Podcast appearances and mentions of Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg tells Ben Mankiewicz about the deal he struck with Stanley Kubrick for information about a famous cut scene from Dr. Strangelove. Stanley, an eleven-episode limited series, begins September 24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1982, audiences around the world fell in love with a gentle alien stranded on Earth and the young boy determined to help him get home. Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial became a global phenomenon and gave us one of cinema's most memorable lines, ‘E.T. phone home.'Peter Coyote played Keys, the mysterious government agent on the trail of E.T., a role that became one of the film's most memorable characters.More than four decades later, Peter tells Gill Kearsley about the making of the film, reliving his favourite memories from the set and reflecting on its enduring appeal. He also reveals that he wrote some of Keys' dialogue himself.Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations. You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end. And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Photo: On the set of E.T. Credit: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

Steven Spielberg directed a new alien movie this summer, and Danny and Kevin finally talked about it. Kevin mentioned that Michael Kahn (95) didn't edit Disclosure Day. Coincidentally, little did Kevin realize he would edit this episode at the pace you would expect from a 95 year-old. As always with Spielberg, there is much to discuss. Does he still have the summer blockbuster juice in him, or is this movie a sort of blend of his memorable awe-inspiring adventures from earlier in his career with the historical dramas he has become more known for in his later years? The duo break down this new effort from Spielberg and his screenwriting "closer" David Koepp. Follow us on Instagram at coffeeanddeathpod or email us at coffeeanddeathsticks@gmail.com

This week we face an alien invasion as we review Steven Spielberg's 2005 blockbuster, War of the Worlds. We're digging into Tom Cruise's frantic dash through the apocalypse, Dakota Fanning's standout performance, and her impressive ability to scream louder than an attacking tripod. We'll break down Spielberg's tension-filled visual storytelling, John Williams' score, the film's practical effects, questionable character decisions, production trivia, and an ending that may be more controversial than the aliens themselves. Do Spielberg and Cruise deliver an unforgettable invasion, or does this war collapse faster than humanity's electrical grid? Grab your emergency supplies, stay away from strange lightning strikes, and join us for a spoiler-filled review of War of the Worlds—complete with strong opinions, unnecessary arguments, and our final ratings.

The Platt family is barely surviving, and that’s before their neighborhood is inexplicably dropped millions of years into the past and overrun by hungry dinosaurs. The End of Oak Street isn’t nearly as concerned with explaining that premise or exploring its characters as it is with facilitating dino mayhem and nostalgia for the films of writer-director David Robert Mitchell’s youth. That can be to the film’s benefit and detriment, both of which we cover in this week’s discussion, before bringing Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds back in to see how these two family survival narratives compare in their respective ideas about flawed parents, imperiled children, and the universal human desire to not get eaten. Then in Your Next Picture Show we consider a couple of possible alternate pairing for Oak Street, one featuring aliens, one featuring dinosaurs, and both underrated. Please share your thoughts about War of the Worlds, The End of Oak Street, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Alexander Ullom’s It Ends and Andrei Tarkovsky’s Solaris This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Platt family is barely surviving, and that’s before their neighborhood is inexplicably dropped millions of years into the past and overrun by hungry dinosaurs. The End of Oak Street isn’t nearly as concerned with explaining that premise or exploring its characters as it is with facilitating dino mayhem and nostalgia for the films of writer-director David Robert Mitchell’s youth. That can be to the film’s benefit and detriment, both of which we cover in this week’s discussion, before bringing Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds back in to see how these two family survival narratives compare in their respective ideas about flawed parents, imperiled children, and the universal human desire to not get eaten. Then in Your Next Picture Show we consider a couple of possible alternate pairing for Oak Street, one featuring aliens, one featuring dinosaurs, and both underrated. Please share your thoughts about War of the Worlds, The End of Oak Street, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Alexander Ullom’s It Ends and Andrei Tarkovsky’s Solaris This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/join/NextPictureShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I welcomed one of my hero authors, Michael Morpurgo, and his wife Clare, to Highclere Castle to talk about storytelling, history, the magic of reading, and the extraordinary charity they founded together — Farms for City Children.Michael shared how War Horse came to life and why understanding the First World War matters more than ever today. We recalled the unforgettable day Joey, the National Theatre's War Horse puppet, came to Highclere in 2014 — walking through the very library where Almina, my predecessor, had nursed soldiers back from the trenches a century before.Michael told the wonderful story behind Farms for City Children — how Clare, a childhood afternoon let loose near a Devon farm, courtesy of her father Allen Lane, founder of Penguin Books, sparked a lifetime's passion for the countryside, and how that passion became a charity that has given over 120,000 inner-city children a week of real farm life.We explored the importance of books and reading, handwriting, the friendship with Ted Hughes, the honest editorial partnership between Michael and Clare, and my own plans for a Highclere Literary Festival this October.We ended with Michael's dream summer evening guest: the radiant Audrey Hepburn.00:00 Welcome & Introduction02:10 War Horse & Joey Comes to Highclere06:30 History, World War I & Why It Still Matters13:15 The Origins of Farms for City Children21:45 A Real Farm — Not a Pretend Farm28:00 Highclere: Farm, History & the Fifth Earl33:20 The Power of Reading & the Literary Festival38:10 Writing by Hand, Ted Hughes & the iPad44:00 Editing, Marriage & Telling the Truth49:30 Dream Party Guest: Audrey HepburnTopics CoveredWar Horse & HighclereThe origins of War Horse and why Michael believes we must understand history to navigate the presentLady Carnarvon recalls the day Joey, the War Horse puppet from the National Theatre, came to Highclere in 2014 to mark the centenary of World War IHighclere Castle served as a real military hospital during World War I — Lady Carnarvon's predecessor, Almina, nursed soldiers back from the trenchesThe contrast with the fictional Downton Abbey and the very real human stories preserved in letters at HighclereHistory, War & ResponsibilityMichael reflects on why the First World War is so important — and how it directly caused the SecondThe role of individuals and political movements in triggering conflict, from Sarajevo to the rise of HitlerWhy Michael feels it is "timely" to revisit these lessons today, given the state of the worldSeeing War Horse in the theatre the night before recording — and what it still means to himFarms for City ChildrenClare's childhood inspiration: sent outside to explore as a young girl near a Devon farm, she fell in love with the countryside, animals, and the rhythm of rural lifeHer father, Allen Lane, founder of Penguin Books, instilled a love of the natural worldWhy Clare and Michael left teaching after realising they weren't reaching the children who needed them mostHow the charity started with one Victorian farmhouse in Devon and has since grown to multiple working farmsOver 120,000 children have now spent a week on a real farm — milking cows, feeding lambs, grooming horses, doing genuine workMeeting former "farm children" now aged 45 with families of their own, who say the experience never left themHighclere Today — A Living EstateFarming records at Highclere dating back to the 16th century; earliest written records from 749 ADLady Carnarvon's rare breed Cornish pigs, Belted Galloway cattle, 1,400 ewes, and 2,500 lambsThe Iron Age Fort and Bronze Age Tumuli on the estateWilliam of Wykeham (1324–1404) — bishop and founder of Winchester College and New College, Oxford — lived at Highclere; it was his palaceThe fifth Earl of Carnarvon, who discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun, was a voracious reader; his will, written at 21, listed his books as among his most prized possessionsThe Power of Reading & WritingWhy books matter: they let children ask questions, explore mortality, understand the world, and feel less aloneMichael's beach anecdote — watching his granddaughter's husband read to their one-year-old, with the baby turning the pages back — as a perfect image of how the love of books is passed onThe importance of parents reading aloud, good libraries, and physical booksLady Carnarvon's Highclere Literary Festival — launching this October, with:A children's trail through the gardens (including a wardrobe inspired by Narnia and an entrance to fairyland)The Curious Tent and Speaker's CornerWriting and reading competitions with cash prizesFree entry for under-16s who have read a book or written somethingLady Carnarvon's campaign for handwriting — the link between brain, hand, and penTed Hughes, Writing by Hand & TechnologyMichael's lifelong habit of writing by hand — and how arthritis in his finger has forced a reluctant move to an iPadNeighbour and friend Ted Hughes on why handwriting matters: it keeps the mind and the process in syncMichael's delight at discovering he can dictate to his iPad ("It prints it out magically")Editing, Marriage & HonestyClare as Michael's first editor — "quite unfairly truthful" — and why he always takes her notes even when he doesn't want toThe ongoing verdict: nothing he's written in the 65 books since War Horse has matched itLady Carnarvon's husband editing her first book and his well-meaning but devastating comment: "Don't worry if nobody reads it — you've still tried very hard"A Summer Evening QuestionIf you could take anyone to Lady Carnarvon's summer jazz evening, who would it be?Clare: Gregory PeckMichael: Audrey Hepburn (Roman Holiday)A discussion of Audrey Hepburn's extraordinary grace — and how grace itself is something both Michael and Lady Carnarvon seek in their work and livesMentioned in This EpisodeWar Horse — Michael Morpurgo (novel, stage production, Steven Spielberg film)Waiting for Anya — Michael MorpurgoThe History Boys — Alan BennettFarms for City Children — farmsforcitvchildren.orgHighclere Literary Festival — October 2025, Highclere CastleAllen Lane — founder of Penguin BooksAlmina, Countess of Carnarvon — WWI hospital at HighclereWilliam of Wykeham — founder of Winchester College and New College, OxfordThe fifth Earl of Carnarvon — discoverer of Tutankhamun's tombTed Hughes — poet, neighbour of the MorpurgosRoman Holiday (1953) — dir. William Wyler, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory PeckAbout Lady Carnarvon's PodcastLady Carnarvon records her podcast from Highclere Castle, home of the real family whose story inspired Downton Abbey. Episodes explore history, heritage, literature, and the people and ideas that have shaped Highclere and the wider world.You can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/New episodes are published on the first day of every month. 

This week, we're looking back at Rob's conversation with the beloved actor and "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" host Ted Danson! Ted joins Rob Lowe to discuss the incredible legacy of “Cheers,” the optimistic comedy of “The Good Place” and “Parks & Recreation,” his experiences working with Steven Spielberg and Larry David, learning that his show was canceled while touring the Sistine Chapel, and the importance of protecting our oceans. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at (323) 570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Tom and Julie finally got to see the OFFICIAL Double Threat tattoo from our friend Brian, talk about the new upcoming Woody Allen film, and praise the late great Dolly Parton. Plus they watched clips of a fan saying something strange to Steven Spielberg, Kacey Musgraves unusual new concert set piece, a reporter asking transphobic protestors to name 5 WNBA players, and an old woman who received an inappropriate license plate by mistake.CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-Guy says something strange to Steven Spielberghttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DXCt-iRvsAS/-Kacey Musgraves debuts new concert set piecehttps://bsky.app/profile/solomonrmissouri.com/post/3mtoo2gkdrc2h-Asking transphobic protestors to name 5 WNBA playershttps://bsky.app/profile/rodger.bsky.social/post/3mtqrkinnx222-Woman receives wrong license plate at the DMVhttps://www.instagram.com/reels/Da07YpISrfZ/Send us back to school clips to doublethreatpod@gmail.com for us to watch on the next episode!Giveaway Info:Our old pal Brian is back with another Patreon membership drive! If you are not, and have not been, a current member of the Double Threat patreon and would like to be, please email mickeyrooneysucks69420@yahoo.com and provide Brian the email address you would like the membership to be associated with, and he will gift you a 1-month $10 tier Patreon membership free of charge!But wait, there's more! As an added bonus to any current members of the Patreon, Brian is giving away 5 copies of the Difficult People Blu-ray signed by Julie Klausner! All you gotta do is email mickeyrooneysucks69420@yahoo.com and tell Brian how long you've been a member of the Patreon, your address, and you might be chosen to receive one of these signed Blu-rays in the mail for free!Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickup your own copy of Difficult People on Blu-ray only at https://julieklausner.fun/Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.comWATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PAY PIGS ONLYhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Y826FGBNP19R?ref_=wl_shareDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro06:17 Woody Allen's new movie23:29 Guy says something strange to Steven Spielberg26:41 Nu Metal York City31:03 The Double Threat Patreon Sweepstakes45:36 Dolly Parton49:54 We want your back to school clips!57:14 What's the best Adam Sandler movie?01:03:35 Kacey Musgraves debuts new concert set piece01:05:59 Asking transphobic protestors to name 5 WNBA players 01:20:16 Woman receives wrong license plate at the DMV 01:33:47 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Casey picks Jan de Bont's The Haunting for the second movie in our Dead of Summer triple feature. In this episode, we meet Hugh Crain, along with Hill House itself. We trace the film's tangled path from a planned Spielberg/Stephen King collaboration (that eventually became King's Rose Red) through Jan de Bont taking the reins, and break down all 16 monster reveals hiding in Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson, and Lili Taylor's ill-fated sleep study. We compare this haunted house movie to both the 1963 original and Mike Flanagan's Netflix series, geek out over the ILM and Tippett Studios effects work, run our Real Monsters segment, and find out once and for all whether any of us would survive a night in Hill House. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFor bonus content and commentaries, check out our PatreonFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookWant to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more!Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

Today we discuss the biggest sequel featuring dinosaurs Steven Spielberg ever directed with THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK (1997)! We talk about the different tone from the first Jurassic Park, the improved(?) effects, the new dinosaurs, and more! 
We also talk about lots of other dinosaur related stuff like: dinosaur cookies, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, We're Back: A Dinosaur Story, The Land Before Time, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, Dino Riders, Turok, Jurassic Punk (documentary), and the TV show Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World! We also talk about Kacey Musgraves' disco balls, Hustlers, The Drama (2026), Widow's Bay (AppleTV), and The End of Oak Street (2026)! Check out Steven's new HUSTLERS edits featuring new music and a black and white version because… CINEMA! HUSTLERS (2019) Black and White Cut: https://youtu.be/URNlcStk-n4 HUSTLERS (2019) Lambada Cut: https://youtu.be/Tc9GqJFwm4A ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS online: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ltaspod?lang=en Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends!

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)—Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is recruited by the U.S. government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant before it falls into Nazi hands. Racing across the globe, Indy faces deadly traps, ruthless rivals, and ancient mysteries in a quest that tests his courage and ingenuity. Steven Spielberg’s Raiders … Continue reading Ep. 09-04: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 300th Episode! → The post Ep. 09-04: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 300th Episode! first appeared on JOHNNY HAS THE KEYS.

In honor of the recent 4K releases of Zach Cregger's Barbarian & Curry Barker's Obsession, we're going back to the beginning to check out some of our collections' &  favorite directors' debut feature films. Plus recommendations, announcements, confessions, wishes, and more! Find us on Instagram! We're on Letterboxed!

Pete McMonigle and Big Mac debate the cultural impact of Stan Lee compared to Steven Spielberg while revisiting classic movie scenes. They also recount a listener's encounter with a bear during an ice cream bet and look ahead to the Giants' regular-season roster. 01:33 - Iconic Graduation Songs 03:45 - Al Pacino Movie Classics 10:36 - Stan Lee Versus Spielberg 15:01 - Bear Interrupts Ice Cream Bet 17:47 - Giants Roster Moves Update

Chris McMonigle and Pete Hoffman break down the Baltimore Orioles claiming Luis Robert Jr. off waivers and what it means for the New York Mets' financial future. They also debate the postseason impact of Jazz Chisholm Jr., analyze Carlos Beltran's legacy, and argue over whether Stan Lee or Steven Spielberg has a greater cultural footprint. 01:20 - Luis Robert Jr. Claimed 05:15 - Pete Alonso Performance Debate 10:00 - Jazz Chisholm Playoff Expectations 14:00 - Pedro Martinez Dominance 17:15 - Carlos Beltran Legacy Documentary 21:00 - Yankees Red Sox Series Recap 26:00 - Yankees Playoff Bullpen Strategy 30:00 - Al Pacino Classic Movies 38:20 - Stan Lee Versus Spielberg 43:30 - Bear Encounter In Warwick

Actress Julia Antonelli joins My Fame, Explained to talk about growing up in the entertainment industry, playing Wheezie Cameron on Netflix's Outer Banks, her early days as a Nickelodeon star, and what she has learned while building a career across television, film, and theater.Julia began acting at just 11 years old before landing her breakout role as Jessie Novoa on Nickelodeon's Every Witch Way, later reprising the character in W.I.T.s Academy. She would go on to join the global phenomenon Outer Banks as Wheezie Cameron, the younger sister of Sarah Cameron, played by Madelyn Cline.In this candid conversation, Julia takes us behind the scenes of her journey from child actor to where she is today. She opens up about growing up in Hollywood, navigating auditions and rejection, balancing her acting career with attending Fordham University, and the lessons she has learned along the way.Julia also talks about her experiences working on major film projects, including Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid, making the transition from child actor to adult roles, and stepping onto the stage for her professional theater debut.Plus, we talk Outer Banks, life away from the cameras, social media, Hollywood hot takes, advice for aspiring actors, dream roles, and what Julia hopes comes next in her career.It's a conversation about growing up, taking chances, dealing with rejection, finding your place in an unpredictable industry, and continuing to chase the next opportunity.My Fame, Explained shares the untold stories of dreams, determination, and the rise to fame through candid conversations with actors, musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, creators, and other notable personalities.Follow Julia Antonelli on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram and TikTok⁠⁠⁠Follow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

We go In The Cantina to get caught up with author and screenwriter Ernest Cline. In this awesome conversation, Ernie shares behind-the-scenes stories about his first film Fanboys, many we've never heard before, along with tales from the Fanboys reunion earlier this month in Texas. We present Ernie with every Star Wars reference from his groundbreaking novel Ready Player One to get his first-blush reactions and inspirations, and Ernie shares stories about working with Steven Spielberg. Plus, Ernie sticks around to break down the Star Wars: Starfighter teaser trailer screened only once earlier this month at D23, and more!

Ep 154 — Wolf Kahler — Colonel Dietrich in Raiders of the Lost ArkFor Episode 154 of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I'm going back to one of my earliest and most memorable interviews: a conversation with German actor Wolf Kahler, best known to film fans as Colonel Dietrich in Raiders of the Lost Ark.Kahler's wonderfully imposing performance as the Nazi officer who helps Belloq search for the Ark is one of the many unforgettable supporting performances in Spielberg's 1981 adventure. But there's much more to his career than one film.In this episode, Wolf talks about his acting career, how he came to be cast in Raiders of the Lost Ark, working with Steven Spielberg and the cast, and his memories of making one of the most beloved adventure films ever made.It's also a chance to revisit the making of Raiders from the perspective of someone who was actually there — and to hear stories from behind the scenes that you won't find in the finished film.Wolf Kahler has appeared in numerous films and television productions, often playing German military characters, including The Dirty Dozen: The Next Mission, The Bourne Identity, The Remains of the Day, Charlotte Gray, Wonder Woman and The Great Escaper.So, grab your hat, whip and favourite archaeological artefact, and join me for a conversation with Colonel Dietrich himself.This 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

"If you hold on to the past, you die a little each day..." For Episode 416, Brandon and Thomas finish their main series on the Southern Gothic genre with Martin Scorsese's CAPE FEAR. Listen as they discuss how Steven Spielberg was the film's first director, why Robert De Niro was so motivated to make the movie, which A-List actors starred in the film, how Nick Nolte convinced Scorsese for him to star in the film, how Scorsese re-ignited interest in CinemaScope in the 1990s, how Scorsese tried to make this his Alfred Hitchcock movie, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Kyle Chandler and Friday Night Lights (00:00:10) Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre (00:08:24) Intro to Cape Fear (00:12:30) How Cape Fear Got to Production (00:17:42) Favorite Scenes (00:36:49) On Set Life - (01:07:09) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:17:34) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:36) Film Facts (01:27:52) Awards (01:30:01) Final Questions on the Movie (01:35:23) Final Questions on the Southern Gothic Genre (01:39:15) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:31) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas. On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored–and successful–movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones in George Lucas: A Life (Little, Brown and Company, 2016) If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. His innovation and ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched. Brian Jay Jones is the author of the New York Times bestseller Jim Henson: The Biography, as well as Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of An American Imagination and Washington Irving: An American Original. His most recent book is The Capitol: The Surprising Biography of an American Building. He continues to believe that Han shot first. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches writing and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, available here on the New Books Network and wherever podcasts are found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas. On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored–and successful–movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones in George Lucas: A Life (Little, Brown and Company, 2016) If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. His innovation and ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched. Brian Jay Jones is the author of the New York Times bestseller Jim Henson: The Biography, as well as Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of An American Imagination and Washington Irving: An American Original. His most recent book is The Capitol: The Surprising Biography of an American Building. He continues to believe that Han shot first. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches writing and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, available here on the New Books Network and wherever podcasts are found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction

Mark Marshall worked for Amblin, Lucas Film, was Steven Spielberg's assistant and was on location for “The Goonies” where he became affectionately known as the “Goonie wrangler”

The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas. On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored–and successful–movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones in George Lucas: A Life (Little, Brown and Company, 2016) If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. His innovation and ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched. Brian Jay Jones is the author of the New York Times bestseller Jim Henson: The Biography, as well as Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of An American Imagination and Washington Irving: An American Original. His most recent book is The Capitol: The Surprising Biography of an American Building. He continues to believe that Han shot first. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches writing and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, available here on the New Books Network and wherever podcasts are found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas. On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored–and successful–movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones in George Lucas: A Life (Little, Brown and Company, 2016) If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. His innovation and ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched. Brian Jay Jones is the author of the New York Times bestseller Jim Henson: The Biography, as well as Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of An American Imagination and Washington Irving: An American Original. His most recent book is The Capitol: The Surprising Biography of an American Building. He continues to believe that Han shot first. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches writing and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, available here on the New Books Network and wherever podcasts are found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

In this episode, I deconstruct Steven Spielberg's new film Disclosure Day — which I happened to see on the Fourth of July, on the 250th anniversary of this country, in a theater in New York City.    The timing was unplanned. The way it landed was not.   Tune in to discover:   Why integrity is simpler than we think, and why we so often talk ourselves out of it anyway What withholding truth has to do with division, and how speakers and leaders do this more than they realize Why the last word of the film stopped me cold, and what it means for anyone who wants to use their voice to unite rather than divide   More from Tricia  Publish your book with The Big Talk Press Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com 

Believing in yourself is key to success. One of the best examples of that is Steven Spielberg. At the age of 18 he sneaked onto the Universal Studios lot and literally created a job for himself while nobody was looking. Eventually they noticed him, paid him, and he never left. Feel free to DM me if you have a story you’d like me to cover . . On Facebook it’s Patty Steele and on Instagram Real Patty SteeleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wesley makes his long-awaited debut on the pod as he joins Zach and Ben to review Steven Spielberg's haunting pinocchian story A.I. There may not be a more relevant movie to todays times and you won't want to miss this conversation. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetworkThis episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance . Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.PointAInsurance.com

Clint Lanier and David McArthur discuss the blockbuster adventure film Raiders of the Lost Ark while drinking whiskey.

As the Summr comes to a close, the blockbusters are still being pumped out! The End Of Oak Street was a sleeper pick that we went and got Anthony of the Talkin Ish Podcast to help us break the Sci-fi film down! This film opens like your typical family oriented Steven Spielberg film but soon enough turns into a fast paced edge of your seat thriller. We get in to the family dynamics of the film. We discuss the family , at least the parents, were not the typical bad decision making family . The fair share of jump scares this movie has. Greg losing his leg and the laughs is gave . That crazy snake scene. And so so much, and of course the reason that brings the people here , WAS IT GOOD THOUGH?!

A new excavation in northern Iraq at a site with the terrific name of Kurd Qaburstan has revealed evidence of siege warfare. But we sort of knew this already from the stele of King Dadusha of Eshnunna who said that he had conquered the site. In ten days. As always the destruction itself, bad for the locals, good for the archaeologists. But how big was it, really? Maybe the ten days thing wasn't just Dadusha doing a bit.  With special shout outs to Steven Spielberg and a man called Creekmore!

Following up on our discussion of Bicentennial Man, we discuss two movies, starting with the 28th highest-grossing movie of 2001, Steven Spielberg's A.I. - Artificial Intelligence. A.I. has a lot of connections to 1999, since it was originally meant to be directed by Stanley Kubrick, who died in 1999, and starred two of 1999's Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominees, Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law. It's also proven stunningly prescient and holds up in a way that makes it arguably better now than it was 25 years ago. Spielberg's latest, Disclosure Day, while appearing to share a lot of DNA with A.I., is...less good. And John rants about it a lot.

This was supposed to be the summer of disclosure. What happened? We were told that the new Steven Spielberg film Disclosure Day would challenge our faith and causes to question the truth contained in the Bible. While Spielberg's film failed to accomplish that lofty goal, the evangelist of the “ancient aliens” gospel continue to promote their view of the creation of the world and the origins of humanity. Joining us to discuss how Christians can use Hollywood's portrayal of non-human intelligences to open serious discussions of the Bible is our regular Iron and Myth panel: Dr. Judd Burton (BurtonBeyond.net), author of Interview With the Giant; Doug Van Dorn (DouglasVanDorn.com), author of Battle for the Bible's Truth: Genesis, Jesus, and the Second Century Plot to Deny the Messiah; and Brian Godawa (Godawa.com), best-selling author of Daniel: Exile in Babylon, the first novel in a trilogy about the life of Daniel. Derek's new book War of the Watchers Book One: From Baal to Balfour is now available at Amazon in paperback and as a Kindle e-book! It's also a part of a special offer at the SkyWatchTV store: Get War of the Watchers, Derek's previous book The Second Coming of Saturn, and a 13-part teaching DVD based on The Second Coming of Saturn for your donation of just $45! Follow us! X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbertTelegram: t.me/gilberthouseSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.com | sharonkgibert.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! The building has HVAC, a new floor, windows, insulation, ceiling fans, and an upgraded electrical system! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate. Download our free app! This brings all of our content directly to your smartphone or tablet. Best of all, we'll never get canceled from our own app! Links to the app stores for iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices are at www.GilbertHouse.org/app. Please join us each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. JOIN US IN ISRAEL (NOTE NEW DATES)! We will tour the Holy Land October 24–November 3, 2027 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store. Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (Spreaker.com/show/fringe-radio-network)!

This week we start a new cask around some "Summer Movie Sunburn" and up first we try to decipher the latest from director Steven Spielberg with Disclosure Day. Journey with us as we discuss this legendary director's latest film involving aliens, and the race to let the public know the truth of their existence. But is this a half baked idea that was better suited for the fall instead of the summer? Has Spielberg ran out of juice or is he still able to captivate audiences? So pour some rye, grab your alien language dictionary, and get ready to "listen." Cheers!

From Raiders of the Lost Ark to Spider-Man 2, Boogie Nights, Frida and Broadway, Alfred Molina has built one of Hollywood's most extraordinary and versatile careers. In this revealing conversation with Steve Kmetko, Molina looks back at making his movie debut for Steven Spielberg, and admits he was so inexperienced he didn't even understand the marks on the floor. He shares the story behind becoming Doctor Octopus, explains how Doc Ock's famous mechanical arms really worked, and reveals the nickname he and the puppeteers gave themselves. Molina also takes us behind the scenes of Boogie Nights, including the line he improvised that Paul Thomas Anderson kept in the film, and talks about Salma Hayek's extraordinary fight to get Frida made with the cast she wanted. Then the conversation gets personal. Molina discusses the times he considered giving up acting, being told he wasn't leading-man material, therapy, his unusual theory about what drives actors, his feelings about awards and the role he'd still love to play. After five decades on stage and screen, Alfred Molina is very much still here.   00:00 Alfred Molina: Still Here Hollywood01:01 His First Movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark02:17 Alfred Molina Was Completely New to Filmmaking04:52 Why Spielberg Told Him to Stop Watching Dailies07:18 Why Raiders Changed Adventure Movies08:43 Auditioning for Steven Spielberg10:22 Learning From Hollywood's Greatest Directors12:20 The One Director He Couldn't Understand14:33 Regretting Not Paying Attention in School15:08 Classical Acting Training at Guildhall17:08 Did Classical Training Help in Hollywood?19:01 Becoming Doctor Octopus20:00 The Secrets Behind Doc Ock's Tentacles23:10 The Movies Alfred Molina Loves25:34 Why Young Fans Know Him as Doc Ock27:04 Does He Take His Characters Home?29:52 Why He Keeps Returning to the Stage31:31 The Incredible Boogie Nights Firecracker Story34:40 Actors, Directors and Happy Accidents38:32 Film vs. Television vs. Theater40:38 The Roles He Still Wants to Play43:34 Playing Tevye and Diego Rivera44:53 Salma Hayek's Fight to Make Frida47:00 Alfred Molina Gets Candid About Awards50:09 Why He Doesn't Really Watch the Oscars51:24 The Best Acting Advice He Ever Received53:18 He Thought About Quitting Acting, A Lot55:42 Alfred Molina on Therapy56:04 His "Genetic Flaw" Theory About Actors58:00 The Role He Still Dreams About59:59 The Career Moment He'd Love to Relive1:02:06 Inside Hollywood's "CADS" Group1:04:09 Why Their Friendships Matter Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.comAdvertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.comPublicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan and Dylan discuss the latest blockbuster to combine Amblin-esque family drama and Jurassic-age dinosaur thrills. Let's dive into The End of Oak Street.

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey trace the unlikely journey of Stranger Things from the Duffer Brothers' rejected pitch to one of Netflix's defining franchises - and a recurring Halloween Horror Nights favorite. They revisit how Universal translated Hawkins and the Upside Down into elaborate haunted houses, why the creative partnership worked so well, and how those early attractions helped prove that fans wanted to physically step inside Netflix's worlds. Then Jim and Eric bring the story up to the present with Netflix House in Philadelphia and the latest Stranger Things experience headed to Halloween Horror Nights 35. FEATURE • How Matt and Ross Duffer turned their original Montauk concept into Stranger Things after a string of network rejections. • Why the show's mix of Stephen King, Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, 1980s nostalgia, and breakout young performers became a cultural phenomenon. • How Stranger Things first came to Halloween Horror Nights in 2018, with the Duffer Brothers giving Universal extensive creative access. • The painstaking work behind recreating Hawkins, the Byers house, the Upside Down, and the Demogorgon for Universal Orlando and Hollywood. • Why the 2019 and 2023 Stranger Things houses evolved differently on each coast rather than becoming simple clones. • Jim and Eric's visit to Netflix House at King of Prussia and its immersive Stranger Things experience. • How Netflix expanded Stranger Things into touring experiences, live theater, permanent attractions, and other extensions beyond the streaming series. • What Halloween Horror Nights 35 could represent as one of the final major theme park celebrations of Hawkins and its characters. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com• Eric Hersey - X/Twitter: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey | strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews• YouTube: @jimhillmedia• TikTok: @jimhillmedia• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave GreyProduced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Planning a Universal Orlando Resort vacation? The travel professionals at BeOurGuestVacations.com offer personalized concierge service to help with resort stays, theme park tickets, and special extras for your Universal adventure. Be sure to mention that the Epic Universal Podcast sent you.If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Spielberg's science fiction mystery thriller starring Emily Blunt is action packed but really, it's a story about empathy and communication but why is all the secrecy needed for fellow galactic beings. Picks up where Close Encounters left us.

Steven Spielberg is one of the most famous movie directors in the world. He has made many exciting films that people of all ages love. Some of his most popular movies include "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Jurassic Park." Steven Spielberg started making movies when he was just a kid, using his dad's camera. He is known for his amazing storytelling and creating movies that take us on incredible adventures. Watching his films can make you feel like you're part of the action, and they inspire many young filmmakers today.

In 2008, Ben Stiller made a war movie about people making a war movie, and in doing so, accidentally made one of the more prescient satires of 21st-century Hollywood ego, method acting, and the studio system's addiction to spectacle.Tropic Thunder arrived as a big, dumb action-comedy on the surface and a razor-sharp industry roast underneath, skewering everything from Vietnam war epics to blockbuster bloat to the cult of the "serious actor."Starting life as a Stiller passion project over a decade in development, it was championed by Steven Spielberg, and has an unrivalled mid-2000s ensemble; Stiller, Jack Black, and a nearly unrecognizable Robert Downey Jr., whose performance as a white Australian actor undergoing "pigmentation alteration" surgery to play a Black soldier showcased both his talent and the thin line of satire in Hollywood. It also, ironically, ended up with him getting an Academy Award nomination.Tropic Thunder brilliantly satirizes Hollywood's ridiculousness, especially the extremes actors go for awards, but it remains controversial. Despite its flaws, Tropic Thunder remains a relevant critique of the film industry and its egos, prompting discussions about depictions of race, disability and the evolution of comedic boundaries in cinema.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

Our precogs have seen that you would stop here and listen to our podcast. It would be a precrime not to listen. You have no free will as you listen to Cody, Robert, and Nat discuss Steven Spielberg's take on Philip K. Dick in 2002'S MINORITY REPORT. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - MINORITY REPORT Discussion 1:18:21- Next Movie and Outro

On the last ever A24 vibe discussion (big announcement coming in two weeks), these film reviewers invite on Steven Spielberg super fan Josh Keemig from Keemig Movie Reviews (https://www.instagram.com/keemig.movie.reviews/) to blind rank the top 16 Steven Spielberg films of all time. What Spielberg films will round out the bottom of the list? Will these movie critics choose a blockbuster, or one of Spielberg's more emotionally poignant films to top the list? How many Indiana Jones films will be on here? Will Firelight make the list? Many questions to be answered, and we'd love to hear your own list in the comments.https://buymeacoffee.com/a24otrIntro- 0:00 to 2:01.Is Spielberg the GOAT?- 2:01 to 12:31.Blind Ranking Rules- 12:31 to 13:57.Our Top 16 Steven Spielberg Films- 13:57 to 1:53:43.Outro- 1:53:43 to End.

Jim returns, and we discuss one of Steven Spielberg's greatest films in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and how it was born from Spielberg's desire to make a James Bond film, and John Carpenter's final film, The Ward, starring Amber Heard. 

Matt Johnson’s new biopic Tony sidesteps the infamous Walk Hard trap by narrowing its scope to a single summer that would end up shaping the rest of Anthony Bourdain’s life, but not necessarily defining it. Whether that approach is ultimately satisfying to fans of the late celebrity chef and author is up for debate this week, as we’re once again joined by Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi to discuss how Tony plays into and against our expectations of a Bourdain narrative. Then we bring Ratatouille back in for Connections, to compare how these two films introduce us to kitchen culture through the eyes of a newbie. Then for Your Next Picture Show, we recommend two more recent films to fill out a Matt Johnson triple feature. Please share your thoughts about Ratatouille, Tony, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: David Robert Mitchell’s The End of Oak Street and Steven Spielberg’s The War of the Worlds This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Johnson’s new biopic Tony sidesteps the infamous Walk Hard trap by narrowing its scope to a single summer that would end up shaping the rest of Anthony Bourdain’s life, but not necessarily defining it. Whether that approach is ultimately satisfying to fans of the late celebrity chef and author is up for debate this week, as we’re once again joined by Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi to discuss how Tony plays into and against our expectations of a Bourdain narrative. Then we bring Ratatouille back in for Connections, to compare how these two films introduce us to kitchen culture through the eyes of a newbie. Then for Your Next Picture Show, we recommend two more recent films to fill out a Matt Johnson triple feature. Please share your thoughts about Ratatouille, Tony, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: David Robert Mitchell’s The End of Oak Street and Steven Spielberg’s The War of the Worlds This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/join/NextPictureShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome Naz Perez, cultural conversationalist, Critics' Choice film critic, Forbes Trailblazer, and creator of the masterclass How to Curate a Killer Interview. With a deep focus on instant human connection, energy dynamics, and the art of conversation, she helps creators, hosts, and ambitious individuals break down walls, ditch their ego behind the mic, and build authentic relationships in life and media.In this deep-dive conversation, Naz reveals how to disarm anyone in the first 60 seconds, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from her sit-downs with Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, Margot Robbie and more. She shares actionable strategies, from the shift between giving versus taking energy to her unique "soaking" method for creative prep, and explains why embracing your full, authentic self and "living more French" unlocks ultimate confidence.Topics DiscussedGiving vs. Taking Energy: The subtle shift between seeking validation and offering true, magnetic presence.The 60-Second Disarm: How raw vulnerability and humor break down A-list walls instantly.Managing Live Performance Anxiety: Staying grounded and editing in real time under extreme pressure.The "Soaking" Method: Why stepping away in silence yields your best creative questions and downloads.Main Character Syndrome: Ditching self-centered narratives to meet people in their own reality.Leaving Your Ego at the Door: How setting clear spiritual intentions creates real-time connection.Embracing Your Multitudes: Refusing to be put in a box—even if it means leaving money on the table."Living More French": Dropping your masks, letting go of outcomes, and choosing love over fear.Connect with Naz on InstagramConnect with Sebastian on InstagramSebastianNaum.com

It's officially “Augtober” in Central Florida, and we are snacking our way around Disney Springs to try the new Fall offerings and of course, discussing our reactions to the announcements from this year's D23 Expo. We also recap our experience at the House Of Mouse Expo 2026, seeing the Steven Spielberg exhibit at Universal Studios, and the new animation courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.   To listen to our House of Mouse Expo Vendor Showcase, click here.    Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.    

In this episode, I sit down with Peter Samuelson, an award-winning film producer, bestselling author, philanthropist, and founder of multiple non-profits dedicated to creating lasting social impact. With 27 films under his belt and decades spent founding impactful charities (including the Starlight Children's Foundation with Steven Spielberg and First Star for foster youth), Peter breaks down how he applies the ultimate entrepreneurial startup toolkit to solve unmet societal needs. Together, we explore his latest mission, Random Opportunities for Kindness, launched to elevate kindness into a viral, gamified movement capable of building bridges and countering societal hatred.   In this episode, we discuss: How Peter applies his 27-film producer toolkit as the ultimate entrepreneurial framework for founding non-profits Teaching foster youth to become philanthropists using a $200 grant exercise to build agency and self-worth The inspiration behind his latest initiative, Random Opportunities for Kindness How passing kindness cards with QR codes tracks multi-generational "family trees" of good deeds Gamifying kindness through points, virtual medals, and frequent flyer-style tiers like rock climber, rock star, and rock champion Securing support from 15 state governors across both parties to host press conferences and present physical state kindness medals How local faith leaders, schools, and community challenges like the Vail Valley initiative can adopt the platform for free The distinction between short-term happiness and the long-term fulfillment found in elevating others, as explored in Peter's book Finding Happy   About Peter: Peter Samuelson is an award-winning film producer, bestselling author, philanthropist, and founder of multiple nonprofits dedicated to creating lasting social impact. For decades, he has used storytelling, innovation, and service to make a difference in the lives of countless individuals and communities. Today, Peter is focused on an ambitious new mission inspired by a simple yet powerful belief: if negativity can be loud and pervasive, kindness can be loud and powerful too. As an ambassador for ROK—Random Opportunities of Kindness, a new initiative launched by Kindness Worldwide—Peter is helping elevate kindness from a quiet act to a movement capable of changing lives and changing the conversation. ROKindness.org transforms everyday kindness into a visible, measurable movement, spreading empathy at a time when we need more. Through a website, mobile apps, and QR cards, participants inspire others to pay kindness forward, creating expanding waves of positive action. Acts of kindness are tracked, mapped, and rewarded through recognition levels that encourage ongoing engagement. The platform partners with families, schools, faith communities, nonprofits, corporations, and civic organizations to strengthen community impact. A program of Kindness Worldwide, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a culture of kindness, ROKindness.org launches August 15, 2026. Supporters participate, share, partner, and volunteer, for lasting social change.   https://www.ROKindness.orghttps://www.rokindness.comhttps://www.samuelson.lahttps://www.LinkedIn.com/in/petersamuelsonhttps://www.instagram.com/petergsamuelson Peter's Book: Finding Happy: A User's Guide to Your Life, with Lessons From Minehttps://a.co/d/0dffRJk8   ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

We discuss the various films Steven Spielberg has released about alien encounters: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982), War of the Worlds (2005), and our inciting film, Disclosure Day. Featuring Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al. How is the new film as "mature Spielberg"? Is it as fun as the older films? Is it too heavy handed? Do the older films hold up? Would YOU go with the aliens? Are we as a society too jaded at this point for the Spielberg magic to fully work? Get more at prettymuchpop.com. Get an ad-free experience, plus bonus talking for nearly every episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop. Sponsor: Get started with Claude AI at claude.ai/pmp.

By the early 1980s Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were the richest, best-known filmmakers in the world, with an empire of their own. Coppola had directed The Godfather, then the highest-grossing film of all-time, until Spielberg surpassed it with Jaws — whose record Lucas broke with Star Wars, which Spielberg surpassed again with E.T. In a new book, The Last Kings of Hollywood, Paul Fischer charts their rise from young, ambitious filmmakers in the 1960s to the dominant creative forces of 1970s and 80s American cinema. In this episode, he joins Anna Bogutskaya to examine how these three era-defining filmmakers rivalled and supported each other, fell out and reconciled, and struggled to reinvent popular American cinema. Paul Fischer is an author, screenwriter and filmmaker. The Last Kings of Hollywood: The Battle for the Soul of American Cinema is available online and in bookstores now. Anna Bogutskaya is a film critic, programmer and author of Feeding The Monster. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could there be other universes out there? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Steven Spielberg, Josh Scherer, Emily Blunt, and more. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/stars-ask-neil-to-save-the-universe/ Thanks to our Patrons teonie, Dixie Gamoning, Greg Meyer, Mike Bilodeau, Mitchell Keesler, john hutt, Karen Buss, The Merry Widow, Casandra Martin, Swaraj Jaiswal, Hoang Nguyen, Knooble Gooble, Panainte Victor, Peter Jensen, Rajesh Bhaidasna, Victor Pomales, George Mulder, Life Space and the Lot, RandomBrian423, blitzgrub, Travis Bridges, Sreya Kumpatla, Erik Scheirer, Natalie Tabor, SwaZam!, KILOCREAMYY, Lisa Peldiak, Tosin Awofeso, Joe Buzz, daevon pearson, Amie Christy, Simone Adair, Philippe, Logan Davis, Ted Parsons, Macs Ton, Ben, Quentin Ferguson, Ash De Zylva, Evalena Marie, Nancy Bijok, Jacob Garcia, The Preschool Doctor, Amber Shaw, Erin, ilya, Kevin Nguyen, Austin Weets, and Alan G for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.