Podcasts about The Stepford Wives

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss an early 2025 critical hit, Companion! How does the film balance its mix of thriller and comedy? Are the themes heavy-handed or are they handled with maturity? At the end of the day... is it even good? Tune in and find out! Topics:(FREE PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 25-minutes discussing Thunderbolts* being a critical success but failing financially, why we think that may be, and using Felipe Rangel's "10 Biggest Reasons Thunderbolts*'s Box Office Is So Disappointing" as a jumping-off point for each possible reason. (FREE PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Companion successfully balances its thriller/horror and comedy material from start to finish.Kathryn thinks they're currently over "gender commentary" movies and explains their reasoning.There is a lot to explore in the film about independence, emancipation, and love.Companion isn't copying other movies but it comfortably wears its influences on its sleeve.Using technology to channel our sinful nature does not relinquish our responsibility to be good people.Director Drew Hancock does well to pace out revelations within the film to keep it fresh and engaging.The relationship between love, independence, and mutual understanding.The ending is clear but also open-ended in that it asserts the endless possibilities that come with independence.Recommendations:The Bay (2012) (Movie)Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group

SPOILER ALERT for Companion (2025) Quaid-face! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Nadia Kader! Mike and Nadia got together to discuss Companion (2025), the new film that follows in the footsteps of Metropolis, Weird Science, and The Stepford Wives. It's all about robot love, robot sex, and the robot revolution! If you enjoy hearing Mike and Nadia discuss sci-fi shenanigans, then check out our backlog of scifi-themed pods!   Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

Mary joins Caitlin to cover 2025's Companion. It's a fun movie that raises questions about AI, ethics, toxic relationships, and identity. It's got a great cast, fun soundtrack, and culturally relevant story. Tangents include: pets, Diet Coke, Jurassic World, trailers, The Sand, edging, customizing our theoretical companion bots, Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher, a FMK, annoyances, theaters, and Happy Meals. 

From 2017- Corina Chocano talks about her essay collection titled "You Play The Girl: On Playboy Bunnies, Stepford Wives, Train Wrecks, and Other Mixed Messages."

Fifty Years ago this sci fi drama "The Stepford Wives" was released upon the world. While it has themes that are still relevant today and it did influence many A.I. films that came after it, is it a good film? The Spoiler Room Crew discuss how this film seems to stumble and the 70s style of filmmaking may have hinder it from being better than it was. Who enjoyed the film and who didn't? Tune in and find out in our latest "Over The Hill" special, and find out what next month's theme will be. Cati Glidewell's Site: http://theblondeinfront.com/Jeff York's Site: https://theestablishingshot.org/Ian Simmons Site: https://kickseat.com/

From our host, THE CINEDICATE: FILM & TV PODCASTOn this episode of The Cinedicate, Katie and Brit from The Grindhouse Girls return to dive deep into the sci-fi thriller Companion. Together, we unpack the film's mind-bending twists, viral marketing, killer performances by Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, and why going in blind is half the fun. The conversation winds through everything from AI romance and toxic relationships to 90s nostalgia, movie theaters, and how technology shapes our connections. Whether you're a fan of horror, sci-fi, or just great discussion, this is a spoiler-filled, hilarious, and insightful exploration you don't want to miss.What to expect from the episode:Spirited, spoiler-filled discussion of Companion, including initial reactions, hidden twists, and the film's clever genre-blending of sci-fi, horror, comedy, and romance tropes.Deep-dive into the film's themes: isolation and loneliness in the digital age, incel and gender dynamics, and the evolving nature of AI and human relationships, drawing thoughtful connections to other media like Blade Runner, Stepford Wives, and Her.Lively banter on movie marketing, theatrical vs. streaming releases, generational shifts in moviegoing, and ethical dilemmas around AI companions—plus plenty of personal anecdotes, pop culture tangents, and recommendations for related films.Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction01:21 First Impressions and Why Trailers Reveal Too Much11:23 The Desire for Longer Theater Runs18:02 Companion Plot Synopsis22:28 Layers Upon Layers of Twists26:00 Iris - A Metaphor For Toxic Relationships33:13 Programming or Sentient?36:55 Younger Generation Being Taken in By The Incel Culture45:12 Always Connected, Yet Disconnected55:06 Would You Trust an A.I. Companion?01:00:26 Desiring a Helpful Robot01:03:21 Spill Oil?01:10:45 Outro----------The Cinedicate on InstagramThe Cinedicate's Discord CommunityGet bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

On this episode of The Cinedicate, Katie and Brit from The Grindhouse Girls return to dive deep into the sci-fi thriller Companion. Together, we unpack the film's mind-bending twists, viral marketing, killer performances by Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, and why going in blind is half the fun. The conversation winds through everything from AI romance and toxic relationships to 90s nostalgia, movie theaters, and how technology shapes our connections. Whether you're a fan of horror, sci-fi, or just great discussion, this is a spoiler-filled, hilarious, and insightful exploration you don't want to miss.What to expect from the episode:Spirited, spoiler-filled discussion of Companion, including initial reactions, hidden twists, and the film's clever genre-blending of sci-fi, horror, comedy, and romance tropes.Deep-dive into the film's themes: isolation and loneliness in the digital age, incel and gender dynamics, and the evolving nature of AI and human relationships, drawing thoughtful connections to other media like Blade Runner, Stepford Wives, and Her.Lively banter on movie marketing, theatrical vs. streaming releases, generational shifts in moviegoing, and ethical dilemmas around AI companions—plus plenty of personal anecdotes, pop culture tangents, and recommendations for related films.Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction01:21 First Impressions and Why Trailers Reveal Too Much11:23 The Desire for Longer Theater Runs18:02 Companion Plot Synopsis22:28 Layers Upon Layers of Twists26:00 Iris - A Metaphor For Toxic Relationships33:13 Programming or Sentient?36:55 Younger Generation Being Taken in By The Incel Culture45:12 Always Connected, Yet Disconnected55:06 Would You Trust an A.I. Companion?01:00:26 Desiring a Helpful Robot01:03:21 Spill Oil?01:10:45 Outro----------Listen to Brit and Katie on their podcast, The Grindhouse Girls.----------The Cinedicate on InstagramThe Cinedicate's Discord Community Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Eiger Sanction" sees Clint Eastwood try to out James Bond the 007 agent himself, and "The Stepford Wives" gives us a heaping helping of bleak, paranoid '70s genre fare. Hosted by Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler

I always learn so much in my conversations with Canadian cinephile, critic, & author Adam Nayman & this episode - devoted to a quartet of big screen adaptations of Ira Levin's buzzy bestselling novels that captivated a generation of readers - is no exception. Listen in as we take you through his career as a master storyteller of what Stephen King deemed "Swiss watch" worthy plots while exploring the films A KISS BEFORE DYING (1956), ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968), THE STEPFORD WIVES (1975), & THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL (1978).Bio: Adam Nayman is a critic, lecturer, and author based in Toronto. He writes for the Ringer, Criterion, Reverse Shot, the New Yorker, & Sight and Sound, and teaches cinema studies at the University of Toronto. He has written several books on film, including titles on SHOWGIRLS & the movies of the Coen Brothers, Paul Thomas Anderson, & David Fincher for Abrams.Originally Posted on Patreon (5/1/25) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127934077Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopDonate to the Pod via Ko-fi Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

On this dig back into a past Patreon episode, Doug wonders how many small-town sheriffs have ever been instructed to murder local reporters, Jamie talks to her dog for a bit while recording, and we both agree that the cons of owning a submissive sex robot outweigh the pros. Try not to be distracted by the German subtitles, please don't name your robot-wife 'Muffin' and join us for a made-for-tv Patreon episode where we discuss a lackluster horror sequel, Revenge of the Stepford Wives!Revenge of the Stepford Wives is a 1980 film directed by Robert Fuest and starring Sharon Gless, Julie Kavner, Audra Lindley, Don Johnson, Mason Adams, Arthur Hill, Thomas Hill, James MacKrell & Gay Rowan.Visit our YouTube ChannelMerch on TeePublic Follow us on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind us on FacebookVisit our Website

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This week on the podcast Kelly and Katai read THE STEPFORD WIVES by Ira Levin, the story of what are you a slug living under a rock, how do you not already know the plot of this book? They get mad as hell and talk sexism, evil imagineers, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for ad free and video episodes, bonus episodes, and more:⁠https://www.patreon.com/teencreeps⁠ CONNECT:⁠https://discord.com/invite/FYp4QNhruE⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/teencreepspod⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/teencreepspod⁠ MERCH:⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-creeps⁠ TEEN CREEPS IS AN INDEPENDENT PODCAST. *All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GGACP's celebration of National Couples Appreciation Month continues with a revisit of this conclusion of a 2-part interview with veteran screen performers Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss. In this episode, Richard and Paula talk about sharing the stage with their children, celebrating 60 years of marriage, casting the comedy classic “My Favorite Year” and filming “The Stepford Wives,” “Westworld,” Diary of a Mad Housewife” and “The Parallax View.” Also, Mel Brooks produces “The Elephant Man,” Orson Welles intimidates the cast of “Catch-22,” Paula's mom chats up William S. Burroughs and Richard lists his favorite Paula Prentiss performances. PLUS: “Captain Nice”! Elsa Lanchester! The genius of Michael Crichton! The irrepressible Bill Macy! And Richard and Paula remember Yul Brynner, Buck Henry, Jack Klugman and George Segal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A origem da tradwife TikToker, gays de direita, o patriarcado auxiliado por adultos Disney, a mais diabólica entre as perucas de Nicole Kidman, a historia de origem de Marge Simpson e Fembots tem sentimentos também, torradeiras não.Hoje, revisitamos o clássico cult setentista The Stepford Wives (1975) e seu controverso remake de 2004. Apresentado por:Luiz Machado - @machadolue no InstagramJoão Neto - @jonetooo no InstagramAlvaro de Souza - @alllvarusdesouza no InstagramCom a participação especial de Pietra Vaz - @pietrav no InstagramE um recadinho de Yuri Célico - ⁠⁠@yuri.celico⁠ no InstagramCompre Talvez, Dona Aranha com frete grátis na pré-venda através desse link: ⁠abrir.link/aeaNMConfira o nosso site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.esqueletosnoarmario.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@esqueletosgays no Twitter e InstagramNossos perfis no Letterboxd são:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/zcomluiz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/alvarosouza/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/netodojo/

Self-mutilate this, fluid boy, because we're talking Blue Ribbons and hack jobs in David Nutter's teenybopper version of The Stepford Wives in 1998's Disturbing Behavior! Join us as we go all in on this film's extremely troubled production (seriously, it's bad!) before diving into the plot of this extended episode of The X-Files. Plus, mathematics vs. moments, peckerheads, some well-earned praise for Nick Stahl and test screening after test screening after test screening (after test screening). Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or brand new Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners. > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)  Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!   Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'll just die if we don't get this recipe, which means we're discussing Bryan Forbes' divisive 1975 chillerThe Stepford Wives, itself an adaptation of Ira Levin's 1972 novel(la) of the same name! Join us as we go all in on the male-directed and male-written film that satirizes, well, men. From the Playboy Bunny origins of the Stepford wives to conflicting thoughts on Walter, there's a lot to discuss! Plus: praise for Bobbie (Paula Prentiss), a lesson in female fashion and Raymond Chandler for Trace, thinking about Stepford dogs, and wondering if Easy-On Spray Starch really does save you half an hour a day (at least!). Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or brand new Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners. > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote  Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!   Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Izzy Custodio (BeKindRewind) pops by to give her take on two bleak films from the 1970s: The Stepford Wives and Demon Seed.   New episode every Friday.Follow us on Letterboxd to see what films we're covering.Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Neon Alley" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring horror film history through a feminine lens.→ Support us on Patreon for bonus content.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.→ Read Feeding the Monster

Erin Prus recorded the initial Anora episode, Part 1, January 2025 when the movie had already earned plenty of accolades. Weeks later, in February 2025 with even more news swirling about the movie and Oscar buzz, this follow-up episode was recorded. Is the controversy surrounding the movie, which did not have an intimacy coordinator on set, worth debating over? Does it make the movie better, or worse? Does it make Anora, as a work of art, a bolder creative act? Are comparisons to the Julia Roberts and Richard Gere romantic comedy Pretty Woman appropriate? Plus, we discuss stunt coordinators, sports cars, the Madonna-whore concept, and the 2016-2022 HBO series Westworld.-A teacher-journalist turned content designer and UX writer, Erin Prus is no stranger to career pivots. She's been consulting for two seemingly disparate clients in the health tech and horticulture spaces, two things she cares deeply about. Also, she's scheduled to wrap up a forthcoming memoir later this year. When she's not working, Erin loves being outside, spending time with her French Bulldog Rumi, doing Pilates, and watching movies with her son.https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/rachel-chertoffs-bedside-jewelry-is-the-kind-you-never-want-to-take-off/ https://www.edibleohiovalley.com/eov/2022/cincy-urban-farm?rq=CincyUrbanhttps://www.fotofocus.org/2018/10/30/the-biennial-in-book-form/ https://mooprintms.wpengine.com/blog/inspiration/behind-brand-refresh-500px#more-12827-Anora (2024)https://collider.com/first-oscar-winner-actress-janet-gaynor-street-angel-anora/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/intimacy-coordinators-challengers-porn-hollywood-oscar-1235910610/ https://medium.com/elucidationtoday/intimacy-coordinator-creating-a-culture-of-consent-in-filmmaking-a805ed4b747e https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/anora-iatse-union-set-1236162501/ https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/lives/69502/sex-life-in-defence-of-anora https://variety.com/2024/film/news/anora-intimacy-coordinator-respond-mikey-madison-sean-baker-1236254012/ https://variety.com/2024/film/news/pamela-anderson-mikey-madison-anora-intimacy-coordinators-1236241323/ https://www.vox.com/culture/402258/anora-ocscars-mikey-madison-sean-baker-best-picture -Madonna-whore complex/concepthttps://www.ebony.com/blacks-and-the-madonna-whore-complex-333/ https://www.modernintimacy.com/the-psychology-of-the-madonna-whore-complex/ https://sites.psu.edu/aspsy/2015/10/03/madonna-whore-complex/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sexual-futurist/202401/embrace-the-sacred-and-profane-in-your-relationships https://theconversation.com/madonna-or-whore-frigid-or-a-slut-why-women-are-still-bearing-the-brunt-of-sexual-slurs-99292 https://www.thecut.com/article/tradwife-cooking-for-husband-fulfillment.html https://www.themarysue.com/hbo-westworld-feminism/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHmHesDYPzw -Other movies and shows discussed, alphabetical listBlade Runner (1982)Cinderella (1955, 1965, 1977, 2015, 2021)Grease (1978)Hustlers (2019)Pretty Woman (1990)The Stepford Wives (1975, 2004)Striptease (1996)Westworld (series, 2016-2022)

Buy Jon's Books!Reunited after all these yearsThe last time I interviewed Jon Bassoff about a book, Barack Obama was president. Yeah. Jon has had a rewarding career of great book releases since then, and when I saw the synopsis for THE MEMORY WARD, I knew I had to read it and get him back on a call to catch up. This book is going to invite comps like crazy, to stuff like Stepford Wives, Truman Show, and other classic stories about manipulation, control, and the fallibility of our own memories. I even added Memento and The Number 23 to the list in this conversation. So naturally if those things interest you, you should immediately buy this book and tear through it. But know that it's a story that is its own beast, and doesn't ape other stories or sit in a trope. It's a deftly crafted timeline of suspicion, paranoia, deception, and the need to feel in control of our own lives. The setting feels very 1950s, but it's also modern, giving it an eerily manufactured setting which starts you and keeps you on edge. I thought it was delightful, and Jon didn't just hand us a story, he gave us a puzzle to try to figure out, all the way to the last sentence. Just great stuff.Coming up on the podcastI have a lot of irons in fires and so here are some of the names you can look forward to seeing/hearing soon: Nick Kolakowski, Sam Rebelein, Michael David Wilson, Drew Huff, Tim Waggonner, and a lot more!For those who prefer YouTube: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearcparty.com/subscribe

Hey guys, sorry for dropping the ball this month, but a big change happened with the podcast. Other than that, everything is fine? *insert cartoon dog in burning room meme here* Seriously though, things are indeed getting a little weird out there. This week's episode is truncated and more of a film recommendation. Ira Levin penned some of the most popular novels from the 1960s through the 70s: Rosemary's Baby, The Stepford Wives, and The Boys From Brazil — all three had successful film adaptations. Levin had a gift for tapping into the popular consciousness and scaring the bejeezus out of the public. Given the political landscape of the day, The Boys From Brazil went to the top of my viewing list. Episode links: The Manhunt for the Angel of Death/Nazi Hunters/Timeline https://youtu.be/pdUdr172yGU?si=5YOganXu1aW7EXKSNYTs archive 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/06/10/world/couple-will-face-a-german-inquiry-on-aid-to-mengele.html“My Mission to track down Josef Mengele” Jewish Journal, Feb 19,2020 https://www.thejc.com/news/features/my-mission-to-track-down-josef-mengele-auschwitzs-angel-of-death-rrq3pqm0Book recommendations:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mengele-gerald-l-posner/1100065993https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781783789252

In this episode, plastic smiles and perfectly coiffed doppelgängers are a veneer of perfection obscuring suburban darkness in Bryan Forbes' The Stepford Wives (1975). Based on the novel by Ira Levin (1972), the film follows a woman named Joanna (Katherine Ross), who moves to a seemingly perfect suburban town only to discover that the women are being replaced with emotionless, submissive robots created by their husbands. Blending social commentary, satire and suspense, the film has been criticized for its “vision of feminism.” But given the current political landscape, does its themes deserve reconsideration? We're breaking it all down today with spoilers, so stay tuned.

Bryan Forbes' 1975 satirical horror, based on the 1972 novel by Ira Levin, is so well known it's entered the lexicon. Is it a dystopian nightmare or does it have something to say about life right now? Why were some feminist groups against it? And if a woman had made it, how might it be different? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Releases: Companion Director: Drew Hancock Starring: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid Release Date: Friday, January 31st, 2025 "Companion" is a 2025 American science fiction thriller directed by Drew Hancock, featuring Sophie Thatcher as Iris and Jack Quaid as Josh. The film follows a weekend getaway to a lakeside estate that spirals into chaos after the sudden death of a billionaire. What begins as a tragedy soon unravels into a tense exploration of control, entitlement, and the blurred lines between humanity and artificial intelligence. Critics have lauded the film's suspenseful narrative and dark humor, with some comparing it to "The Stepford Wives" for its modern take on artificial companions and the ethical dilemmas surrounding advanced technology. You're Cordially Invited Director: Nicholas Stoller Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell Release Date: January 30th, 2025 (Amazon Prime) This 2025 romantic comedy brings together Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell for a hilariously chaotic clash of weddings. When Jim (Ferrell), a widowed father, and Margot (Witherspoon), a reality TV producer, realize that both their weddings are double-booked at the same venue, chaos ensues. The unexpected mix-up forces the two families to navigate their differences, leading to comedic confrontations and surprising emotional moments. "You're Cordially Invited" blends classic rom-com elements with sharp humor, making for an entertaining and lighthearted watch. Classic Revisit: A.I. Artificial Intelligence Director: Steven Spielberg Release Year: 2001 Originally developed by Stanley Kubrick and later directed by Steven Spielberg, "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" is a sci-fi film that explores deep philosophical questions about identity, love, and the meaning of consciousness. Based on the 1969 short story "Supertoys Last All Summer Long" by Brian Aldiss, the movie tells the story of David (Haley Joel Osment), a child-like android programmed to love. When his human family abandons him, David embarks on a journey to become "real" in hopes of reuniting with his mother. Along the way, he encounters Gigolo Joe (Jude Law), a pleasure-seeking android, and a series of adventures that question what it means to be human. Upon its release, "A.I." received mixed reviews, with some praising its emotional depth and visual effects, while others criticized its tonal shifts between Kubrick's darker vision and Spielberg's sentimental style. Over time, the film has been re-evaluated and is now considered one of Spielberg's most thought-provoking works. Follow & Support Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us More From the Critics Crew: Jeff's Art: Jeff Lassiter Art Sean's Reviews: Sean at the Movies Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Susie Alegre makes the case for prioritizing human rights and connection, taking AI systems to account, minding the right gaps, and resisting unwitting AI dependency.  Susie and Kimberly discuss the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR); legal protections and access to justice; human rights laws; how court cases impact legislative will; the wicked problem of companion AI; abdicating accountability for AI systems; Stepford Wives and gynoid robots; human connection and agency; minding the wrong gaps with AI systems; AI dogs vs. AI pooper scoopers; the reality of care and legal work; writing to think; cultural heritage and creativity; pausing for thought; unwittingly becoming dependent on AI; and prioritizing people over technology.  Susie Alegre is an acclaimed international human rights lawyer and the author of Freedom to Think: The Long Struggle to Liberate Our Minds and Human Rights, Robot Wrongs: Being Human in the Age of AI. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance and Innovation (CIGI) and Founder of the Island Rights Initiative. Learn more at her website: Susie Alegre   A transcript of this episode is here. 

Jim loooks at a Sci-Fi Thriller celebrating its 50th Anniversary with Bryan Forbes' "The Stepford Wives," starring katharine Ross, Paula Prentiss, Peter Masterson, Patrick O'Neal, Nanette Newman, Tina Louise, Carol Rossen, William Prince, Carole Mallory, Toni Reid, Judith Baldwin, Barbara Rucker, George Coe, and Mary Stuart Masterson.Based on the novel by Ira Levin, a young couple move to the suburns from NYC where they find a strange community straight out of a 50's Sit-Com. But there is a dark secret about Stepford. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

Jim loooks at a Sci-Fi Thriller celebrating its 50th Anniversary with Bryan Forbes’ “The Stepford Wives,” starring katharine Ross, Paula Prentiss, Peter Masterson, Patrick O’Neal, Nanette Newman, Tina Louise, Carol Rossen, William Prince, Carole Mallory, Toni Reid, Judith Baldwin, Barbara Rucker, George Coe, and Mary Stuart Masterson. Based on the novel by Ira Levin, a […] The post The Stepford Wives 1975| Episode 446 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Greetings horror fans and welcome to The History Of Horror which is the theme for this year where the crew reviews one horror movie a year from 1975-2025. Join your hosts Austin and Cory as they talk about The Stepford Wives. The conversation starts off with a brief intro, followed up by the Jason pick for the week and then some Oscar winners for 1975. After that, they move on to the IMDb roundup portion of the episode and follow that up with a spoiler heavy review of The Stepford Wives. Sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation! Stay Spooky!  Check out the Linktree below for all our social media sites as well as the crews Letterboxd pages and much more!  linktr.ee/frightmarespodcast  stayspooky@outlook.com  Timestamps for episode.  Intro - 0:00 - 7:48 Jason Pick - 7:48 - 10:13 Oscar Winners - 10:13 - 14:11 IMDb Roundup (Spoilers) - 14:11 - 17:20 Trailer - 17:20 - 19:12 Review (Spoilers) - 19:12 - 1:01:10 Wrap Up and Ratings -  1:01:10 - 1:04:12 Bad/Funny Reviews - 1:04:12 - 1:07:23 Outro - 1:07:23 - 1:08:25 

Andy Fowler, Communications Specialist for the Yankee Institute, joins us for an episode to discuss Connecticut! Although he wasn't born there, his family has roots in the state that go back to the turn of the 20th century. Garrett & Andy discuss the reputation of Connecticut, its role in the colonial period and the founding of the United States, and the importance of learning about your home state's history. They also joke about the difficulty of pinning down a defining stereotype for people from Connecticut. If you enjoy pizza, the colonial period, or Gilmore Girls, you'll enjoy hearing about the Nutmeg State.   Additional Resources: Nutmeggers: nickname for people from Connecticut Learn more about Andrew's work at the Yankee Institute here: https://yankeeinstitute.org/author/andrewfowler/ Hidden in the Oak: https://yankeeinstitute.org/category/hidden-in-the-oak/ Andrew Fowler: @afowlxc on Twitter Milford, CT: https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/ Waterbury, CT: https://www.waterburyct.org/ Hartford, CT: https://www.hartfordct.gov/Home Mystic Pizza https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystic_Pizza Gilmore Girls: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilmore_Girls Fairfield County: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairfield_County,_Connecticut Griswold Inn in Essex: https://griswoldinn.com/ (George Washington visited there.) Silas Deane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silas_Deane Yale: https://www.yale.edu/ New Haven: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven,_Connecticut Yukon Huskies: https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-basketball Connecticut Compromise: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Connecticut-Compromise New England: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England More information about the lack of county governments in Connecticut: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2015/rpt/2015-R-0274.htm Connecticut's Nicknames: https://portal.ct.gov/csl/research/state-nicknames?language=en_US  or  https://connecticuthistory.org/the-storied-history-behind-connecticuts-nicknames/ Does Connecticut even have its own accent? https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-connecticut-accent-or-does-connecticut-even-have-one/  or  https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/05/nyregion/accent-what-accent.html New Haven style pizza: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven%E2%80%93style_pizza The Stepford Wives: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stepford_Wives The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: oldest art museum in the US https://www.thewadsworth.org/ Nathan Hale: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hale Roger Sherman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Sherman Prudence Crandall: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/prudence-crandall Father Michael McGivney, Founder of the Knights of Columbus: https://www.fathermcgivney.org/ Greenwich, CT: https://www.greenwichct.gov/ (one of the wealthiest places in the United States) Louis' Lunch: https://louislunch.com/ Pepe's Pizza: https://pepespizzeria.com/ Lobster Rolls were actually invented in Milford, CT: https://lobsteranywhere.com/new-england-style/history-lobster-roll/

Nicola Yoon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing, Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also a Star, and a co-author of Blackout and Whiteout. She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner and the first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list. Two of her novels have been made into films. She's also the co-publisher of Joy Revolution, a Random House young adult imprint dedicated to love stories starring people of color. She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the novelist David Yoon, and their daughter.  Nicola joins Barbara DeMarc-Barrett to talk about her path to writing YA and the transition to writing adult fiction, trigger warnings, categorization of genres, writing horror, revising, theme, POV, titles, The Stepford Wives, and much more. For more information on Writers on Writing and extra writing perks, visit our Patreon page. To listen to past interviews, visit our website. Support the show by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our personal favorites. You support independent bookstores and our show when you purchase books through the store. And on Spotify, you'll find to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners. (Recorded on September 20, 2024)  Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic and sound editing: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

Mixing assassins and child care; what could go wrong?In 25 parts, edited from the works of FinalStand.Listen and subscribe to the ► Podcast at Connected..“Lying is fine, but take care to not cause suffering because that makes it wrong.”Keys jingled and Timothy walked through the door."Mr. Denver," Nikita got off before I could make introductions."Oh, you must be the cop," Timothy snorted."Does Cáel have so many we are labelled by profession?" her suspicious nature flared up."Nah. Unlike Gomer here," was he calling me a hick?"I'm New York born and bred. I know a police issued Beretta in a hip holster even under a jacket. Also, the next time Cáel calls me Mr. Denver will be the first," Timothy chuckled. "If it's any consolation, I can see why he's risking grave bodily injury by going out with you.""Does he think I'll shoot him if I catch him screwing around behind my back?" she asked pleasantly."Pretty much," Timothy winked at me."Good boy," she patted my cheek."Ah, the prospect of imminent pain reminds me; Timothy, I need two more favors," I begged."This is going to be good," Timothy replied sarcastically."I've got four girls lined up for Saturday night; three high society children and Nikita here. Is this okay, or do I need to take this somewhere else?" I began."This the nine year old?" he questioned."Aya and her two sisters," I replied."Sure. Every Park Avenue babe should get to meet a gay tattoo artist from Queens once in their life before Prom," Timothy nodded sagely. "The other thing.""Yeah; could you double-date with me. There is this school teacher who rooms with her older sister. The sister came through a nasty breakup recently and the teacher asked me if I could help out," I tried to sound upbeat."Wow; I don't know what to say," Timothy's mouth gaped. "I don't know what's dumber; asking your gay roommate to distract his fuck-mates sister so he doesn't end up screwing them both, or requesting this in front of the cop you are almost dating?""Wah; huh; what he said; that last part," Nikita glared at me."Hey, now," I warded her off. "There's barely a week of school left. Then she'll get a summer job and I won't be taking the kids to school anymore and that will be that.""You are sleeping with a teacher at the school your girls attend?" she gasped. "Why?""She's hot," I declared. Nikita looked shocked. "I mean really hot. Not as gorgeous as you, but she's very attractive."Don't think I'd lost my damn mind. I had, in fact, learned something over four years of being far hornier than smart. See, when a girl thinks you are true blue and you cheat, you are a scumbag. If a girl thinks you've slept around and now you are hers and hers alone, you cheating still makes you dirt, but that is ameliorated by the deep-seated fear that she did something wrong.If you are openly a man-whore when you start dating, you can cheat. She thinks she's weaning you off your promiscuous ways. This toleration is not limitless, so be warned. Make every indiscretion count. Eventually she will give up and dump you. Refer to the break-up sex discussion earlier.My mentor once asked me if one woman would ever be enough. I told her that I always thought one woman would be enough and I was always wrong. One of these days I hoped to meet a woman who could satisfy my sexual urges and could keep my balls in a vice to stop me from straying. Then I'd be happy."You need to stop that," Nikita threatened me. "My fiancé cheated on me. I'm not going to put up with it from you.""I already promised them I'd go out at least once," I reasoned. "You wouldn't want me to treat you like that.""I'm not them," she bit her lower lip. "This roving eye of yours has got to stop and soon." See; a license to cheat. I really liked Nikita and I wanted to make an effort to keep her happy. Somehow I could keep my libido under some kind of restraint; for 80 days. Then my co-workers at Havenstone would own me like their prison bitch, providing I was still alive."I'll do my best," I promised. We hugged and kissed. She wasn't gone thirty seconds when my phone rang. It was Odette. I told her to come on over so Timothy shot me with his Nerf gun."Cáel, consider having sex with me," Timothy teased."What? I'm not gay," I pouted."Oh, I know but you'll be dead soon so the sexual ambiguity won't be something you have to deal with for long," Timothy laughed."I'll put it on my bucket list," I sighed. "Double-dating with me?""Sure. It isn't like life with you has been dull," Timothy taunted me. I groaned.(Friday)"I have today off," Odette murmured to me as I cut off the alarm. That had to have been the issue she'd been holding back on last night."I have to work; being the first week of my three month internship and all," I sighed."Are you sure I can't convince you to be late?" she gave me a sultry look.She compounded that offer by stretching out, her knees in place so that her ass rose and wiggled suggestively. Last night I had introduced Odette to a form of doggy-style that didn't involve the man trying to drive her skull through the headboard. We had a long, dual-participant, sensual melding of bodies, control passing back and forth until the need for sleep became something she despised even as it took her."Not fair," I groaned into my pillow. When I looked out, she was still giving me that sexually hungry look and wiggling that ass. Why do I even pretend that I can have a normal sex life? I found myself arriving late and changing in the elevator on the way to the Executive Services floor. The two women with me were a viewing gallery I could have done without.Since I put everything on display; remember; no underwear; one of my two fellow travelers felt permitted to rub her hands along my abs while I was pulling my pants on."Goddess, he's hard," she moaned to her companion. "Come, have a feel." I didn't protest. Technically, stripping naked in a public place could get me fired."His back is very nicely defined," the other side as she ran her hands over my back and shoulders. "What is it that you do?""I'm with Executive Services," I replied. "Right now I'm suborned to Product Testing. I teach monkeys to ride unicycles." Their confused looks humored me."Actually, I'm with ES and I'm a gopher; I pick up stuff," I grinned."Oh; you are that guy from the elevator; the kneeling man," the first woman exclaimed. "They said you were funny. Goddess, our man sure is hot, but he is so dull.""Let me guess; you are with the Financial Investigations Unit?" I said. Trent."Yes," she smiled. Orgy time. "He's just as good looking, but you are so much more fun. My sister can't wait for you to become available.""Sister?" I prodded."Daphne Pale," she smiled suggestively yet again. My face lit up."Daphne?" I caught the lady off-guard by hugging her. "I think Daphne is great," I stepped back. "She's really nice to me. She's smart, gives good advice and treats me like I'm something more than a walking, breathing annoyance. What's your name?""Brielle," she informed me."Beautiful name," I remarked, as I went back to dressing."Do they let you see other women; besides those of ES?" the second woman questioned."I don't see any Havenstone women for 79 more days," I stated. "Corporate policy. After that, all requests for hunting licenses are submitted to Desiree; non-lethal weaponry only until I develop more refined survival skills."Blink. Blink."You are joking, right?" Woman Two muttered."Nope. Katrina feels it will be a great third quarter kick-off. Let some women get out of the office for a weekend. Besides, I get to hunt those hunting me. I think it will be fun, don't you?" I hummed along."Desiree?" the second woman asked for clarification as she pulled out her phone. I nodded. The doors opened; my floor; so I stepped out and hustled to Katrina's office with only seconds to spare. The meeting was normal, right up until Dora adjusted my tie as we were exiting the office."Where did you dress? A closet with the lights out?" she teased."In the elevator on the way up," I confessed. "Daphne, I met your sister; Brielle," in case she had more than one. "She felt up my stomach and I made her laugh," I added."You let her touch you?" Tigger inquired."Cáel, did you come to work dressed like you normally do?" Daphne teased."Yep," sighed."So you were naked in the elevator," Violet snickered."Yep," I confirmed."You should be relocated for that," Fabiola sneered."Damn Fabiola, why do you; what would he be relocated for? Getting dressed?" Paula groaned."He was naked in front of an employee," Fabiola explained."Two actually," I clarified. "They both did touch my naked flesh. It was a bonding experience.""Did you do any actual 'bonding'?" Dora winked."I hugged Brielle, but that was only because she was Daphne's sister and I'm not allowed to hug Daphne at this time," I answered."You can hug me; in a purely platonic way," Daphne murmured.We were at Buffy's desk; I was working with her today."Okay," I nodded. I took a single stride to Daphne. She closed with me and I put my arms around her waist. Daphne put her hands on my shoulders. Our heads got closer and closer. I let my hands roam higher up her back and through her long locks.Nose touched nose, I ran my hands through her hair until I tickled the back of her ears. Daphne's lips parted and her tongue played along the edges. I let my breath play along her cheeks as I worked to her left ear. I felt a sharp pain in my right ass."Ow!" I squalled; after I pulled away from Daphne's ear.I tried to fully spin around, but Daphne wasn't letting go. I caught sight of a furious Buffy, small knife in hand, burning holes in me with her eyes.

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! Today, we're exploring a classic blend of horror and satirical science fiction with The Stepford Wives (1975). Directed by Bryan Forbes and based on the novel by Ira Levin, this film delves into themes of feminism, identity, and the dark side of suburban conformity.The Stepford Wives follows Joanna Eberhart, played by Katharine Ross, who moves with her family from bustling New York City to the seemingly idyllic suburban community of Stepford, Connecticut. Joanna, a photographer and independent woman, soon becomes uneasy about the submissive and domestic behaviour of the other wives in town.As Joanna's discomfort grows, she befriends another newcomer, Bobbie Markowe, portrayed by Paula Prentiss. Together, they begin to investigate why the wives of Stepford seem so eerily perfect and compliant. Their investigation leads them to a chilling discovery about the men of Stepford and their disturbing vision of the “ideal” wife.The movie tackles themes of feminism and autonomy head-on, depicting a society that literally tries to manufacture the perfect wife, stripping women of their independence and individuality. It raises questions about gender roles and the extent to which societal pressures enforce conformity at the expense of personal freedom.The Stepford Wives is an excellent film for viewers interested in classic horror with a strong message. It's suitable for families with older teenagers, providing a springboard for discussions about individuality, societal expectations, and gender dynamics. It offers both thrills and an opportunity for insightful dialogue about the themes it portrays.Why It's a Must-Watch For fans of psychological thrillers, classic horror, or films that offer a critique of society, The Stepford Wives is a must-watch. Its combination of suspenseful storytelling, strong acting, and meaningful commentary ensures it remains relevant and impactful even decades after its release.So join us as we revisit the eerie perfection of Stepford and peel back the layers of one of cinema's most chilling tales about the quest for the “ideal” life. The Stepford Wives promises not only to entertain but also to provoke thought and discussion about the dark corners of societal norms.

As promised, we're changing it up this week with a movie review for spooky season! We watched The Stepford Wives (1975) with our friend Orion and talked about the horrors of patriarchy, mental illness and capitalism, the dark underbelly of psychiatry, 70s fashion, modern parallels, and more. Enjoy!Got thoughts on this film? See below for ways to follow us and join in the conversation:* Subscribe to our Substack: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast* Follow our Instagram: @picklesandvodkapodcast* Join our Facebook group: Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast* Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper* Christina's other podcast: field notes from crisis corner* Lauren's personal Instagram: @picosauveCredits:* Edited by Christina Jumper* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

This is a classic from the 70s that both ghouls love, The Stepford Wives! From wiki: “The Stepford Wives is a 1975 American satirical psychological thriller film directed by Bryan Forbes. It was written by William Goldman, who based his screenplay on Ira Levin's 1972 novel of the same name. The film stars Katharine Ross as a woman who relocates with her husband (Peter Masterson) and children from New York City to the Connecticut community of Stepford, where she comes to find that the women live lives of unwavering subservience to their husbands.”Also discussed: The Entity, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ladybugs, Strange Darling, Girl, Interrupted, Ira Levin, William Goldman, Rosemary's Baby, and more! NEXT WEEK: Funny Games (1997)Follow them across the internet:Bloodhaus: https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodhttps://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/ Drusilla Adeline: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/ Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/ 

Carol Baum has produced thirty-four movies, seventeen of them independently. Before becoming an independent producer, Baum was co-president of Sandollar Productions, Dolly Parton and Sandy Gallin's production company, for ten years, where she produced such hits as Father of the Bride; the Academy Award-winning HBO documentary Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt; Tidy Endings; I.Q.; Jacknife; True Identity; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Gross Anatomy; Shining Through; Straight Talk; and Kicking and Screaming. As an indie producer, Baum made, among other movies, The Good Girl; My First Mister; $5 A Day; You Kill Me; and Boychoir. She has produced five television movies for Hallmark and several documentaries.  Baum currently teaches producing in the Film and Television Production Division at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. She is also a mentor for the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC. In this episode, we talk about: • The lesson she learned working at her first job at Bantam Books which led to the purchase and development of the autobiography of Malcolm X • Being an advocate for the material and develop your taste • Getting pregnant and working freelance for awhile • Her 5 years at Palomar Pictures working on projects like The Stepford Wives and then moving to LA with her husband and becoming the studio VP at Lorimar • Becoming known for developing “The Shining” at the Producer's Circle • Being a VP at 20th Century Fox and what she sees as the difference between a producer and an Executive • Working at Dolly Parton's company Sandollar • How The Fountainhead made her love the business and why she thinks its important for young producers to watch movies from the 40s and 50s • Meeting a hero, playwright Harold Pinter, and what it taught her to avoid in meetings with writers • The story of developing with Father of the Bride and getting the rights from Ted Turner, the invention of Martin Short's character, and how Jack Nicholson was thrown as a possibility for Steve Martin's role • Developing multiple projects as a producer and how it's all about timing. She said that if David Cronenberg hadn't had success with The Fly, he wouldn't have been able to do Dead Ringers. • Her recommendations for writers on what is commercially viable right now • Carol's explanation for spec scripts for films • Her recommendation for writers on how to get an agent Guest: IMDb Wikipedia Website Buy her book! Host: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneMiller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.michellesimonemiller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mentorsonthemic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like this episode, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Excerpt from ⁠⁠⁠Creative Producing: a Pitch-to-Picture Guide to Movie Development⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Carol Baum The Do's and Don'ts of PITCHING YOUR FILM with Hollywood Producer Carol Baum --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-miller4/support

Send us a textThis Week the boys are back reviewing recent release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Strange Darling, The Front Room, Megalopolis, Nosferatu with Radiohead: A Silents Synced Film, Eight Eyes, Speak No Evil, Salem's Lot 2024, A Different Man, and The Stepford Children.Also this episode Jay has dreams about The 100, Correia kicks off his Hooptober with a Critters marathon (Critters 2 rules!!!), Jacob attends the opening Ceremonies for Beyond Fest, and the guys debate what silent films should be set to Charlie XCX. Its all New on EYE ON HORROR!!Films talked about this week: https://letterboxd.com/correianbbq/list/eye-on-horror-podcast-sn-7-ep-14/Follow us on the socials: @EyeOnHorror or check out https://linktr.ee/EyeOnHorrorGet more horror movie news at: https://ihorror.com

"I asked myself, "Where would people never notice a town full of robots? Connecticut!" We watched the infamously camp remake of "The  Stepford Wives" directed by Frank Oz with our friend Chris Gallo (Golden Girls Posters). We might be scratching our heads about the actual plot of this adaptation of the 1972 Ira Levin novel, but at a brisk ninty minutes (not including credits) do we really care? This cast is more full of gay icons than the  Palm Springs Walk of Fame - powerhouse actresses like Bette Midler and Glenn Close absolutely knock these Paul Rudnick one-liners out of the park and they make just about any plot holes disappear. Nicole Kidman leads our cast as a disgraced TV exec exiled to Stepford Connecticut where the titular wives are a little too good to be true. Bette Midler is in top form playing an ultra liberal Stepford newbie getting into Scooby Gang shenanigans with Nic and Roger Bart as the gay soon to be "Stepford Husband". The would-be robotic antics of the wives are played for camp and Glenn Close is really killing it as the over the top alpha wife. The alleged script re-writes, on set clashes between actors and Oz and the general unevenness of the plot take their toll, but the women really carry this one and we could watch Glenn and Faith Hill Do-Si-Do with smoke coming out of their ears all day. Don't think too hard about this one - just let the microchips take over and enjoy the show.  Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Twitter: @MTMUGPod Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram @peterlasagna

The twilight zone! The outer limits! The X-factor! No, we're not talking about television shows. Rather, a phenomenon called the supernormal. A look into the supernormal and how it differs from the so-called supernatural.   00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Supernatural vs. Supernormal 03:44 - Supernatural claims 07:06 - Why I reject the "supernatural" 08:32 - ...and equally-annoying Reddit Atheists 12:01 - Summary: the problem with both extremes 13:08 - ...and the compulsively non-committal types 14:17 - Quotations from "We Are Satanists" 23:10 - Listener mail (why I disable YouTube comments) 26:45 - Satanecdote (Denny's, 666) 31:34 - Listener mail (Satansplain & The Devil's Mischief) 32:40 - Listener mail (Stepford Wives and the Church of Satan film list)  

Illeana Douglas is an avid student of the movies who grew up, stepped onto a set and entered the big screen of her childhood dreams. Her deep interest and knowledge of film legend and lore provided her with rich opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations with the stars and directors she has imagined meeting and then encountered along her way, including Robert De Niro, Robert Redford, Marlon Brando, Martin Scorsese, Roddy McDowall and so many more. With a rare ability to manifest full circle moments, Illeana has  worked with the two men who upended her childhood, Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda. Their film, Easy Rider had inspired her father to check out of suburbia and into a hippy commune, leaving the family financially destitute. That struggle is documented in her award winning book, I Blame Dennis Hopper. As a starving actress, Illeana went to work for a publicist in the Brill Building and years later, starred in Grace of My Heart, about songwriters in the Brill Building. Her fascination with her lost suburban childhood led her to write a new book called, Connecticut in the movies, WHILE she was restoring her own Connecticut dream home, a similar desperate effort to that of Mr. Blandings. Connecticut's role in American movies has evolved over the years from that of a metaphor for healthy, country living (Holiday Inn, Christmas In Connecticut) to a representation of our post-war suburban shift, the strain the work commute placed on marriages and the racism found in planned communities, (The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit, Gentleman's Agreement) to a depiction of dark suburbia and societal collapse (The Swimmer, The Ice Storm), to horror and dystopia. (The Stepford Wives, Let's Scare Jessica To Death.) Illeana, is a complete delight and she joins us for an in depth discussion about all things movie and many things Connecticut. Plus, elections are coming and Myra Page and Joan Bowman are here from Commit To Democracy to teach us how we can all do more than just vote this critical election season!Path Points of Interest:Illeana DouglasConnecticut in the Movies: From Dream Houses To Dark SuburbiaI Blame Dennis Hopper: And Other Stories Lived From In And Out Of The MoviesIlleana Douglas on WikipediaIlleana Douglas on IMDBIlleana Douglas on InstagramMedia Path PodcastGift of DemocracyCommit To DemocracyCommit To Democracy FacebookCommit To Democracy YoutubeCommit To Democracy Instagram

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New York Times bestselling author Nicola Yoon's new novel, “One of our Kind,” is one of the most talked about books of the summer. On this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas, Yoon joins MPR News host Kerri Miller to talk about what led her to write a book about finding the sinister in a Shangri-La. When does our natural bent to protect and enjoy become destructive? What is the true meaning of community?

In this episode of TruthSeekah is joined by Dee Wallace as they discuss UFO's, Aliens, E.T.'s, Spirituality and Healing. When it comes to the subject of UFOs, and Aliens who better than to discuss these topics with than “Mary” (Elliott's mom) from Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Dee Wallace? Over the years Dee Wallace has played in many alien and horror movies ranging from E.T., Critters, The Howling, The Hills Have Eyes, Cujo, Rob Zombie's Halloween, 3 From Hell, The House of the Devil, The Lords of Salem, The Lost, The Stepford Wives, Popcorn, The Frighteners and many more. I was surprised to find out that not only does Dee Wallace have a strong belief in UFO's and Aliens, but she also is a full time clairvoyant and energy healer. Dee works with clients on one on one helping them find true spiritual healing and working through emotional blockages. Dee travels the world speaking at conferences and hosting webinars offering her intuitive services. During the episode we talked about the duality behind a fascination with horror and healing as the two seem to be counterproductive together. Known as a “Scream-Queen” Dee sees the beauty and creativity in the horror genre that allows us to feel many different emotions watching movies in that genre. Dee says “People want to feel alive” and the horror genre allows us to do so. I also asked Dee about a conspiracy theory that I remembered hearing from some christian ufologist who said that Steven Spielberg has a collection of alien implants that were taken out of UFO abductees. Dee immediately shot down the notion calling it a conspiracy. We then went on to discuss the evil alien theories and agendas and talked about the fact that even the term abduction is something that seemed to die out in the 80's and 90's as most people refer to themselves as experiencers and contactees now. 

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence sit down with veteran Hollywood producer Neil Machlis, who spent four remarkable decades in the film industry. Broadcasting from the cozy corner booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar in Palm Desert, Neil shares his journey from producing and managing films to his rare on-camera appearances. With an impressive roster of credits including: Huckleberry Finn: A Musical Adaptation, The Stepford Wives, Empire of the Ants, Grease and Grease 2, American Gigolo, Cujo, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Postcards from the Edge, The Birdcage, and What Planet Are You From?, Neil offers a behind-the-scenes peek into a who's who of Hollywood directors, producers, and actors. Tune in for an episode packed with captivating inside stories and learn how Desert Cities resident sustained a thriving career for over 40 years. Recorded live at Little Bar - the Center of the Coachella Valley Universe and presented by The McCallum Theatre.#BigConversationsLittleBar#NeilMachlis#HollywoodProducer#FilmIndustry#BehindTheScenes#Podcasts#EntertainmentIndustry#HuckleberryFinnMusical#TheStepfordWives#EmpireOfTheAnts#Grease#AmericanGigolo#Cujo#PlanesTrainsAndAutomobiles#PostcardsFromTheEdge#TheBirdcage#WhatPlanetAreYouFrom#SkipsLittleBar#DesertCities#CoachellaValley#PalmDesertEvents#McCallumTheatre#CinemaHistory#TinseltownStory#IconicMovies#RandyFlorence#PatrickEvans#MutualBroadcastingSystem

Enjoy a clip from this month's Watching the Watchlist where Garrett & DeVaughn give their spoiler-free thoughts on In a Violent Nature before getting into their watchlist assignments.If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watching the Watchlist", movie commentaries, and polls to help shape the podcast: https://patreon.com/spectercinemaHaunt Garrett on social media:TikTokTwitterInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeHaunt DeVaughn on social media:TwitterTikTokInstagramLetterboxdYouTubeSpecter Cinema Club Original Theme by Andrey Kinnard

In the new novel One of Our Kind, Jasmyn Williams moves her family to the planned Black utopia of Liberty, California. But things start to take a turn when Jasmyn realizes not everyone who lives in Liberty is the way she expected them to be. In today's episode, author Nicola Yoon speaks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about writing in the thriller genre, dismantling the idea that Black people are a monolith, and finding inspiration in The Stepford Wives.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Want a great summer read? We have it. A Better Place by Sarah Langan is a page turning mystery/thriller….like if The Stepford Wives met Shirley Jackson in The Lottery. The story is original, the characters are well written, and the mysteries presented will baffle you as they unfold. It's a terrific ride. We also talk also talk to John Mendelson, president of Nosy Crow Books, an independent publishing house for kids, who took the entire bike trail laid out by our Massachusetts guests from last week at Whitelam Books. Why did he do it, and how? Tune in and find out. Books mentioned in this week's episode: A Better World by Sarah Langan Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan Audrey's Door by Sarah Langan The Keeper by Sarah Langan The Missing by Sarah Langan The Lottery by Shirley Jackson The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin My Antonia by Willa Cather House of Leaves by Mark. Z. Danielewski The House of Last Resort by Christopher Golden A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins A Horse Called Now by Ruth Doyle and Alexandra Finkeldey Dig, Dig, Dinosaur by Anjali Goswami and Maggie Li Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicola Yoon discusses her provocative adult debut, One of Our Kind, and the surprising inspiration from The Stepford Wives that sparked her daring new story.Writing inspiration can sometimes strike in the most unlikely places. Podcast listening in the shower electrified a story Nicola Yoon had never expected to write. Join us for an enlightening conversation with the bestselling young adult novelist as she discusses her provocative debut adult novel, One of Our Kind.Today, she shares how The Stepford Wives inspired her thought-provoking thriller, and how she hopes to ignite book club conversation through her story's pages.  Yoon also shares the mission behind her imprint, Joy Revolution Books, which she co-founded with her husband, David Yoon, to celebrate love stories by and about people of color. It's a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and a tribute to the couple's dedication to these storytellers.BONUS BOOK LIST: Take advantage of these 23 must-read social horror books for a summer immersion. You'll love these thought-provoking book selections, from eerie dystopias to unsettling societal critiques.Patrons can dive into the One of Our Kind ending through today's spoiler chat, where we discuss Yoon's motivations behind her characters, the book's ending, and the connections she hopes the reader will make as they finish that last page.Meet Nicola YoonNicola Yoon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing, Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also a Star, and a co-author of Blackout and Whiteout.She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner and the first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list. Two of her novels have been made into major motion pictures.She's also the co-publisher of Joy Revolution, a Random House young adult imprint dedicated to love stories starring people of color. She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the novelist David Yoon, and their daughter.One of our Kind is her adult debut.Mentioned in this episode:BONUS SUMMER CONTENT:Summer reading season is in full swing. Grab a digital copy of my 2024 Summer Reading Guide, featuring incredible novels like One of Our Kind. All purchases support this year's programming. NEW: The Best Social Horror Books To Read Now (23 Book Ideas)Download Today's Podcast TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubBONUS LIST: These Social Horror Books Will Make You ThinkJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubOne of Our Kind by Nicola YoonWhen No One is Watching by Alyssa ColeThe Warehouse by Rob HartInstructions for Dancing by Nicola YoonEverything, Everything by Nicola YoonThe Sun is Also a Star by Nicola YoonBlackout by Nicola Yoon, Angie Thomas & moreWhiteout by Nicola Yoon, Dhonielle Clayton & moreJoy Revolution BooksThe Stepford Wives by Ira LevinBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Nicola Yoon on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Our sampler of the 60s ends this month with “The Graduate”! We get to see Annie Sullivan in a whole new light as the OG cougar Mrs. Robinson, one of our favorite Stepford Wives as her unwitting daughter Elaine, the mayor from Jaws in a surprisingly fascinating role as the spurned husband, Roz from 9 to 5 and Mr Feeney putzing around in the pool, a no nonsense Norman Fell, Dick Lemon working the front desk and at the center of it all, Tootsie as Ben Braddock the epitome of midcentury modern ennui. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapod Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram: @bsapod Colin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov

Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, as well as unedited and unhinged audio and video recaps! Chelsea is wigless and Donny's wearing his fanciest Italian fashions from Forever 21 - it's the start of a new era, Chicken Cadoodles (derogatory). Besides their makeovers, they discuss Disney Channel Original Movies and moving to Connecticut, eat avocado toast (THERE'S NEVER ANY TIME!), and brainstorm reality show ideas starting with “Let's K*ll All Women.” Then, the Cute Ones mourn the break-up of Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker (even though they're still together). When it comes time to discuss their For You pages, it's… a lot of what you'd expect: pirate shanties, shirtless men, and erotic Furbies. Also, if you're not decorating with pinecones, you're on the wrong side of history. Oh yeah, and they watch 2009's “The Stepford Wives.”  If today's episode makes you laugh or scream, please do us a favor and rate our show 5 STARS on Apple or Spotify This is the easiest way for us to grow our community! We're on YOUTUBE! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a second of our hijinx - now on video! Follow Us on Social Media! TikTok: @cuteonepodcast Chelsea: @ohnochels Donny: @realdonnywood Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[originally published on Patreon Dec 29, 2021] You're premium subscribers, you already know the score. Yes, Ira Levin and William Peter Blatty were both spies, but What Does It Mean? I go through the careers of both authors and flag the times they worked for US intelligence, then how perhaps their writing was affected by that fact, and then the reverberations their work has had on society. With Levin, we meet the Ayn Rand circle, Malachi Martin, the weirdness of Rosemary's Baby, the Stepford Wives, the Boys From Brazil, Son of Rosemary, and so on. With Blatty, we discuss USIA, the Groucho Marx connection, the Ninth Configuration, the Exorcist, Mark David Chapman, the Zodiac, the Exorcist III, Dahmer, and I cite the great pd187 and Christopher Knowles on the Exorcist film.  To wrap it up, I discuss the "less well-known" David St. John, who weirdly corresponds with Candy Jones, and how the saga of Tom Dooley III shows that religious psyops are not exactly new. And the songs are pretty great this episode too, lol. Songs: Black Sabbath by Coven Pact with Lucifer by Coven Wicked Woman by Coven excerpts from the Exorcist soundtrack Room 213 by Church of Misery

Amanda Hayes, an actress known for roles on The Sopranos and The Stepford Wives, was convicted of conspiring with her husband, Grant Hayes, to murder Laura Ackerson, his ex-wife and mother of his two children.  The murder  and its cover-up would be one of the most grisly crimes investigators had ever encountered.  Sources:  Bitter Remains, author Diane Fanning, Berkley Books, 2016.  See No Evil: Who killed Laura Ackerson and where are they now?  ID's See No Evil: Who killed Laura Ackerson and where are they now? (sportskeeda.com) Amanda Hayes: Deadly Women -  https://deadlywomen.fandom.com/wiki/Amanda_Hayes  Sponsors:  Arrow Sand - Go to www.arrowsand.com to find out about their fee-free travel service. Join the email list to score deals from 50% - 60% off travel!