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Paul Thomas Anderson himself cited 1988's RUNNING ON EMPTY as a direct influence on the new ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, and it's not difficult to see the rhymes between these two films about former revolutionaries trying to protect their kids from the consequences of their parents' past. We'll get into those rhymes more next week, but first we devote some time to Sidney Lumet's 1988 film, which is less cat-and-mouse chase than coming-of-age family drama, anchored by a remarkable River Phoenix as the teenage son of former anti-war protesters on the run from the law. Unlike with PTA's film, there are no real bad guys in RUNNING ON EMPTY, only problems to negotiate within a rich family dynamic that is both delightful in its specificity and heartbreaking in its fragility. After that, we field some Feedback from listeners about our recent episodes on HIGHEST 2 LOWEST and THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? Please share your thoughts about RUNNING ON EMPTY, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Intro: 00:00:00-00:04:58 Running on Empty Keynote: 00:04:58-00:09:39 Running on Empty Discussion: 00:09:39-00:44:26 Feedback/outro: 00:44:26-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A film about a man trying to fund a gender-affirming operation by robbing a bank sounds like a modern-day plot. But 50 years ago, that was the scenario for the classic film Dog Day Afternoon. We're featuring our interviews with director Sidney Lumet and with Al Pacino, who starred as the bank robber. Lumet gave his lead license to take the role as far as he wanted, and then pushed Pacino to do more. "It's really one of the best pieces of movie acting I've ever seen. It was blinding in its intensity, agonizingly painful," he told Terry Gross in 1988.Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai which has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, staff recommendations, and a peek behind the scenes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
It took decades in development hell for an adaptation of Stephen King's THE LONG WALK to trudge its way into theaters, and now that it has, we're of split opinions on how Francis Lawrence's film goes about distinguishing itself from its source material, particularly in its graphic depiction of violence. There's also the matter of the film's very different ending, which we dig into once we move into Connections to compare how THE LONG WALK's endurance contest compares to the one in Sydney Pollack's THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY?, in terms of how voluntary they actually are, what spectators get out of watching participants suffer, and what passes for victory in a contest where no one really wins. Then, in Your Next Picture Show, we devote a little time to revisiting a film franchise that came up repeatedly in our discussions of both these films: THE HUNGER GAMES. Please share your thoughts about THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY?, THE LONG WALK, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and Sidney Lumet's RUNNING ON EMPTY Intro: 00:00:00-00:01:59 The Long Walk discussion: 00:01:59 - 00:30:14 The Long Walk / They Shoot Horses Connections: 00:30:14-01:01:49 Your Next Picture Show and goodbyes: 01:01:49-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After years of hearing questions from the Curious public about how movies get made, award-winning director Sidney Lumet, in 1995, wrote a whole book about it. In this 1995 interview Lumet talks about his book, and his craft. Get your copy of Making Movies by Sidney LumetAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Peter Bogdanovich and Robert Evans For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTubePhoto by #movies #Directors #Filmmaking #HollywoodCome on over to AI After 40 on YouTube
Pour Monsieur by Chanel (1955) + Otto Preminger's Anatomy of a Murder (1959) + Sidney Lumet's The Verdict (1982) with Grant James 9/25/25 S7E68 To hear this episode and the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon.
A Spike Lee joint starring Denzel Washington is must-see cinema, so the guys discuss this reimagining of an Akira Kurosawa classic. Michael recommends a baseball documentary, Joe champions a new Stephen King adaptation, and Jared offers a Sidney Lumet drama for people who are excited about One Battle After Another.
Paul and Amy head to the streets of Brooklyn to discuss Dog Day Afternoon. They talk about how Sidney Lumet turned a botched heist into a cinematic event, Al Pacino's killer performance, and how culturally relevant the film and its themes still are today. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/ Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our journey through Satire September is coming to a close here on We Drink & We Watch Things, and we're ending with what might be the most chillingly prophetic film of them all: the 1976 classic, "Network." We both absolutely loved this movie, and what surprised us most was how eerily relevant it feels almost fifty years later. Grab your drink, and prepare for a discussion that feels less like a look back and more like a warning.This week, we're dissecting the genius of Paddy Chayefsky's Oscar-winning script and Sidney Lumet's powerful direction. We'll be talking about how the film's "mad prophet of the airwaves" Howard Beale and the ruthless pursuit of ratings didn't just satirize television, it predicted the media landscape we live in today, from reality TV to the sensationalized, rage-fueled news cycle. We'll chat about the brilliant monologues, the incredible performances from the entire cast, and why a film that was once considered a wild exaggeration now feels like a horrifying documentary.If you're looking for a masterclass in screenwriting, a powerful piece of cinema, or just want to hear us marvel at how something made in the 70s could see so clearly into our future, then this is the episode for you. We're blending our appreciation for this brilliantly written film with our usual casual banter, making this the perfect, thought-provoking conclusion to a month dedicated to satire. Now, if you'll excuse us, we're going to go scream out our windows that we're "mad as hell, and we're not going to take this anymore!"This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.
This film is based upon the true story of an attempted bank robbery occuring in Brooklyn, NY in 1972 which eventually became a prolonged hostage situaion and at the center of it was Sonny, a troubled soul who gets in way over his head. Sonny is played by Oscar-winner Al Pacino (The Godfather Trilogy, Heat, Scent of a Woman) and the film was directed by the late, great LEGEND....Five-time Oscar-nominee Sidney Lumet (Network, 12 Angry Men, The Verdict) smack in the middle of sterling '70's runs for both actor AND director! And the film itself become a phenonenon....not only a box office hit and an acclaimed Oscar contendor (six nominations including Best Picture and Best Director) but also one of the more influential crime drama's of the '70s AND one of the quintessential New York movies. It's a unique story taking several unexpected turns and is at various points tense, funny, and sad. This modern classic which about to turn 50(!) also co-starts John Cazale, Penelope Allen, Chris Sarandon, Sully Boyar, Lance Henricksen, James Broderick, and Charles Durning. Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a textSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
Is NETWORK (1976) the most prophetic film ever made about television and journalism?Directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky, Network follows news anchor Howard Beale (Peter Finch) as he unravels live on air and creates one of cinema's most famous speeches: “I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not gonna take this anymore!” This satirical black comedy, starring Faye Dunaway, William Holden, and Robert Duvall, predicted the rise of infotainment, corporate control of news, and the modern media circus decades before it happened. MonteCristo, Richard Lewis, and Thorin debate whether Network is satire or documentary, why the film feels even more relevant in 2025 than it did in the 1970s, and how it compares to other great journalism movies like All the President's Men and The Insider. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In Cineversary podcast episode #86, host Erik Martin takes it to the bank as he commemorates the 50th anniversary of Sidney Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon. Joining him for this golden celebration is Maura Spiegel, a film studies professor at Columbia University and author of the book Sidney Lumet: A Life. Together, they examine how this film remains resonant and relevant, the impression it made another filmmakers, major themes, and much more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
Hey! Our Sweaty Series continues with an all-time classic: Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men. It's a classic legal drama and an intense character study. Lumet's minimal approach to the material is ground-breaking. And it's one of the sweatiest movies you'll ever see. As the jury deliberates a murder trial in a room with no AC, the pit stains grow larger as the movie progresses. Next week, another film by Lumet, and it's possibly even sweatier!Enjoy! #Cinemavino #12AngryMen #Legal #50s
On this week's episode of Film Seizure, the guys plan to rob a bank, only for it to go awry pretty much immediately. We're talking 1975's Dog Day Afternoon from Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino and John Cazale. Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure
In this episode of our 2025 series where we take on the big-hitting movies from 1975 and 1995, we are talking about the Sidney Lumet-directed masterpiece Dog Day Afternoon. Over the course of our sprawling conversation you will hear us talk about Al Pacino's towering performance, the genesis of the story taken from real life, and how this stranger-than-fiction crisis turned into a media circus, invigorated masses and presaged the almighty influence of television on society. We also talk about John Cazale's hairstyle, Pacino's vocal chords and how the movie perhaps reflects on Sidney Lumet's own position as an outside observer watching the arrival of New Hollywood.Tune in and enjoy!Hosts: Jakub FlaszFeaturing: Hillary WhiteHead over to our website to find out more! (uncutgemspodcast.com)Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod) and IG (@UncutGemsPod)Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)
Heute liegt ein echter Kinoklassiker auf dem Gabentisch. Im Jahr 1957 schuf Sidney Lumet auf Basis des Drehbuchs von Reginald Rose und unterstützt von einem unvergleichlichen Schauspielerensemble das Gerichtsdrama Die 12 Geschworenen (im Original: 12 Angry Men). Und ob ihr es glaubt oder nicht: Patrick hat diesen echten Klassiker der Filmgeschichte bis vor Kurzem nicht gesehen.In dieser Episode erzählt Patrick Kenan, Chrischi und natürlich euch von seinem Erstkontakt mit dem Original und auch mit dem Remake von Wiliam Friedkin aus dem Jahr 1997. Es geht unter anderem um die einfache wie spannende Prämisse, das superbe Schauspiel und die Zeitlosigkeit des Grundthemas. Viel Spaß!---Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmfruehstueck/
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For its 50th anniversary, Adam and Josh revisit Sidney Lumet's Best Picture-nominated (and Filmspotting Pantheon enshrined) DOG DAY AFTERNOON. Plus, Josh recommends the Chinese animated phenomenon NE ZHA II, and a new Deeply Flawed Filmspotting Poll pits two giants of animation against each other. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:12) Dog Day Afternoon at 50 (00:02:13-00:57:55) Filmspotting Family (00:57:56-01:02:42) Review (JL): Ne Zha II (01:02:43-01:07:05) Notes / RIP Terrence Stamp / Michael Phillips News (01:07:06-01:34:19) Deeply Flawed Filmspotting Polls (01:34:20-01:48:25) Credits / New Releases (01:48:26-01:51:54) Links: -Michael Phillips Says So Long For Now https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/20/tribune-film-critic-goodbye/ -Filmspotting Madness (Updated) List https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-madness-2026-best-of-the-1940s-1/ Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yes, we had a hankering to delve back into gritty, seedy, 1970's police thrillers! Our partner in crime, Nick Langdon, stops by to discuss The Offence (1973), directed by Sidney Lumet and The Laughing Policeman (1973), directed by Stuart Rosenberg. From the sleazy underbelly of San Francisco to the mean streets of, er, Bracknell, the fear and loathing is everywhere and we wouldn't have it any other way. Apart from that, it's a pretty good time! We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for both films, so if you haven't seen them before you listen, you can nevertheless avoid spoilers for The Offence by skipping ahead to the 1:32:17 mark, and for The Laughing Policeman by skipping ahead to 2:15:49. Want to get in touch? You can reach us on caliber9fromouterspace@gmail.com Theme music: "The Cold Light of Day" by HKM. Check out HKM on #SoundCloud or Bandcamp
The gang is back to celebrate summer time fun! What better way to do that than with the sweatiest movie of all time?! That's right, Sidney Lumet's classic 1975 heist classic, Dog Day afternoon. So turn off the A/C and join us for the white hot good time! If your hands are too slippery from all the sweat, feel free to check us on Twitter (X) @MovieVBPod and email us at movievolleyball@gmail.com
GGACP's celebration of the centenary of big-screen legend Paul Newman (born 1925) continues with this reposting of a 2015 mini-episode, featuring Frank's tribute to Newman's 1982 courtroom drama "The Verdict." Also in this episode: Bogie takes his final bow! Sidney Lumet takes to the road! And Newman takes on the Prince of Darkness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Front Row Classics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dog Day Afternoon. Brandon welcomes back Matt Duffy to take a look at this landmark crime drama from the legendary Sidney Lumet. The two take a look at the Oscar nominated performance from Al Pacino in one of his signature roles. The performances of John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon and James Broderick are also celebrated. Brandon and Matt also talk about the authenticity of movies filmed in New York City in the 70s.
Attica, Attica! Front Row Classics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dog Day Afternoon. Brandon welcomes back Matt Duffy to take a look at this landmark crime drama from the legendary Sidney Lumet. The two take a look at the Oscar nominated performance from Al Pacino in one of his signature roles. The performances of … Continue reading Ep. 240-Dog Day Afternoon →
El pasado 25 de junio de 2024 se cumplían 100 años del nacimiento de Sidney Lumet, uno de los directores más fundamentales del siglo XX. Pocos baches en una filmografía variada como pocas, la mayoría de veces con películas incontestables y en todos los casos un nivel dignidad y efectividad que le hizo ser permeable a los distintos gustos tanto del público como de la industria pero sin renunciar a su personalidad. Talento, ritmo y solidez que no necesitó de factores mediáticos o grandes reconocimientos (la Academia sólo le dio el Oscar honorífico en 2005) para que quedara marcada su gran influencia en el cine usamericano durante más de cinco décadas. Este reportaje pertenece al programa "El Cine de LoQueYoTeDiga" nº 441 (15x26) y fue emitido el 27 de julio de 2024.
A true high point of the New Hollywood era gets the Kael Your Idols treatment this episode: Sidney Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon. We attempt to get to the bottom of this true tale of a robbery-gone-wrong by putting together the character's complex motivations piece by piece. Along the way we manage to show some love to Pacino, who puts in probably his best performance, and of course the legendary John Cazale as well. Other topics include: early portrayals of gay activism, Lumet's book ‘Making Movies', and Johnny Wojtowicz: the larger-than-life figure at the center of the actual event.
It's time for a new season! We're back to our roots with classic films Kevin really should have seen by now... that somehow Dan also hasn't seen.Up first: 12 Angry Men; perhaps the ultimate bottle episode. Let's put twelve men, their biases, masculinity, and the American judicial system in a pressure cooker and see what comes out.You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com
Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and award-winning culture reporter and critic Candice Frederick ruminate on THE WIZ and how Sidney Lumet, Joel Schumacher, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor and Quincy Jones make it more than significant.The WizL. Frank Baum's timeless story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz gets a funky reimagining in this lavish adaptation of a landmark Broadway show based on the book. Diana Ross brings her showstopping star power to the role of Dorothy, here a Harlem schoolteacher who is magically transported to a surreal fantasyland that resembles New York City, complete with man-eating trash cans and a disco paradise. Propelled by the musical contributions of Quincy Jones and an all-star cast that includes Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne, this dazzling soul spectacular from legendary director Sidney Lumet reframes a beloved tale through the Black American experience, creating a powerful celebration of self-determination.Special FeaturesNew 4K digital restoration, approved by producer Rob Cohen, with Dolby Atmos soundtrackIn the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special featuresNew audio commentary featuring scholars Michael B. Gillespie and Alfred L. MartinArchival interviews with director Sidney Lumet and actor Diana RossTrailerEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingPLUS: An essay by critic Aisha HarrisCandice FrederickAward-winning culture reporter and critic with extensive experience in original reporting, interviewing, digital media, and editorial strategy. Well-sourced and adept at writing nuanced and contextualised pop culture criticism, in-depth features, and engaging celebrity profiles. Inquisitive reporter with a keen eye for cultural trends, industry shifts, social media discourse, examining controversial figures and topics, and challenging conversations through thought-provoking articles.Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTHFollow the hosts:Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Alexei Toliopoulos - Twitter & The Last Video StoreSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
A la edad de 92 años ha fallecido la actriz francesa Anouk Aimée cuya belleza sin grandes alardes le convirtió en un símbolo de la sofisticación del cine europeo. Su elegancia le llevó a la consagración internacional con “La dolce vita” (1960) de Federico Fellini pero Aimée fue mucho más que una estimulante presencia. Logró la candidatura al Oscar por “Un hombre y una mujer” (1966) de Claude Lelouch, uno de los dramas románticos que revolucionaron el mundo del cine en la década de los 60. Su papel de viuda que vuelve a encontrar el amor le consagró como una de las actrices más fascinantes, elegantes y enigmáticas de su generación rodando con otros nombres de la categoría de André Cayatte, Jacques Becker, Jacques Demy, George Cukor, Sidney Lumet, Marco Bellocchio, Bernardo Bertolucci o Jerzy Skolimowski. Este reportaje pertenece al programa "El Cine de LoQueYoTeDiga" nº 439 (15x24) y fue emitido el 29 de junio de 2024.
NetworkHosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFaterThis week we discuss the classic 1976 political satire, Network! Directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Faye Dunaway and William Holden, the film brings Clark and Cullen's discussion from the technical to the political, and about the lasting impact (and relevance) the film still holds.TrailerDirector: Sidney LumetStarring:Faye DunawayWilliam HoldenPeter FinchSocials:FacebookTwitterInstagram
Jeff and David discuss one of Christopher Reeve's greatest performances, as he matches wits against Michael Caine in Sidney Lumet's diabolical murder mystery, Deathtrap!For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.
This week Steve and public relations executive Stan Rosenfield celebrate a true classic, 1957's iconic courtroom drama, "12 Angry Men," which marked the feature directing debut of Sidney Lumet.
Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Christian Swegal about his new action crime thriller “Sovereign," which opens in movie theaters nationwide today, starring Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay and Dennis Quaid. They discuss his approach to writing the script and making his directorial debut, as well his favorite filmmakers from Sidney Lumet to Michael Mann. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
A man and his friends attempt to rob a bank and it goes really, really poorly. Based on a true story. Join the boys as they decide if this old movie still works. Links You can rate and review us in these places (and more, probably) Does This Still Work? - TV Podcast https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/does-this-still-work-1088105 Does This Still Work? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-this-still-work/id1492570867 Creator Accountability Network creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. Irving Trust Bank Robber / Rash of robberies https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-276-dog-day-afternoon-1975-1/175466083/ Commuter Bandit https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-276-dog-day-afternoon-1975-2/175466311/ Escapees https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-276-dog-day-afternoon-1975-3/175466432/ Attica Prison riot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attica_Prison_riot
James and Allan dig up a mess of movies from 1975, stir up some "Bad Blood," and talk about Andrea Bianchi's STRIP NUDE FOR YOUR KILLER, Edwidge Fenech (and more Edwidge Fenech), John Wayne as Frankenstein's monster, and make mention of JAWS - only to talk about how they weren't going to talk about it. Follow us on Bsky @cinemashame.bsky.social and on Instagram @CinemaShamePodcast.
Bonnie Rose started her professional career as a stand-in for Bette Midler on “First Wives Club.” Next up, the iconic and legendary film director Sidney Lumet hand picked her for the feature film “Night Falls On Manhattan,” playing a New York City cop opposite Andy Garcia, which led to many other Lumet projects over the next decade including a recurring role as a legal aid attorney on the TV legal drama “100 Centre St.” Bonnie's massive credits in television and film include “Inside Llewyn Davis,” Marvel's “Jessica Jones,” “Mr. Robot,” “Blue Bloods,” “Broad City,” “The Sopranos,” and the trifecta of all “Law & Orders.” She recently won Best Actress at three different film festivals for her role in Finise Avery's short film “Living with Grandma.” She also appears opposite Rose Byrne in Stephanie Laing's feature film “Tow,” which just made its World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival. On this episode, Rose talks about the child-like enthusiasm which fuels her work, what it means to “right-size yourself,” why having only one line is sometimes harder than having many lines, bravely (and hilariously) tackling nudity in her mid-fifties, the importance of always letting gratitude lead the way, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram
Every day after school, I would take my little latchkey self home and immediately turn on the WAVE TV 3 afternoon movie. They were always things that were not meant for mine young eyes, and I was dealt more than a few traumas from them. Easily in my top three was the 1973 made-for-tv film Outrage with Robert Culp. The scene that did me in was when a group of thugs lured Culp's sweet St. Bernard into the street and ran him over. The drive of that car is today's guest! But don't worry, Tom Leopold is an actual dog lover, and he happens to have done a lot more than just harass Robert Culp. As an actor he started with a Sidney Lumet film, worked with legends like George Burns and Steve Allen, and was almost The Fonz. As a writer he has written some of the most iconic episodes of beloved shows like Seinfeld and Cheers. He has stories for days and he shared many of them. We also talk about the process of writing for a tv show, the difference between a writer's room and flying solo, and what to do when a clown shows up late to the audition. Find out more about Tom here: Instagram See him at his most dastardly here: Outrage (Yes, it's cued to that scene, so viewer beware.)
This week on the Talk Without Rhythm Podcast I'm joined by TWoRP Elite Patron Aron for his Patreon Pick - a double-feature of Military "Justice" from two of the finest directors of the 20th Century: Stanley Kubrick's Path's of Glory from 1957 and Sidney Lumet's The Hill from 1965. [00:00] INTRO [01:54] The Good, the Bad, and the Odd Promo [02:38] RANDOM CONVERSATION [14:14] Paths of Glory (1957) [01:14:48] The Hill (1965) [02:17:46] FEEDBACK [02:19:53] ENDING MUSIC: War by The Exploited Buy Paths of Glory (1957) Buy The Hill (1965) Support TWoRP Contact Us talkwithoutrhythm@gmail.com
Mutual Doomsday: Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove/Sidney Lumet's Fail Safe Recording a mere two days before Donald Trump fired on Iran, Mr. Chavez & I sit down to discuss nuclear war and the incredible self-destructiveness of humankind. In 1963 Stanley Kubrick would direct one of his earliest masterpieces. With a ridiculous and hilarious George C. Scott, frighteningly honest Sterling Hayden, and a briliant Peter Sellars in a trio of roles that stands as one of the (three) greatest comic performances in cinema. There is a great deal going on in this film, however much of it's power has been dismissed as mere comedy. Surprisingly, a second film from 63 would provide an even more powerful statement of the danger of nuclear war. Sidney Lumet's film would die in the shadow of Kubrick's great comedy. On this episode Mr. Chavez & I are thrilled to do our part to bring light to this criminally neglected film. Take a lesson and let us know what you think - gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many, Many Thanks. For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.
TW: Discussion of suicide WE ARE MAD AS HELL, AND WE'RE GONNA TALK ABOUT IT ON A PODCAST! Hey bros! Today, we're talking about the disturbingly prescient and hilariously dark classic, Network! Along the way, we discuss the evolution of the 24-hour news cycle, the crazy ways aging has changed in the last 50 years, and Sidney Lumet's long history of never dropping anything less than a pure banger! Head to our PATREON to watch video episodes, check out our Thursday discussion episodes, and more!
Sidney is a washed-up playwrite; Myra is his rich and sickly wife; Clifford is his younger lover and protégé. Let's just say they're not a happy trouple in this comedy-thriller adapted from the long-running stage play. Starring Michael Caine, Dyan Cannon, and Christopher Reeve. Written by Ira Levin and Jay Presson Allen. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory We hope you sign up and enjoy the fun we're having over there. A bunch of homosexuals in a sweltering hot room, are we talking about Dog Day Afternoon or a regular episode of the podcast? This week we're watching 1975's Dog Day Afternoon, which stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning was directed by Sidney Lumet. We discuss the real history behind the movie and the infamous bank heist gone wrong! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts or Spotify. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #nyc #crime #dogdayafternoon #crimemovie #crimemovies #brooklyn #Alpacino #army #americanhistory #cinema #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #rlm #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd
What does a doomsday drama about nuclear annihilation have in common with a breezy adventure set on the Greek isles? Just the year they hit the big screen. We explore why Fail Safe feels eerily prophetic in the age of AI, and whether or not Eli Wallach should have been doing brownface so much (he shouldn't have). It's Sidney Lumet's tense Cold War thriller Fail Safe, starring Henry Fonda and Walter Matthau, and Disney's sun-drenched mystery The Moon-Spinners, directed by James Neilson and featuring Hayley Mills and Eli Wallach. Connect with us:Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler, with guest Jeff Richardson.(0:32) Fail Safe(24:45) The Moon Spinners(36:12) The Best Movies of 1964
This week, we watch the classic bottle movie where 12 humans with bias come to realize the baggage they bring to their view of the world. This film is understandably so high up on the list because of its message of understanding, as well as its entertaining thriller vibe. 12 Angry Men (1957), directed by Sidney Lumet.
Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski go over the history of Sidney Lumet's version of The Wiz. They look over the failed attempt to tell the story of Air America and the ridiculous entry into the cyber-thriller canon known for anything but the hacking. Then they go through a new set upgrading the original Sean Connery James Bond films and how they compare to the other versions throughout the years.For more James Bond talk go back to this episode with the great Sergio Mims talking about No Time To Die and his personal relationship to this iconic character.2:00 - Criterion (The Wiz 4K)21:09 - Lionsgate (Air America 4K)31:09 - Arrow (Swordfish 4K)43:56 - WB (Sean Connery 007 4K)1:22:11 New Theatrical & TV Titles on Blu-ray) (A Working Man, Drop, Borderline, In the Lost Lands, The Friend, Dexter - Original Sin: Season One, The Creep Tapes: Season One)1:26:26 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCASTAnd be sure to check outChicago Screening Schedule – All the films coming to theaters and streaming. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com
This week I'm recommending four crime films from the 1970s and early 80s. Each one centers on a planned job, bank heists, robberies, break-ins, and none of them go smoothly. The tone across these films is lean, serious, and focused on the people involved more than the action. There's a lot of attention to detail, and they hold up well.Charley Varrick (1973) Directed by Don Siegel. Walter Matthau plays a bank robber who ends up in the crosshairs of something bigger than expected. Matthau had just done more comedic work at the time, so this role stood out. Joe Don Baker plays a contract killer hired to clean things up. Lalo Schifrin did the score, which is sharp and suits the pace. It was based on the novel The Looters by John Reese.The Anderson Tapes (1971)Directed by Sidney Lumet. Sean Connery is a thief planning to rob an entire apartment building. The film stands out for how it handles surveillance. Almost every major character is being watched by police, by private groups, by government agencies. This was Christopher Walken's first film. The music is by Quincy Jones, and it's more experimental than you'd expect.Thief (1981) Michael Mann's first feature film. James Caan plays a professional safecracker who wants to get out after one last job. Mann used real tools and brought in actual former thieves to advise on the technical side. The film has a cold, exact feel. The soundtrack is by Tangerine Dream. It's shot in Chicago and uses the city well without overdoing it.The Getaway (1972) Directed by Sam Peckinpah. Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw star as a couple on the run after a robbery. The script was written by Walter Hill and based on a novel by Jim Thompson. The film was a big success when it came out and mixes action with slower moments of tension. McQueen did many of his own stunts. It's one of the more polished crime films of its time.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
In the surprise of the year Loe and Higgins find the new Mission: Impossible picture fantastic. It's Lawrence of Arabia meets The Abyss with a side-helping of Sidney Lumet's Fail Safe and they can't wait to see it again. In this episode they discuss the meanings of the movie and also make time to mull over the qualities of all of the other Mission: Impossible pictures. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at: Speakpipe.com/TheFilmTalk
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Corbin and Matt ride their horses across the Digital Frontiers and arrive at BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD, a world historic bummer that legendary director Sidney Lumet stages in a series of disgusting interiors. Also PSH drops a bunch of rocks on a glass table. It's excruciating. Corbin recommends a donut shop. Matt recommends "The Studio," on Apple TV. Next week's episode is about "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," which you might have to rent? Sorry.
GGACP celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of a memorable interview with Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer, director and actor Bob Balaban. In this episode, Bob talks about his family's history in the movie theater business, his affection for horror films, his transition from acting to directing and his admiration for colleagues Wes Anderson, Christopher Guest and Steven Spielberg. Also, Orson Welles inspires fear, Robert Altman tackles a whodunit, Bill Murray perfects his short game and Bob “apprentices” for Sidney Lumet. PLUS: “Brewster McCloud'! The Marx Brothers on stage! The brilliance of Eugene Levy! Uncle Miltie meets an extraterrestrial! And Bob remembers the late, great Fred Willard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE #449-- We're almost there! To whet your appetite for the big 4-5-0 and to commemorate the life of leading man and weird-energy-haver, Val Kilmer, we're talking Ron Howard's WILLOW from 1988. It's not a good movie! I think it's a pretty good episode, though. You all know Willow. You know what's up. We also rap quizotically about Sidney Lumet's BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD (2007), Tony Gilroy's ANDOR, Season 1 (2022), Apple TV's THE STUDIO (2025), and Yang Fengliang and Zhang Yimou's JU DOU (1991). A solid spread of cinematic splendor, I say! Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
Angry men?? What else is new! That's an example of the pithy, topical comedy you can expect from the Bros, but don't worry -- there's PLENTY to joke, rage, mourn, and ponder about when discussing Sidney Lumet's feature film directorial debut, 12 ANGRY MEN! Along the way, we discuss the importance of rehearsal, the UTTER PERFECTION of the script, and, of course, the depressingly ever-present need for a story like this. IF YOU SO CHOOSE, Alex would love to invite donations to her KICKSTARTER for her upcoming LA Fringe show! Thank you!
GGACP bids a fond farewell to late Broadway, TV and film actor Tony Roberts with this ENCORE of an interview from 2017. In this episode, Tony stops by the studio to weigh in on a wide range of topics, including the intensity of Al Pacino, the minimalism of Robert Mitchum, the eccentricities of Jerome Robbins and the professionalism of Sidney Lumet. Also: Tony runs lines with Edward G. Robinson, takes flight with Mary Poppins, plays the ponies with Mickey Rooney and treads the boards with Abe Vigoda. PLUS: Everett Sloane! “Amityville 3-D”! Woody Allen hits the beach! Tony's mom dates Uncle Miltie! And Sydney Greenstreet meets…Sydney Greenstreet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices