deadly airborne neurotoxin causing mass suicides or is it because they have to watch and review the infamous M. Night  Shyamalan flick, “THE HAPPENING.” I could tell you the answer…but I don't want to be mean.

Hitchcock Chronologically
Star Trek TOS - Amok Time

Hitchcock Chronologically

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 53:42


Eric on Blue Sky: @eric-hauter   Eric on Youtube.   Check out Gaming Nexus  Jeff can also be found on The Movie Draft House Jeff and Eric are on Letterboxd.  Just search JeffyPods and Eric Hauter.

Weekly Spooky
This Week in Horror History | The Lost Boys, Jason Lives & Fright Night (July 27–August 2)

Weekly Spooky

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 20:20 Transcription Available


The Lost Boys, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, Fright Night, The Village, and The Collector headline this episode of This Week in Horror History, covering July 27 through August 2. Summer horror gets vampiric, supernatural, folklore-soaked, and dangerously familiar as we revisit an iconic 1980s vampire movie, the resurrection of Jason Voorhees, M. Night Shyamalan's isolated village nightmare, a brutal home-invasion trap thriller, and a modern Métis horror novel about a loved one who returns profoundly wrong. Inside this episode:July 28, 2020 — Empire of Wild receives its U.S. publicationCherie Dimaline's supernatural horror novel follows Joan, a woman searching for her missing husband. When she discovers a charismatic preacher who looks and sounds almost exactly like him—but insists he is someone else—her search leads toward Métis folklore, the rogarou, stolen identity, grief, and an ancient hunger wearing a familiar face. July 30, 2004 — The Village releases in the United StatesM. Night Shyamalan transforms an isolated community surrounded by forbidden woods into a haunting story about fear, control, ritual, and the dangerous power of a carefully protected lie. The villagers have been taught that creatures wait beyond the boundary, certain colors must never be worn, and safety depends upon everyone obeying the same rules. July 31, 1987 — The Lost Boys releases in the United StatesJoel Schumacher gives vampire horror leather jackets, motorcycles, beach fog, neon boardwalks, and unforgettable 1980s style. Beneath the lights and nightlife of Santa Carla, a gang of young vampires offers danger, immortality, and the seductive promise of never having to grow up. August 1, 1986 — Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives releasesTommy Jarvis accidentally resurrects Jason Voorhees with a bolt of lightning, transforming the Crystal Lake killer into a fully supernatural slasher icon. Faster, funnier, and more self-aware than many earlier entries, Jason Lives combines gothic cemetery imagery, summer-camp terror, black comedy, and one of the franchise's most memorable versions of Jason.Deep-Cut Spotlight — The Collector A desperate thief breaks into a wealthy family's home and discovers that a masked killer has already transformed the property into an elaborate maze of wires, traps, locked rooms, and carefully arranged suffering. The Collector captures the brutal energy of late-2000s horror, combining home-invasion suspense, post-Saw trap horror, survival-thriller momentum, and the terrifying idea that every possible escape route has already been anticipated by someone waiting inside.Horror Birthdays This Week: David Warner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, and Wes Craven enter the birthday roll, bringing connections to The Omen, Waxwork, Predator, The Terminator, Aliens, Planet Terror, The Last House on the Left, The Hills Have Eyes, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Scream.Weekly Recommendation — Fright Night A teenage horror fan becomes convinced that his charming new neighbor is a vampire—but nobody believes him. Desperate for help, Charley Brewster turns to Peter Vincent, a washed-up television horror host who has spent his career pretending to battle monsters. Funny, stylish, spooky, and filled with practical-effects vampire horror, Fright Night remains one of the great horror-comedies of the 1980s. It combines the vampire-next-door premise with suburban paranoia, late-night horror television, supernatural action, and the realization that imaginary courage may suddenly need to become real.From Empire of Wild and The Village to The Lost Boys, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, The Collector, and Fright Night, this week in horror history proves that the most dangerous monsters do not always remain hidden. Sometimes they wear the face of someone you love, live inside your community, move into the house next door, or rise from the grave when lightning strikes.

Film Ireland Podcast
Presents: Producer Jack Tarling (Kneecap, Learning to Breathe Underwater)

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 31:04


In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, we are delighted to welcome producer Jack Tarling of Shudder Films.In this discussion, Jack talks about his career producing acclaimed independent cinema, from God's Own Country and Kneecap to his latest feature, Learning to Breathe Underwater, which recently had its world premiere at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and won the audience award at this year's Galway Film Fleadh.Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts and/or watch the original recording here. https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-producer-jack-tarling-kneecap-learning-to-breathe-underwaterThe World Premiere of Learning to Breathe Underwater took place at the 60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival and the film screened again on 10th July at the Galway Film Fleadh, winning the festival's audience award. Starring Rory Kinnear, Maria Bakalova and Ezra Carlisle, Learning to Breathe Underwater follows eight-year-old Leo, who lives with his dad and a giant shark, which crashed through the roof of their home. Yes, you read that correctly. The shark is Leo's best friend, to whom he can confide all his secrets. He can't really talk to his dad; he must be missing mum, who's been gone five years now. Then Anya the au pair bursts into their lives, and their world suddenly changes. It's more cheerful and Leo discovers that the metal shark doesn't have to be his only friend. The film is directed by Rebekah Fortune from a script by Richard Barbin. The project is produced by Jack Tarling of the UK's Shudder Films and Patrick O'Neill of Ireland's Wildcard, co-produced by KeyFilm in the Netherlands, One Wave Films in Wales and made in association with Eiru Films in the west of Ireland. Learning to Breathe Under Water was filmed in Galway last year and is proudly supported by Screen Ireland, BFI Global Screen Fund, Ffilm Cymru, WRAP Fund, Netherlands Film Fund, Finite Films, Bankside Films and Three Point Capital. Bankside Films handle international sales.Jack TarlingJack has produced five feature films and many short films through his company Shudder Films. Kneecap, featuring rap trio Kneecap alongside Michael Fassbender, premiered at Sundance 2024 and sold to Sony Pictures Classics. It was shortlisted for two Academy Awards, nominated for six BAFTAs (winning Best Debut), and won seven British Independent Film Awards.God's Own Country, which won prizes in 2017 at Sundance, Berlin, Edinburgh, Galway and many other festivals, won four BIFAs, including Best Film, received a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding British Film, and was the highest-grossing UK debut of the year. Await Further Instructions was a Critics' Pick in The New York Times and sold to Netflix.Currently in post-production for 2026 releases, Jack has produced:Learning to Breathe Under Water, directed by Rebekah Fortune and starring Ezra Carlisle, Rory Kinnear and Oscar nominee Maria Bakalova, is financed by Screen Ireland, UK Global Screen Fund, Ffilm Cymru and the Netherlands Film Fund, and sold by Bankside.Daughter of Eden, written and directed by Fateme Ahmadi, starring Yasmin Al-Khudhairi, Hiam Abbas, Amir El Masry and Lindsay Duncan, is financed by BFI, BBC Film, Screen Ireland and Civic Studios.Jack has also line produced several other feature films for the BFI, BBC Films and others, including two which premiered at Venice, and he previously worked in development at Ridley Scott's production company, Scott Free. In 2019/2020, he worked to produce an unannounced US-set interactive feature film for Sony Interactive Entertainment.Jack has produced short-form content for Disney/Hulu, executive produced a slate of ten short films for Northern Film + Media, and produced the short film Assessment, which was shortlisted for a BAFTA in 2010.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MGS: The Movie and Game Show
Episode 291 - Unbreakable (2000) - The Summer of Shyamalan

MGS: The Movie and Game Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 91:20


It's crazy that this, of all the Shyamalan films, is the one that spawned a mini cinematic universe. But it is quite good.

Film Ireland Podcast
Presents: Filmmaker Nuala O'Connor on In Time: Dónal Lunny

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 22:09


In this Film Ireland podcast, recorded live on location in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Irish Film Festival, Gemma Creagh chats with filmmaker Nuala O'Connor about her film In Time: Dónal Lunny. The documentary chronicles the enigmatic and innovative musician Dónal Lunny, tracing his profound influence on Irish music and his role in shaping its modern evolution.In this conversation, Nuala shares insights into her varied career, balancing her two passions - film and music - her craft, and the challenge of capturing the spirit of such a pioneering artist on screen.The episode was recorded live at the Irish film festival, presented annually by Solas Nua. The 20th edition of the festival took place in Washington, D.C., from February 26 to March 1, 2026.Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts or watch the otigional recording here:https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-filmmaker-nuala-oconnor-on-in-time-donal-lunnyAbout In Time: Dónal Lunny Charting the life and legacy of the iconic Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny, one of Ireland's most outstanding artists, this film offers an insightful appraisal of his creative process, exploring the enduring and far-reaching influence he has had on Irish traditional music. The film reveals a life lived entirely for art's sake. The major events of his creative and personal life have converged with major cultural, political and historic changes in Ireland and around the world and reflects the impact this had on his art from the 1950s to the present day. Music fuses with the personal material of Dónal Lunny's biographical journey and brings the artist into being in this film. That journey is the journey of Irish culture and people who lived through those decades from the 1950s to the present day. Nuala O'ConnorNuala O'Connor has worked for nearly twenty years in broadcasting: in RTÉ for nine years as a researcher and radio producer, and for the past ten years in the independent film sector. In 1987, Nuala established Hummingbird Productions with Philip King to produce high quality music and arts documentaries. With Philip King, she worked as assistant producer on Bringing It All Back Home and is the author of the book which accompanied the series.Nuala went on to produce documentaries including A River of Sound, Christy, Meitheal and Bláth Gach Géag Dá dTig, collaborating with Donal Lunny, Liam O'Flynn, Seamus Heaney, Sinéad O'Connor and Mary Black.Subsequently, with Philip King and Tina Moran, she was a founder director of South Wind Blows Productions, initially directing the Irish history documentary series The Limits of Liberty with Professor Diarmaid Ferriter. In 2013, she co-directed An Glaoch: The President's Call with President Michael D. Higgins and also that year wrote and directed From Moment to Moment about the Irish band The Gloaming. In 2014, she worked as co-producer on the acclaimed Ceiliúradhconcert at the Royal Albert Hall.Nuala also worked as the traditional music reviewer for The Irish Times for many years.Capital Irish Film FestivalSolas Nua's annual Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington, D.C., presents one of the largest programmes of Irish cinema in North America, showcasing the latest Irish dramatic and documentary features, shorts, art films and animation releases by Irish and Ireland-based filmmakers. The 20th edition of the four-day festival takes place 26 February – 1 March 2026 in partnership with the prestigious American Film Institute's Silver Theatre & Cultural Center.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Film Ireland Podcast
Presents: Filmmaker Olive Nwosu & the Cast of 'Lady' at Berlinale

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 35:25


In this very special festival podcast, recorded on location at Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) earlier this year, writer and academic Naemi Victoria sits down with writer-director Olive Nwosu to discuss her latest film, Lady, which screened in the festival's Panorama section.Olive is also joined by members of the film's cast: Agu Chinenye Esthyraph (Fanta), Precious Agu Eke (Lolo), Fadesaye Olateru-Olagbegi (Lekpa), and Eva Ibiam (Cinderella). Together, they reflect on the making of the film, their performances, and bringing the world of Lady to the screen.Lady had its European premiere on 18th February 2026 at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), where it screened as part of the Panorama programme.Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-filmmaker-olive-nwosu-cast-of-lady-at-berlinaleAbout LadyIn the restless night of Lagos, one of the city's few female cab drivers, Lady, survives by staying tough and focused. She dreams of escape, saving her earnings for a new life far from the chaos of this Nigerian metropolis. But when her long-lost childhood friend, Pinky – now a sex worker – returns with a burst of colour and trouble, Lady is pulled reluctantly into her orbit. Soon, she is driving a crew of glamorous, reckless, fun-loving women through the underbelly of Lagos nightlife. What begins as judgement develops into unexpected sisterhood: wild, tender and disarming. As Lady becomes entangled in their world, the nights grow more dangerous, and the city presses harder against old wounds that she has never confronted. Forced to face the trauma she has long outrun, Lady cracks open – learning to feel, to belong, to see herself through new eyes. When everything reaches breaking point, Lady must make a choice that will change her life's direction forever.Olive NwosuBorn in Lagos, Nigeria, Olive Nwosu is an award-winning screenwriter and director living in London. Olive graduated with an MFA in Filmmaking from Columbia University School of the Arts, where she received a BAFTA Pigott 2020 Scholarship and was named 2020 Alex Sichel Fellow for a Female Filmmaker demonstrating promise. Olive won the Zaki Gordon Memorial Award for Excellence in Screenwriting and the James Ponsoldt Award for Best Director in her graduating year. She has written and directed two short films. Troublemaker, 2019, played at film festivals around the world and was acquired by Dedza Films and Kino Lorber. It is the first Igbo-language film on the Criterion Channel.Egúngún (Masquerade), 2021, was financed by the British Film Institute and British Council as part of their More Films For Freedom Programme. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2021, screened at Sundance 2022, won Best Short Film at Hamptons International Film Festival and Aspen ShortsFest, amongst others. The film was nominated for the Best British Short Film at the 2021 British Independent Film Awards and is now available on the Criterion Channel.Olive is a 2022 Sundance Screenwriting Fellow, a 2022 TIFF Filmmaker Lab Fellow, the first recipient of the TIFF Share Her Journey Fellowship in honour of Viola Desmond, and one of four ‘African Promises' directors selected by the Institute Francais. In 2023, she received the Sundance NHK Award, presented each year to one filmmaker on the basis of his/her past work (feature film, short film, television drama, music video or commercial) and the script for their next feature film project.She is currently in development on feature projects with Film4, the BBC and Fox Searchlight Pictures. Her work is informed by the intersectional nature of her life across multiple continents and identities. Her mission is to tell urgent, cinematic, African-centred stories.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hitchcock Chronologically
Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan

Hitchcock Chronologically

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 66:11


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Someone Else's Movie
William Woods on Unbreakable

Someone Else's Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 55:10


With his directorial debut The Outer Threat opening across Canada today, veteran producer William Woods steps up for M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable, the follow-up to The Sixth Sense that dared to imagine a different kind of superhero movie. Your genial host Norm Wilner is curious to see where this goes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blockbusters and Birdwalks
1999 Best. Movie. Year. Ever., a conversation – Episode 3: “The Blair Witch Project”

Blockbusters and Birdwalks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 24:22 Transcription Available


Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa disagree about the rewards of found footage horror craft while noting a landmark in viral marketing.This is part of a series that overlaps with, and extends, Brian Raftery's 2020 book “Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen”. Screenings include: “Following” (Christopher Nolan, 1998), “Varsity Blues” (Brian Robbins, 1999), “The Blair Witch Project” (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, 1999), “The Matrix” (The Wachowskis, 1999), “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” (George Lucas, 1999), “South Park - Bigger, Longer and Uncut” (Trey Parker, 1999), “Free Enterprise” (Robert Meyer Burnett, 1999), “Eyes Wide Shut” (Stanely Kubrick, 1999), “Twin Falls Idaho” (Michael Polish, 1999), “American Beauty” (Sam Mendes, 1999), “Three Kings” (David O. Russell, 1999), “Boys Don't Cry” (Kimberly Peirce, 1999), “Topsy-Turvy” (Mike Leigh, 1999), “Magnolia” (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1999), and “Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes” (Cass Paley, 1998).***Referenced media:“Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen” (2020) by Brian Raftery“Psycho” (Alfred Hitchcock, 1960)“Teenage Mother” (Jerry Gross, 1967)“Stunt Rock” (Brian Trenchard-Smith, 1978)“Star Wars: The Special Edition” (George Lucas, 1977)“The Empire Strikes Back: The Special Edition” (Irvin Kershner, 1980)“Return of the Jedi: The Special Edition” (Richard Marquand, 1983)“The Witch” (Robert Eggers, 2015)“Gilligan's Island” (Sherwood Schwartz, 1964-1967)“Cloverfield” (Matt Reeves, 2008)“The Sixth Sense” (M. Night Shyamalan, 1999)“The Babadook” (Jennifer Kent, 2014)“Summer of Sam” (Spike Lee, 1999)“Jaws” (Steven Spielberg, 1975)“Lake Placid” (Steve Miner, 1999)“The Descent” (Neil Marshall, 2005)“Dog Soldiers” (Neil Marshall, 2002)“Scary Movie” (Keenen Ivory Wayans, 2000)Audio quotation:“The Blair Witch Project” (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, 1999), including “The Cellar” by Tony Cora“1999” (2018) written by Charlotte Aitchison, Jonnali Parmenius, Oscar Holter, Troye Sivan, Brett McLaughlin, and Max Martin, and performed by Charlie XCX and Troye Sivan, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVtjAInQY0&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=1“1999” (1982) written and performed by Prince, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rblt2EtFfC4&list=RDrblt2EtFfC4&start_radio=1“Millenium” (1998) written by Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Leslie Bricusse, and John Barry, and performed by Robbie Williams, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcWOviMI6Lk&list=RDxcWOviMI6Lk&start_radio=1 

MGS: The Movie and Game Show
Episode 290 - The Sixth Sense (1999) - The Summer of Shyamalan

MGS: The Movie and Game Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 90:03


This week we're kicking off summer (a bit late) with the Summer of Shyamalan ™️First up, we are talking about his first three films: Praying With Anger, Wide Awake, and The Sixth Sense.

Hitchcock Chronologically
Star Trek TOS - Space Seed

Hitchcock Chronologically

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 51:55


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Film Ireland Podcast
Podcast: Actor Diarmuid Noyes (Christy, A Knock at Your Door, The Walsh Sisters)

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 46:17


In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, we catch up with actor Diarmuid Noyes (Pure Mule, The Clinic) as his short A Knock at Your Door is about to premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh. In this conversation, he discusses his creative practice, exploring his approach to character development, performance, and collaboration across film, television, and theatre. Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-actor-diarmuid-noyes-christy-a-knock-at-your-door-the-walsh-sistersA Knock at Your Door A Knock at Your Door tells the story of Florence, a nurse, and James (Noyes), an internet-obsessed tech worker, whose lives are turned upside down when a teenager accused online of committing a heinous crime arrives at their door seeking shelter.As tensions escalate outside, the couple's relationship is pushed to breaking point, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and exposing the biases they each carry.Emerging from a climate of mounting social unrest fuelled by fear and misinformation spread across social media, the film draws inspiration from recent events in Ireland, including anti-immigration riots in Dublin city centre and the sustained public disorder outside the Citywest accommodation centre in Saggart, where protesters clashed with Gardaí over multiple nights, hurling fireworks, stones and bottles and setting a Garda van alight.The cast features 2026 IFTA nominee Diarmuid Noyes (Christy), Yemisi Oyinloye (Cold Feet), Jonathan Heed (The Lost Children of Tuam, Lemonade, The Boys of Tommen) and Michael Mullen (The Problem With People).Shot on location in Dublin in early 2026, the film is positioned to resonate with audiences as an urgent cinematic response to Ireland's recent social upheavals.About Diarmuid Noyes Irish actor Diarmuid Noyes works across film, television and theatre. He first came to prominence as a teenager with acclaimed Irish dramas The Clinic and Pure Mule. His film credits include Christy, opposite Danny Power; Double Blind; Good Vibrations, alongside Jodie Whittaker and Richard Dormer; Killing Bono, starring Ben Barnes and Robert Sheehan; Five Minutes of Heaven, opposite Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt; Parked, with Colm Meaney; and The Secret Scripture, directed by Jim Sheridan and starring Rooney Mara, Vanessa Redgrave and Theo James.His television credits include the BBC hit Line of Duty; HBO's The Tudors, alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers; Canal+'s Borgia; Virgin Media Television's Blood; The Gone; The Walsh Sisters; Pure Mule: The Last Weekend; and Cooper & Fry. Throughout his career, Noyes has received multiple Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor nominations for Double Blind and Christy, as well as a nomination for his performance in Pure Mule: The Last Weekend.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Film Ireland Podcast
Presents: Filmmakers Alan Hopkins, Jaro Waldeck & Thomas Bennett at Galway Film Fleadh

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 66:45


In this Film Ireland podcast, we're delighted to shine a light on three filmmakers whose short films are screening at this years's Galway Film Fleadh. Gemma Creagh chats with Alan Hopkins (A Knock at Your Door), Jaro Waldeck (Linger) and Thomas Bennett (The Galley). Watch the recording here:https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-filmmakers-alan-hopkins-jaro-waldeck-thomas-bennett-at-galway-film-fleadhA Knock at Your Door - DIR/WRI: Alan HopkinsA young couple's life is thrown into disarray when they receive a late night knock on their door. Florence and James's quiet evening in front of the TV comes to an abrupt end when a young teenager, Alex, arrives at their door badly beaten and in clear distress. Florence, a nurse, acts quickly and brings him inside, but James, who spends most of his free time in the darker sections of the internet, is immediately unsure. The situation escalates when James is sent a video purporting to show Alex, accompanied by extremely serious sexual allegations. Before James can eject Alex from the house, a mob, whipped up by online extremists, arrives outside seeking vigilante justice. Florence stands firm and won't hand Alex over based on an online accusation. Can their relationship survive as the mob's pressure grows? A Knock at Your Door screens on Saturday, 11th of July in the Town Hall Cinema at 11.30 as part of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland World Premiere ShortsLinger - DIR: Jaro Waldeck • WRI: Bobby MoloneyIn a secluded house, Eve cares for her bedridden husband, David, who is now a shell of the man he once was. With only an AI assistant to keep her company, Eve longs for the love and connection they once shared. When offered a miraculous pill that can restore David to full health for seven days, Eve chooses to seize one last chance at happiness, knowing she will set off the countdown to his final moments. As David awakens, unaware of the years lost or the sacrifice Eve has made, their reunion is joyful but fleeting.Linger screens on Saturday, 11th of July, Town Hall Cinema at 11.30 as part of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland World Premiere ShortsThe Galley - DIR: Thomas Bennett • WRI: Thomas Bennett, Niall McCloskeyAs the coast of Northern Ireland sinks deep into the hands of gentrification, the workers of Crillis Arcade are struck with this reality when their workplace is sold for redevelopment; this news affects nobody greater than Helen (Bríd Brennan), a down on her luck woman living in a caravan along the coastline. When finding herself short on cash at the local chippy, Helen commits a victimless crime to pay for dinner...The Galley screens on Friday 10th July, at 11:45 in the Town Hall Theatre as part of Irish Fiction 4.Alan HopkinsAlan Hopkins is a Dublin-based writer, director and co-founder of HAL Pictures. A graduate of the National Film School at IADT, he holds both a BA in Film & Television Production and a Master's Degree in Screenwriting. His work has screened at festivals across Ireland and internationally, as well as on RTÉ. In 2024, his Screen Ireland Focus Short Ogham premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh before continuing its international festival run, receiving awards for cinematography and original score.Jaro WaldeckJaro has been working in the Irish film and TV industry largely as a freelance cinematographer for 15 years. She shot over 50 short films (live action and documentary) as well as feature films DREAMTOWN and HOUSEWIFE OF THE YEAR. Jaro studied at Columbia College Chicago and FAMU Prague, two prestigious film universities, where she earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in cinematography, respectively.Thomas BennettThomas is a Belfast based artist and director focused on Hi-8 tape and Super 8. His short film directorial work has been funded by BFI Network, Arts Council NI and has been recognised and awarded nationally and internationally, showcasing at Academy®, BAFTA, BIFA & IFTA qualifying Film Festivals.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reviewin Rebels
Grandparents From HELL?! | The Visit (2015) Movie Review | Say Whats Reel

Reviewin Rebels

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 80:00 Transcription Available


This week on Say Whats Reel, the crew dives into The Visit — the found footage horror flick that marked a comeback for M. Night Shyamalan. What starts as a simple trip to visit grandma and grandpa quickly turns into something… way more disturbingJoin us as we break down Becca and Tyler's creepy stay at their grandparents' farmhouse, the wild behavior that had us questioning EVERYTHING, and of course… THAT twistWas this really a return to form for Shyamalan? Did the found footage style hit or miss? And how uncomfortable did this movie actually make us? We're talking all that and more!Tap in for laughs, theories, and real reactions from the squad Topics We Cover:Creepiest moments at the grandparents' housePerformances by Olivia DeJonge & Ed OxenbouldThe twist ending breakdown Is this Shyamalan back in his bag?00:00:00 NOn The Visit Review 00:09:05 The Visit Review01:03:19 Wrap up notes01:11:17 Facts about The Visit01:17:06 Next Week Films

FEAR AND LOATHING IN CINEMA
Episode #165 – The Last Airbender (2010)

FEAR AND LOATHING IN CINEMA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 121:37


This week, Bryan Kluger and Preston Barta willingly wander into M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender, which is a film so catastrophically misguided it briefly convinced audiences that one of Hollywood's most fascinating directors had misplaced his compass entirely. Before Shyamalan rediscovered himself by making horror movies on a shoestring budget, he somehow said yes to a blockbuster that bends everything except good judgment. The post Episode #165 – The Last Airbender (2010) first appeared on Boomstick Comics.

Kody and Korbin Have A Podcast
S9 Ep4: Signs + Disclosure Day Mini-Review | KHAP

Kody and Korbin Have A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 88:39


In this episode Kody and Korbin talk about M. Night Shyamalan's alien family drama "Signs" (28:48) after a short review of the new crop circle filled Steven Spielberg film "Disclosure Day" (2:36). Hosts: Korbin Zvokel and Kody Webbhttps://linktr.ee/khapodcast

Film Ireland Podcast
Presents: Writer/Director Rebecca Zlotowski on 'A Private Life'

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 28:55


In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, we are delighted to welcome writer/director Rebecca Zlotowski. In this discussion, we chat about her career, creative inspiration, and her latest film, A Private Life, which stars Jodie Foster in her first-ever French-speaking role.In cinemas 26th June, A Private Life sees Jodie plays renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner, who embarks on a private investigation into the death of one of her patients... convinced that it was no accident, but murder.Rebecca will be at the Irish Film Institute this evening for a very special Q&A.Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the original recording here. https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-writer-director-rebecca-zlotowski-on-a-private-lifeRebecca ZlotowskiRebecca is a French director and screenwriter. Born in Paris, she initially pursued an academic path in literature before turning to filmmaking at La Fémis, where her graduation film became her debut feature, Belle Épine (2010), earning major critical awards. Her cinema is marked by a strong authorial voice, blending psychological realism with stylised storytelling. Across films such as Grand Central (2013), Planetarium (2016), and An Easy Girl (2019), she has developed a body of work attentive to female subjectivity, sexuality, and the emotional complexities of modern relationships. With Other People's Children (2022), she further refined her exploration of intimacy and non-traditional family structures. Her latest film, A Private Life (2025), starring Jodie Foster, premiered at Cannes and received nominations at the 2026 Lumière Awards (Best Actress for Jodie Foster) and at the 2025 San Sebastián and Warsaw International Film Festivals for their respective Audience Awards.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TwoBrosPod
Jordan Peele is Basement? M. Night Shyamalan is Greatness?

TwoBrosPod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 84:31


The guys discuss who they believe to be worst directors of all time.

ESO Network – The ESO Network
The 42cast Episode 287: Out of the Blue

ESO Network – The ESO Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 119:36


This week The 42cast talks about Avatar. It’s not the M. Night Shyamalan film, the animated show from Nickelodeon, or the film series by James Cameron. This is the live action series on Netflix based on the animated Avatar: The Last Airbender. In this episode we discuss the first season. We talk about the cast […] The post The 42cast Episode 287: Out of the Blue appeared first on The ESO Network.

Film Ireland Podcast
Presents: Filmmaker Dennis Harvey on Útóipe Cheilteach / Celtic Utopia

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 33:16


In this Film Ireland podcast, recorded live on location in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Irish Film Festival, Gemma Creagh speaks with filmmaker Dennis Harvey about his exciting documentary Útóipe Cheilteach / Celtic Utopia.Útóipe Cheilteach / Celtic Utopia screens this Saturday, 20th June, at the Oh Yeah Music Centre as part of Docs Ireland. https://docsireland.iePresented annually by Solas Nua, the 20th edition of the Capital Irish Film Festival takes place in March each year, showcasing one of the largest programmes of Irish cinema in North America.Docs Ireland runs until the 21st, celebrating the best of new international documentary filmmaking, showcasing the work of Ireland's indigenous non-fiction culture and creatives.Read more here: https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-filmmaker-dennis-harvey-on-utoipe-cheilteach-celtic-utopiaDennis HarveyDennis is a filmmaker from Ireland. He is best known for his short documentary The Building and Burning of a Refugee Camp (2024), which won the Swedish Academy Award for Best Short Film, was selected by the French Academy of Cinema as one of the Best Short Films of 2024, and received many other awards. Dennis mainly writes and directs documentaries, but has also produced and edited his own films. His first feature, I Must Away (2023), was a kaleidoscopic essay about movement filmed over seven years in six countries. His latest short, The New Policy Regarding Homeless Asylum Seekers (2025), is an uncompromising interrogation of Ireland's inhuman asylum system and a dedication to those resisting it. His second feature, Útóipe Cheilteach (2025), a ballad tour through postcolonial Ireland, premiered at Locarno. With a cinema vérité approach and a particular sensitivity to the human, Dennis' work interrogates the political through the personal. He is a member of the European Film Academy. He is a member of Noncitizen, a film collective which works to hand over the means of making films to migrants.Útóipe Cheilteach / Celtic UtopiaWhat do we do with the violent history we've inherited? Do we accept a repressive culture as is, or do we reshape it in our own image? In a world where oppression, occupation and war have become ambient, Útóipe Cheilteach plays at a different frequency, where hope is possible and a brighter future may be realised. Featuring music from artists including The Mary Wallopers, Poor Creature and Lankum, Celtic Utopia tells the story of a new Ireland and its vibrant music scene, but also that of a post-colonial society wrestling with its heritage. A society where folk music carries both the oppression of the past and the dream of a bright future. The Irish folk music renaissance sees artists coming from punk, hip-hop, and beyond, rediscovering an ancient tradition and taking it in unexpected directions. Winner of the Grand Prix Semaine de la Critique at Locarno Film Festival and the Audience Award at Leeds International Film Festival 2025.Capital Irish Film FestivalSolas Nua's annual Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington, D.C., presents one of the largest programmes of Irish cinema in North America, showcasing the latest Irish dramatic and documentary features, shorts, art films and animation releases by Irish and Ireland-based filmmakers.Read more on SolasNua.org, follow Capital Irish Film Festival on FilmFreeway here.Docs IrelandDocs Ireland is Ireland's international documentary film festival. It celebrates the best of new international documentary filmmaking and showcases the work of Ireland's indigenous non-fiction culture and creatives. It is highly regarded internationally for its cutting-edge film programming and distinctive industry initiatives. Established in 2019 as the sister festival of the long-standing Belfast Film Festival, Docs Ireland takes place each June in Belfast.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's So Gothic
Signs (083)

That's So Gothic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 61:57


Signs (2002) dir. M. Night Shyamalan, written by Shyamalan. Starring Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Abigail Breslin, and Kieran Culkin. Off-topic chat:Amanda: A Cat in Paris (Kanopy)Chance: Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Nintendo Switch)That's So Gothic releases episodes on the first Thursday every month, sometimes more! Email sogothicpod@gmail.com.Follow Chance and Amanda on Letterboxd @mrchancelee and @mcavoy_amanda. Instagram @sogothicpod Closing music "Gothic Guitar" by Javolenus 2014- Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)

Film Ireland Podcast
Out of the Box: Paul FitzSimons & Dan Airey on Filmmaking & Disability

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 70:10


Film Ireland, supported by the Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland Stakeholders Fund, are delighted to present Out of the Box, the first in a six-part podcast series exploring different perspectives in media today.Hosted by writer and filmmaker Róisín Kearney, each episode features conversations with people paving the way for greater equity and inclusion in the screen industries. Together, they discuss what has worked so far, what still needs to be done, and how we can all ensure that all creative voices are properly heard.For the inaugural discussion, Róisín sits down with Paul FitzSimons, a writer, musician and producer who founded Prelude Content to create high-end film and television drama; and Dan Airey, presenter, producer, filmmaker and one half of the award-winning podcast duo behind Dan and Darragh Do Ability. Out of the BoxMedia has always played a powerful role in shaping society. When public health campaigns in the United States sought to promote the idea of a designated driver and reduce road deaths among young men, they turned to popular television shows such as Cheers, L.A. Law and The Cosby Show to help shift public attitudes. Since its inception, media has influenced how we see the world...and each other.So what happens when that media does not reflect the full breadth of society? What happens when people are told which stories they can tell, who they can tell them about, or how those stories should be told? There have been countless studies examining how marginalised communities are perceived by wider society, but far fewer exploring how people from those communities perceive society itself. This series seeks to contribute to that conversation, placing those perspectives front and centre.Paul FitzSimonsPaul is a producer, screenwriter and tutor with 15 years' experience in the film industry. He runs Prelude Content, producing films and TV dramas, working with creatives in Ireland, the UK, Spain and Japan. He recently produced feature film Verdigris, which premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh, won awards at festivals around the world, was nominated for five IFTA awards and was released in April 2025. Paul is now producing the comedy series Starless and developing a number of features and TV dramas.He has a postgraduate diploma in Advanced Producing from TU Dublin and is an EAVE Producers' Workshop graduate. Paul was previously Development Executive at production company Danú Media. He also wrote and produced the feature film The Gift (2017, OC Productions, 15A) and worked as a story writer on the Irish TV drama Fair City. Dan Airey Dan Airey is a presenter, podcaster, producer and filmmaker. He is the co-producer and co-presenter of the award-winning Dan and Darragh Do Ability Podcast, which features conversations with people with disabilities, encouraging listeners to see the world through different perspectives. Dan holds a four-year degree in Creative Digital Media and a Master's in Broadcast Production for TV and Radio. He has worked across multiple genres and formats, from short documentary to prime-time television. His short film L.I.F.E. (Live. It. Fully. Everyday) was written and directed as part of the Virgin Media Sharp Shorts 2023 initiative, exploring themes of resilience and identity. Other production credits include the documentaries A Deluge of Memories and Swim With Richard, which centre on powerful human stories. He has worked as a researcher on major RTÉ programmes including Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything, The Late Late Show, and The Late Late Toy Show, and has contributed to content development for future programming. Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Au coin du feu
Y'a t'il une vie après la mort? ( Sixième sens )

Au coin du feu

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 115:47


Après une plongée dans le film culte de M.Night Shyamalan, nous explorons l'une des plus grandes questions de l'humanité.Qu'y a-t-il après la mort ? Au programme: 6 hypothèses sur l'au-delà.. Et vous, quelle est la votre ?Pour celles et ceux qui souhaitent nous soutenir à travers un petit don, on a ouvert un pot commun. qui permettra peut-être d'améliorer notre matériel 

The Protagonist Podcast
David Dunn and Elijah Price from Unbreakable (film 2000)

The Protagonist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 58:32


Description Returning guest Kestra Darowski joins Producer Andrew and Joe to discuss Unbreakable, M. Night Shyamalan’s superhero film from 2000. We discuss the marketing around the film, the way the film engages the superhero genre, and the strengths of the storytelling. … Continue reading →

FEAR AND LOATHING IN CINEMA
Episode #162 – Wide Awake (1998)

FEAR AND LOATHING IN CINEMA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 140:17


On Episode #162 of Fear and Loathing in Cinema, Bryan, Dan, Preston, and Chelsea crack their eyelids open for Wide Awake, the charmingly odd little comedy-drama that spent years gathering dust on a Harvey Weinstein shelf before escaping into the world as M. Night Shyamalan's first feature, long before dead people started chatting with Haley Joel Osment. The post Episode #162 – Wide Awake (1998) first appeared on Boomstick Comics.

Dam Internet, You Scary!
357: AI, New Zealand Conspiracies & Space Nightmares | Dam Internet, You Scary!

Dam Internet, You Scary!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 70:39


Sponsors:IndaCloud: If you're 21 or older, get 30% OFF your first order @IndaCloud with code DIYS at https://inda.shop/DIYS! #indacloudpodMint MobileTo get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/DIYSHimsReady to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/DIYS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Dam Internet, You Scary! hosts Patrick Cloud and Tahir Moore break down the disturbing but interesting stories on the internet!AI can apparently steal your fingerprints from selfies, a New Zealand woman gets detained because officials didn't believe her country existed, and an astronaut gets stranded in space after the Soviet Union collapses.This week Tahir Moore and Patrick Cloud dive into some of the strangest stories on the internet while debating Jordan Peele vs M. Night Shyamalan, Key & Peele vs Chappelle's Show, AI scams, party stories, and much more.Topics This Week• AI stealing fingerprints from selfies• ChatGPT helping people fight rent increases• New Zealand woman detained in Kazakhstan• Soviet astronaut stranded in space• Jordan Peele movie breakdown• Key & Peele vs Chappelle's Show• Neuralink discussion• Cockroach causes apartment explosionJoin our Patreon now!! https://www.patreon.com/DamInternetYouScaryChapter Titles & Timestamps00:00 Intro Chat: The Vibe App Idea09:58 New Studio & DreamCon Updates15:17 Patreon, Streaming & Content Creation20:18 YouTube Creators Taking Over Hollywood25:20 Jordan Peele vs M. Night Shyamalan34:32 Ad Read: IndaCloud38:10 Horror Movies, Get Out, Nope & Signs54:54 Key & Peele vs Chappelle's Show Debate1:05:43 Ad Read: Mint Mobile1:08:12 Movie Production Costs & Hollywood Stories1:14:03 Staying Out Until 5 AM1:18:47 Ecstasy, Molly & Party Stories1:28:40 Ad Read: Hims1:31:03 AI Can Steal Fingerprints From Selfies1:36:07 Neuralink Discussion1:38:22 Woman Detained Because New Zealand "Didn't Exist"1:49:11 The Astronaut Trapped in Space After the Soviet Union Collapsed1:57:35 Man Blows Up Apartment Trying to Kill a Cockroach2:02:06 Outro

Born To Watch - A Movie Podcast
The Sixth Sense (1999)

Born To Watch - A Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 125:59


This week on Born to Watch, the boys take on one of the most iconic psychological thrillers ever made in this The Sixth Sense 1999 Review. Released in the legendary movie year of 1999, M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough film became a cultural phenomenon, launching a career, creating one of cinema's most famous twists, and leaving audiences speechless as they walked out of theatres around the world.Whitey, G-Man and Damo dive deep into the movie that turned Haley Joel Osment into a household name and gave Bruce Willis one of the most memorable performances of his career. More than 25 years later, does The Sixth Sense still hold up? Does the twist remain effective in an era where spoilers dominate social media? And is this actually M. Night Shyamalan's best film?The crew discuss their memories of first seeing the movie back in 1999, when audiences had the rare opportunity to experience a genuine cinematic surprise before the internet ruined it. They explore how The Sixth Sense became the second-highest-grossing film of the year, behind only Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, and why it remained one of the most talked-about movies of its generation.Of course, the discussion turns to Bruce Willis and whether this represents the finest acting performance of his career. Known primarily as an action star through films like Die Hard, The Last Boy Scout and Armageddon, Willis took a very different path with Dr Malcolm Crowe. The boys examine how his understated performance anchors the film while allowing Haley Joel Osment to steal almost every scene he appears in.Speaking of scene-stealers, there is plenty of love for Haley Joel Osment. The team revisits his incredible performance as Cole Sear and debates his ranking among the greatest child actors in movie history. From his emotional vulnerability to the maturity he brought to the role, it is easy to see why he received an Academy Award nomination at such a young age.The conversation also shines a spotlight on Australia's own Toni Collette. Her heartbreaking performance as Cole's mother remains one of the emotional centres of the film, and the boys discuss whether she was unlucky not to walk away with Oscar gold. The famous car scene receives particular attention, with everyone agreeing it remains one of the most powerful emotional moments in modern cinema.As always, Born to Watch goes beyond the movie itself. The crew look back at the incredible films released in 1999, discusses where The Sixth Sense sits among the all-time great thrillers, and compares it with other famous twist-ending films that followed in its wake. They also explore how Shyamalan's success with this movie may have created impossible expectations for every project that came afterwards.Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, stories, random tangents, movie trivia and classic Born to Watch chaos. From airline horror stories to debates about movie awards, nothing is safe once the boys get rolling.So does The Sixth Sense deserve its reputation as a modern classic? Is the twist still one of the greatest reveals in cinema history? And where does it rank among the best films of 1999?There is only one way to find out.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWhen did you first see The Sixth Sense?Did you figure out the twist before the ending?Is this M. Night Shyamalan's best movie?Where does Haley Joel Osment rank among the greatest child actors of all time?Let us know your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion.If you love movie reviews, nostalgia, classic cinema debates and a few completely unhinged tangents along the way, make sure you subscribe to Born to Watch wherever you get your podcasts.#TheSixthSense #TheSixthSenseReview #BornToWatch #MovieReview #BruceWillis #HaleyJoelOsment #ToniCollette #MNightShyamalan #1999Movies #PsychologicalThriller

Collider Conversations
Phoebe Dynevor on Leaving Bridgerton, How Fair Play "Ruined Things" & Her Shark Movie

Collider Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 51:23


Bridgerton is the gift that keeps on giving. With each new season of the show, we're introduced to more wildly talented rising stars, many of whom have now used their Bridgerton fame as a launchpad for building extensive filmographies, and one of the first to do it was Phoebe Dynevor. The moment Bridgerton kicked off its run on Netflix in December 2020, Dynevor became a household name. When her time on the show came to a close in 2022, she pivoted to feature filmmaking and since, has dished out quite a few winners across a variety of genres.In 2023, Fair Play debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and ultimately helped Dynevor secure a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination. Soon after that came Anniversary, which features Dynevor in the midst of a stellar ensemble that includes Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Zoey Deutch, Dylan O'Brien and more. Now, not only does she have a shark movie, Thrash, hitting Netflix, but she's also got a number of highly anticipated projects on the horizon, including the Beach Read film adaption and the M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks collaboration, Remain.ith Thrash now available to stream on Netflix and hype building for Dynevor's upcoming films and shows, she took the time to visit the Collider Ladies Night studio to discuss how she's whipped up such a diverse resume, and how she hopes to expand it even further in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pop Culture Pastor
Ep 231: Masters of the Universe (2026)

Pop Culture Pastor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 76:50


Dave & Cody bring back 80's kid, Lance Burnett, to review Masters of the Universe, the new live-action He-Man movie 39 years in the making. The three of them split hard on this one. Dave had fun with it, Cody calls it a misfire, and Lance lands somewhere in between. They dig into the camp, the nostalgia, the sword swerve, Jared Leto's hard-to-understand Skeletor, and the thin handling of Prince Adam's missing years on Earth. Dave breaks down the full Mattel Cinematic Universe slate, all 16 projects, including an A24 Barney movie and M. Night Shyamalan directing a Magic 8 Ball series. The Pastor's Corner connects Prince Adam to the Beatitudes. Plus Hot Take Cody on the Supergirl backlash, and a round of the Movie Game.SPOILER WARNING: Full spoilers for Masters of the Universe after the news segment.Movie reviewed: Masters of the Universe (2026) — Directed by Travis Knight. Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Idris Elba, Alison Brie, with Kristen Wiig as Roboto. In theaters now.https://linktr.ee/PopCulturePastorPod

Film Ireland Podcast
Presents: Filmmaker Caveh Zahedi (The Show About the Show, Ulysses, New York) at Bloomsday Film Festival

Film Ireland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 43:46


This year, Bloomsday Film Festival will present a special screening of Ulysses, New York - an ambitious 24-part adaptation of Ulysses introduced by director, Caveh Zahedi and hosted by Irish filmmaker Dean Kavanagh.Caveh is an American autobiographical filmmaker celebrated for his experimental, self-reflexive and adventurous work across film, web series, and podcasting. In this podcast, we catch up with Caveh to chat about his art, craft, and plans for the festival.Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts or watch the original recording here.https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-filmmaker-caveh-zahedi-ulysses-new-york-at-bloomsday-film-festivalThis screening and talk will be taken place on 12th June 2026 7pm to 8:30pm in Belvedere College. Get your tickets here.The Bloomsday Festival runs from 11th–16th June, with screenings hosted at the historic James Joyce Centre and the Irish Film Institute (IFI).About Ulysses, New York An Introduction with Director Caveh Zahedi Ulysses, New York is an ambitious 24-part adaptation of James Joyce's Ulysses by Caveh Zahedi, an American autobiographical filmmaker known for his self-reflexive and formally adventurous approach to cinema. His feature films include Autobiographical Filmmaker Seeks Camera-Friendly Companion (2025), The Sheik and I (2012), I Am a Sex Addict (2005), In the Bathtub of the World (2001), I Don't Hate Las Vegas Anymore (1994), and A Little Stiff (1991). He is also the creator of the web series The Show About the Show and the writer/host of the podcast 365 Stories I Want To Tell You Before We Both Die.With Ulysses, New York, Zahedi attempts to do to Joyce's Ulysses what Joyce did to Homer's The Odyssey: transpose a canonical work into a new time, place and form. The events of 16 June 1904 in Dublin are reimagined as taking place on 16 June 2022 in New York City, on the centenary of the novel's publication. Following eight actors performing in a Bloomsday stage production of Ulysses, the film moves between Joyce's chapters onstage and the corresponding hours of the actors' real day. This special presentation features a work-in-progress version of the introductory episode, followed by a discussion with Zahedi on the challenges of adapting Joyce.Bloomsday Film FestivalIreland's most literary film festival was established as a celebration of cinema, literature, and artistic innovation, inspired by the far-reaching influence of Ireland's father of modernism, James Joyce. The festival is presented in partnership with the Bloomsday Festival and the James Joyce Centre, and runs from 11–16 June, with screenings hosted at the historic James Joyce Centre and the Irish Film Institute (IFI). Continuing its annual traditions, the festival marks the birthday of W.B. Yeats on 13 June with a curated programme of poetry and literature-inspired short films. On 14 June, in keeping with Joyce's radical and experimental spirit, the programme showcases a selection of innovative experimental films. The following day, 15 June, celebrates the anniversary of the publication of Dubliners with screenings of Joycean short films and adaptations of Dublin-based stories.Alongside its cinematic programme, the Bloomsday Film Festival presents a diverse range of events, including director Q&As, workshops, musical performances, and poetry readings. At its core, the festival is committed to fostering artistic innovation - championing filmmakers who forge their own paths and create work that pushes the boundaries of the medium, in the same pioneering spirit that defined Joyce's literary legacy.Check out the programme & get tickets at www.bloomsdayfestival.ie.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CineMortuary Podcast
Split (2016)

CineMortuary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 80:40


EPISODE 201 - With Dave tied up making sure the subcontractors aren't filling the new CineMortuary studio with dodgy wiring, Rob and Willy go it alone to tackle the sequel (SPOILERS!) and the wider setup of M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable trilogy. It's just a shame that the worst thing about this comic-book trilogy is all the comic-book stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Five Count
An Evening With You Can't Do That On Television's Abby Hagyard…

The Five Count

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 119:40


Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actress Abby Hagyard. Abby is best known for her roles on the TV show You Can’t Do That on Television. She also provided voices for shows like The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin, Care Bears and Dennis the Menace. During the show she described her years on You Can't Do That on Television, discussed the ‘80s animation boom in Canada and explained her life-coaching program Pivotry in Motion. Let Abby Hagyard get your life back on track! During the rest of the show we talked about expensive bagels, argued about M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening and played all our favorite songs about TV. It turns out you can do that on the radio! https://youtu.be/A4xyM2BXHks?si=ImpCJdEVVguTijuW

The Horror Squad Podcast
Episode 437: Signs (2002)

The Horror Squad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 58:37


This week, we take to the skies as we review M Night Shyamalan's Signs. Also in this episode, Joe is away so Todd and Steve take over and discuss a simpler time when things like crop circles, alien autopsies and the contents of Al Capone's vault felt like existing new world developments. Todd also discusses the conventions he is attending the next few weeks and Steve reviews a pair of controversial films in the Watch Watched segment. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

Movies - A Podcast About the Act of Cinema
E565: The Best of M. Night Shyamalan [Guest: Jacob A. Miller]

Movies - A Podcast About the Act of Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 361:22


LowRes is very busy on the next Forgotten Genres production. Enjoy this 'Best Of' episode until our hosts get back to their microphones. Join us on https://patreon.com/lowres for exclusive updates on the show and upcoming films.0:00 - The Sixth Sense1:57:30 - Unbreakable3:00:00 Signs4:19:38 - TrapTo decide our next film to discuss, join our Listener Sponsored tier on https://patreon.com/lowres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Hugging, No Learning
Mac and Charlie Write a Movie (S5E11)

No Hugging, No Learning

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 58:34


"Dee lands herself a role in the new M. Night Shyamalan movie and Mac and Charlie see it as a perfect opportunity to sell their movie script." -Original Air Date: 12/3/2009- This week we're talking about Mac and Charlie Write a Movie, trying to turn shitty stories into compelling content for a living, the first years of the iPhone and not-quite smartphones and an INSANE pivot even for the Charlie character from one scene to the next. This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for the first time. Want more NHNL? Next week's episode drops early on Patreon! This episode was posted a week ago and it's 12 MINUTES LONGER! Get the first seven days FREE and then it's just $5/month after that. You'll get every episode one week early with all of the extra content that we usually clip out of each release and movie reviews from the Seinfeld Extended Universe. Join Us at patreon.com/nohugging Wanna start your own podcast? Do it with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code HUGGING. Get a FREE No Hugging, No Learning sticker by giving us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you listen to this! Just be sure to send us your address! Email us: nohuggingnolearningshow@gmail.com Follow us!  @nohugging on X @nohugging_nolearning on Instagram @nohugging.bsky.social on Bluesky Music: "The Gang Gets Trapped" by Reed Streets

The ACE: Atomic Cinema Experiment (Sci Fi Movie Podcast)

Signs (2002) on The Atomic Cinema Experiment. This is a sci fi movie podcast. Signs is directed by M. Night Shyamalan and stars Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://the-ace-atomic-cinema-experime.pinecast.com

Midnight Terrors
Episode 165: "Devil" Discussion

Midnight Terrors

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 109:40


Finally, the third new episode of the week is Kevin's pick of 2010's M. Night Shyamalan written masterpiece...Devil! Check out Roy's book on Amazon:Books for the Broken: An Anthology of Horror: Honeybrook, R. Jacob, Honeybrook, R. Jacob: 9798248717354: Amazon.com: BooksCheck out Roy's articles on TBM Horror:Everything Horror!Check out MTP's Linktree:midnightterrorspodcast Official: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

The Hub On Hollywood
Harrison Ford VIRAL speech! Big bonus for "The Rip" cast, "Widow's Bay" most popular Netflix show!

The Hub On Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 38:35 Transcription Available


On this week's episode: Adam Sandler is bring back production to Massachusetts with "Grown Ups 3," "Widow's Bay" is Netflix's most popular show right now, Harrison Ford's ASU commencement speech goes viral, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's "The Rip" get big bonus for cast, and much more! The Hub on Hollywood, hosted by Jamie and James, delves into the thriving film industry in New England. The podcast explores the production of various projects, including commercials, television shows, and full-length feature films. The podcast offers insight into New England’s growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. Subscribers can access the podcast on the iHeartRadio app and follow the hosts on Instagram and TikTok for updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badlands Media
Quite Frankly Ep. 51: Epstein's Suicide Note, Hantavirus Cruise & Building Frankleyville

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 126:14


Frank is flying solo for the first hour and dragging Mike Baldwin into the second, and the whole show feels like a Friday because tomorrow is somebody else's problem. He opens on the freshly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein "suicide note," which reads like it was ghostwritten by James Brown, then walks through the timeline that nobody seems willing to explain: the prior strangulation attempt, the missing count slips, the 38 minute head start on 4chan, and the unsigned trip van. From there it's Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor, AOC's knitting circle podcast declaring billionaires literally cannot exist, and the supposed "final boss of wokeness" Met Gala model. Then comes the heart of the show: Frankleyville. If we bought a ghost town and built our own M. Night Shyamalan village, what would you put in it? Callers weigh in. The hantavirus cruise ship gets the X-Files treatment, complete with a 1998 Martin Landau monologue, a 1992 Army patent, and Gene Hackman's wife. A time traveler from 2050 calls in to confirm God wins. Mike Baldwin closes things out with a brand new baby on the way.

Media Club Plus
M Night Shyamalan Q+A

Media Club Plus

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 148:53


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Teen Creeps
Paul Tremblay's Disappearance at Devil's Rock

Teen Creeps

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 114:12


This week Kelly and Katai read DISAPPEARANCE AT DEVIL'S ROCK by Paul Tremblay, the story of a boy who goes missing and the twisty investigation that follows. They talk oh so good writing, put M. Night Shyamalan on blast for Knock at the Cabin again, loving everyone EXCEPT ARNOLD, and more!Support BROTHER MANOR, Kelly's gothic romance miniseries, on Kickstarter! INFO AND DONATE!SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON for ad free and video eps, bonus eps, & more.DiscordInstagramMERCH!TEEN CREEPS IS AN INDEPENDENT PODCAST.*All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Film Buds
603: Trap

The Film Buds

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 5:42


Henry gets gutted by M. Night Shyamalan's Trap.

BigDeal
#135 Hollywood CEO: How to Look Powerful in Any Room | Jeremy Zimmer

BigDeal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 77:59


What if the most powerful moves in business happen BEFORE you even walk into the room? Jeremy Zimmer built one of Hollywood's most dominant agencies from a boutique small business to a global empire by understanding one thing: deals are won or lost long before anyone sits down to negotiate. Jeremy Zimmer is the co-founder and former CEO of United Talent Agency (UTA), representing names like Christopher Nolan, M. Night Shyamalan, Charlize Theron, Harrison Ford, and Samuel L. Jackson. He started in the William Morris mailroom after flunking out of college and getting stabbed working a parking lot. He built UTA into a powerhouse through 19 acquisitions in 13 years, stood up to Harvey Weinstein before anyone else would, and spent decades competing ruthlessly with Ari Emanuel while staying profitable. In this conversation, he breaks down how to spot real talent, how to win deals before they start, and why taste will always matter more than execution. You'll learn: Why the best agents can spot creative genius in 10 pages and what separates taste from execution Why getting rid of toxic high performers makes companies stronger even when it feels terrifying How competing with Ari Emanuel for decades taught him to emulate the best and ignore the rest Why talent is becoming landlords and how 50 Cent and Tyler Perry are rewriting the Hollywood playbook The future of Hollywood: consolidation, AI, and why the platforms are the real competition now Start your newsletter today with beehiiv! Head to https://beehiiv.link/r6lczt and use CODIE30 to get 30% off your first 3 months. Better quality sleep = better focus. Head to https://eightsleep.com/bigdeal and use code ‘DEAL' to get $350 off the Pod 5 Ultra. ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:29) From Rock Bottom to the Mailroom: Jeremy's Origin Story (00:05:35) The Chair Fix That Changed Everything (00:06:44) Spotting Talent: The Connectivity to the Product (00:09:44) Taste Over Execution: Finding Great Writers (00:14:59) The Pain Before the Win: Getting Lied To, Stolen From, and Cheated (00:19:46) Standing Up When No One Else Will: The Harvey Weinstein Memo (00:28:55) Learning From Your Competitors: Ari Emanuel and the Big Agencies (00:36:06) The 19 Acquisitions in 13 Years: Diversification Strategy (00:45:39) The Secret to Great Deals: Setup Before the Sit-Down (01:02:21) Toxic Talent and Culture: When to Cut the Cancer (01:05:58) What's Coming for Hollywood: AI, Platforms, and the Talent Landlord Model (01:14:39) Advice to the Next Generation: Develop Your Taste and Read Great Things ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

The Worst Bestsellers
Episode 286 – Remain

The Worst Bestsellers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 84:21


Two of the greatest minds of our generation, Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan, have joined forces to give the world this extremely mid book: Remain. Fortunately, we were joined by the delightful Annie Cardi, author of Winter White, for a walk to remember through Cape Cod, led by a beautiful ghost whose purpose on earth is to teach an entitled man how to do basic chores. Listen to this episode while you research property law. Readers advisory: Here. Footnotes: Episode 25 – True Believer Episode 70 – The Notebook Tate Donovan on IMDB Rocky on Wikipedia Coming up next: The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice.

Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer

FROM THE VOID: While revisiting (get it?!) M. Night Shyamalan's return to form The Visit, Alison and Halle finally answer the question, little kids or old people: which are scarier? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices