Podcasts about Slapstick

Still in Greenland, Thomas Edward M spends a sleepless night cursing the noisy icebergs near his home. Relaxing Blue Dot Sessions music makes Thomas's mind wander. He reflects on his recent dreams, investigates the Atlas Absurda podcast, and shares what he knows about the mysterious graffiti artist known as Digby. More about Slumberland at this link. Britte Thynoire performed by Angela Yih Angela is a creative force behind the audio drama podcast Residents of Proserpina Park. Please dive into this wonderful show by visiting its website residentsofproserpinapark.com The tracks Bluegray Vial, Checker Derby, Idle Bits, Leading Away, Relief of Movement, Slapstick and Thoughtless Machines by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: jeo, mhtaylor67, dheming, duckduckpony, erikh2000, robinhood76, aglinder, toivo161, gtsorbo, ernst53, jknitter, rucisko, megmcduffee, margotdots, shamewap,ogsoundfx,bonnyorbit,kyles,bendrain, petebarry, 16gpanskassoun, lydmakeren, aidansamuel, poigs, smokinghotdog, eminyildririm, kyles, baddonotes, valerie-vivegnis, shangusburger, and dani_st. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey rewind to the green-slime-soaked days of Universal Studios Florida with a deep dive into the rise (and fall) of Nickelodeon Studios. From Double Dare to the slime geyser, they break down how Nick turned Universal into must-see TV—and what happened when the camera crews packed up for Hollywood. Plus, the hosts share this summer's biggest park updates, movie tie-ins, and a few theme park throwbacks that might be making a comeback. Why Nickelodeon built a studio in Orlando—with 13 years of free rent The slime geyser, baked beans, and septic trucks of Double Dare Universal's latest Ghostbusters tribute sparks ride rumors Megan hordes, Wicked meet-and-greets, and summer movie tie-ins FanFest returning in 2026—and the dream of bringing it to Orlando Blue Man Group's history with Nick's old soundstages The episode wraps with a nostalgic tribute to the Nickelodeon generation and the unexpected ways its legacy still echoes through the Universal parks. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Släpstick over hun slechtste optredens, over vastzitten in Nieuw-Zeeland tijdens corona, spelen op straat en compleet afgaan op de Britse TV.Släpstick is een vijfkoppige groep die een combinatie maakt van fysieke komedie, choreografie en muziek.Släpstick was vroeger bekend onder de naam Wëreldbänd en bestaat uit Willem van Baarsen, Rogier Bosman , Sanne van Delft, Jon Bittman en Jaap Rovers. In deze opname hoor je ze allemaal behalve Jaap.Slapstick speelt over de hele wereld en won verschillende internationale prijzen.Meer over Släpstick vind je hierDikke tip: Op zondag 15 juni staat Slapstick in het Openluchttheater Caprera in Bloemendaal en daar zijn, nu nog wel, tickets voor. https://www.slapstick.nl/tour/scherzo-openluchttheater-bloemendaal/Steun ElektraVind je Elektra leuk, steun dan de podcast eenmalig of doe een maandelijkse donatie voor afleveringen zonder onderbreking via elektrapodcast.nl/steun-elektraMeer over WouterWil je meer weten over Wouter, de host en maker van Elektra? Kijk dan op woutermonden.nlKom kijken bij mijn voorstelling! Tickets en info vind je hier https://www.woutermonden.nl/speellijstNieuwsbriefMeld je aan voor de nieuwsbrief en krijg één keer per maand de laatste updates. https://www.woutermonden.nl/nieuwsbrief/Probeer PodimoPodimo is de enige podcastapp die podcastmakers een kleine vergoeding per download betaalt. Spotify, Apple Podcasts en andere betalen helemaal niks. Steun makers en luister via Podimo.Podimo gratis proberen? Gebruik deze link https://share.podimo.com/s/jbWL0UjyWord ook een huizenruiler, kijk op https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsorkey=wouter-4af2f

Episode SummaryErin and Rachel travel 700 years into the future to discuss WALL-E (2008), Pixar's robot romance with an unintentionally anti-capitalist message. Fatphobia and misogyny make this dystopian tale unwatchable despite its endearing protagonist, striking animation, and moments of nostalgia. Episode BibliographyThe 81st Academy Awards | 2009. (2009, February 22). Oscars.org. https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2009Akers, D. (2008, June 9). Wall-E: A Movie With a Full Heart, or A Tribute to Justin. Spectrum. https://spectrummagazine.org/news/wall-e-movie-full-heart-or-tribute-justin/Allen, C. (2008, July 13). Wall-E doesn't say anything. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/la-op-allen13-2008jul13-story.htmlAnderson, C.T. (2012). Post-apocalyptic nostalgia: WALL-E, garbage, and American ambivalence toward manufactured goods. Literature Interpretation Theory, 23(3), 267-282, DOI: 10.1080/10436928.2012.703598Ball, S. (2009, January 23). Mr. Oscar, Tear Down This Wall! Andrew Stanton on How Animated Films are Pigeonholed -- and How Wall-E is Every Man. Newsweek. https://web.archive.org/web/20090204034311/http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/popvox/archive/2009/01/23/breaking-out-of-the-box-wall-e-director-andrew-stanton-on-the-oscars-the-blurring-of-the-line-between-animation-and-film-and-writing-strong-female-characterBandyk, M. (2009, January 22). Academy Awards Controversy: Wall-E Gets Snubbed For Best Picture Oscar. USNews. https://web.archive.org/web/20110717180938/http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/risky-business/2009/01/22/academy-awards-controversy-wall-e-gets-snubbed-for-best-picture-oscarBarbagallo, R. (2009). Design With a Purpose, an interview with Ralph Eggleston. Animation Art Conservation. https://www.animationartconservation.com/design-with-a-purpose%2c-an-interview-with-ralph-eggleston.htmlBeck, B. (2009). Don't make me laugh: People are funny in WALL-E and Tropic Thunder.  Multicultural Perspectives, 11(2), 90-93. DOI: 10.1080/15210960903028768Bold, K. (2008, July 23). ‘WALL-E' and the professor. Today@UCI. https://web.archive.org/web/20080726230400/http://today.uci.edu/Features/profile_detail.asp?key=369Bose, M. (2017). Immaterial thoughts: Brand value, environmental sustainability, and WALL-E. Criticism, 59(2), 247-277. DOI: 10.13110/criticism.59.2.0247Caraway, K., & Caraway, B.R. (2020). Representing ecological crises in children's media: An analysis of The Lorax and Wall-E. Environmental Communication, 14(5), 686-697, DOI: 10.1080/17524032.2019.1710226Coconut Press. (2022, July 1). The Making of WALL-E: The Imperfect Lens (Disney Pixar video). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8tlVs4r7zgDesowitz, B. (2009). Hello, WALL•E!: Pixar Reaches for the Stars. Animation World Magazine. https://web.archive.org/web/20090720073659/http://mag.awn.com/article_view.php?id=3682&page=allDisney Enterprises, Inc./Pixar. (2008, June 12). WALL-E Press Kit. Disney. https://web.archive.org/web/20110711103245/http://adisney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/wall-e/media/downloads/WALLEProductionNotes.pdfEbert, R. (2008, June 26). Droid Story. Roger Ebert. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wall-e-2008Film Review: WALL-E. (2008, October 1). BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7500000/newsid_7504500/7504559.stmFlaig, P. (2016). Slapstick after Fordism: WALL-E, automatism and Pixar's fun factory. Animation: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 11(1), 59-74. DOI: 10.1177/1746847715625017Frick, A. (2008, July 1). Right-Wing Apoplectic Over Pixar's WALL-E: ‘Malthusian Fear Mongering,' ‘Fascistic Elements'. Think Progress. https://archive.thinkprogress.org/right-wing-apoplectic-over-pixars-wall-e-malthusian-fear-mongering-fascistic-elements-92e1523a8a6e/Gaffey, A.J. (2018). Flip the switch: Virtue, programming, and the prospect of automatic agency in Wall-E. Southern Communication Journal, 83(1), 41-56. DOI: 10.1080/1041794X.2017.1399434Glint, J.M.S., & Bhuvaneswari, G. (2025). Memory, Social Identity and Technology at Odds: The Implication on Physical Well‑Being in Wall‑E. Human Arenas. DOI: 10.1007/s42087-024-00471-wHill, J. (2008, June 17). When it comes to the retail world, Speed Racer whomps WALL-E. Jim Hill Media. https://jimhillmedia.com/when-it-comes-to-the-retail-world-speed-racer-whomps-wall-e/Hobbes, M., & Gordon, A. [Hosts]. (2022, May 31). MP Watch Part: Wall-E and Spy [Audio podcast episode]. In Maintenance Phase. https://www.maintenancephase.com/Horn, S., & Moro, E. (2008, April 7). Wall•E Preview. IGN. https://web.archive.org/web/20080411234805/http://movies.ign.com/articles/865/865021p4.htmlHuxley, T. (2008, November 13). Q&A With WALL•E's Ben Burtt. Pixar Planet. https://pixarplanet.com/blog/qa-with-walles-ben-burtt/Justin Wright. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved April 13, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_WrightKorfiatis, K., Photiou, M., & Petrou, S. (2020). Effects of ecoanimations on nine and twelve year old children's environmental conceptions: How WALL-E changed young spectators' views of earth and environmental protection. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51(5), 381-394. DOI: 10.1080/00958964.2020.1747965 Lloyd, A. (2023, December 1). Counteracting Bone and Muscle Loss in Microgravity. NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/counteracting-bone-and-muscle-loss-in-microgravity/Mattie, S. (2014). WALL-E on the problem of technology. Perspectives on Political Science, 43(1), 12-20. DOI: 10.1080/10457097.2013.784576Murray, R.L., & Heumann, J.K. (2011). That's all folks? Ecocritical readings of American animated features. University of Nebraska Press. Ness, M. (2017, September 28). Robots in Love: WALL-E. Reactor. https://reactormag.com/robots-in-love-wall-e/Pixar. (2016a, October 16). Robo-Everything | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqquKFkH-iI&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=9Pixar. (2016b, October 19). Captain's Log | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRUoIOkp9AU&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=5Pixar. (2016c, October 19). Live Action | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQh4z-j0ScI&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=15Pixar. (2016d, October 19). Trash Planet | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmnSYmqpIEY&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=14Pixar. (2016e, October 19). WALL•E and EVE | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-AYOhIYZlQ&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=12Potokar, S. (2017, March 8). Wall-E Animation Foley and Sound Design. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IPxIvbc_csPrice, D. A. (2009). The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.Recording Academy. (2025). 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards. GRAMMY.com. https://www.grammy.com/awards/51st-annual-grammy-awardsRoberts, S. (2008). Andrew Stanton Interview, Wall-E. Movies Online. https://web.archive.org/web/20080626061223/http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_14899.htmlRobinson, T. (2008, June 26). Andrew Stanton. A.V. Club. https://web.archive.org/web/20080908045321/http://www.avclub.com/content/interview/andrew_stantonStanton, A. (Director). (2008). WALL-E [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios.Suellentrop, C. (2008, June 30). Another Brick in the ‘WALL-E'. The New York Times. https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/another-brick-in-the-wall-e/Tranter, P., & Sharpe, S. (2012). Disney-Pixar to the rescue: Harnessing positive affect for enhancing children's active mobility. Journal of Transport Geography, 20, 34-40. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2011.04.006van Oosterwijk, I., & McCarthy, W. (2023). Once upon a dystopian time: The portrayal and perception of environmentalism in Pixar's Finding Nemo and WALL-E. Quarterly Review of Film and Video, 40(7), 848-873. DOI: 10.1080/10509208.2022.2049181 WALL-E. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WALL-EWALL-E. (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3615065601/Willman, C. (2008, July 14). 'WALL-E': How he found 'Hello, Dolly!' Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/article/2008/07/14/wall-e-how-he-found-hello-dolly/Yates, M. (2015). Labor as “nature,” nature as labor. Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment, 22(3), 525-543.

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Anthologic 233 Creeped Out S1E01 – Slapstick For the entire set of Anthologic, click here For the RSS Feed for this podcast, use: http://feeds.feedburner.com/anthologic Feedback to: info@thegoodthebadandtheodd.com Or join the facebook group The Good The Bad And The Odd Or chat with Mark who … Continue reading →

Anthologic 233 Creeped Out S1E01 – Slapstick For the entire set of Anthologic, click here For the RSS Feed for this podcast, use: http://feeds.feedburner.com/anthologic Feedback to: info@thegoodthebadandtheodd.com Or join the facebook group The Good The Bad And The Odd Or chat with Mark who … Continue reading →

A special investigator arrives in Slumberland to prove it's all about the interconnections. At long last some light gets shed on the mysterious disappearances of Thomas Edward M, Omar Evanston and others. But every answer reveals more questions, all of them forming an intricate web woven by enigmatic members of an organization called The Crimson Cobweb Faction. More about Slumberland at this link. Stavra Montinero performed by Addie Nofal Addie is a SWANA/MENA and Latine voice actor based in Chicago with a broadcast quality home studio. Addie's performed in several great audio drama podcasts including Soul Operator, Marsfall and The Strata. Visit Addie's website to learn more! Music by Cialyn appears courtesy the creative commons license CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 Purchase music at Bandcamp The tracks Heath and Slapstick by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: dankopp, kklab5050, dobroide, bewagne, lex777, bajko, crafport, ghaelen, anthousai, lonemonk, lostmaiden, themfish, evanboyerman, newagesoup, dudeawesome, benjaminnelan, larkwooderminal, allisonbruggeman, glocosound, marco_luzi, craigsmith, vibe_crc, natetraveller,Jovica, joozz, ithoanglong26, mesophierose, turbofool, el_boss, atomwrath, benkenart, nervousneal, rangoanimations, xkeril, captainyulef, georgediamond, klankbeeld, mk-la, newlocknew, robinhood76, chloepieterse, thabzmalik, sandyrb, cgeffex. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

This might be the most bizarre film ever reviewed on Time Sensitive, and yet it is one of the most critically-acclaimed. Return to the nineteenth century for a slapstick, furry-infused, Elmer Fudd/Bugs Bunny-style, brutally genocidal survival film. Sam, what's worse than an eager beaver? Hundreds of Beavers, directed by Mike Chesslik.Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media  

Anfäkta och anamma! David Nessle, känd från ett tvåsiffrigt antal Snedtänkt, harangerar en kollega. Georges Remi levde med sin skapelse Tintin från 22 års ålder till sin död och skapade ett unikt universum. Slapstick! Spänning! Leviterande munkar! Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play.

These are serious times we're living in right now, which makes it that much more critical that we pause now and then to enjoy some lighter moments. Instead of every movie featuring drama and potential death, how about some old-fashioned slapstick through some modern filmmaking? We'll talk to the producer of “Hundreds of Beavers” about how a silent movie in black and white is becoming a streaming sensation. You'd also normally hear Joe Zepecki in this hour, but he'll join us in the 7am hour. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show! Guest: Kurt Ravenwood

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week, we're diving whiskers-first into the utterly bonkers, wildly inventive indie oddity that is Hundreds of Beavers — a film that may be about trapping furry woodland critters but ends up capturing something much rarer: pure, anarchic cinematic joy.Directed by Mike Cheslik and starring frequent collaborator Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, Hundreds of Beavers is a near-silent, black-and-white slapstick adventure set in a surreal 19th-century frontier. It follows a hapless, hard-drinking applejack salesman (Tews) who finds himself stranded in a snowy wilderness and must learn the ways of the wild—specifically how to trap beavers—in order to survive, thrive, and maybe even win the heart of a fur trader's daughter.What makes this film stand out isn't just its lo-fi commitment to absurdity—it's the hand-crafted world of practical effects, person-in-costume beavers, and cartoon physics that turn it into a live-action Looney Tunes episode by way of Buster Keaton.

We speelden voor de verandering weer eens allebei tegelijk een nieuwe game, de online Hades-like 33 Immortals. Al spelende realiseerden we ons dat er toch een dikke vette blinde vlek in onze kennis zit waar nodig iets aan gedaan moet worden. Waar we meer kaas van hebben gegeten is vervreemdend narratief, onhandige regie en ongemakkelijke boodschappen: jawel, het is tijd voor de gameclub! Hoe beviel Chapter 3 van Death Stranding ons? Zit er nog pit in onze wandel of slepen we onszelf met lood in de schoenen voort? Hoe dan ook: onze lieve luisteraars zijn onze reispartners hier, bij De Videogame Show! Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (00:02:00)Harold Halibut (00:02:55)33 Immortals (00:06:00)Spiritfarer (00:06:40)Diablo petje.af/devideogameshowSea of Thieves (00:16:50)Among Us (00:17:50)Assassin's Creed Shadows (00:18:30)Brand in de knapperige korst (00:28:00)Death Stranding (00:29:15)Productie: Meer van ditMuziek & montage: Keez GroentemanWil je adverteren in deze podcast? Stuur een mailtje naar: Adverteerders (direct): adverteren@meervandit.nl(Media)bureaus: adverteren@bienmedia.nl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Moonrise*... what happened? This should have been a sci-fi masterpiece. I mean, *WIT Studio*, *Hiromu Arakawa*, *Tow Ubukata*—those names alone promised something groundbreaking! And visually, no complaints there. The animation? Stunning. The space battles? Thrilling. The engrave technology? Fascinating. The world-building? Full of potential. It looked and felt like a triumph in the making.But then the story happened. Or, rather, it unraveled.What started off so strong—an intriguing conflict between Earth and its oppressed Moon colony, governed by an AI overlord—just... lost its way. The pacing is baffling. One moment, you're deep in gripping action, and the next, you're stuck in a subplot that drags momentum to a halt. And the time jumps—why are they so messy? Instead of enriching the story, they confuse it. Jack, Phil, and the rest? They had so much potential, but instead, they feel underdeveloped, inconsistent, and sometimes just frustratingly vague. And the dialogue—oh, the dialogue. It's not even bad in a fun way. It's flat, sometimes forced, and the infamous "Moonrise!" line? Unintentionally hilarious. The tonal shifts don't help either. One moment, it's a serious war drama with genuine stakes, and the next? Slapstick humor. Did they forget what kind of story they were telling?Then there's the ending... or whatever that was supposed to be. Rushed, incomplete, full of unanswered questions—just completely unsatisfying.So, is it worth watching? If you care about deep storytelling, well-developed characters, and coherent pacing, probably not. But if you're here purely for gorgeous animation and space battles, you might still enjoy parts of it. But ultimately, Moonrise is frustrating because it could have been *great*. And instead, it's just... confusing, disappointing, and a missed opportunity.

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Im Fokus der Folge standen einige kuriose Szenen aus dem Spiel gegen Leipzig, die wir sekundengenau analysiert haben. Natürlich gab es außerdem eine kurze Vorschau auf das Duell mit dem großen Überraschungsteam aus Mainz. Zum angesprochenen Video der Sportschau: https://youtu.be/4XEomvJU7GA?si=4KU5YI3_3rgmNkhh Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Im Fokus der Folge standen einige kuriose Szenen aus dem Spiel gegen Leipzig, die wir sekundengenau analysiert haben. Natürlich gab es außerdem eine kurze Vorschau auf das Duell mit dem großen Überraschungsteam aus Mainz. Zum angesprochenen Video der Sportschau: https://youtu.be/4XEomvJU7GA?si=4KU5YI3_3rgmNkhh Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Im Fokus der Folge standen einige kuriose Szenen aus dem Spiel gegen Leipzig, die wir sekundengenau analysiert haben. Natürlich gab es außerdem eine kurze Vorschau auf das Duell mit dem großen Überraschungsteam aus Mainz. Zum angesprochenen Video der Sportschau: https://youtu.be/4XEomvJU7GA?si=4KU5YI3_3rgmNkhh Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Im Fokus der Folge standen einige kuriose Szenen aus dem Spiel gegen Leipzig, die wir sekundengenau analysiert haben. Natürlich gab es außerdem eine kurze Vorschau auf das Duell mit dem großen Überraschungsteam aus Mainz. Zum angesprochenen Video der Sportschau: https://youtu.be/4XEomvJU7GA?si=4KU5YI3_3rgmNkhh Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Normalerweise bringen wir an dieser Stelle eine mal mehr mal weniger tiefe und breite Inhaltszusammenfassung, das können wir meiner Meinung nach aber an dieser Stelle abkürzen. Zum einen, weil die Story von “Hundreds of Beavers” weder besonders breit noch besonders tief ist, und zum zweiten, weil sie nicht der entscheidende Punkt bei der Frage ist, ob man den Film sehen möchte. Also in aller Kürze: Nachdem das Apfelweinimperium von Jean in einer riesigen Explosion zu Grunde gegangen ist, findet er sich im erbarmungslosen Winter des amerikanischen Nordens wieder: Zuerst muss er ums Überleben kämpfen, wird schließlich Lehrling bei einem erfahrenen Trapper. Und beschließt nach dessen Tod, die titelgebenden Hunderte von Bibern zu fangen, um die Frau seiner Träume heiraten zu können, die Tochter eines grimmigen Pelzhändlers ist. Was bei diesem Film im Zentrum steht, ist nicht seine Geschichte sondern seine Inszenierung: Ein schwarzweißer Stummfilm, vollgepfropft mit Cartoonsounds und albernen Gags. Die Tiere - egal ob Biber, Hase, Hund, Wolf oder Pferd - gespielt von Menschen in billigen Tierkostümen. Von der Action orientiert an klassischen Slapstickkomödien und Looney Tunes Cartoons, von der Ästhetik inspiriert von expressionistischen Stummfilmen, von der Struktur angelehnt an Videospiel-Grinds. Ganz unabhängig von der Qualität der Ausführung und dem Remix-Charakter vielleicht der originellste Film der letzten zehn Jahre… Ich habe so etwas in der Form jedenfalls noch nicht gesehen… du, Johannes?

Nueva entrega de Payasos Muertos. En esta ocasión, Jasio Velasco, nos cuenta algunas curiosidades del gran Jerry Lewis, el actor, cómico, director, guionista... y sobre todo, PAYASO. Gran rey del Slapstick, de la parodia y de las caritas graciosas. Aprovechen para revisitar su filmografía. Recomendamos "El profesor Chiflado" y "El botones"

In dieser randvollen Episode des Kinocasts nehmen sich Chris und Eric gleich drei neue Produktionen vor, die unterschiedlicher kaum sein könnten. Von nostalgischen Coming-of-Age-Geschichten über mörderische Intrigen im Weißen Haus bis hin zum chaotischen Alltag in einem Berliner Krankenhaus ist alles dabei. Den Anfang macht „I Like Movies“ (2022), ein kanadischer Independent-Film, der die Herzen von Cineasten höherschlagen lässt. Der Film entführt uns in die Welt des 17-jährigen Lawrence, einem zynischen Filmfan, der davon träumt, an der NYU Tisch School of the Arts zu studieren. Um seinen Traum zu finanzieren, nimmt er einen Job in einer Videothek an und freundet sich dort mit seiner älteren, abgeklärten Chefin Alana an. Chris und Eric diskutieren, wie treffend der Film die Nostalgie der späten 90er und frühen 2000er Jahre einfängt und wie authentisch die Charaktere gezeichnet sind. Dabei gehen sie auch auf die feine Balance zwischen Humor und Melancholie ein, die den Film auszeichnet. Weiter geht es mit „The Residence“, der neuen Mystery-Serie von Netflix. James Purefoy spielt darin den exzentrischen Chefkoch Andreu, der im Weißen Haus arbeitet. Als während eines Staatsdinners ein Mord geschieht, beginnt ein Netz aus Intrigen und Geheimnissen sich zu entfalten. Chris und Eric analysieren die spannende Prämisse der Serie, die an Agatha Christie erinnert, und diskutieren die schauspielerischen Leistungen sowie die visuelle Umsetzung. Dabei gehen sie der Frage nach, ob die Serie das Potenzial hat, ein neuer Serienhit zu werden. Zum Abschluss widmen sich die beiden „KRANK Berlin“, der neuen deutschen Comedy-Serie von Apple TV+. Darin geht es um den chaotischen Alltag in einem Berliner Krankenhaus, in dem Dr. Ben Ritter (Kida Khodr Ramadan) versucht, den Laden zusammenzuhalten. Chris und Eric beleuchten den speziellen Humor der Serie, der zwischen Slapstick und schwarzer Komödie changiert. Sie diskutieren, ob die Serie den Nerv der Zeit trifft und ob Kida Khodr Ramadan in seiner ersten Comedy-Rolle überzeugen kann. Wie immer gibt es in dieser Episode des Kinocasts fundierte Meinungen, humorvolle Anekdoten und leidenschaftliche Diskussionen rund um die Welt des Films und der Serien. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Einleitung 00:02:18 I like Movies 00:18:27 Wir tippen den nächsten Sneak-Film 00:21:03 Kinocharts und Neustarts 00:26:19 The Residence 00:33:50 KRANK Berlin 00:40:02 Serien Neustarts 00:44:34 Filmquiz zum Abschluss

Jan und Eric sprechen in Folge 64 über die Netflix-Sensation des Jahres, die britische Hammerserie "Adolescence". Der intensive Vierteiler ist ebenso ungewöhnlich wie krass - und mega-erfolgreich. Setzt sich Qualität am Ende doch durch? Und was muss dafür zusammenkommen? Krass ist auch die Disney-Serie "Dying for Sex" mit der fünffach Oscar-nominierten Michelle Williams. Sie entstand nach einem Erfolgs-Podcast über Sex und Sterben. Funktioniert das als Dramedy? Cum-Ex Geschäfte der Reichen, der Banken und ihrer Strippenzieher, die Steuerzahler um etwa 150 Milliarden betrogen, gibt es nun auch als Serie in der ZDF-Mediathek - plus Dokumentarfilm. Taugt der unfassbare, aber schwer vermittelbare Skandal als Serie? Etwas Leichtes für zwischendurch ist die Comedy "Späti" (ZDF-Mediathek) mit Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht. Darin gibt es durchaus charmante Momente, aber auch Fremdscham für deutschen Slapstick und Erinnerungen an den Stress aus Sven Nordqvists Kultgeschichte "Eine Geburtstagstorte für die Katze". Schließlich der Dokumentarfilm "Masterplan – Das Potsdamer Treffen und seine Folgen" (ARD Mediathek). Es geht um die investigative Recherche zu einem geheimen Treffen rechter deutscher Kreise zur "Remigration".

Auch das Jahr 2025 will in die Geschichte eingehen. Eine Bühne hierfür ist wieder die Frühlings-Session in Bern. Da geht es diesmal um anrufende Mütter, KI- und Sprengkandidaten oder die Heiratsstrafe. Lisa Catena und ihre «Satire-Fraktion» analysieren viermal im Jahr den politischen Ausnahmezustand unter der Bundeshauskuppel. Sie präsentieren die humoristische Debatten-Highlights und den verbalen Slapstick unserer Volksvertreter und Volksvertreterinnen.  ____________________  Mit: Lisa Catena, Nicole Knuth, Matto Kämpf, Beni Thurnheer, Stefan Waghubinger und Fine Degen. ____________________  Redaktion: Lukas Holliger ____________________  Produktion: SRF 2025  ____________________  Dauer: ca. 50'

Devin and Jacob reunite to talk about Bong Joon-ho's adapation of Edward Ashton's Mickey7, Mickey 17!Don't forget to check out the first episode, ‘Mickey7' by Edward Ashton (ft. Jacob White)!Support Film Literate on Patreon!Guest: Jacob White (Instagram|Substack|YouTube)

Trump & Vance v. Zelenskyy, Eli Zaret joins us, the greatest sports movies ranked, Shane Gillis on SNL, RIP David Johansen, a Cuomo comeback, and the saga of Mary Kate Cornett. Jim gives a free plug to Mabel Gray, as he showed up hungover today. Eli Zaret drops by to complain about a Victor Wembanyama auction, Zeke Mayo is getting bullied, sportsmanship, Trump pardons Pete Rose & Rob Manfred considering reinstating him, Justin Tucker's quagmire, the Red Wings screwed, the fastest at the combine, the Pistons on a roll, Spencer Torkelson's roll with the Tigers, MSU basketball, eulogize Gene Hackman and more. Robert De Niro is an ex-president in Zero Day. We're lacking good sports movies lately. Rotten Tomatoes has the worst sports movie list possible ever. Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live in a pretty decent episode. RIP David Johansen. We re-tell the tale of Arthur Kane. Donald Trump and JD Vance yelled at Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Elon Musk popped up on Joe Rogan's podcast again and stirred up some shit. Memecoins are just pump-and-dumps. Trump has his own coin, as well. Andrew Cuomo is attempting a comeback. Aroldis Chapman loves his mom. Knock it off, Chapman! Pete Davidson is nearly tattoo-free. Kim Kardashian is selling an $825 t-shirt. Kylie Jenner can't sleep since her hairstylist died. Jonathan Kaye agrees to a plea deal following his scuffle in New York. With Love, Meghan drops another teaser. She totally copied Pamela Anderson. Prince Albert of Monaco has a hell of a team photo. T. D. Jakes is tied to a sexual assault but deny, deny, deny. MSNBC is in shambles. The saga of Mary Kate Cornett. Kathy Griffin and Jack Black got it on. Kanye West is sporting a swastika in public. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Stan Laurel (gestorben am 23.2.1965) war der geniale Kopf des legendären Duos "Laurel und Hardy" oder "Dick und Doof" - das berühmteste Komikerduo der Filmgeschichte. Von Christiane Kopka.

Ein in Ungnade gefallener Star-Quarterback stellt im Knast eine Footballmannschaft aus Freaks zusammen. Der Film "Spiel ohne Regeln" ist Kult und gilt tatsächlich als einer der beliebtesten Sportfilme aller Zeiten. Wir ergreifen die Gelegenheit und sprechen mit zwei fachkundigen Gästen über das Phänomen American Football. Welche Klischees gibt es? Wie funktionieren die Regeln? Was sagen meine Gehirnzellen zu all dem Tackling? – – – zu Gast: Moritz und Steffen von SumsCity Podcasts https://sumscity.de/ – – – LINKTREE Alle wichtigen Links zu uns findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/kackundsach – – – PODCAST KAPITEL (00:11:36) Kommt ein Alien … (00:16:31) Handlung (00:40:38) Interessantes zum Film (00:52:15) American Football - der Sport (02:04:09) Football Filmklischees (02:15:42) Hörerfeedback & Co. – – – Kack & Sachgeschichten - Der Podcast mit Klugschiss http://www.kackundsach.de/ Bleib auf dem Laufenden mit dem Kacki WhatsApp Kanal: https://bit.ly/kuswhatsapp – – – ausführliche Beschreibung: Spiel ohne Regeln: American Football trifft auf Knast-Komödie „Spiel ohne Regeln“ (The Longest Yard, 2005) vereint Sportfilm, Action und Comedy zu einem explosiven Mix. Adam Sandler, bekannt für seinen einzigartigen Humor, spielt die Hauptrolle in diesem Remake des Klassikers von 1974 mit Burt Reynolds. Der Film erzählt die Geschichte eines ehemaligen NFL-Profis, der in einem Gefängnis landet und ein Team aus Insassen zusammenstellt, um gegen die Wächter anzutreten. Doch hinter den komischen Momenten und spektakulären Spielzügen steckt mehr als nur ein klassischer Sportfilm. Gefängnis, Football und eine zweite Chance Paul Crewe (Adam Sandler) ist ein ehemaliger Football-Star, dessen Karriere durch einen Wettskandal endete. Nach einem betrunkenen Autodiebstahl landet er in einem texanischen Hochsicherheitsgefängnis, wo der Direktor, ein ambitionierter Politiker, ihn zwingt, ein Football-Team aus Insassen zusammenzustellen. Der Zweck? Sie sollen als Kanonenfutter für die Wachmannschaft herhalten. Doch Crewe und seine bunt zusammengewürfelte Truppe haben andere Pläne. Mit Hilfe des schlitzohrigen Caretaker (Chris Rock) und einiger knallharter Mitinsassen – darunter echte Wrestling-Stars wie Bill Goldberg und „Stone Cold“ Steve Austin – trainiert Crewe sein Team auf ein episches Spiel gegen die Wächter. Neben dem Sport geht es dabei auch um Rebellion, Gerechtigkeit und den Kampf gegen Korruption im System. Klischees, Klamauk und Kultfaktor Der Film spielt mit klassischen Sportfilm-Klischees: Das Underdog-Team aus Außenseitern wächst über sich hinaus. Der arrogante Gegenspieler wird durch einen spektakulären Sieg platt gemacht. In letzter Sekunde entscheidet sich das Spiel dramatisch. Trotz des bekannten Musters begeistert „Spiel ohne Regeln“ mit cleverem Humor, gut choreografierten Football-Szenen und einem stimmigen Soundtrack. Adam Sandler bringt seinen typischen Slapstick mit ein, doch es sind vor allem die skurrilen Charaktere – darunter Terry Crews als Gefängnis-Dealer für Fast Food – die dem Film Kultstatus verleihen. Interessanter Fun Fact: Das Stadion, in dem das finale Spiel gedreht wurde, war ein echtes Hochsicherheitsgefängnis, in dem einst ein blutiger Gefängnisaufstand stattfand. Das verleiht der ohnehin rauen Atmosphäre noch mehr Authentizität. Fazit: Perfekter Sonntagsfilm mit Herz und Humor

Writer Holly Walsh and actor Lucy Punch on the Motherland spin-off series, Amandaland which also stars Joanna Lumley Director, screenwriter and producer of September 5, Tim Fehlbaum about his new film that explores what happened at the 1972 Munich Olympics from the perspective of the sports journalists who found themselves broadcasting the story As the Slapstick Festival returns to Bristol for its 20th anniversary, we look at the history of this enduring form of comedyPresenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Fiona McLellan

EPISODE #439-- Sorry. It's been a weird 2024. It's been a weirder 2025. I won't apologize. Anyways, here's our Top 10 films of 2024. There's some pretty crazy overlap here! Check it out. Get excited. Almost none of our stuff is nominated for Oscars, which is a pretty fun side effect of being completely out of the loop when it comes to cinema! Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on Ton 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!

Stan Laurel und Oliver Hardy haben als ikonisches Duo der Stumm- und Tonfilmzeit das Genre der Filmkomik revolutioniert, mit Slapstick und universell verständlichem Humor. In Deutschland wurden sie als "Dick und Doof" bekannt, als populäre Massenware belächelt und in ihrer Bedeutung vielfach verkannt. Von Florian Kummert

Host Ally Pitts highlights several Soviet silent comedy films screening at Slapstick Festival 2025 in Bristol, UK, and makes some podcast recommendations. Links mentioned/alluded to in the episode: https://slapstick.org.uk/slapstick-festival-2025/  https://pamhutch.wordpress.com/about/  Pamela Hutchinson's podcast appearances  https://www.annabogutskaya.com/  https://gulpfictionbooks.com/ Streaming service free trials: For a 30-day free trial of Klassiki: https://klassiki.online/arussiansovietmoviepodcast/ If you use the code RUPOD50, you can get 50% off an annual subscription. For a 30-day free trial of MUBI: https://mubi.com/russiansovietpod  Contact us/socials: All the links for a Russian & Soviet Movie Podcast you're ever likely to want or need: linktr.ee/russiansovietmoviepodcast We changed the name of the show a little while back, but the social handles/contacts are a bit of a mishmash. Email: russophilesunite@gmail.com Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Ally_Pitts/ Listen to Ally's other podcast appearances on Podchaser

Romantic-screwball comedies had to start sometime ... and that sometime was early 1934. And there was a film that took Hollywood by storm ... Frank Capra's It Happened One Night.  This film is one of only three films to home the Big 5 on Oscar night (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay).  So many great scenes, great lines, wonderful direction, and incredible performances by Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert make this movie a true gem of cinema.  After 90 years, does this film still stand the test of time?  In hindsight, should it still be regarded as the best of 1934?Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes everything about It Happened One Night, as well as many other films from that year, and hear which film he gives his Rewatch Oscar of 1934.Download, listen, and share ALL Rewatching  Oscar episodes.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHear RadioPodchaserPodcast AddictTuneInAlexaAmazon Overcasts Podcast Addict Player FMRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1815964.rssWebsite: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comSocial Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, BlueSkyShare your thoughts and suggestions with us through:Facebook Messanger or email us atjack@rewatchingoscar.comMusic by TurpacShow Producer: Jack FerdmanPodcast Logo Design: Jack FerdmanMovie (audio) trailer courtesy of MovieClips Classic TrailersMovie (audio) clips courtesy of YouTubeSupport us by downloading, sharing, and giving us a 5-star Rating.  It helps our podcast continue to reach many people and make it available to share more episodes with everyone.Send us a text

Episode 37 - Murdock and Marvel: 1993 Part 2 There are arguments to be made that this was the best year in the history of comics.  There are also a number of ways in which it may have been the worst.  In any case, it was not boring. Welcome to 1993, the year everything that has been building for the last decade or so comes to a head.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1993.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #312-323, Daredevil Annual #9, Daredevil: Man without Fear #1-5, Fantastic Four #373 and #378, Slapstick #4, What If…? #47, #48 and #55, Ghost Rider #36, Marvel Comics Presents #129 and #136, Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #55, Thor #464, Punisher War Journal #57 and #58, Web of Spider-Man #106, Alpha Flight #127, Marc Spector: Moon Knight #57, Infinity Crusade #1-6, and Marvel Masterworks #25  Writing: Dan G. Chichester (312-323)  Pencils: Scott McDaniel (312-315, 317-323), Kevin Kobasic (316)  Inks: Bud LaRosa (312-317) LaRosa and Greg Adams (318), Hector Collazo and Harry Candelario (319), Michael Avon Oeming (320), Hector Callazo (321), Collazo and Rich Rankin (322-323)  The year starts with a mysterious fire at a Hell's Kitchen pizzeria in which a young man “Marky” is killed and his girlfriend Lisa Rizzo needs to be rescued. After, she gets arrested and goes to court as an apparent arsonist – so Matt Murdock volunteers to be her lawyer. With Lisa not talking, Daredevil looks into the various patrons the day of the fire to figure out what really happened. In the end we find out Lisa is pregnant with Marky's child and the pizza shop owners set fire to their own store to get the insurance money.  In Daredevil Annual #9, We get 3 different stories. In devouring madness, we see Daredevil break up a museum robbery. On the clock shows a typical day in the life of our fearless hero and Resurrection shows Calypso resurrect a zombie to fight Daredevil.  Next, Daredevil takes on a new incarnation of Mr. Fear… Shock who is Alan Fagan's (the original Fear) daughter. The story, however, turns a bit weird as Shock enlists Taskmaster, the Wildboys and Stiltman to go after Daredevil – with the ending in issue 318 that's played off as silly more than anything. The issue itself has a weird “That's it folks! The last issue of Daredevil Before… Daredevil #319” on the cover. I had no idea what that meant until…  Issue 319 starts the final story arch of the year… Fall from Grace. This year we get a prologue and the first 4 chapters of the story (which appears to go through issue 325 – February 1994). We'll speak in more detail about this story during our spotlight.  In Daredevil: Man without Fear we get a thorough retelling of the Daredevil origin story as well as his relationship with Elektra. This 5-book story was written by Frank Miller and penciled by John Romita Jr (Al Williamson on inks). This story goes into far more detail than what we got originally. We also see how Kingpin came into power as well as introduced to a few new characters (Mickey/Lars). Despite knowing the story well, I really enjoyed this series. It looked amazing.  This Week's Spotlight: #319 August 1993 “Fall From Grace Prologue: Temptation” through Daredevil #323 December 1993 “Fall From Grace Chapter 4: Conflict” Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway Garbage in, Garbage out. Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  The American Comic Book Chronicles: Published by TwoMorrows, these volumes provide an excellent analysis of American comics through the years.  Because these volumes break down comic history by year and decade they are a great place to get a basic orientation on what is happening across the comic industry at a particular point in time.   

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2011) is a horror-comedy that flips the usual "backwoods killer" trope on its head. It follows two well-meaning but misunderstood hillbillies, Tucker and Dale, who just want to fix up their cabin in the woods. But when a group of college students mistakenly assume they're dangerous killers, a series of absurd and darkly funny misunderstandings ensues. The film blends humor and horror, using clever twists and character mix-ups to keep the laughs and thrills coming. To hear our reviews and ratings before you watch , jump to 00:50:55

Just about every woman at MGM  found a role in this slapstick comedy about toxic friendships and what (we'd like to hope) are archaic gender dynamics. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREONFOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBEEMAIL THE SHOW: abreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com  SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC 

War wieder eine sehr anstrengende Zeit für unseren Cheftrainer. So viele Spiele, schöne Sachen dabei, aber Ewald mußte sich auch wieder über einiges aufregen. Abwehrspieler generell, Kohr und privat lief auch nicht alles rund...

When we talk about The Naked Gun (1988), we're diving headfirst into a comedy treasure chest—one filled with absurdity, brilliant wordplay, and visual gags that just don't stop. This Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker (ZAZ) film, starring the ever-stoic Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling detective Lt. Frank Drebin, stands as one of the defining examples of slapstick parody. It's a film that has aged remarkably well, continuing to resonate with new audiences and reminding those who saw it back in 1988 just how funny an entirely ridiculous movie can be.Plot and Storytelling: Simplicity at its FunniestAt its core, The Naked Gun is a detective story—a genre that's been spoofed many times but never quite with the same flair as this film. The plot revolves around Lt. Drebin, a man dedicated to solving crimes but utterly incapable of doing so with any amount of skill or professionalism. In The Naked Gun, Drebin is tasked with thwarting a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Los Angeles. The story quickly evolves into a chaotic blend of police procedural satire, ridiculous missteps, and wildly inappropriate antics, all the while managing to maintain an air of sincerity, thanks to Nielsen's deadpan performance.The film plays it smart by not worrying too much about the intricacies of the plot. Instead, it focuses on building its jokes around the absurdity of the situation and the cluelessness of its characters. It's almost as if the ZAZ team were saying, “We know the plot's thin, but you're here for the laughs, right?” And laugh we do—from the first moment to the iconic final act at the baseball stadium. Whether it's a visual gag or a clever line of dialogue, every scene is packed with humour.The Genius of Leslie Nielsen: Deadpan PerfectionBefore The Naked Gun, Leslie Nielsen had a long career in more serious roles but found his true calling as a comedic actor in Airplane! (1980)—also directed by ZAZ. That film launched Nielsen's second wind as a parody star, and his portrayal of Frank Drebin cemented his legacy as the king of deadpan humour. The genius of Nielsen lies in his ability to deliver the most ridiculous lines with the gravitas of a Shakespearean actor. There's no winking at the camera or over-the-top physical comedy; Nielsen plays it as straight as possible, making the absurdity around him even funnier.Take, for example, one of the film's most famous lines: “Nice beaver.” Drebin says this with no awareness of the double entendre, but when Jane Spencer (Priscilla Presley) responds by handing him a literal stuffed beaver, the joke lands perfectly. This sort of naive, deadpan delivery that Nielsen mastered makes Frank Drebin one of the most lovable oafs in cinematic history.Supporting Cast: A Perfect EnsembleOf course, Nielsen is supported by a stellar cast, each contributing to the film's comic rhythm. Priscilla Presley plays Jane Spencer, Drebin's love interest, and her straight-laced performance brilliantly complements Nielsen's obliviousness. The chemistry between Presley and Nielsen feels oddly genuine, grounding the film just enough to allow the wild antics around them to feel even more surreal.George Kennedy, as Drebin's partner, Captain Ed Hocken, provides another layer of deadpan delivery, playing the more serious cop who happens to be swept along by Drebin's incompetence. Meanwhile, Ricardo Montalbán, as the villain Vincent Ludwig, brings an elegant, almost Bond-villain-style menace to the role, perfectly contrasting Drebin's clumsy crime-fighting attempts. Montalbán's role is particularly memorable for how seriously he seems to take his part—his dignity adding to the hilarity of the situations he finds himself in.Slapstick and Sight Gags: Nonstop and RelentlessZucker, Abrahams, and Zucker excel in their unique brand of humour, and The Naked Gun is no exception. The film is filled with sight gags that reward multiple viewings. For instance, in the opening scene, Drebin foils an international conspiracy while hilariously bumbling his way through a fight with some of the world's most notorious villains. The film doesn't waste a moment to make you laugh—whether it's Drebin inadvertently causing chaos during a press conference or his notorious attempt to sing the national anthem at a baseball game.One standout moment is the baseball stadium scene, where Drebin, disguised as an umpire, ends up calling the game. This sequence showcases Nielsen's impeccable timing and the film's mastery of physical comedy. Drebin's complete misunderstanding of how baseball works leads to a series of increasingly ridiculous events, all while keeping the assassination plot in the background. It's a perfect example of how The Naked Gun balances slapstick with satire, layering gags on top of each other for maximum effect.Pop Culture and Cultural Impact: The Birth of a ClassicThe Naked Gun was an instant hit when it was released, not just because it was funny, but because it tapped into something fresh at the time: the spoof genre had been gaining steam in the 1980s, but few films did it as relentlessly or as successfully as The Naked Gun. Its success spawned two sequels—The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) and The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994)—both continued Drebin's absurd adventures.But the film's influence extended beyond its sequels. It paved the way for other parody films, helping solidify the ZAZ brand of comedy, which had already been popularised by Airplane! and Top Secret! (1984). It also led to an entire generation of comedies that relied on rapid-fire jokes and visual gags, like Hot Shots! (1991) and Scary Movie (2000). Even modern-day comedy shows, like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, owe a debt to The Naked Gun for its ability to blend procedural elements with comedy.The Enduring Legacy of Frank DrebinThe Naked Gun remains a beloved comedy classic over three decades after its release. Part of that is due to its unique combination of clever wordplay, slapstick humour, and pure silliness, but it's also because of the character of Frank Drebin. In a sea of competent, smooth-talking detectives, Drebin is a breath of fresh air—a man who's as clueless as he is sincere. There's something timeless about how Leslie Nielsen approaches the role, never once letting Drebin become a caricature but always playing him with heart, no matter how foolish he seems.For fans of parody, The Naked Gun is essential viewing. It's the kind of film you can watch repeatedly and still find something new to laugh at. Whether you're a die-hard fan revisiting the movie or a newcomer discovering Drebin's antics for the first time, The Naked Gun never fails to deliver pure comedic gold.So, if you haven't yet revisited this classic, now's the time. Just be prepared to laugh—over and over again.

We are hoping not to be picked last, with our selections this week: Heavyweights (1995) and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). Both movies feature the classic underdog trope, while reminding everyone of the fun of gym / recess games. Talk a listening, and subscribe to the podcast.  Also Play:Cinema Chain Game--------------------------------------------Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Welcome to Afterthoughts! Join us as we discuss the time Ryan got lost in the woods and had a hilarious encounter with Hundreds of Beavers (2024). This modern slapstick extravaganza is basically what would happen if Charlie Chaplin did Paul Thomas Anderson levels of cocaine and then tried to make a live action version of a Wile E. Coyote episode. It's glorious.

Alaska's congressional representative Mary Peltola dominates the primary. Mia Costello comes back from the dead in Sand Lake. Captain James Cook provides a precautionary tale of over staying your welcome. Satchel Page pitches the Anchorage Earthquakers. 

Hosts Will Beaman (@agoingaccount) and Scott Ferguson (@videotroph) welcome Maggie Hennefeld (@magshenny) to the Superstructure podcast to discuss her essay, “Make America Laugh Again,” published in Minneapolis's Star Tribune. Previously ridiculed, Kamala Harris's signature laughter has emerged as an electrifying rallying cry for her last-minute candidacy for President of the United States. “Harris' laughter has become a national symbol of collective healing,” Hennefeld argues, “affirming the powers of contagious joy to unite community across the bitter divisions of culture and identity. … [L]aughter is a lifeline for resistance against the global onslaught of authoritarian hate and fearmongering.” Analyzing the carnivalesque slogans and memes surrounding the Harris campaign, our conversation draws surprising parallels between feminist laughter in fin-de-siècle cinema and in contemporary online cultures. Maggie Hennefeld is a feminist scholar of silent cinema and professor in the Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature Department at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is the author of Death by Laughter: Female Hysteria and Early Cinema (Columbia University Press, 2024) and Specters of Slapstick and Silent Film Comediennes (Columbia University Press, 2018). She is also co-curator of the four-disc DVD/Blu-ray set Cinema's First Nasty Women. Music: "Yum" from "This Would Be Funny If It Were Happening to Anyone but Me" EP by flirting.flirtingfullstop.bandcamp.com/Twitter: @actualflirting

Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to Christopher Lewis, son of entertainer & human juggernaut, the one, the only, Jerry Lewis. Chris was kind enough to reach out to us via a mutual connection at the Library of Congress and was pretty terrific about answering all our questions, big and small about the man known as “The King of Comedy.” The impetus for our chat was Chris' book Jerry Lewis on Being a Person, a 300+ page book is packed with photos, ruminations, life lessons, antidotes and more. It's a wonderful look at a complex comedian, director, writer, producer, golfer and philanthropist. Chris talked to us about his father and was frank about why he looks at his father with “rose colored glasses,” his father's lust for life and everything in between. Somehow we get to a vast amount of information on “Le Roi du Crazy” as the French called him. Our discussion hits everything from his love of audio and video technology to just how much of the Jerry Lewis archive was delivered to the Library of Congress. We also spoke about culturally significant high points like his guest appearance on Pink Lady and Jeff ans Slapstick (of Another Kind). Along the way we get to talking about The Day the Clown Cried, an true art imitates life Rupert Pupkin stalking situation that had everyone in the family on edge, why handshake deals were so important to Jerry and what comedians made Jerry Lewis laugh. All you have to do is sit back and listen to this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Take a listen.

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GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Charlie Chaplin's studio in Hollywood -- he owned everything -- where he created the genius of The Great Dictator (1940), a mocking slapstick about the Hitlerites that was an accurate prelude to the horror. Then to the planet Earth without humans, asking how canines would fare without masters. To New South Wales after 13 days of rain, breaking records and welcoming a La Niña winter. To the asteroid belt, looking forward to a conversation in the coming weeks about a sample return mission to Bennu. 1895 Paris