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Listen to 143 Future Now Show -An anti-tale Tis the holiday season and it our fervant hope that you are having at least half as much fun as we are!  Friends to see, places to dine, relatives to be.  And we have a holiday ‘comet’ to further explore, as it’s closest approach to Earth is December 19th! Keep an eye on the sky and it’s anti-tail, and you just might be amazed.  Short of that, there are some online astronomers and psychics tracking our Interstellar visitor closely for your benefit. After a two decade hiatus,  State of the World Forum is back, just in time help us through our next big growth spurt.  Spielberg dropped a teaser of his upcoming film on Disclosure, which looks quite enticing. Eat Kimchi or at least some sauerkraut for your immunity and remember the giant extinct sloths, for they created early homes for our species, as we left the ice age behind.. And who could not love  the super hot Fire Amoeba, which loves to replicate in 145 degree Fahrenheit waters.  Enjoy..

Possibly the longest shownotes in history thanks to Gemini 3 Pro. Bless the swamp from which this AI slop emerged and enjoy the episode. Or just read this, I suppose. The title sucks terribly. Do better, Gemmo! Show Notes with Time‑Shifted Timestamps(All timestamps below have been shifted forward by 25 seconds to allow for theme music, as requested.)00:00 – Welcome, Cricket and the Pink Ball at the Gabba00:00:25 – Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) opens episode 137 of The Two Jacks and notes they're recording just after midday on 4 December.00:00:36 – Quick chat about the looming day–night Test at the Gabba and the prospect it could finish very quickly.00:00:44 – Hong Kong Jack explains why dusk session timings in Hong Kong line up perfectly with “Asahi o'clock”.00:01:07 – The Jacks wonder which pink ball is in use – Duke or Kookaburra – and what that means for Mitchell Starc and the batters.00:01:30 – They flag that full cricket chat will come later in the episode.Tai Po Fire, Mourning and Accountability in Hong Kong00:01:53 – Jack the Insider pivots from sport to tragedy: an update on the Tai Po (Typo) fire in Hong Kong, now with 159 dead, from ages 1 to 97.00:02:07 – Hong Kong Jack describes the government‑ordered three‑day citywide mourning period, mass flower layings, official ceremonies and a three‑minute silence.00:02:35 – Discussion of schools cancelling Christmas parties and staff functions in solidarity; a sense the tragedy is being taken seriously across society.00:02:55 – Hong Kong Jack outlines the judge‑led inquiry: not only into the Tai Po fire's causes, but also systemic issues in building management and renovation contracts on large estates, with hints of corruption.00:03:30 – Evidence emerging that the green construction cloth lacked proper fire retardant and that flammable materials were used to seal lift wells, helping the fire move inside.00:04:23 – Bodies, including one man, found in stairwells and lobbies; Hong Kong Jack cautions against jumping to conclusions before investigators reconstruct the fire.00:04:53 – Arrest tally climbs to around 12, mostly consultants/contractors involved in management and renovations rather than labourers.00:05:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes large numbers of displaced residents in hotels and temporary accommodation and outlines generous government payments to families of foreign domestic workers killed (about HKD 800,000 per family).00:06:05 – A harrowing vignette: a Javanese truck driver receives a final phone call from his wife, trapped with her employers' baby, seeking forgiveness because there is no escape.00:06:35 – The Jacks reflect on the horror of the story and promise to revisit the inquiry as more facts emerge.Australia's Under‑16 Social Media Restrictions & VPNs00:06:50 – Jack the Insider turns to domestic Australian politics: the under‑16 social media restrictions about to kick in.00:07:05 – He notes overwhelming parental support (around 80%) but says the government is now “hosing down expectations” and reframing the policy as a long‑term “cultural change” effort.00:07:30 – Platforms not yet on the restricted list – Roblox and Discord – are flagged as problematic globally for child sexual exploitation, illustrating rollout gaps.00:08:05 – They discuss technical enforcement: existing account age data, length of time on a platform and the likelihood that some adults will be wrongly flagged but quickly reinstated.00:08:35 – Jack the Insider explains the government's theory of cultural change: a generation that grows up never having had TikTok or Instagram under 16 “won't know what they're missing”.00:09:00 – Hong Kong Jack compares Australia to mainland China's efforts to control the internet and points out China still can't stamp out VPN usage, predicting similar Australian difficulties.00:09:25 – Jack the Insider clarifies that VPNs are not illegal in Australia; about 27% of connected Australians already use one, probably now closer to a third.00:09:55 – He strongly recommends everyone use a VPN for privacy and location masking, and warns that good VPNs now explicitly advise not to choose Australia as an exit node because of the new regime.00:11:00 – They note that Malaysia and several European countries (Denmark, Spain, France and EU initiatives) are eyeing similar under‑age social media restrictions, with large fines (Australia's up to about AUD 50 million or 1% of turnover).00:12:20 – Meta is already scanning and booting under‑age users, but teenagers are sharing tips on evading age checks. Jack the Insider describes various age‑verification methods: selfie‑based AI checks, account age, and Roblox's move to ban under‑15s.00:13:45 – Anecdote about Macau security doing ID checks: Hong Kong Jack's son is checked for being over 21, while Jack's own age makes ID unnecessary—an amusing generational moment.00:14:55 – The Jacks agree the policy is unlikely to stop kids having TikTok accounts but might “nudge” behaviour toward less screen time.00:16:00 – Jack the Insider stresses the real dangers of the internet—particularly organised child sexual exploitation rings like the notorious “764” network—and questions whether blunt prohibition can solve these issues.Bruce Lehrmann, Appeals and Costs00:18:22 – They move to the Bruce Lehrmann defamation saga: his appeal has failed and he's likely millions of dollars in debt.00:18:45 – Discussion of the prospect of a High Court appeal, the low likelihood of leave being granted, and the sense that further appeals are “good money after bad”.00:19:22 – Jack the Insider notes outstanding criminal charges against Lehrmann in Toowoomba relating to an alleged statutory rape, and outlines the allegation about removing a condom after earlier consensual sex.00:20:07 – They discuss the probable difficulty of prosecuting that case, and then pivot to the practical question: who is funding Lehrmann's ongoing legal adventures?00:20:35 – Hong Kong Jack explains why some lawyers or firms may take on such cases for profile, despite poor prospects of payment, and they canvass talk of crowdfunding efforts.00:21:07 – The Jacks agree Lehrmann should have left the public stage after the criminal trial was discontinued; now, bankruptcy in 2026 looks likely.00:21:58 – Limited sympathy for Channel 10 or Lisa Wilkinson; more sympathy reserved for Brittany Higgins and Fiona Brown, who are seen as exceptions in an otherwise “pretty ordinary” cast.NACC, Commissioner Brereton and Conflicts of Interest00:23:24 – The Jacks turn to the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) and Commissioner Paul Brereton's side work for Defence.00:24:03 – Hong Kong Jack recounts Senate Estimates footage where officials first claimed Brereton's Defence consulting work occurred outside NACC hours, then later admitted more than ten instances (possibly close to 20) during NACC office time.00:25:25 – Discussion of conflict‑of‑interest: the Commissioner maintaining a paid Defence relationship while heading the body that may need to investigate Defence.00:25:57 – The Jacks question the tenability of his position, especially given the NACC's opaque nature, its minimal public reporting obligations and a salary around AUD 800k–900k plus expenses.The Struggling Australian and Global Economy, Productivity and ANZ00:26:20 – Jack the Insider outlines Australia's sluggish economy: inflation remains sticky, GDP growth is flat, and government spending is driving much of the growth.00:27:00 – They discuss a small, tentative rise in productivity (around 0.2% for the quarter) and the Treasurer's caution that productivity figures are volatile.00:27:57 – Hong Kong Jack stresses that historically, economies escape malaise through productivity‑driven growth; there is no easy alternative, in Australia or globally.00:28:23 – Broader global picture: the US isn't in outright recession but is crawling; Europe is sluggish; Poland is a rare bright spot but rapid growth brings its own risks.ANZ and Post‑Royal Commission Failures00:28:54 – Focus shifts to ANZ's continuing governance and compliance failures after the Banking Royal Commission.00:29:30 – Jack the Insider shares a personal story about dealing with ANZ's deceased estates department following his mother and stepfather's deaths and the difficulty in releasing funds to pay for funerals.00:30:20 – Justice Jonathan Beach's scathing remarks: ANZ is still mishandling deceased estates, charging fees and interest to dead customers, despite years of warnings.00:31:34 – They recall Royal Commission revelations about “fees for no service” and charging the dead, plus ANZ's recent exclusion from certain Commonwealth bond business due to rorting.00:32:12 – The Jacks see this as a clear culture problem: five years on, the basics still aren't fixed, suggesting inadequate investment in compliance and little genuine reform.UK Justice Backlog and Curtailing Jury Trials00:33:05 – The conversation moves to the UK's proposal to restrict jury trials for offences likely to attract less than a two‑year sentence.00:33:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes the English historical attachment to jury trials dating back to Magna Carta, and that defendants have long had the right to opt for a jury if imprisonment is possible.00:34:38 – Justice Minister David Lammy, once a fierce critic of similar Tory proposals, is now advancing the idea himself, creating a political shambles.00:35:02 – They weigh up pros and cons of judge‑only trials for complex financial crimes, where juries may struggle to follow long, technical evidence.00:36:10 – Jack the Insider points out that even judges can find such cases difficult, but there is at least some expertise advantage.00:36:22 – They revisit the Southport riots and harsh sentences for people inciting attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers, arguing that common‑sense community judgment via juries may be better in such politically charged cases.00:37:26 – Ultimately, they doubt the reforms will meaningfully reduce the UK's huge court backlog and see it as another noisy but ineffective response.Ethics in Politics, Misleading Voters and the “Ethics Czar” Problem00:39:21 – Discussion moves to the UK budget, alleged “black holes” and whether the Chancellor misled voters about a AUD 22 billion‑equivalent gap.00:40:14 – They examine calls for the Prime Minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, to rule on ministerial truthfulness, and Hong Kong Jack's discomfort with handing moral judgment to “anointed officials”.00:40:51 – The Jacks argue accountability should rest with Parliament and ultimately voters, not appointed ethics czars, whether in the Johnson era or now.00:41:36 – In Australia, Tony Burke's handling of “ISIS brides” returning to Australia is cited: he asked officials to leave a meeting so he could talk politically with constituents. The Jacks see this as legitimate hard‑headed politics in a very complex area rather than an ethical scandal.00:43:03 – Jack the Insider defends the principle that Australian citizenship must mean something, especially for children of ISIS‑linked families; stripping citizenship or abandoning citizens overseas can be a dangerous precedent.00:44:08 – Anecdotes segue into a broader reflection: politicians have always misled voters to some extent. They quote stories about Huey Long and Graham Richardson's defence of political lying.00:45:24 – They swap observations about “tells” when leaders like Malcolm Turnbull or Julia Gillard were lying; Scott Morrison, they say, had no visible tell at all.00:46:22 – Cabinet solidarity is framed as institutionally sanctioned lying: ministers must publicly back decisions they privately opposed, and yet the system requires that to function.Ukraine War, Peace Efforts and Putin's Rhetoric00:46:42 – The Jacks discuss reports of draft peace deals between Ukraine, the US and Russia that Moscow rejected over wording and guarantees.00:47:17 – Jack the Insider describes a gaunt Foreign Ministry spokesman, not Sergey Lavrov, delivering Russia's objections, sparking rumours about Lavrov's status.00:47:56 – Putin goes on TV to reassure Russians they're winning, threatens destruction of Europe if conflict escalates and claims territorial gains Russia doesn't actually hold.00:48:17 – Hong Kong Jack argues European fantasies of imposing a “strategic defeat” on Russia are unrealistic; retaking all occupied regions and Crimea would exact unbearable costs in lives and money.00:49:33 – The Jacks infer that Putin will eventually need to “sell” a negotiated deal as a victory to his own public; his current bluster is partly domestic theatre.00:49:50 – They note some odd, Trump‑like US talk of structuring peace as a “business deal” with economic incentives for Russia, which they find an odd fit for a brutal territorial war.Trump's Polling Collapse, Economic Credibility and 202600:50:13 – Attention turns to Donald Trump's polling in his second term: his net approval is negative across all major polls, in some cases approaching minus 20.00:51:04 – Jack the Insider highlights Trump's recent promises of USD 2,000 cheques to every American plus no income tax—claims they see as fantastical and electorally risky when voters inevitably ask “where's my money?”.00:51:39 – They compare Trump's denial of inflation and cost‑of‑living pressures to Biden's earlier mistakes in minimising pain; telling people “everything's cheaper now” when their lived experience contradicts that is politically fatal.00:52:34 – Hong Kong Jack notes history shows that insisting things are fine when voters know they aren't only accelerates your polling collapse.00:53:02 – They briefly touch on a special election in Tennessee: a safe Trump district where the Republican margin has shrunk. They caution against over‑reading the result but note softening support.00:54:14 – CNN's Harry Enten is quoted: this has been Trump's worst ten‑day polling run of the second term, with net approval among independents plunging to about minus 43 and a negative 34 on inflation.00:55:15 – They speculate about what this means for the 2026 midterms: Trump won't be on the ballot but will loom large. A future Republican president, they note, might still face governing without a Congressional majority.Disability, Elite Colleges and the Accommodation Arms Race00:56:07 – The Jacks discuss Derek Thompson's forthcoming Atlantic piece on surging disability registrations at elite US colleges: more than 20% at Brown and Harvard, 34% at Amherst and 38% at Stanford.00:57:10 – Hong Kong Jack explains how disability status yields exam and assessment advantages: extra time, flexible deadlines, better housing, etc., and why wealthy students are more likely to secure diagnoses.00:57:48 – They cite intake breakdowns at one college: small numbers for visual/hearing disabilities, larger numbers for autism, neurological conditions and especially psychological or emotional disabilities—suggesting a big shift in what counts as disabling.00:58:45 – Jack the Insider counters that many of these conditions were under‑diagnosed or ignored in the 1970s and 80s; growing recognition doesn't automatically mean fraud.00:59:40 – He brings in chronic conditions like ME/CFS: historically treated as malingering or “all in the head”, now increasingly accepted as serious and often disabling.01:00:02 – Hong Kong Jack quotes a Stanford professor asking, “At what point can we say no? 50%? 60%?”—underlining institutional concern that the system can't cope if a majority claim accommodations.01:01:05 – They wrestle with the employer's problem: how to interpret grades achieved with significant accommodations, and whether workplaces must also provide similar allowances.01:02:21 – Jack the Insider's answer is essentially yes: good employers should accommodate genuine disability, and it's on applicants to be upfront. He stresses diversity of ability and that many high‑achieving disabled people are valuable hires.01:03:40 – Hong Kong Jack remains more sceptical, shaped by long legal experience of people gaming systems, but agrees lawyers shouldn't be the priestly class defining morality.Cricket: India–South Africa, NZ–West Indies, BBL and the Gabba01:04:25 – They pivot back to sport: a successful South African tour of India, including a series win in Tests and a 1–1 one‑day series with big hundreds from Virat Kohli, Gaikwad and Aiden Markram.01:05:31 – Quick update on New Zealand's Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, with New Zealand rebuilding in their second innings through Ravindra and Latham.Women's Cricket and Phoebe Litchfield01:06:19 – Jack the Insider raves about the Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat game and singles out Phoebe Litchfield as the best women's batter in the world: technically sound, not a slogger, scoring “runs for fun” and hailing from Orange.Gabba Day–Night Test: Australia v England01:06:50 – With Usman Khawaja out, they discuss the unchanged 12 and whether Bo Webster plays, potentially pushing Travis Head up to open.01:07:39 – For England, Mark Wood hasn't recovered; they bring in Will Jacks, a batting all‑rounder and part‑time spinner, to bolster the order but lose their fastest bowler.01:08:11 – If you win the toss? Bat first, they say—if the conditions allow—and look to control the game with the bat for four hours or more.01:08:44 – They caution that with recent heavy Queensland rain, the pitch could be juicy whether you bat first or second; the key is getting cricket on Saturday.01:08:48 – Hong Kong Jack rates this as the best England attack to tour Australia in a long time, especially with Wood and Archer firing in Perth, although Archer's pace dropped markedly in the second innings.01:09:36 – They dissect England's first‑Test collapse: at one stage it was an “unlosable” match according to Ponting and the stats, but reckless strokes from set batters (Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook) handed it back to Australia.01:09:55 – Mitchell Starc's extraordinary home day–night record—averaging around 17 with the pink ball—looms as a big factor.Franchise Cricket, Empty Stadiums and Saving the Red‑Ball Game01:12:11 – Jack the Insider describes watching the ILT20 in the UAE: near‑empty stands, disengaged fielders and an overall “soulless” spectacle aimed solely at TV viewers in South Asia and the Gulf.01:13:49 – Despite his love of cricket, he worries this is a glimpse of the future if the longer formats aren't protected and nurtured. He pleads, in effect, for saving Test and other red‑ball cricket from being cannibalised by anonymous franchise leagues.Class and Cricket: Private Schools, Clubs and Stuart Broad01:14:11 – The Jacks explore the class divide in English cricket: all but one of England's Perth XI finished school at private schools; the sole exception is captain Ben Stokes, who grew up partly in New Zealand.01:15:05 – In contrast, Australia's pathway still runs largely through club cricket, though private schools with professional coaching (like Cranbrook) give some players a head start.01:15:47 – Jack the Insider notes Sam Conscientious (Sam Constance / Cummins reference is implied) spending two years at Cranbrook, reflecting how elite schools build academies with ex‑first‑class coaches that state systems can't match.01:16:20 – They agree state‑school kids like the Waugh twins still come through club cricket, but in England, some top private schools effectively operate as de facto county academies.01:17:31 – Anecdotes about Stuart Broad: a likeable “nepo baby” of former England player Chris Broad, who was toughened up by a formative season at Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne sub‑district cricket. Local players loved him.01:18:20 – Hong Kong Jack recommends Broad's appearance on The Front Bar as essential viewing for understanding his character and the cultural contrasts between English and Australian cricket.01:18:40 – More class culture: Chris Cowdrey, briefly England captain, shows up in full whites and blazer to toss with Viv Richards in surf shorts and thongs. When Cowdrey starts reading out England's XI, Viv cuts him off: “Mate, I don't care who you play, it's not going to make any difference.”F1, Oscar Piastri's Bad Luck and AFLW Glory01:21:11 – Brief detour to Formula 1: Oscar Piastri's season with McLaren seems dogged by terrible luck and questionable team decisions that have cost him a near‑certain championship.01:21:57 – Jack the Insider reflects on how F1 drivers like Piastri have effectively been in vehicles since toddlerhood, climbing the ladder from go‑karts to supercars.01:22:50 – They express hope he can clinch the title in the final race, but wryly note that F1 rarely grants fairytale endings.AFLW01:22:23 – AFLW: North Melbourne complete an undefeated season to win the premiership, comfortably beating Brisbane in the grand final.01:23:07 – Hong Kong Jack praises it as the best AFLW season yet, with marked improvement in depth and skill across the competition. North remain the benchmark everyone else must chase.Wrap‑Up, Tom Stoppard Anecdote and Season Timing01:23:49 – The Jacks look ahead to watching the Gabba Test, beers on ice for Jack the Insider and the late Hong Kong dusk session for Hong Kong Jack.01:24:01 – They note the death of playwright Tom Stoppard at 88 and share a favourite story: Spielberg offers him the Jaws screenplay; Stoppard declines because he's writing a play—“actually for BBC Radio”.01:25:11 – Final reflections on how Stoppard would have improved Jaws, then a note that the podcast will soon reach its final episodes for the year, with plans to feature listener feedback before a short summer break.01:25:56 – Jack the Insider signs off, thanking listeners and Hong Kong Jack, and promises they'll be back next week.

In episode 1981, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Pod Yourself A Gun & Mad Yourself A Man, Vince Mancini, to discuss… FBI F**king Up The Brown Shooter Investigation, A Brief History Of Donald Trump Not Giving A Fuck About People Dying, Erika Kirk to Bari Weiss - Everyone Is Tripping Amirite? Okay, McDonald’s Is Just Trying To Kill Us Now, The Trailer For Spielberg’s New Alien Movie Just Dropped and more! FBI F**king Up The Brown Shooter Investigation WATCH: Trump defends reaction to Rob Reiner killing despite GOP criticism MAGA breaks with Trump on mocking Rob Reiner's killing MAGA Is Having a Hard Time Defending Trump Mocking Rob Reiner — But It Sure Is Trying You Won’t Believe How Trump Just Spun Charlie Kirk’s Death … Twice Donald Trump Once Boasted He Could Have 'Nailed' Princess Diana — But Only If She Passed an HIV Test On 9/11, Trump pointed out he now had the tallest building in Lower Manhattan. He didn’t. Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’ Donald Trump Shared a Hilarious Story About Not Wanting to Help a Dying Man Like Father, Like Son: President Trump Lets Others Mourn Why A Former McDonald's Chef Thinks the Fast Food Chain Could Be Bringing Back 'Super Size' How Morgan Spurlock’s ‘gross-out’ ‘Super Size Me’ pushed McDonald’s to change its menu McDonald's has launched an XXL shareable version of their fries called "Fans Fries" in Malaysia McDonald’s XXL Fries Now Available in This Country The Trailer For Spielberg’s New Alien Movie Just Dropped Steven Spielberg’s UFO Movie Starring Emily Blunt & Josh O’Connor Unveils Trailer & Title LISTEN: Almost Like Being In Love by Red GarlandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We breakdown the snubs & surprises from the 98th Oscar Shortlists in all the feature film categories including Best International Feature, Documentary, Score, Song, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, VFX, Cinematography and Casting. Which films had the best day? Which struggled? Which held serve?? International Feature - 2:19 Documentary Feature - 6:54 Original Score - 12:40 Original Song - 15:40 Makeup and Hairstyling - 18:39 Sound - 23:16 Visual Effects - 24:35 Cinematography - 27:03 Casting & then we close with the Tallies - 28:53 OUTRO: We discuss the Spielberg movie - Disclosure Day trailer a bit during the Outro, and we mention a few potential upcoming episodes. So if you enjoy our work, please support our show by liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing and by telling people about our show. We appreciate it. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

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Yes, of course THE SEARCHERS is not the Unforgiven of the 50s - but was it even trying to be? Can we set aside the things our modern eyes flag as regressive and appreciate the movie on its own terms? Do you need to be a John Wayne superfan to truly enjoy this John Wayne vehicle? What will our favorite movies look like to podcasters of the future? Let's get it all out in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 That'll be the day00:02:01 Real Talk00:47:01 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, we travel across the ocean to present-day London, to tackle the grizzly drama 44 INCH CHEST! Until then, let us know what you thought of The Searchers: is it really the best of the best when it comes to John Wayne flicks? Is Spielberg really sitting down to watch this before he shoots a new movie? Should we do The Conqueror sooner rather than later? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!

Minute 7 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing prequel novel, The Book of Quint to pull out details and enhance our understanding of the characters in the film. A continuation of the Spielberg fences theory for this part of Jaws. To get into the mindset of Steven Spielberg, we take a close look at Columbo: Murder By The Book (1971) and lock into Spielberg's direction vision when there are no effects and only dialogue. On-screen proof of fabricated fences to create a visual connection in these opening scenes. A Wampanoag Tribe connection to Chrissie Watkins is revealed. Special Edition Hardcover The Book of Quint - signed copies now at: edgartownbooks.com Phone orders only: Orca: A New Tide of Adventure https://orcatribute.com/ For all links to The Book of Quint: https://linktr.ee/bookofquint For all the latest: https://www.instagram.com/bookofquint/ Video YouTube: https://youtu.be/SbLrH0AHbW8?si=L0hSINUCwnMv9r9Q Quint Blend Coffee! https://www.thecrackedbeanroastery.com/product/quint-blend-coffee/131?cs=true&cst=custom Anniversary Exhibition Shirt — Living Sharks Museum https://www.livingsharks.org/museumshop/bookofquint Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob https://linktr.ee/bookofquint Ryan Dacko (@bookofquint) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.instagram.com/bookofquint/ Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob The Book of Quint Amity Point Publishing amitypointpublishing.com Email: JawsOB2025@gmail.com Jawsob.com BookofQuint.com Jaws Obsession UK (@JawsObsessionUK) / Twitter Jon Tedder and Quint's Sharkin' Shack: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuintsSharkinShack ORCA REBUILD - Home (weebly.com) https://www.youtube.com/c/OrcaRebuild/featured (7) Orca Rebuild | Facebook @orca_rebuild • Instagram photos and videos Music composed by Karl Casey and White Bat Audio https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/  https://www.youtube.com/c/WhiteBatAudio/  Closing Song Jammin on the Orca by Dapper Dog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HvhDJtHxxo

Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes and Mike Scott of Bottled 'n' Bond talk about Who Framed Roger Rabbit A 1988 Disney BLOCKBUSTER, directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment Pioneering an advanced version of hybrid live action/cartoon style using both animation cels and some small early CGI technological advances by Industrial Light and Magic Starring Bob Hoskins, Charles Fleischer, Kathleen Turner as Jessica Rabbit, Joanna Cassidy, and Christopher Lloyd It was also Mel Blanc's last time playing Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck. Tweety, Sylvester the Cat, and Porky Pig #disney #rogerrabbit #toontown #bugsbunny #mickeymouse #looneytunes #toons #whoframedrogerrabbit #bettyboop #felixthecat #animation #moviepodcast #filmpodcast #noir #kathleenturner #jessicarabbit #acme #eddievaliant #jessicarabbit #spielberg #amblinentertainment #melblanc Forrest and Kristina are starting a new YouTube channel/show The Absurdity Space!! https://www.youtube.com/@UCa3LavkP9F_NxOnl0A2soXQ We are also streaming on @thisspacetv throw them a followJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnhJoin our Patreon to get all our After Parties https://www.patreon.com/MovieNightExtraConan Neutron & the Secret Friends new noir inspired music video "A Villain of Circumstance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXjmjKzbTSI

Residents of New York and Los Angeles were recently treated to an eye-grabbing display, with the sudden appearance of mysterious promotional billboards advertising a new project by legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The eerie imagery was accompanied solely by the words "ALL WILL BE DISCLOSED," along with Spielberg's name and the presumed premiere date of the forthcoming film, the official title of which currently remains unknown. This week on The Micah Hanks Program, along with speculations about the film and whether it could feature "real aliens" and other theories that have proliferated online, we dive into the history of alleged U.S. government disclosures of information about UFOs in films and popular media, as well as the use of such platforms for the dissemination of disinformation.  Have you had a UFO/UAP sighting? Please consider reporting your sighting to the UAP Sightings Reporting System, a public resource for information about sightings of aerial phenomena. The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Live updates: 10 killed in shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, 2 in custody | CNN  Bondi Beach: Hero 'did not hesitate', family tells BBC, as Albanese says gunmen motivated by extremism Video of Australian "hero" disarming gunman in recent Bondi shooting  DONATE: Fundraiser by CarHubAustralia Australia : Support the Hero Who Disarmed a Bondi Attacker  Rob Reiner's Son Nick Arrested Following Deaths of His Parents, Held on $4 Million Bail  Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor  Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19 ALL WILL BE DISCLOSED: Spielberg Poster Teases Mysterious New UFO Movie: "All Will Be Disclosed"   REAL ALIENS: Does Steven Spielberg's new film star real aliens?  E.T. phone Steven? Spielberg's new UFO movie, cryptic billboards reignite real alien conspiracies  What's The Latest On Steven Spielberg's Mystery UFO Movie? What We Know So Far  U.S. Admits UFOs Exist - Washington, PA Observer-Reporter - Nov 13, 1974 UFO COVERUP: Emenegger and Shartle in 'UFO Coverup? LIVE' Robert Emenegger 'Update' Interview 'ET' IN REAL LIFE: Spielberg Discusses Regan Statement at ET Private Screening BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes, weekly "additional editions" of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

Order my new book: https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOs The trailer for Steven Spielberg's long-awaited UFO movie has finally dropped and it's officially titled Disclosure Day. In this breaking news episode, Andy walks through the teaser trailer shot by shot, looking at the symbolism, themes, and heavy UFO lore running throughout. Religious imagery, animal symbolism, global broadcasts, altered voices, and the idea of full worldwide disclosure all feature heavily. The episode also covers new comments from members of Congress on UAPs following the latest Weaponized interview, including pushback from agencies, the need for subpoena power, and questions about whether disclosure can ever happen through official channels. Plenty of listener reactions and first impressions included.

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TV Mastermind Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies) makes his feature directorial debut with Dust Bunny starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sigourney Weaver, and newcomer Sophie Sloan. On the surface this film has nothing to do with Steven Spielberg, but it turns out that it was originally developed as an episode of the Amazing Stories reboot and Spielberg himself gave notes on the script that survived to this feature version. Fuller talks all about that creative collaboration as well as his relationship with Spielberg's work and even gives us some of his patented "queer readings" of some unlikely contenders from Spielberg's filmography that spoke to his own queer coming of age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the lads as they chat about: The Small World streaker, what rides they would streak on, Macy Thanksgiving conspiracies, Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway, Sneaking into Nara Dreamland (an abandoned Disneyland clone), working in the parks during the holidays, why Anaheim doesn't have the Jingle Cruise but Florida does, and much much more.

We've hit the big 3-0-0! To celebrate 300 episodes of 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Mike and Stephen are handing out the pink slips and taking over Hollywood. In this milestone special, we go head-to-head in a high-stakes battle to see who can build the ultimate geek movie franchise without going broke. We are playing "The $300 Million Producer." We each have a strict imaginary budget of $300 million to buy a Director, a Lead Star, a Villain, and an IP—but we can't afford the best of everything. If we blow the budget on a Tier 1 director like Nolan or Spielberg, we might be forced to cast a bargain-bin star or use a public domain character. The combinations are wild, the budgets are tight, and the pitches are ridiculous. Want a legendary beard like a true geek? Live Bearded has you covered. And you can support 2 Geeks and a Microphone by visiting https://livebearded.com/2GEEKS.

Podcast for a deep examination into the career and life choices of Eddie Murphy & Jim Carrey. Patrick tries digging in a chunk of ice hoping to find super old fossils. Joe doesn't believe in fossils because he says Spielberg invented dinosaurs. Lev tests his patience by giving ice fishing a whirl while the hosts argue about historical timelines. Will he catch any delicious maceral? Find out on this week's episode of 'What the Hell Happened to Them?' Email the cast at whathappenedtothem@gmail.com Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in December 2025. References may feel confusing and/or dated unusually quickly. 'Kick-Ass 2' is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K (if you've succumbed to the fad): https://www.amazon.com/Kick-Ass-Ultra-Blu-ray-Digital-UHD/dp/B0CCSTXVQV/ Music from "Dances with Sharks / From the Masts of the Ballinger" by Do A Barrel Roll!   Artwork from BJ West   quixotic, united, skeyhill, vekeman, murphy, carrey, versus, vs, kick, ass, kickass, cage, mclovin, super, heroes, comics, comic, genre, carey, twisted, ice

Wir feiern mit bei der #WissPodWeihnacht. Das hier ist eine kurze Sonderfolge für den Wissenschaftspodcasts-Adventskalender. Vor 50 Jahren, im Dezember 1975, kam Spielberg's “Der Weiße Hai”, in die deutschen Kinos. Laura und Kai sprechen darüber, warum in der Pandemie immer wieder Bezug auf den Film genommen wurde und was das alles mit einem Cholerausbruch 1832 in dem Kurort Teplitz zu tun hat.

Wir feiern mit bei der #WissPodWeihnacht. Das hier ist eine kurze Sonderfolge für den Wissenschaftspodcasts-Adventskalender. Vor 50 Jahren, im Dezember 1975, kam Spielberg's “Der Weiße Hai”, in die deutschen Kinos. Laura und Kai sprechen darüber, warum in der Pandemie immer wieder Bezug auf den Film genommen wurde und was das alles mit einem Cholerausbruch 1832 in dem Kurort Teplitz zu tun hat.

Vor 50 Jahren, im Dezember 1975, kam Spielberg's “Der Weiße Hai”, in die deutschen Kinos.

Wir feiern mit bei der #WissPodWeihnacht. Das hier ist eine kurze Sonderfolge für den Wissenschaftspodcasts-Adventskalender. Vor 50 Jahren, im Dezember 1975, kam Spielberg's “Der Weiße Hai”, in die deutschen Kinos. Laura und Kai sprechen darüber, warum in der Pandemie immer wieder Bezug auf den Film genommen wurde und was das alles mit einem Cholerausbruch 1832 in dem Kurort Teplitz zu tun hat.

Wir feiern mit bei der #WissPodWeihnacht. Das hier ist eine kurze Sonderfolge für den Wissenschaftspodcasts-Adventskalender. Vor 50 Jahren, im Dezember 1975, kam Spielberg's “Der Weiße Hai”, in die deutschen Kinos. Laura und Kai sprechen darüber, warum in der Pandemie immer wieder Bezug auf den Film genommen wurde und was das alles mit einem Cholerausbruch 1832 in dem Kurort Teplitz zu tun hat.

by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear ~ In the course of researching UFO cases in Spanish speaking countries, one is bound to run into Scott Corrales and Inexplicata: The Journal of Hispanic UFOlogy. It exists today as a website, but in the fall of 1998, Corrales put out the first print version. In issue number 3, put out in the spring of 1999, Corrales celebrates the public reception of the first two issues and notes that there were 1800 visitors to the inexplicata.com website. In that issue is an article by Javier Garcia Blanco headlined “Roadside Encounters: UFOs, Aliens and Missing Time,” that Corrales promises, “does for driving what Spielberg's Jaws did for swimming: you won't want to get behind the wheel!” Blanco is credited with being the editor (along with Angel Briongos Martinez) of the Spain-based magazine Declasificado and the director of LACIP.The first case Blanco goes into is that of “veteran radio personality” Pedro Mateo and his wife, Gloria Jiménez. According to him, Mateo described what he said happened to him and his wife on June 26, 1977, after explaining, “I have it etched upon my mind because we were flying to Dusseldorf that day, and most of what happens to me I write in a notebook.” He said that after leaving Zaragoza at around 5:00 a.m., they were just past the town of Los Garrigues after sunrise when they saw a disk-shaped object off in the distance. He wasn't “overly concerned” at that point, but got scared when it proceeded to move quickly and silently towards them. Read more →

As we finish out the year and are in the holiday season, we felt it was fitting to release a unique story of one of our own, Chris Langlois.  Chris is a veteran member of the Dallas Police Department and serves the citizens of Dallas but also has a life mission in honoring his grandfather and those who sacrificed so much to give this country the many liberties we all enjoy today. In 2001 HBO, Spielberg, and Tom Hanks released an epic story that told the story of the 506th Infantry Regiment in World War II that known as Easy Company. The show was inspired by historical author Stephen Ambrose and was made into a ten part mini series that has become legendary. The real life characters that showed extreme courage, leadership, and sacrifice are what made this story so successful. Chris's Grandfather, Medic “Doc” Eugene Roe was a central figure in this story that spanned from the D-Day invasion to taking over Hitler's Eagle Nest in Germany. This episode will highlight how Chris keeps the memory of his grandfather and these “band of brothers” alive through his amazing work at Doc Roe Publishing and the children books he has written. If you are a history buff or just appreciate those who work to keep memories alive you will love this episode. The Dallas Police Department has so many talented and unique people and this show is grateful to be in a position to highlight their stories.   Enjoy!   Chri's books and info can be found out https://docroepublishing.com   Books: How Easy Company Became a Band of Brothers Patrick the Paratrooper Draftee Marches with the Band of Brothers    

00:00:00 – Joe's return gets framed as a security-guarantees negotiation 00:04:59 – A 4 a.m. Ohio backyard howl triggers a personal Bigfoot-style encounter 00:09:53 – DIY field recording scramble and audio-analysis talk 00:14:26 – The howl gets matched against the 1994 "Ohio Howl" tape 00:19:16 – Nextdoor neighbors debate Bigfoot vs. mundane explanations 00:23:41 – "Two shots in the air" test for whether the sound is alive or mechanical 00:28:35 – Spielberg's new UFO movie sparks "he knows secrets" conspiracy chatter 00:38:13 – Lou Elizondo warns of a society-shaking event if UAPs are ignored 00:51:41 – Charlie Kirk assassination trial talk and backlash-to-conspiracy forecasting 01:01:39 – Ilhan Omar "married her brother" allegation resurfaces 01:06:39 – Paper masks beat facial-recognition attendance systems in China 01:11:40 – Year-end show schedule planning and phones open 01:14:21 – Caller from DC on National Guard patrol optics and right-wing infighting 01:27:19 – GameStop "trade anything" day turns into a modern pawnshop spectacle 01:40:17 – Harvard remains trafficking case becomes a running "corpse economy" thread 01:44:51 – Body-modification "skin tanner" profile turns the case into pure nightmare fuel 01:48:45 – IP owners start cutting deals to let AI use famous characters/likenesses 01:52:47 – Disney's AI stance shifts to "participate or be disrupted" pragmatism 01:56:55 – AI-generated Star Wars "untold tales" style content raises legal/industry questions 02:00:23 – Wrap-up: likely last show of the year and Portugal travel sendoff 02:03:28 – Final sign-off and "I went too far" cooldown   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

Our holiday miniseries It's Christmas and the Boys Are Sad continues with Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can, a movie that feels breezy and charming on the surface and quietly devastating underneath. Phil and Emily are joined by author, video essayist, and YouTuber Lindsay Ellis to unpack why this film has only grown richer with time.The conversation explores the movie's deceptive simplicity, Leonardo DiCaprio's performance as a teenager performing adulthood, and Tom Hanks' unusually vulnerable turn as an FBI agent defined by routine, loneliness, and obsession. They dig into Spielberg's immaculate craft from match editing to tone control and why the film often gets overlooked in discussions of his “serious” work.They also discuss the film's Christmas framing, its melancholy view of masculinity and authority, and how its themes of fraud, bureaucracy, and institutional power feel more prescient now than they did in 2002. Along the way, the trio debates the movie's length, its cultural reception, and why Catch Me If You Can plays like a con movie that slowly reveals itself to be about divorce, abandonment, and the quiet cruelty of systems.Whether you remember it as a slick crowd-pleaser or are revisiting it for the first time, this episode reframes Catch Me If You Can as one of Spielberg's most emotionally layered films of the 2000s and a perfect fit for a sad-boys Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cristina Gomez discusses Steven Spielberg's mysterious new UFO film "Disclosure" set for June 2026, the director's history with Close Encounters and the Reagan White House ET screening, plus the controversial Khafre pyramid radar discovery claiming massive underground structures over a kilometer beneath Giza.To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link - https://youtu.be/CMDer6H0AW4Visit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co00:00 - Spielberg's Cryptic Billboard00:38 - New Film Details Revealed01:46 - Age of Disclosure Connection02:02 - Spielberg's Wild Theory03:18 - The Foundation 04:02 - Reagan's Chilling Comment05:02 - Massive Discovery in Egypt06:43 - What Lies Beneath the PyramidsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.

Christmas movies are a genre unto themselves. And Classic Hollywood Christmas movies are a special part of that genre. Holiday movies made in Hollywood's heyday of the 1930's-1940's. Secret Movie Club founder.programmer Craig Hammill takes a look at five favorites-Frank Capra's 1946 It's A Wonderful Life, Ernst Lubitsch's 1940 The Shop Around the Corner, Preston Struges' 1944 The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, Vincente Minnelli's 1944 Meet Me In St. Louis, and W.S.Van Dyke's 1934 The Thin Man. Interestingly, all these classic use dark subject matter-contemplated suicide, financial stress, murder, small town scandal-to contrast and thus emphasize Christmas themes of redemption, family, second chances. We also take a look at two modern classics-Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can and Terry Zwigoff's Bad Santa and how they share much the same DNA as their classic Hollywood counterparts. 

Actor, writer, and monster kid David Dastmalchian joins Talking Strange host Aaron Sagers to talk about his role as a badass hitman in Dust Bunny (opening in theaters Dec. 12), his own childhood nightmares, and chatting about mortality from inside a coffin. In Bryan Fuller's Dust Bunny, David plays a mysterious hitman sent to take out Mads Mikkelsen's character who is a high-value target in a fantastical criminal underworld. The job seems simple until he finds his mark seated with a 10-year-old girl, and suddenly the mission, the money, and his own buried history collide. David breaks down how Fuller pitched the role from the character's point of view and why a monster in the bed might stop this killer cold. Aaron and David dig into: David's childhood monsters: a small Frankenstein's creature stepping out of a closet door, and people who beg him for help before transforming into werewolves How those fears now live on in his comic Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter and other writing projects Bryan Fuller's heightened “world at 11” tone — grounded emotion with stylized color, comedy, and horror (think John Wick meets Amélie with a touch of Spielberg, Dante, and Sondheim) Dust Bunny as a holiday release and why David sees it as a perfect family-sharing, big-screen fairy tale for spooky-minded folks of all ages They also talk about Grave Conversations, David's YouTube show where he interviews guests while lying together in coffins, and how those end-of-life, afterlife, and legacy discussions reveal a more vulnerable side of people like Bryan Fuller. _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. Connect with the show community on Facebook as well. Email us with episode ideas, guest suggestions, and spooky stories: Contact@TalkingStrange.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter/X Blue Sky Instagram Facebook TikTok Patreon (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first major look at SUPERGIRL has finally arrived, and fans are already fired up. On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the brand-new Supergirl trailer, the early reactions to the initial footage, and why some viewers are comparing her vibe to "a female Star-Lord." Is this the tone James Gunn and DC are aiming for, and does the trailer live up to the hype? We dig into every detail with a full Supergirl trailer breakdown. We also cover several major stories across the entertainment world. Fantastic Four's Disney+ launch fizzles, raising questions about Marvel's momentum. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson return to The Hunger Games, signaling a surprising new direction for the franchise. On the sci-fi front, we discuss the first look at Steven Spielberg's mysterious UFO film, including reported plot details and potential titles that have fans buzzing. And over in the MCU, it looks like the highly anticipated AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer may be delayed yet again. With rumors suggesting we may not see it this week—or even next week—the anticipation continues to build. From DC's big Supergirl reveal to Marvel shake-ups, Hunger Games updates, and Spielberg's latest project, this episode is packed with analysis, speculation, and industry insight. SPONSORS: PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/KRISTIAN and use code KRISTIAN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/KRISTIAN. Promo Code KRISTIAN  CASH APP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #cashapppod   Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit https://www.cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. RAYCON: The Essential Open Earbuds are here for the holiday season and they're selling fast. Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season. Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/KRISTIANOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Order by December 15th guarantee delivery by Christmas because great gifts shouldn't show up late.

Order my new book: https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOs December is proving to be one of the busiest months of the year for UFO and UAP news. In this mid-December news update, Andy breaks down a revealing interview with Luis Elizondo, including details of a memo sent to President Trump warning that the United States is falling behind on emerging all-domain technologies from advanced drones to genuinely anomalous UAP. The proposal of a potential “UAP Czar”, government transparency failures, and growing national security concerns are all on the table. The episode also covers: Escalating drone incursions across the US and Europe, including sensitive military and nuclear sites Why UAP and drones are now being discussed under the same umbrella The cultural and political risks surrounding disclosure New advisory appointments at the UAP Disclosure Foundation Steven Spielberg's return to UFOs with a mysterious new 2026 film Updates on upcoming documentaries, interviews, and global disclosure events Plus, Andy shares personal updates, upcoming interviews with key whistleblowers, and details on an end-of-year Ask Me Anything.

Childhood fears, bedtime monsters, and the hazy membrane between imagination and trauma collide in “Dust Bunny,” the feature directorial debut of Bryan Fuller, a filmmaker whose storytelling instincts have always lived in the space between the two B's - beauty and brutality. It is a film that feels handcrafted out of nightmares and fairy-tale sugar, a creature feature through the eyes of a child who sees the world in magic and menace at the same time. Rich with color, shadows, and emotional ambiguity, it is unmistakably a Bryan Fuller movie, which is to say that it's tender, violent, mischievous, and sincere in equal measure.Joining The Discourse in today's episode is Bryan Fuller himself, the writer and director behind shows like “Hannibal,” “Pushing Daisies,” “American Gods,” and “Star Trek: Discovery” (in its early days). Fuller's signature blend of genre storytelling and emotional excavation finds a new form here as he steps behind the camera for his first feature-length film, crafting a story about a little girl who hires a hitman to kill the monster under her bed and discovers that nothing is simple when your fears have roots. The film stars Mads Mikkelsen, Sigourney Weaver, David Dastmalchian, Sophie Sloan, and Sheila Atim.

For Episode 121 don't bother calling the repairman, checking the closets, or looking under the bed, there's definitely GREMLINS in your house! In fact, they're everywhere! Discover why this film may have ruined Christmas for the guys, what makes Spielberg an artistic deviant, and why the world owes Joe Dante an apology. So put on the comfy pajamas with STRIPES, tune in on your favorite GIZMO, and listen today. The chimney's kind of tight, but we saved you a spot…

Bangarang!  Emilio, Madeline, and Julian fly, fight, and crow their way through this next "Unorthodox Holiday Movie" suggestion, and this is a special one, a movie suggested to them by multiple guests - "Hook", Steven Spielberg's take on the story of Peter Pan, released in 1991 starring Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts and more.  The group welcomes back Tony-nominated performer, teacher, father, and "Hook" enthusiast and suggester Rob McClure to discuss this film from all angles.  How do you square your experiences with the film as a kid versus revisiting it as an adult?  Does Spielberg have good reason to dislike it?  How much Peter Pan background is needed to fully enjoy 'Hook', or does it stand alone?  The group discusses Spielberg's knack for getting great performances from children, Robin Williams' incredible range, Rufio's undeniable appeal, the elaborate sets, John Williams' underrated score, and its messages related to parenthood.  Rob even brings a robust background in the J.M. Barrie's original text (and a collectible trading card) to the conversation, and even pulls out his highlighted copy to try to get to bottom of a pressing question.  It's a great discussion about one of the 1990s most rewatched VHS tapes, and more beloved childhood favorites.        Rob McClure has earned Tony nominations for his roles in the Broadway productions of Mrs. Doubtfire and Chaplin, and has also appeared in Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, Hello Dolly, Beetlejuice, and many more productions On- and Off-Broadway. You can follow him on Instagram @mcclurerobIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

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In this episode, Sean and Lexi brings a wild, off-the-cuff take on the 'Gremlins' film, aiming to break away from the usual format. Throughout the episode, the gang touches on various topics such as the new Gremlins movie, the chaotic nature of the original 1984 film, and its impact on the PG-13 rating. Additionally, the show delves into the potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros and HBO, industry drama, and hilarious mishaps with animated puppets. Join us as we get Holly Jolly Weird. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Disclaimer 02:39 Netflix and Warner Brothers Merger Drama 06:54 Paramount vs. Netflix: The Battle for Warner Brothers 11:44 Gremlins: A Nostalgic Dive 13:11 Middle School Crushes and Personal Anecdotes 15:07 Gremlins: The Movie Breakdown 35:09 Spielberg's Influence and Directorial Mysteries 39:34 Backlot Trivia and Movie References 40:29 Howie Mandel's Viral Moment 44:11 Gizmo and the Animatronics 49:08 Dark Themes in Gremlins 55:14 Cory Feldman and Cult Allegations 01:04:12 Favorite Gremlins and Scenes 01:05:32 Gremlins 2 and Future Speculations 01:16:02 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I'm joined by Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche, the writer and artist behind the acclaimed graphic novel Lucas Wars, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of Star Wars from a deeply personal, human perspective. Laurent shares his background as an entertainment journalist and how years of research, interviews, books and documentaries fed into the script. Renaud talks about coming from a traditional animation and storyboarding background, studying at Gobelins in Paris, and how cinematic visual language shaped the way he approached the book's artwork. We discuss:Why the emotional journey of George Lucas became the heart of the storyHow the pair condensed vast amounts of historical research into a tightly structured graphic novelThe challenge of visually dramatising meetings, offices and creative conflictThe relationship between Lucas and Spielberg, and how it shapes both volume one and the upcoming sequelThe meaning behind the iconic twin suns coverVisiting Skywalker Ranch and Lucasfilm after the book's releaseBalancing historical accuracy with storytellingWhy Lucas Wars connected with readers beyond the core Star Wars fandomWe also talk about the upcoming second volume, which covers The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, and how expanding into Spielberg's world adds a new layer to the story. As always, if you enjoy the podcast and would like to support what I do, you can find me on Patreon, and the show is also available on YouTube if you prefer to watch the interviews. BUY IT HEREThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

Jon Herold and Zak Paine dive into the dark symbolism and conspiracy lore surrounding Eyes Wide Shut, unpacking the film's hidden messages, the suspicious 24 minutes allegedly removed, and the timing of Stanley Kubrick's death just days after screening his final cut. They explore the movie's depictions of secret societies, ritualized exploitation, and elite masquerade culture, drawing parallels to decades of real-world allegations involving intelligence agencies, Hollywood, and high-powered political circles. The hosts analyze repeating motifs, mirrors, masks, colors, passwords, surveillance, and how these elements point to layered meaning far beyond the surface narrative. They also walk through theories about studio interference, Spielberg's final changes, coded clues, and Kubrick's long pattern of embedding uncomfortable truths in his films. A dense, provocative episode that dissects a cult-classic through the lens of modern conspiracy research.

Dans ce nouvel épisode, on te raconte la vie complètement WTF du mec qui a INVENTÉ les effets spéciaux avant tout le monde. Oui oui : avant Marvel, avant Spielberg… avant tout le monde. : Georges Méliès

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! Nate and company reach the end of their world tour with a jump across "the Pond" to Mexico, where they cover Gareth Edwards' cult classic indie film, Monsters (2010). Mitch and Hayden from Entertain This! join him for the first time on MIFV to discuss the little-movie-that-could that got Hollywood's attention and led to Edwards later directing movies for not one, not two, but three franchises. Those being Godzilla (2014), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and most recently, Jurassic World: Rebirth. Edwards is hands on in this film, "writing," directing, and even creating the special effects. His secret was using a story that's set "after the Spielberg movie," as he said. The Toku Topic veers into potentially controversial territory (and forces Nate to, for the first time ever, mention President Trump on the air) with a brief history of the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Such a wall is a key facet of Monsters' world, and it's a much older issue than you might know. For full shownotes, including a bibliography of sources, check out this episode's blog post on the MIFV website: http://monsterislandfilmvault.com/index.php/2025/12/05/episode-106-gareth-edwards-monsters-2010-vs-entertain-this-the-monster-island-world-tour/.  "Jimmy's Notes" on this episode COMING SOON! Check out Nathan's spinoff podcasts, The Henshin Men and The Power Trip, and Henshin Power V3! We'd like to give a shout-out to our MIFV MAX patrons Danny DiManna (author/creator of the Godzilla Novelization Project); Damon Noyes, The Cel Cast, TofuFury, Eric Anderson of Nerd Chapel, Wynja the Ninja, Christopher Riner, The Indiscrite One, Eli Harris, Jake Hambrick, Matt Walsh (but not that Matt Walsh), Jonathan Courtright, Leon Campbell, Michael Watson, Sam Allred, and Devin Torrence! Thanks for your support! You, too, can join MIFV MAX on Patreon to get this and other perks starting at only $3 a month! (https://www.patreon.com/monsterislandfilmvault) Buy official MIFV merch on TeePublic! (https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-monster-island-gift-shop). NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors. Timestamps: Introduction: 0:00-17:43 Entertaining Info Dump: 17:43-24:33 Toku Talk: 24:33-1:48:40 Ad (Henshin Power V3): 1:48:40-1:50:49 Toku Topic (A Brief History of the U.S.-Mexico Border Wall): 1:50:49-2:35:54 Outro (listener feedback and housekeeping): 2:35:54-2:48:41 Credits: 2:48:41-end Podcast Social Media: MIFV Linktree: https://linktr.ee/monsterislandfilmvault Nate's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand MIFV is a member of PodNation (https://podnation.tv/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 10 tokusatsu podcasts! (https://blog.feedspot.com/tokusatsu_podcasts/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 20 monster podcasts! (https://podcasts.feedspot.com/monster_podcasts/) www.MonsterIslandFilmVault.com #JimmyFromNASALives, #MonsterIslandFilmVault, #Podcast, #kaiju, #MIFV, #GarethEdwards, #MonsterIslandWorldTour, #Monsters © 2025 Moonlighting Ninjas Media

Send us a textThis week's Watch This or Die is a special one—Lyss is joining us for her very first WTOD experience! We kick things off with our Episode Beers of the Week before diving into a fun round table where we reveal and react to our Spotify Wrapped results.Then it's time for the main event: Jurassic Park. We're breaking down Spielberg's masterpiece, a film that helped shape our love of cinema. It's a longtime favorite for the Krew, and we're still stunned this was Lyss's first-ever watch. Naturally, we put the movie through all of our Watch This or Die categories for a full deep-dive into the characters, set pieces, scares, and unforgettable moments that make Jurassic Park a landmark in film history.Hold on to your butts! 

A nameless truck, an everyday salesman, and 90 minutes of pure escalation: this episode is all about Steven Spielberg's debut feature, Duel (1971).We talk through how a simple setup – Dennis Weaver's mild-mannered David Mann driving to a routine meeting – turns into a relentless nightmare when he's targeted by a grimy tanker truck that seems less like a vehicle and more like a stalking predator. From suburban driveways to dusty California highways, we track every swerve, near–miss, and increasingly desperate decision as a casual overtake turns into a life-or-death duel on the road.Along the way we get into:Road rage and paranoia – why Mann feels like a “cuck vs truck” case study, and how the film weaponises every tiny driving irritation into something sinister.The truck as a character – the battered Peterbilt, its collection of license plates, its “face” in the grill and headlights, and the choice never to fully show the driver.Minimal cast, maximum tension – how Spielberg keeps it gripping with basically one man, one truck, a diner, a school bus and a handful of side characters.Set-pieces that still work – the diner sequence and “which guy is it?”, the stalled school bus, the railway crossing shove, the Snake-O-Rama phone box attack, and that final hillside showdown.Spielberg's emerging style – low-mounted cameras to fake speed, clever blocking, the way he maps the whole journey out on paper, and the stunts he only had one chance to get right.Production trivia – its origins as a TV movie, the brutal shooting schedule, why the truck doesn't explode, and how its death roar later turns up in other Spielberg classics.If you like tight, stripped-back thrillers, if you've ever shouted at another driver, or if you're curious to hear three dads pick apart early Spielberg craft as much as they laugh about it, this is a good place to jump into the podcast.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!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Welcome back to Franchise Addicts!Today Luke sits down with Dominic from Talkin' TV — your #1 source for behind-the-scenes insights and bold takes on the movies and TV you love. Together, they dig into Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade for a special bonus episode filled with deep cuts, behind-the-scenes trivia, character breakdowns, and why this film still stands tall in the franchise.From Sean Connery's legendary turn as Henry Jones Sr. to Spielberg's pulpy adventure filmmaking firing on all cylinders, this episode dives into why Last Crusade remains not just a fan favorite — but a genuine masterpiece of blockbuster storytelling.If you've been following our Indy franchise coverage, this is the perfect extra chapter.If not… welcome to the ride. Grab your hat.Check out Talkin' TV:https://twitter.com/talkintvpodcastWatch & Listen to Franchise Addicts Everywhere:YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotifywww.youtube.com/@FranchiseAddictsLIKE, SUBSCRIBE & COMMENT — help us reach 100 subscribers!#IndianaJones #LastCrusade #FranchiseAddicts #TalkinTV #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #HarrisonFord #SeanConnery #StevenSpielberg #80sMovies #AdventureMovies #MovieTok #YouTubePodcasters #FilmCommunity

Franchise Addicts dives into Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade — the Spielberg classic that brought Indy back to his roots, reunited him with his father, and delivered one of the most beloved adventure films ever made.In this episode, Luke, Chris, super fan Peter, and returning guest Andres break down the film scene by scene: the prologue, River Phoenix's intro, the Venice chase, the Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword, the tank sequence, the Grail trials, and everything in between.We cover: Why Last Crusade works as a course-correction to Temple of Doom The dynamic between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery (and the improv that shaped it) Behind-the-scenes stories you haven't heard on other pods Spielberg and Lucas' debates about tone, pacing, and the Grail mythology Why this might be the funniest (and most emotional) Indy film Our rankings so far in the franchiseIf you love Indiana Jones, Spielberg deep dives, or adventure-movie filmmaking, this episode is for you.Watch the full episode, drop your favorite Last Crusade moment in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe — we're on our road to 100. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Full Video Episodes + Shorts on YouTubeFollow Franchise Addicts everywhere:X: @franaddictsInstagram: FranchiseAddictsPodcastTikTok: @franchiseaddictsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQnswLyXMRujJOYCtHuagQ#IndianaJones #LastCrusade

Munich, la joya olvidada de Spielberg, cumple 20 años Hace 20 años, después de presentar Guerra de los mundos y antes de realizar El reino de la calavera de cristal, Steven Spielberg se acercaba a los atentados terroristas de los Juegos Olímpicos de Munich, para explorar en una nueva película, al Mossad, la organización de contraterrorismo implementada por el gobierno de Israel. La película lleva por nombre Munich, la ciudad donde comienza la historia. Las críticas no se hicieron esperar, en especial ante lo violento y explícito en la narrativa creada por Spielberg. Pero también, ante una supuesta parcialidad frente la brutalidad desplegada en la pantalla. Hoy, con las luces, y sobre todo frente a las oscuridades de nuestro tiempo, la película merece ser revisada y el discurso de Spielberg debe ser visto en toda la magnitud posible, porque probablemente la película es mucho más pacifista y neutral de lo que se pueda sospechar. A 20 años del estreno de Munich, este podcast Cinegarage quiere invitar a esa reflexión. Por ello para hablar de la película, su maestría y el dilema ante el que nos pone, invitamos a Antón Goenechea: director, guionista, cinéfilo y amigo entrañable de Cinegarage. Revisemos Munich a 20 años de su estreno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobbie BrownTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Bobbie Brown. Bobbie first gained notoriety as a 'video vixen' in rock music videos on MTV. Appearing in videos for the bands Hurricane, Great White, and Warrant. In this episode, we chat about how she grew up in Baton Rouge, dreaming of being a model, and then moved to Los Angeles to make those dreams come true. We cover her time on Star Search, where she was the winningest contestant in any category, in the history of the show. Then we talk about how she got into performing in music videos and eventually meeting and marrying the lead singer of Warrant, Jani Lane. Along the way, we discuss substance abuse, the music career that never was, her auditions for Scorsese, and Spielberg, and working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, her relationship with Tommy Lee, meeting OJ Simpson, and so much more! Naturally we talk about her autobiography (Dirty Rocker Boys), and the new memoir that she is working on currently. Bobbie was part of the cast of the reality show 'Ex Wives of Rock' which lasted 4 seasons, and we do talk a bit about that as well. More recently, during Covid, Bobbie had her identity stolen, her money stolen, and through all of this led her to have a life changing Holy experience. Of course, we touched on those experiences and how they left her a changed woman. Bobbie is starting to tour the country attending conventions. Catch her at a con near you and tell her you heard her on Fascination Street Podcast.

Filmmaker Vera Drew (The People's Joker) joins Dylan & Dalton to pitch her own wild reboot to one of Hollywood's most gargantuan film franchises: Jurassic Park! How will this outsider artist interpret Universal's king-sized cash cow? How did Spielberg's popcorn classic influence her own award-winning feature film? And what the hell does Russ Meyer have to do with all of this? Tune in to find out!LINKS & SPONSORSFind out where to watch Vera's feature film at https://thepeoplesjoker.comCheck out Spooky Aurora's The White City at https://retrofit-games-company.itch.io/spooky-auroras-white-cityListen to VI Degrees of Star Wars at https://6dosw.buzzsprout.com/And use the link rpgzine.club/ZineUniverse to check out RPG Zine Club and make sure to know we sent you!As always, you can support our show at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton or buy our merchandise at shop.thepoduniverse.comCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introducing Vera Drew00:10:55 - Why Jurassic Park?00:22:01 - The Disappointing Sequels00:48:30 - Sponsors - Spooky Aurora's The White City, VI Degrees of Star Wars00:50:56 - Vera's Pitch01:32:49 - Sponsor - RPG Zine Club01:34:31 - Previews and Acknowledgements

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In this special holiday episode of the Building Better Foundations season of the Building Better Developers Podcast, hosts Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche pause their usual deep-dive discussions to share meaningful Thanksgiving reflections for developers. This annual tradition goes beyond technology and process—it centers on gratitude, growth, and the people who shape our journeys. Why Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers Matter Even though the recording takes place before the holiday, the episode releases just as listeners gather for Thanksgiving. Rob's signature "gobble gobble" sound kicks things off, marking another year of stepping back to appreciate the wins, the lessons, and the relationships that make the development life meaningful. Thanksgiving reflections for developers remind us that progress isn't just code—it's community, resilience, and perspective. Two Sides of the Year: Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers Rob begins with a candid look at a year of downsizing, simplifying, and major life changes. The process has been exhausting but also freeing—removing clutter, shifting priorities, and making room for what matters most. Michael shares his own version of growth: completing a massive project, evolving his consulting business into a full-fledged software company, and learning hard lessons through the transition. The challenges brought long hours and stress, but they also delivered clarity and direction for the future. These Thanksgiving reflections for developers capture a familiar truth: every challenge is a stepping stone. Gratitude for People: Core Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers Both hosts highlight the importance of people above all else. Rob's Reflections Gratitude for his RB Consulting team—developers, project managers, and early-career talent who have grown tremendously. Appreciation for the relationships built over years of collaboration. Joy in mentoring and watching team members evolve into seasoned professionals. Michael's Reflections Deep appreciation for his wife and family, who supported him through 100-hour workweeks. Gratitude for friendships and the podcast partnership with Rob. Reflection on his soon-to-end team at Chase, and thankfulness for the journey they shared. The strongest Thanksgiving reflections for developers are always about people—not projects. Technology and Connection: Modern Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers Rob notes how technology has made it possible to work from almost anywhere—thanks to wireless tools, remote access, and communication platforms like Zoom and FaceTime. Michael adds that technology is powerful when used for real connection—not just scrolling or posting, but collaborating, calling, and being present with others. These Thanksgiving reflections for developers highlight a key truth: tech connects us, but only if we use it intentionally. Traditions and Joy: Lighthearted Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers The episode also brings fun holiday traditions into the conversation: Holiday football (Detroit Lions as always) Tennessee weather unpredictability The release of the final season of Stranger Things Sci-fi inspirations like Spielberg and Lucas These lighthearted moments remind us that gratitude isn't just serious—it's joy, nostalgia, and shared experiences. Community Appreciation: Final Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers The hosts close with heartfelt thanks to the podcast community. Listener stories, project successes, and feedback fuel the show's mission to help developers grow, improve, and thrive. "Go out into the world and be thankful." — Building Better Developers Podcast Thanksgiving Reflections for Developers: Build Better Foundations This Thanksgiving episode delivers a warm reminder that building better developers begins with building better foundations of gratitude—for people, for opportunities, for growth, and for technology that keeps us connected. From Rob and Michael: Happy Thanksgiving—and stay thankful. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Gratitude and Growth: A Thanksgiving Special on Building Better Developers Thankful Over Worry Making The Most Of Time Off and Holidays Building Better Foundations Podcast Videos – With Bonus Content

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A Note from James:Tye Sheridan is one of my favorite actors. You might know him as Cyclops in the X-Men movies (Apocalypse, etc.) or as the lead in Ready Player One—which is not only a great movie but also one of my favorite sci-fi books. One of his first films was Mud with Matthew McConaughey.What I didn't realize: since 2016, while still acting, Tye has also been a serious AI entrepreneur. He and Nikola Todorovic co-founded AI-powered VFX/CGI company, Wonder Dynamics, now an Autodesk company, that built AI tools to make visual effects more accessible.I wanted them both on to talk about how AI will change filmmaking—potentially letting someone like me make a movie that would normally cost hundreds of millions because of VFX—and, just as important, how Tye balanced being a movie star and an entrepreneur at the same time. I also wanted Nikola's take on where AI is going and whether it will take jobs. Fascinating conversation ahead—here are Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic.Episode Description:James sits down with actor–founder Tye Sheridan and VFX director Nikola Todorovic to unpack how their company's AI tools (now part of Autodesk) are changing what small teams can pull off—and what that means for studios, budgets, and actual stories. They trace the path from stitching 360° GoPro rigs and a VR proof-of-concept… to a first demo for Steven Spielberg… to a platform that lets indies do big-look work without big-studio burn. You'll hear clear, non-hyped answers on where text-to-video fits, why they focus on editable 3D over black-box 2D, and a candid take on the only moat that still matters: writing something people care about.What You'll Learn:A workable cost model for VFX-heavy projects: where 10× savings can come from—and where they can't.How to run “lean” on real productions: recruiting cross-disciplinary talent and sequencing funding without chasing hype cycles.3D pipelines vs. text-to-video: why pros need full control of lighting, camera, and performance—and how Sora-style tools can still complement the workflow.Story first, always: the audience forgives limited budgets—not lazy scripts.A pragmatic future for studios and indies: expanding voices without erasing human actors or craft.Timestamped Chapters:[00:02:00] “Hollywood is nervous”: James frames the AI anxiety he's hearing in studio rooms.[00:03:01] A note from James: why Tye's career (from Mud to Ready Player One) made him the right guest—plus Nikola's VFX roots.[00:06:03] Tree of Life to tech startup: meeting on set, Chivo's influence, and early curiosity about tools.[00:13:46] DIY 360° & the Spielberg audition: the VR demo, a $10k experiment, and a first product pitch to Steven.[00:20:12] The question everyone asks: will AI erase studio jobs—or expand what smaller teams can make?[00:24:00] Distribution changed—financing didn't: presales, streaming, strikes, and why a bigger shift is still coming.[00:27:12] Reality check on budgets: VFX vs. SFX, and how a $100M effects bill could land near $10M.[00:36:02] Running lean + real backers: Founders Fund, MaC VC, Horizons; hiring for overlap (CV/ML/VFX/eng).[00:37:44] From waitlist to workflows: who used the platform first, and a TV case where weeks became days.[00:42:12] Sora vs. 3D pipelines: where text-to-video fits—and why pros avoid black-box 2D for final shots.[01:00:45] “A decade of procrastination”: the founders joke about building a company to avoid writing their own film—then set sights on making it.Additional Resources:Tye Sheridan — filmography and roles (Ready Player One, X-Men). WikipediaNikola Todorovic — Co-founder, Wonder Dynamics (Autodesk company). linkedin.comAutodesk acquires Wonder Dynamics — press release (May 21, 2024). Autodesk NewsAutodesk Flow Studio (formerly Wonder Studio) — product page & docs. AutodeskReady Player One (2018). WikipediaThe Card Counter (2021). WikipediaThe Tree of Life (2011) & Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki. IMDbSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.