Podcasts about Silver screen

With the election just months away, Screen Producers NZ or SPADA , has released its Election 2026 Blueprint, setting out a roadmap for the future of New Zealand's screen industry.

Adam Resnick's surreal, absurdist fantasy comedy, CABIN BOY, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss the film's Late Night with David Letterman beginnings, Tim Burton backing out of the film after it was written for him, the influence of Ray Harryhausen, Chris Elliott's comedy stylings, Hitler mustaches, Bryan Doyle Murray, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 James Gammon Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Brentford has quietly pulled off one of the shrewdest moves of the summer transfer window, securing 19-year-old Red Bull Salzburg starlet Jannik Schuster on a long-term deal until 2031. The physically imposing Austrian center-back represents a major long-term building block for Keith Andrews' side.In this episode, we unpack the fascinating profile of the Bees' newest defensive acquisition:Analyzing Brentford's tactical pivot to secure the latest elite graduate from the academy that produced Erling Haaland and Dominik Szoboszlai.Exploring Schuster's unique family background in world-class ski jumping and how he chose to channel his aerial dominance onto the pitch instead of the winter slopes.Breaking down the tactical raw materials of his game—standing at a towering 6ft 3in, leading Salzburg in aerial duels won, and flashing a highly reliable 88% pass completion rate.Discussing how his rare ability to comfortably play on either side of a central defensive pairing provides vital, flexible depth behind Nathan Collins and Ethan Pinnock.Tune in as we discuss whether Brentford has uncovered the quietest defensive bargain of 2026 or if the Premier League transition will require patience for this rough-around-the-edges teenager. Jannik Schuster, Brentford FC podcast, Keith Andrews tactics, Red Bull Salzburg transfers, Premier League summer window 2026, ball-playing centre-back.

Michele Soavi's 1994 surreal horror-comedy, CEMETERY MAN, is our feature presentation this week! We talk about the fantastic production design, Rupert Everett, Italian horror, the gorgeous Anna Falchi, that WTF ending, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Movie Graveyards in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Marshall Herskovitz's 1993 melodramatic coming of age dramedy, JACK THE BEAR, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss the screenplay from Steve Zaillian, the origins of the project with Bob Rafelson & Jack Nicholson, character actor Art LaFleur, the despair clashing with childhood nostalgia, Hills Department Store, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Danny DeVito Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Pavel-Babiš clash over NATO summit heads to Constitutional Court, From silent films to Hollywood: St. Vitus Cathedral shines on the silver screen for almost a century, Prague's Jewish Quarter: small district with big history

Pavel-Babiš clash over NATO summit heads to Constitutional Court, From silent films to Hollywood: St. Vitus Cathedral shines on the silver screen for almost a century, Prague's Jewish Quarter: small district with big history

Ready for a fun twist? The topic this week is Bad Dads!   In honor of Father's Day, we've celebrated Dads all month… but now it's time to talk about how NOT to parent.   In this fun episode, we highlight 3 characters who made our list of all-time worst movie fathers!   But which Bad Dads did we choose? And do you agree with our picks, or did we miss your favorite silver screen scoundrel?    How to support Scandal Water: Rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the show on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel.  Send your shoutouts to scandalwaterpodcast@gmail.com. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #SilverScreenScoundrals #TVDads #LivingRoomLegends #AnimatedDads #BestDads #WorstDads #HappyFathersDay #DearOldDad

Quentin Tarantino's 1992 Los Angeles heist thriller, RESERVOIR DOGS, is our feature presentation this week! We talk about James Woods near casting, the theories behind the film's title, the trouble with Lawrence Tierney, the incredible ensemble (Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Harvey Keitel), the emphasis on securing "Stuck In The Middle With You", and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Directorial Debuts in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

This week, we’re talking about ex-cons becoming actors, and Zeth ranks his Top 5 Lives of True Crime Which Later Metamorphosed into Lives on the Silver Screen™. Later, he’s joined by Disgraceland’s Jake Brennan to give recommendations for songs and movies all about redemption. Plus your voicemails, texts, emails, and more. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobcat Goldthwait's 1992 satirical cult-class dark comedy, SHAKES THE CLOWN, is our feature presentation this week! We talk about the film mirroring Bobcat's standup comedy roots, Demi Moore's near casting, Tough Crowd, Martin Scorsese's love of the film, the incredible cast like Robin Williams, Adam Sandler, LaWanda Page, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Movies Featuring Clowns in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Carl Franklin's 1991 gritty neo-noir southern gothic crime thriller, ONE FALSE MOVE, is our feature presentation this week! We chat about Billy Bob Thornton & Tom Epperson's screenplay, the movie's ruthless villains, Bill Paxton's rizz, Billy Bob's shitty ponytail, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Southern Gothic Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Some movie stars never left Hollywood including Lucille Ball. But she had information that she wanted to share. Fatty Arbuckle is one, thinking he wants vindication .Cocktail: Strawberry jalapeno margarita. It was good. Just a wee bite from the pepper. Even did a mocktail version of it.Remember to find us on social media where we give updates and post things of interest and potential topics

Some movie stars never left Hollywood including Lucille Ball. But she had information that she wanted to share. Fatty Arbuckle is one, thinking he wants vindication .Cocktail: Strawberry jalapeno margarita. It was good. Just a wee bite from the pepper. Even did a mocktail version of it.Remember to find us on social media where we give updates and post things of interest and potential topics

Abel Ferrara's 1990 gritty New York City neo-noir gangster flick, KING OF NEW YORK, is our feature presentation this week! We talk about Christopher Walken and Laurence Fishburne's iconic performances, shooting at The Plaza Hotel, the film's impact on hip hop culture, The Terminator's influence, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 New York City Crime Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast for a conversation about "Silver Screen Screeners," films from our respective collections that we'd like to see in the theater and on the big screen.AND ALSO, stick around for the Speed Round, wherein Brad, Travis and Trevor discuss the various titles that they didn't have time to get to in the main discussion.Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on ⁠Libsyn at ⁠Cinema Speak⁠⁠, or on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Instagram ⁠@catchinguponcinema⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠Twitter ⁠@CatchingCinema

On this episode of the MOTB Podcast Brian brakes down the latest film (IF YOU CAN CALL IT THAT) in the Star Wars Universe! He talks about Kathleen Kennedy's retirement. He covers his Good Bad And Not so good of the film. He also shares a personal update at the start of the Pod. Chad And The Rig will return soon! 

Denis Villeneuve's 2024 sci-fi epic, DUNE: PART TWO, is our feature presentation this week! We talk the incredible cinematography, the eerie high strangeness of the story, that "Giedi Prime Look", TImothee Chalamet, the countless action set pieces, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Epic Scale Sci-Fi Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

The long awaited return of Star Wars on the Silver Screen is almost here!! Hayley and Brian are super-psyched for The Mandalorian & Grogu, and chat all about Seasons 1 - 3 of the show as well as The Mandoverse show, The Book of Boba Fett. Also, a tribute to the late voice actor Tom Kane, who was notably Yoda, Admiral Yularen and The Narrator for The Clone Wars. This is The Way! Shows watched: The Mandalorian Seasons 1 - 3, The Book of Boba FettEMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COMTWITTER: https://twitter.com/SourcePagesCastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesourcepagespodcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SPARCPODCASTSPaRC's Podcast Buddies:Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/across-the-bifrost-the-mighty-thor-podcast/id1572200841Dan and Ian Have Questions - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-and-ian-have-questions-podcast/id1587402809Commute: The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commute-the-podcast/id1552657624Segabits - https://segabits.com/Machtails From the Cantina - https://www.facebook.com/machtailsfromthecantina/Rebel Force Radio Presents "The Babu Freaks" - https://www.rebelforceradio.com/shows/category/BaJacked Kirby - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-kirby/id1248146026So Weird So Fun - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-weird-so-fun-swsf-friends-through-fandom/id1793135012Star Wars YOU-niverse - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-you-niverse-podcast/id1704904756Zu's Views - https://open.spotify.com/show/374glEsDjAlMzoQESkau4J?si=252a53383b394874The True Be-league-ers Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2vLzEAmxAqEuolXb3Veua3?si=b0faa72dd37a4dbb

Todd Field's 2022 psychological slow-burn character study, TÁR, is our feature presentation this week! We talk about the movie's thematic depth tackling contemporary issues, separating art from the artist, how The Blair Witch Project contributes to the film, the car crash that led to Cate Blanchett reading the script, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Cate Blanchett Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Sean Baker's 2024 romantic genre-toggling dark screwball dramedy, ANORA, is our feature presentation this week! We talk Mikey Madison foregoing an Intimacy Coordinator on set,  the cleaner 70s aesthetic, the union controversy behind the production, anilingus, and much more! We also talk our Top 7 Sex Worker Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Hollywood has always sold the illusion of immortality. Fame, beauty, and success promise a life larger than reality itself—but behind the glamour lies a city filled with heartbreak, obsession, and tragedy. For generations, people have arrived in Los Angeles chasing dreams, only to leave behind something much darker.According to many who study the paranormal, Hollywood may be one of the most spiritually active places in America. The emotional energy tied to ambition, loss, addiction, and sudden death has created stories of hauntings that stretch from legendary hotels and theaters to private homes hidden deep in the hills.Jill Marie Morris joins us to explore the darker side of Tinseltown, sharing chilling encounters, eerie legends, and strange paranormal activity connected to some of Hollywood's most famous names and locations. From unsettling reports surrounding Michael Jackson's ghost to rumors of a vortex hidden within the Hollywood Hills, this conversation uncovers a side of Hollywood most people never see—until something follows them home.#HauntedHollywood #HollywoodGhosts #ParanormalHollywood #GhostStories #HauntedCalifornia #HollywoodHills #CelebrityGhosts #TheGraveTalks #Ghosts #ParanormalPodcast #EerieEncountersLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOHollywood has always sold the illusion of immortality. Fame, beauty, and success promise a life larger than reality itself—but behind the glamour lies a city filled with heartbreak, obsession, and tragedy. For generations, people have arrived in Los Angeles chasing dreams, only to leave behind something much darker.According to many who study the paranormal, Hollywood may be one of the most spiritually active places in America. The emotional energy tied to ambition, loss, addiction, and sudden death has created stories of hauntings that stretch from legendary hotels and theaters to private homes hidden deep in the hills.Jill Marie Morris joins us to explore the darker side of Tinseltown, sharing chilling encounters, eerie legends, and strange paranormal activity connected to some of Hollywood's most famous names and locations. From unsettling reports surrounding Michael Jackson's ghost to rumors of a vortex hidden within the Hollywood Hills, this conversation uncovers a side of Hollywood most people never see—until something follows them home.#HauntedHollywood #HollywoodGhosts #ParanormalHollywood #GhostStories #HauntedCalifornia #HollywoodHills #CelebrityGhosts #TheGraveTalks #Ghosts #ParanormalPodcast #EerieEncountersLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Send us Fan MailPrepare for immediate transport to the golden era as you enter the Retro Wave Zone with the Back in Time Brothers. This week, Lou and DJ Paulie are blasting off into the great unknown to explore the "Space Jams"—a cosmic mix of space-themed music, cinematic masterpieces, and chilling UFO encounters.The Countdown: Top 10 Space TracksDJ Britt leads us through a stellar countdown of tracks that defined our obsession with the final frontier.The Heavy Hitters: From the improvisational 1972 anthem "Space Trucking" by Deep Purple to the funky hip-hop transmissions of the Beastie Boys' "Intergalactic".Atmospheric Voyages: Dive into the "spacey" vibes of Radiohead's "Subterranean Homesick Alien" and the high-energy reflection of Switchfoot's "Stars".The Legends: Experience Elton John's lonely journey in "Rocket Man" and the spiritual poetry of The Beatles' "Across the Universe".The Major Tom Connection: We follow the character's evolution from Peter Schilling's synth-pop hit "Major Tom" to the ultimate double-shot from the "Man Who Fell to Earth," David Bowie, with "Starman" and "Space Oddity".The Silver Screen & The Small ScreenThe brothers break down the greatest sci-fi franchises and series of all time:Cinematic Giants: A countdown featuring the physics-bending visuals of Interstellar , the survival grit of The Martian , and the undisputed king of space opera, Star Wars.TV Classics: From the 80s nostalgia of Stranger Things and the truth-seeking of The X-Files to the legendary, mind-bending marathons of The Twilight Zone.Screen Talk: The Dark Side of Sci-FiTodd Snyder joins the show for a special "Screen Talk" segment, uncovering the deadly and dystopian side of the genre. He explores the tragic onset accident of Twilight Zone: The Movie , the global bans of A Clockwork Orange , and the bizarre production disasters of The Island of Dr. Moreau.UFO Files: Encounters of the Retro KindLou and Paulie dive into ten of the most compelling UFO stories in history. They discuss the Roswell incident , the mass sighting of the Phoenix Lights in Arizona , and the terrifying abduction story of Travis Walton.Don't forget to tune in!Check out all our episodes at www.backintimebrothers.com or find us on iTunes and Spotify. It's time to rock and roll through the cosmos!Support the showThanks for listening.  Join us each Monday at 1pm Central at www.urlradio.net and follow us on Facebook!

A famous director teamed up with Billie to put out a new film that covered The Hit Me Hard tour, and it is great says Rusty Gatenby. Why? Find out on the WCCO Morning News. Photo- Jesse Grant/Getty Images

Chloe Zhao's 2020 neorealist documentary-style drama, NOMADLAND, is our feature presentation this week! We talk Terrence Malick's enthusiasm for the film, David Strathairn, the cast of non-actor real life nomads, the monologues from Charlene Swankie & Bob Wells, depoliticizing the story, relatability, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Frances McDormand Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Silver Screen Science is our series where we explore science on the big screen and beyond. This year, we're taking a tour through cinematic history with Old School Dinosaurs! This episode, we're wrapping things up with a tale of cowboys and dinosaurs in The Valley of Gwangi! Check out our website for blog posts and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org.

David Gordon Green's 2008 stoner comedy action flick, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, is our feature presentation this week! We talk Seth Rogen publicly turning his back on James Franco, Huey Lewis, stoner movie tropes, simple plot devices, personal drug dealer stories, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Seth Rogen Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Send us Fan MailRyan and Brian are going back in time in this new adjacent series during season 8, reliving yesteryear from event to event from when each started attending. If you went one of these years, let us know what you thought of the event as well! Support the show

Silver Screen Science is our series where we explore science on the big screen and beyond. This year, we're taking a tour through cinematic history with Old School Dinosaurs! This episode, we visit a classic of mid-century caveman-versus-dinosaur cinema, with One Million Years B.C. Check out our website for blog posts and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org.

F. Gary Gray's 1995 South Central stoner hood comedy, FRIDAY, is our feature presentation this week! We talk about the eclectic cast of characters, Ice Cube and DJ Pooh's goal of showing another side of the hood, gentrification, what scared the director about Ice Cube in the starring role, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Movies with Musicians in a Starring Role in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Silver Screen Science is our series where we explore science on the big screen and beyond. This year, we're taking a tour through cinematic history with Old School Dinosaurs! This episode, we compile and compare a handful of dino-themed short films from the early days of dinosaur movies: Gertie the Dinosaur, The Ghost of Slumber Mountain, and the Rite of Spring segment from Disney's Fantasia. Check out our website for blog posts and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org.

James Melkonian's 1994 Los Angele 70s rock stoner comedy, THE STONED AGE, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss crass low-brow comedy, producer David Heyman, smoking weed out of a pop can, the usage of modern banned language, character actor Taylor Negron, and much more!  We also pick our Top 7 Movies Set in the 1970s Made After 1990 in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Silver Screen Science is our series where we explore science on the big screen and beyond. This year, we're taking a tour through cinematic history with Old School Dinosaurs! This episode, we start things off with the great grand-daddy of dinosaur movies: The Lost World (1925). Check out our website for blog posts and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org.

Adam Rifkin's 1999 rock 'n roll road trip adventure comedy, DETROIT ROCK CITY, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss Gene Simmons' overbearing control of the film, Richard Linklater being sought to direct, KISS culture, if the movie could've worked as a PG-13 film, Stretch Armstrong, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 New Line Cinema Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery   Step into a cinematic dream ballet in tonight's movie magic sleep story.   In tonight's story, you are the projectionist at a classic movie theater, which is preparing to close its doors for the final time. With bittersweet nostalgia, you catalog the theater's vast collection of film reels and look back at a long career in the flickering light of the booth. As you tuck away the old film stock, however, the images and characters of beloved classics come to life around you, filling the theater with technicolor, music, and dance.   If you're still awake at the end of the story, I'll guide you through a relaxing body scan.     THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!   Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Sensors Surrender by Ave Air, Way Beyond Eternity by Claude Signet, Via Epidemic Sound   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep.     Order the Sleep & Sorcery book! https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.   Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846     Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.   Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.     Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup   Sleep & Sorcery MERCH Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com   Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ulu Grosbard's 1978 gritty neo-noir crime drama, STRAIGHT TIME, is our feature presentation this week! We talk Edward Bunker's influence on the film, Michael Mann's involvement, Dustin Hoffman stepping away from directorial duties, the "Stanton-Walsh Rule", and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Movies of 1978 in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Jeremy Kagan's 1978 satirical private eye comedy thriller, THE BIG FIX, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss the genre melding approach, Richard Dreyfuss during a peak run, the film's nostalgic love letter to the death of the 60s, Larry Bishop, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Private Eye Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Climb in bed with one of the first-ever sex symbols, Mae West! She was born in the 1800's and lived long (and well) enough to star on broadway, lead the silver screen, and even release a ROCK ALBUM before she died! Guest is historian and playwright, John Heimbuch, who wrote the hit play Mae West and the Trial of Sex.  ---

Robert Altman's 1978 satirical ensemble comedy, A WEDDING, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss how a joke gave birth to the film, the controversial sound design, the sprawling cast, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Stinkers From Filmmakers We Love in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

You might think the idea of “celebrity” is a modern invention. In reality, its roots stretch back centuries... perhaps even millennia. People have always been fascinated by the rare individuals who rise above the crowd and capture public attention. Whether admired or despised, the famous have always held a powerful grip on our curiosity.In this episode, we explore the dark origins of 'celebrity': where it began, how it has evolved, and the strange ways it has shaped people's lives. We delve into tales of the Ancient Gods of Gossip to the Georgian actor who hired haters to heckle his rivals…And who better to take us through this episode than Greg Jenner? Greg is a public historian, broadcaster and author of works including ‘Dead Famous: An Unexpected History of Celebrity From Bronze Age to Silver Screen.' He's the host of the BBC Podcast ‘You're Dead to Me.'This episode was edited by Hannah Feodorov. Produced by Tomos Delargy. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.You can now watch After Dark on Youtube! www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhitSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you read "Project Hail Mary," by Andy Weir? No spoilers in this episode, as Beth reviews three of the main characters, and wonders how they will make the leap from page to the silver screen. Project Hail Mary on Amazon

Alan Rudolph's 1978 neurotic noir thriller, REMEMBER MY NAME, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss Robert Altman's stewardship of the project, Geraldine Chaplin's locked in performance, young Jeff Goldblum, Anthony Perkins' controversial conversion therapy, and much more! We also eulogize and pick our Top 7 Robert Duvall Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Hal Ashby's 1978 Vietnam War romantic drama, COMING HOME, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss the unscripted usage of real Vietnam vets, the actor Charles Cyphers, the Bruce Dern "Dernsy", the power of Jon Voight, Jane Fonda shepherding the project, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Rock Songs From Coming Home in this week's Silver Screen 7!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

In 1958, movie star Lana Turner was trapped in an abusive relationship with mafia bodyguard Johnny Stompanato. Until her teenage daughter Cheryl Crane ended the couple's last argument by fatally stabbing Johnny. But many wondered: how did a teenager overpower a gangster? Or was Cheryl taking the fall for her famous mother? Keep up with Conspiracy Theories!Instagram: @⁠theconspiracypod⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@conspiracy.pod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you need confirmation of Hollywood's vast influence on mass culture, look no further than the pop charts. From the 1937 classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs through this year's KPop Demon Hunters, soundtracks have launched hits, defined genres—and sometimes even eclipsed the films that inspired them in the first place. Rock classics, funk jams, rap bangers, even Christmas standards: all became hits because we heard them first at the cinema. Join Chris Molanphy as he unspools nearly a century of hit movie music, from Simon & Garfunkel's groundbreaking ode to “Mrs. Robinson,” to the, ahem, titanic tin whistle of “My Heart Will Go On.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you need confirmation of Hollywood's vast influence on mass culture, look no further than the pop charts. From the 1937 classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs through this year's KPop Demon Hunters, soundtracks have launched hits, defined genres—and sometimes even eclipsed the films that inspired them in the first place. Rock classics, funk jams, rap bangers, even Christmas standards: all became hits because we heard them first at the cinema. Join Chris Molanphy as he unspools nearly a century of hit movie music, from Simon & Garfunkel's groundbreaking ode to “Mrs. Robinson,” to the, ahem, titanic tin whistle of “My Heart Will Go On.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you need confirmation of Hollywood's vast influence on mass culture, look no further than the pop charts. From the 1937 classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs through this year's KPop Demon Hunters, soundtracks have launched hits, defined genres—and sometimes even eclipsed the films that inspired them in the first place. Rock classics, funk jams, rap bangers, even Christmas standards: all became hits because we heard them first at the cinema. Join Chris Molanphy as he unspools nearly a century of hit movie music, from Simon & Garfunkel's groundbreaking ode to “Mrs. Robinson,” to the, ahem, titanic tin whistle of “My Heart Will Go On.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét trace the origins of phrases like The Great White Way and The Silver Screen and identify their personal "hear me out" moments. They test how good they are at identifying inches, debate whether saying "nevermind" mid-thought is annoying, and reveal if they have accents in their heads. Bob and Monét play a compromise game—deciding on a shared pet, a desert island playlist, and a party guest list. They talk cats vs. dogs, why reptiles are a bad idea, and the ground rules for sharing a car. Plus, does The Cheesecake Factory really have something for everyone? Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/RIVALRY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét trace the origins of phrases like The Great White Way and The Silver Screen and identify their personal “hear me out” moments. They test how good they are at identifying inches, debate whether saying “nevermind” mid-thought is annoying, and reveal if they have accents in their heads. Bob and Monét play a compromise game—deciding on a shared pet, a desert island playlist, and a party guest list. They talk cats vs. dogs, why reptiles are a bad idea, and the ground rules for sharing a car. Plus, does The Cheesecake Factory really have something for everyone? Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/RIVALRY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices