Podcast appearances and mentions of Steven Spielberg

What if I told you there was a movie written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale — the duo who would go on to create Back to the Future… directed by Steven Spielberg, fresh off the massive success of Jaws and Close Encounters… starring comedy legends John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and John Candy… and scored by the music genius behind Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park — himself, John Williams? You'd expect a guaranteed blockbuster. Instead, what audiences got in 1979 was 1941 — Spielberg's first spectacular misfire.

This week the Fellas watch the grandaddy of modern war movies, the one that kicked the pop culture relevance of WW2 in the late 90s to the stratosphere - 1998's Speilberg-directed Saving Private Ryan. A film that changed cinema, and reminded a grateful Allied populace of the sacrifices their father and grandfathers made to help end Hitler's terror, it closes Spielberg's legendary "War is Different Things" Trilogy in a grand fashion. Next week: a very similar film... that is also on the list. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forscreenandcountry@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Full List: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/war-movies/the-100-greatest-war-movies-of-all-time⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/fsacpo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) The Thin Red Line stars Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Jeremy Davies, Vin Diesel, Adam Goldberg, Barry Pepper, Giovanni Ribisi, Dennis Farina, Ted Danson, Harve Presnell, Paul Giamatti, Bryan Cranston, Nathan Fillion, Ryan Hurst, Leland Orser and Matt Damon; directed by Steven Spielberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people who have more than a passing interest in the UFO subject might be aware that the scene in Steven Spielberg's 1977 movie, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, where several UFOs go speeding by the main character's stalled car, followed by police cars in hot pursuit, was based on a real case. This was the 1966 incident where police officers Dale Spaur and Wilbur “Barney” Neff reportedly chased a single UFO at high speed across the state of Ohio into Pennsylvania, with other officers joining them in the chase. However, another scene in the movie, where a house occupied by a mother and son is flooded with light from a UFO, was also inspired by a real case, but this one is not nearly so well known.The front-page headline of the November 1963 APRO Bulletin is “Family Beseiged [sic] by Discs.” According to the article, on October 21, 1963, at his ranch near Tranca, Argentina, Antonio de Moreno was woken up by a fifteen-year-old employee who told him there seemed to have been an accident at the railway tracks about a half mile away from the house, as, in the reporter's words, “there was a lot of light and people moving around at that location.” Read more →Thank you for Supporting Us! ~ Stay Connected!

This week your girls got perhaps TOO warmed up and are full of pep and digressions from minute one, and whether this makes the podcast better or worse is your call. Get ready to hear a sentence about Josh Alexander started literally dozens of times! We cover so many topics: Hangman vs. Kyle Fletcher, Kyle Fletcher's lack of socks, the Philly crowd, the name of the serial killer show that James Purefoy was on in 2011, if the video package for FTR and Cope and Christian was a reference to something on male television, how the Women's Division is doing, whether young Steven Spielberg was a hunk, the Young Bucks sketch in catering (!!!), our fall movie watch list, Hook and the Opps, and of course the biggest news of the week, Dustin Chuck Taylor's boy-kissing tweet. Enjoy us? (00:00) Chitchat Time(12:27) Hangman, Kyle Fletcher, and the Don Callis Family(17:40) Blank Check, Steven Spielberg, Spotify AI Timestamps(21:22) Back to Hangman and DCF(24:41) Ancient Roman Bathing Interlude(27:18) Back to Hangman and DCF(30:46) Hangman's Body Discussion (in-depth) + Whether Men from Jaws Explored Each Other's Bodies(34:58) Back to Hangman and and DCF(39:52) FTR, Christian and Cope(45:50) Women's Division(58:03) Young Bucks, Death Riders, Opps, Hook(1:27:13) Ricochet and the Hurt Syndicate(1:32:06) Lightning RoundSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join in the conversation as the Idiots discuss one of the best motion pictures of all time: JAWS. We celebrate the film's terrifying return to the big screen after 50 years, talk about its impact, and the toys that tie in. What do YOU think of JAWS? Let us know in the comments below!!

When it comes to finding love, Gen Z is breaking up with dating apps. Fed up with swiping, they're now looking to meet people in real life. Yet, as our colleague Paulina Prosnitz reports from New York, they want to do it in their own way. (Did we mention cornhole leagues?) Then, if you're interested in another place to meet someone, here's an idea: How about a funeral? As Katia Kulawick-Assante reports from Paris, in the Instagram age, funerals have become a scene for social climbing and Instagramming. And finally, there are two great books out about two titans of music: the composer John Williams, best known for being the man who has written the scores for so many Steven Spielberg movies, and Leopold Stokowski, who scored some of Walt Disney's masterpieces. Our friend John Mauceri shares his thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prince Harry meets with King Charles for the first time in more than a year — a first step in improving relations between father and son. Also, Steven Spielberg reflects on 50 years of ‘Jaws,' from the ups and downs of life on set to the enduring legacy of the first summer blockbuster. Plus, America Ferrera stops by to catch up and discuss her new movie ‘The Lost Bus,' inspired by the true story of a bus driver who risked everything to save a teacher and 22 schoolchildren.

Let's talk about one of the most underrated Steven Spielberg movies, while also putting more respect on Christopher Walken's name. He's not just a low-hanging internet impression fruit, he is a legend. We had a good time with this one, from the serious to the silly, as is tradition. Thanks for hanging out with us, and as always, be kind, rewind, relax, and enjoy the podcast.

Blazer Ramon himself came by the studio and it felt like old times! In this episode we discuss the announcement of the Superman sequel “Man of Tomorrow”; Alani Ritchson confirming he has been in talks with DC; Activision passed on a Steven Spielberg directed ‘Call of Duty' film; Dwayne Johnson claims he was “pigeon holed” into being an action star; Sophie Turner playing Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider' series; and much more. NEED MERCH?!: www.insensitivemerch.com Join the cult of Casual Nerds and get up to 15% off! AFFILIATE PODCASTS: CriticalMass (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criticalmass-podcast/id1350565395) For more info about us visit: asylumstudios.live/ Contact via email: joaquin@asylumstudios.live AsylumStudios #InsensitiveCulture #podcast #podcasting #spotify #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcaster #youtube #hollywood #movienews #comedy #itunes #podcasters #film #applepodcasts #podcastshow #interview #newpodcast #television #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #cinema #radioshow #popculture

Send us a textWhat if a prenup isn't as “ironclad” as you think? In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley, Darian, and Jennifer tackle one of the most controversial parts of marriage: prenuptial agreements, and why they're not always what they seem. With real stories from friends, celebrity cases, and even examples like Mark Zuckerberg and Steven Spielberg, the ladies unpack how prenups can protect, complicate, or completely change relationships.But that's not all. This episode also highlights Denmark's empathy-driven education system (and why it makes them the happiest country), the hidden dangers of gel nail polish banned in Europe but not the U.S., and the iconic Parker House bar that's home to countless summer memories. To top it off, the Got Grit Award honors Father Mychal Judge, the FDNY chaplain who gave his life serving others on 9/11.From love and law to laughter and legacy, this conversation will leave you rethinking how we protect what matters most.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(0:59) Tribute to 9/11 and reaching 50k downloads(1:48) Memories and stories at the Parker House bar(4:47) Top 3 hot topics of the week(5:45) Denmark's empathy education and happiness(7:00) Gel nail polish linked to cancer risks(8:29) Prenups: protection, problems, and celebrity cases(24:06) Got Grit Award: Father Mychal Judge(25:53) Song of the week and closing reflections(28:29) OutroFollow us: Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/ More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

"Would you eat a sweet soy-glazed hot dog wrapped in seaweed… or are some culinary mashups just too far?"In this wildly entertaining segment of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into the bizarre, the delicious, and the cinematic. The episode kicks off with a hilarious group reaction to a viral food photo: a misubi roll—a sweet soy-glazed hot dog nestled on a rice patty and wrapped in seaweed. The crew debates whether hot dogs and sushi should ever share a plate, with KT firmly declaring, “I'm comfortable choosing a hot dog or sushi and keeping them separate.”From culinary confusion to cinematic excitement, the gang shifts gears to discuss the upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. The buzz is real—Steven Spielberg himself called it “insane” and compared it to Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove. The hosts geek out over the trailer, the absurdist tone, and the massive $130 million budget, wondering if this could be Anderson's biggest box office hit yet.

PETER SAPHIER is a veteran producer and creative executive at studios including Universal and Paramount. At Universal, he acquired JAWS, co-produced SCARFACE and supervised over 150 movie and TV projects. Career highlights include working with Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, James Cameron, Al Pacino, Oliver Stone, Sylvester Stallone and Michelle Pfeiffer, among others. He is a member of the Motion Picture Academy, evaluated screenplays for the Academy's Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting for 20 years and runs a consulting firm for producers and screenwriters.  Host Jason E. Squire is Editor of The Movie Business Book and Professor Emeritus, USC School of Cinematic Arts. Music: “The Day it All Began and it All Ended” by Pawel Feszczuk (License: CC by 4.0). 

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Comedians Chris McKeever and Garrett Buss return to the show to give our hottest predictions for the HOUR LONG Nintendo Direct scheduled for this Friday. Will we finally get a Metroid Prime release date? Is it time for a new Animal Crossing? Red Dead Redemption and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?? Listen to hear our thoughts. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Silksong's enormous release, the Call of Duty movie fumbling Steven Spielberg, Star Wars Outlaws and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:36 News and Rumors 0:39:54 Nintendo Direct Predictions 1:27:41 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips

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There are a lot of big names in the news on this week's Moviecast. Steven Spielberg was denied a chance to direct the Call of Duty movie. Sophie Turner is Lara Croft. We see who's who for the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie. The DCU has a lot going on with Man of Tomorrow announced, Clayface getting musical, Zatanna getting referenced, and Peacemaker tying in to the cinematic Superman's story. #superman #callofduty #clayface #streetfighter #peacemaker #paper #tv #film #streaming

According to some, The Color Purple was Steven Spielberg's first "serious" drama. It made Whoopi Goldberg into an overnight star. Spielberg got the awards attention but not in the way he wanted. How does this acclaimed but controversial adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel hold up after forty years? Guest Zion Parker joins to give his thoughts.___Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_officialTwitter: https://x.com/WWIBpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wwibpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcastSubscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

On this week's episode, Sonny, Alyssa, and Peter asked why Activision would turn down a chance to have Steven Spielberg direct a Call of Duty movie. Then they reviewed Highest 2 Lowest, the latest collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington. Spoiler: We all loved the score, which is apparently a controversial opinion in some quarters! (Also the rest of the movie is pretty good too.) Make sure to swing by Thursday for a bonus Spike Lee draft. And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

Zo is on his way to an incredible, history making event. Zo is going to an island where he and a select few can witness the impossible. He's going to witness something that hasn't been heard of for at least 65 million years. He is going to see dinosaurs once again walk the face of the earth. Graceful, majestic and dangerous creatures will roar, swim and fly as they once did in our imagination! There have been concerns about the safety of the park; after all, some of these creatures are the most vicious predators that's ever lived. Surely they've taken every precaution to make sure that the prehistoric animals at this Jurassic Park don't eat the visitors, haven't they?  . . . Haven't they? 00:03:11 Opening Credits for Jurassic Park starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum00:16:56 Favorite Parts of the 1993 film: Jurassic Park00:48:44 Trivia from the fantasy adventure: Jurassic Park00:57:38 Critics' Thoughts on Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.

In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I talk with James Kahn, the novelist behind some of the most iconic movie novelizations of the 1980s, including Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Poltergeist. James shares how a chance encounter while working as an ER doctor in Santa Monica led him onto the set of ET: The Extra-Terrestrial, where he met Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg, an opportunity that set his writing career in motion. We discuss:How James went from emergency medicine to Hollywood writerHis early break writing the Poltergeist novelizationThe creative freedom Spielberg gave him on Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and othersWriting Return of the Jedi under intense secrecy — including how George Lucas gave him a decoy script where Luke kills the EmperorInventing backstory details that became “canon” for decades, like Ben and Owen being brothers and hints about Anakin's fall into the lava pitsGiving Short Round his own chapter and exploring Mikey's POV in The GooniesHow his books helped fans relive these films long before home videoWhy a great novelization is about more than retelling a screenplayHis recent memoir, A Jedi Memoir: A Double Life, weaving together stories from Hollywood and emergency medicineIf you grew up with these books, this one's packed with insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and moments of movie history you probably didn't know. If you enjoy the show and want to help me keep making these conversations, please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon:All the linksThis 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

Check out our review of ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites'. We'll also review the third episode of Peacemaker Season 2. Beforehand, we'll discuss the week's top entertainment news, including the trailers for ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' and ‘Wuthering Heights'; James Gunn reveals the sequel to ‘Superman'; Steven Spielberg misses out on a Call of Duty movie; and more! Enjoy!TIMECODES… Intro (0:00)The Toms: Entertainment News (1:36)*SPOILERS* Peacemaker S2E3 (24:25)‘The Conjuring: Last Rites' Review (40:43)*SPOILERS* for ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites' (56:31)What Are Ya Doin'? (1:12:44)SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS...Email: tomppodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2jjOm3gwTu2TVDzH_CJlwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/That-One-Movie-Podcast-535231563653560/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOMPPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/tomppodcastINTRO MUSIC... "Constellation" by Brian Hanegan

We're diving deep into sharksploitation on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete discuss the fascinating world of killer shark movies and the lasting impact of Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975). They review the 2023 documentary Sharksploitation that traces how Jaws sparked a tidal wave of aquatic terror on big and small screens. From classics like Piranha and Orca to wild rip-offs like Cruel Jawsm and countless SYFY channel originals, we review how these films blend thrills, gore, and camp to cash in on the shark craze.  For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com

In this special edition of Born to Watch, the team dives back into the deep blue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's iconic 1975 thriller, Jaws. But this isn't just a rewatch, it's a cinematic pilgrimage. Hosts Whitey and Dan welcome special guest Paul Glasby to revisit the film not just in spirit, but in spectacle, attending a screening at Hoyts Tweed City, experiencing this Jaws 50th Anniversary Review on the big screen with recliners, giant Pepsi Maxes, and a crew of unsuspecting newcomers.This episode is more than just a review; it's a tribute. For Whitey, who's marking his own 50th birthday, Jaws isn't just a classic; it's a defining piece of his movie-loving DNA, neck-and-neck with Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back as his all-time favourite. The team reminisces about the first time they saw the film, how it scarred them from surfing, and the strange magic that Jaws still holds over an audience, even half a century later.Dan, making his debut on a Jaws episode, brings the perspective of a cinema recluse, someone more used to fields and chickens than Dolby sound and John Williams scores. But even he's swept up by the grandeur of the theatrical experience. Paul, a returning guest and self-proclaimed booster-seat podcaster, shares a British kid's perspective on Jaws' TV legacy, recalling its 3D TV gimmicks and how the film once ruled Saturday night telly. But seeing it on the big screen? That's another beast entirely.Throughout the episode, the guys reflect on Spielberg's breakout masterpiece, how a 27-year-old director, working with malfunctioning mechanical sharks and intense studio pressure, managed to craft a film that changed cinema forever. There's plenty of love for the gritty film stock, practical effects, and Spielberg's decision to show less rather than more. The now-famous story about the shark not working—leading to a suspenseful masterclass in implication over gore—gets its well-deserved praise.They also unpack the movie's unforgettable score, with Paul comparing John Williams' two-note theme to the Rocky IV training montage, so iconic that it shapes the entire experience. For Dan, the real terror lies in the opening scene, all shadows and suggestion. For Whitey, it's the rich character work, Quint's haunted Indianapolis speech, Hooper's dry wit, and Brody's quiet resolve that keep the film swimming in the top tier of cinema history.The episode isn't just nostalgia-heavy; it's a call to arms. Why don't we watch classic films in the cinema more often? Why isn't there a chain of retro movie houses showing Jaws, Alien, The Exorcist, and Boogie Nights on the regular? Dan offers a deeper look into the decline of cinema attendance, post-COVID challenges, and how theatres now survive on mega-drinks and bar-style concessions. But the gang also sees an opportunity: could Born to Watch host monthly screenings of classics? Would audiences come?There's also plenty of fun tangents, dodgy car park stories, oversized soft drinks, generational lines drawn by Paddington in Peru, and roasting fellow podcasters for their Marvel movie hot takes. Expect talk of Spielberg's filmography, the state of modern blockbusters, and whether Top Gun: Maverick or Avengers: Endgame can hold a candle to the cultural typhoon that Jaws was in 1975.In true Born to Watch style, the episode blends deep cinematic appreciation with pub-style banter, bringing in kids' reactions, audience dynamics, and even some surprising praise for Richard Dreyfuss's underrated turn as Hooper. For a film that's been endlessly dissected, this conversation feels fresh, personal, and anchored by genuine love for cinema.Whether you're a longtime fan or a landlocked Gen Z who's never felt the terror of a dorsal fin rising from the surf, this episode is a reminder of why we watch, why we return, and why, 50 years later, Jaws still bites.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONIs Jaws still the scariest movie ever made—or did the rubber shark finally lose its bite? Should Mayor Vaughn have been eaten first?Would YOU get in the water with Hooper, Brody, and a barrel full of bad ideas?Drop us a voicemail at https://www.borntowatch.com.au and share your Jaws hot takes.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and yell “You're gonna need a bigger boat!” at strangers to promote the show.Tonight we had Paul Glazby of the When I Grow Up Podcast - You can check out his podcast on YouTube or all good podcast platforms.https://www.youtube.com/@WhenIGrowUpPodcast-r8y#BornToWatchPodcast #Jaws50th #SpielbergClassic #JawsOnTheBigScreen #CinematicLegends #BlockbusterOrigins #SharkAttackCinema #FilmNostalgia #ClassicMoviesRevisited #MoviePodcastMagic

Leadership Lessons from Show Business In this episode, Tom and Adrienne chat with Steven Puri and trace his unexpected path from a “code monkey” in Northern Virginia to an Academy Award–winning visual-effects producer and later a tech entrepreneur. Steven shares how he bridged left-brain engineering and right-brain creativity on films like Independence Day, Braveheart, and several David Fincher projects. He reflects on lessons learned in Hollywood—managing creatives, nurturing “lightbulb” moments, and building culture—that carry over into hybrid and remote leadership. Long before remote work became a buzzword, Steven was orchestrating VFX teams across studios in Los Angeles, London, and Sydney, balancing creative, financial, and logistical mindsets over distance—an early test of distributed leadership that today's managers face. Throughout the conversation, candid anecdotes like the famed “Bart” trailer story illustrate why inviting every voice can spark game-changing ideas. As our work (and often our brains) has scattered in today's culture, Steven is dedicated to bringing us the tools for intentional focus. Here are a few of the gems gleaned from this fun and flowing conversation: Embrace Diverse Talents: Success in both film and tech comes from uniting creatives, technical experts, and business minds around a shared goal, much like assembling a movie crew. Manage Creativity with Intention: Great leaders know how to create the right environment for creativity—sometimes by giving people more than one project, or by encouraging "rubber ducking" (talking through problems out loud). Best Idea Wins Culture: The most effective teams foster a safe space where anyone, regardless of role, can contribute ideas—echoing Steven Spielberg's approach of valuing input from everyone, even the “coffee boy.” Hire for Passion and Culture Fit: Skills can be developed, but passion and alignment with the team's mission are essential. Hiring the right people is more important than micromanaging. Purposeful Markers and Storytelling: Leaders should set clear markers and use storytelling to help teams understand where they are and where they're going, just as a film uses acts and foreshadowing. Active Listening is Key: The best leaders practice active listening, seeking feedback from users, team members, and even critics, and using it to improve. Leadership is a Practice: Leadership isn't just a set of concepts—it's something you do and refine every day, much like honing a craft in show business. Steven is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company with the mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more and have a healthy work life. Steven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV) and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM.  After attending USC in Los Angeles, he began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies including Independence Day which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects.   Steven's first tech company was Centropolis Effects that produced those CGI effects, and he eventually sold it to the German media conglomerate Das Werk when he was 28. Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and produce live-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the Die Hard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-Orci Productions where he worked on Star Trek, Transformers and more. After Fox, Steven returned to building tech companies and founded The Sukha Company - ‘sukha' means ‘happiness from self-fulfillment' in Sanskrit.  The Sukha is a focus app that bundles all the tools necessary to have a focused experience and a healthy, productive workday. Steven lives in Austin, TX now. Connect with Steven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/. The Suhkha Company:  https://www.thesukha.co A Leadership Beyond exists to support the alignment between the business strategy and people strategy - to drive results with people not at the expense of people (Talent Optimization). Subscribe to our podcast to join the Leadership Beyond Community of Conversation and hear insights from thought leaders and human development experts leading the way in the field of Talent Optimization.  We are grateful to you and always eager to hear from you! To learn more visit https://aleadershipbeyond.com Adrienne & Tom

Jeff and Christian welcome Eric Warner from Mature Minded Gamers to discuss board games based on video games, Sony's latest State of Play about 007, the Call of Duty movie that will not be directed by Steven Spielberg, and more! The Playlist: Eric: March of Giants - Amazon Games Montreal, Noble Legacy - Studio 369, Discounty - Crinkle Cut Games, Grounded 2 - Obsidian Entertainment, Skull and Bones -Ubisoft Sigapore, Asheron's Call Emulated Server - DragonMoon Christian: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (directed by Ben Fiquet), Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots (Zin Hasegawa - dev manager), Easy Come Easy Golf (headed by Masashi Muramori at Clap Hanz), Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants (game co-directed by Jerk Gustafsson & Axel Torvenius) Jeff: Hollow Knight: Silksong - Team Cherry Tabletop Time: GenCon 2025 in review Parting Gifts!

Emmy Winning writer (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) and very funny standup comedian (People Pleaser) Josh Gondelman returns to The Spiel to talk about a film that most people probably forgot was produced by Steven Spielberg: 2010's True Grit starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and Hailee Steinfeld in her first major role. Based on the Charles Portis novel, previously adapted as a starring vehicle for John Wayne, True Grit is about a young girl who hires a drunk and haggard Marshall to hunt down the man who killed her father. The Coen Bros wrote and directed this incredibly entertaining and highly quotable flick and Vespe and Gondelman delight in going back through the story, finding their favorite moments, and figuring out why the movie is so damn good, even if Spielberg had almost nothing to do with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

️ ¡Arranca la Temporada 13 de La Guarida del Sith! Y lo hacemos a lo bestia, lanzándonos al mar abierto con un clásico inmortal: Tiburón de Steven Spielberg, que cumple nada menos que 50 años. Medio siglo de música que te hiela la sangre, de playas que ya no se ven igual, y de un escualo que convirtió el miedo en arte. Porque sí, amigos: “Vas a necesitar un podcast más grande”. Y para demostrarlo, hemos reunido a una tripulación de lujo: Javi Echoes, Mario, Javi Carrillo, Héctor y el Mamado Lidel, listos para zarpar con nosotros en este homenaje sangriento, salado y lleno de mandíbulas. Prepárate para un viaje que huele a mar, a palomitas y a puro cine eterno. Spielberg enseñó los dientes en 1975… y nosotros los seguimos sintiendo en la nuca.

Just getting right to the point with this one, the beating, dinosaurian heart of the early 90s. We dare to ask: is Jurassic Park the greatest movie ever made? And the answer returns, again and again: “Probably??” Be a clever girl and listen to these riveting tales of totemic dust jackets and frothy TV newsmagazine trailer debuts, won't you? Featuring Shrishma Naik, Carolyn Naoroz, and Justin Zeppa. Jurassic Park was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Sam Neill and Laura Dern.We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show: YouTube: youtube.com/@oldmovietimemachineInstagram: @timemachinepodcasts Facebook: facebook.com/oldmovietimemachine  Buy our luxurious merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/old-movie-time-machine ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Deze talkshow wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door LG UltraGear. Alle meningen in deze video zijn onze eigen. LG UltraGear heeft inhoudelijk geen inspraak op de content en zien de video net als jullie hier voor het eerst op de site.Ook in deze week hebben we weer nieuwe afleveringen van Gamekings Daily voor je op de planning. Onze dagelijkse podcast waarbij we de laatste game nieuwtjes doornemen. Zo zijn er nieuwe ontwikkelingen rond de mogelijke Call of Duty film, met een vrij gedurfde houding vanuit Activision. Ook zijn er andere nieuwtjes over games zoals een nieuwe Wolfenstein game, en een lofzang voor Sword of the Sea. Tot slot bespreken Huey en JJ het nieuws dat sommige spelers Resident Evil Requiem te eng vinden in first person. Hoe denken zij daarover?Als je Steven Spielberg zelfs niet aan Call of Duty mag werken, wie dan wel?Gamekings Daily is er doordeweeks bijna elke dag, tenzij er een of meerdere mooie reviews voor je klaarstaan. In een van de vorige afleveringen van Gamekings Daily waren de eerste geruchten over een mogelijke Call of Duty film besproken. Het was toen vooral de insteek dat Phil Spencer de IP niet graag zou weggeven. Eén van de laatsten die zich heeft geopperd om deze te regisseren is niemand minder dan Steven Spielberg. En dan heb je goud in handen zou je denken. Behalve als je Activision heet.Pak 600 korting op de 32-inch GS95UV-B monitor van LG UltraGearDe LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UV-B monitor is de monitor waar Koos thuis zijn games op speelt. En naar tevredenheid. Je kunt het hem zelf vragen, als je het niet gelooft. Op dit bakbeest speel je games met in een 4K resolutie met een verversingssnelheid van 240 hertz. Deze monitor is hier bij Coolblue tijdelijk met 600 euro korting te krijgen. Een niet misselijke aanbieding die we jullie niet wilden onthouden.

We are wrapping up our Meg Ryan / Tom Hanks trilogy with the one that started it all: Joe Versus The Volcano! We're divided on this one, but we still chat about haircuts, Carl Jung, multiple roles, the soul (sole) destroying nature of capitalism, introducing expressionism to children, brain clouds, & more! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   Joe Versus the Volcano is a 1990 American romantic comedy film written and directed by John Patrick Shanley and starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, and Frank Marshall of Amblin Entertainment, Joe Versus the Volcano follows the titular Joe Banks (Hanks), who, after being told he is dying of a rare disease, accepts a financial offer to travel to a South Pacific island and throw himself into a volcano on behalf of the superstitious natives. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with Patricia (Ryan), the woman tasked with taking him there.

J.J Abrams was once referred to as "the new Steven Speilberg" yet since, 2019, J.J has been able to get a single project greenlit, a TV show called Duster, which was cancelled after one season. Did J.J Abrams ruin Star Trek? Did J.J kill Star Wars? Did J.J save Mission: Impossible?Does J.J Abrams stink?I set up a familiar roundtable of Christian Blaft (host of Who Are These BroadCast, Marvel Movie Talk & The BladtCast), Liam Maceleny ( Misery Loves Company) & Phil Marks (Pro Wrestle Times & Phil Marks Out) to debate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-hughezy-hello--3476000/support.

LOVE GOOOOOLD!!! Austin Powers in Goldmember Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order! Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Movie Reaction:    • AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTER...   Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) Movie Reaction:    • AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME (199...   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With Austin Powers 4 currently in the works, Aaron & Johnald complete their Shagadelic Marathon, giving their Austin Powers in Goldmember Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey take on the outrageous 2002 spoof comedy Austin Powers in Goldmember, the third film in the beloved spy parody franchise directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Parents, The Campaign). Mike Myers (Wayne's World, Shrek) once again delivers multiple hilarious performances as Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, Fat Bastard, and the eccentric villain Goldmember. This time, Austin teams up with Foxxy Cleopatra, played by Beyoncé (Dreamgirls, The Lion King), to stop Dr. Evil and Goldmember from using a time machine to take over the world. The ensemble cast includes Michael York (Logan's Run) as Basil Exposition, Robert Wagner (Hart to Hart) as Number Two, Seth Green (Family Guy, Robot Chicken) as Scott Evil, and Verne Troyer as Mini-Me. The film also features memorable cameos from Tom Cruise, Gwyneth Paltrow, Danny DeVito, Steven Spielberg, Britney Spears, and Kevin Spacey in the iconic opening sequence. Packed with over-the-top humor, outrageous disguises, the hilarious "Hard Knock Life" rap with Dr. Evil and Mini-Me, and plenty of pop-culture references, Goldmember cemented itself as one of the most quotable and absurd entries in the Austin Powers series. Whether it's Austin's awkward reunion with his father Nigel Powers (Michael Caine, The Dark Knight, The Cider House Rules), Beyoncé's stylish spy antics, or Goldmember's bizarre obsession with gold, the movie remains a nostalgic comedy trip and a defining parody of early 2000s pop culture. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Spielberg's "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" and Alfred Hitchcock's "Frenzy" are overlooked. But why? Were they too ahead of their time? Do they deserve the low public status they have? #stevenspielberg #alfredhitchcock Check out my last video on Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz4XZsXDgsw Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter . BlueSky@jeffyorkwriter.bsky.social, Instagram @jeffyorkchicago, TikTok @jeffyorkchicago You can also find him on TikTok as @jeffyorkchicago where he reviews movies while drawing beautiful illustrations of the movies he's reviewing. Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written reviews and stay up to date on all of my newest podcast and YouTube content. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youll-probably-agree/id1453935603 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6poDSN5vjKFFk5XVY7SHtq?si=979e81a7063f4005 Subscribe on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-114056851 Follow Me on X and Instagram @ypareviews My TikTok @ypareviewschicago

Embark on a journey to Martha's Vineyard, the real-life “Amity Island,” for the 50th anniversary celebration of the blockbuster film “Jaws.” Through conversations with longtime fans, collectors, and cast members, we discover how Steven Spielberg's monster movie became a cultural phenomenon that continues to inspire devotion and nostalgia across generations. In the first episode of a three-part series, we explore why “Jaws” still sinks its teeth into audiences half a century later.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Join us as we take a deep dive back to 1977 with a review for Steven Spielberg's “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND.' + Pop culture news and recommendations for both, TV and film. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.

Lo Squalo, un vero classico dell'horror e del thriller del 1975 diretto da Steven Spielberg, quest'anno compie 50 anni.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesWhile speaking with Variety for a cover story, Gambit actor Channing Tatum revealed that he will be toning down the intentionally unintelligible Cajun accent he used in Deadpool & Wolverine for Avengers: Doomsday, as the Russo Brothers want to "keep the drama" and avoid going "full Deadpool" with the character. The actor also confirmed he suffered an on-set injury that required pain medication and will need six months of physical therapy as production on the film continues.Star Wars: Starfighter has officially locked in its ensemble cast, with Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre, Matt Smith, who will play a villain according to sources at Deadline, Mia Goth and newcomer Flynn Gray among the latest to board the space opera alongside Ryan Gosling in the lead. Additionally, a black and white first look image depicting Gosling and Gray set against a Tatooine-esque Land speeder was officially released. Marvel Animation has officially unleashed the undead with the first trailer for Marvel Zombies, the TV-MA rated, four-episode series hitting Disney+ on September 24th. Continuing from the "What If...?" episode that asked "What If... Zombies?!", this adult animated series follows desperate survivors as they traverse a dystopian landscape fighting super-powered zombies to save what's left of their world. The trailer showcases tons of undead violence and features the debut of Blade Knight, a Moon Knight and Blade variant who slices up zombie Avengers in spectacular fashion.Disney Animation Studios' next original film will be titled Hexed. The official logline reads “Disney's Hexed is an all-new original film that follows an awkward teenage boy and his Type A mom, who discover that what makes him unusual, might just be magical powers that will turn their lives and a secret world of magic, upside down.”Warner Bros. has pushed back the release date of Mortal Kombat II to May 15, 2026, after it was previously slated for release in two months on Oct. 24.Ice Age 6 is officially titled Ice Age: Boiling Point and will debut in theaters on Feb. 5, 2027.HBO has announced casting news for several Hogwarts professors and students for the upcoming Harry Potter adaptation series including Warwick Davis who will play the role of Professor Flitwick, a role he played in the original films.Weapons, which lost its No. 1 position last weekend to Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters, reclaimed its crown, earning an estimated $12.8 million over the four-day holiday. So far, the horror hit has earned $135 million domestically and $235.2 million globally. In second place, the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's classic Jaws collected $9.9 million after Universal re-released it in theaters. Netflix has set a two-week theatrical window for its highly anticipated ensemble sequel, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Wake Up Dead Man will release in select theaters on Nov. 26 for a two-week run until it comes to Netflix on Dec. 12.Universal Pictures has removed Jordan Peele's untitled fourth film from its October 2026 release date, marking the second delay for the project that was originally scheduled for Christmas 2024. The Oscar-winning director is still working on the horror thriller, which has yet to begin filming and remains shrouded in secrecy beyond Peele's previous comment that it could be his favorite movie if he makes it right.Paramount has signed a deal with gaming company Activision to develop a live action Call of Duty film.

This episode, Kalid and Joe spare no expense in digging deep into the world of dinosaurs through the lens of Steven Spielberg with the original Jurassic Park!​​*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Featured Guest:Grant Leitbrouck is a fellow geek and graphic designer who has been a longtime friend of the podcast and friend of ours as well.Wife of the podcast and real-life scientist, Nicole Praska, is our recurring ‘ghost host' who always brings a new perspective to our topics. She currently co-hosts the semi-regular Star Trek podcast,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Deep Space Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!References:The Genetic Reality of a Jurassic World - Biomedical Odyssey, Johns Hopkins UniversityJurassic Park's Unlikely Symbiosis With Real-World Science - Smithsonian MagazineSci-fi and Jurassic Park have driven research, scientists say - The GuardianJack Horner - WikipediaKaos (on Netflix)Spiritfarer (Nintendo Switch)Minnesota State Fair

What if the primary assumptions guiding your business decisions are outdated—and no one on your leadership team is willing to say it? This episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into Peter Drucker's Theory of the Business and explores why many construction executives unintentionally resist change—despite clear signals from the market.  Using the story of Jaws as a metaphor, we highlight how unchecked assumptions that led to past success can now lead to strategic misalignment, operational firefighting, and frustrated teams. In this episode, you will: Identify the assumptions that may be holding back your business—and how to surface them with your team. Learn a 3-part framework (EMC²) to lead with more clarity and less resistance. Understand how world-class leaders use “constructive discontent” to stay accountable and lead better through change with innovation. Listen now to upgrade your strategic thinking, build buy-in across your leadership team, and lead your construction business with more focus and less firefighting. You can download Drucker's seminal article here.    This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.  

This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," the 1975 Steven Spielberg blockbuster about a ravenous great white shark. The film packed theaters and instilled a deep, lasting fear of sharks. While many Americans are terrified of them, shark attacks are relatively rare and the species is widely misunderstood. William Brangham discussed more with Keith Cowley of the Shark Research Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Zo is on one of his visits to the National Gallery of Art looking at beautiful artifacts found all over the world. Where are these things found and what ordeal does one go through to collect these priceless treasures? Zo imagines that it would take people with considerable resources, knowledge and grit. He had once read about a famed archeologist who risked life and limb and journeyed to the four corners of the Earth in order to retrieve forgotten treasures in an effort to share his finds with the citizens of the world. Through these artifacts he hoped to enrich the lives of everyday people and teach them about far flung cultures and lost civilizations. There was even a rumor that this archologist nearly lost his life looking for the actual Holy Grail, and that this distinguished gentleman, Dr. Henry Jones, Sr. was saved from death by the efforts of his son, a renowned archeologist in his own right, and their mutual friends. Though Dr. Jones, Sr. named his only son after himself, his son never appreciated the moniker of "Junior" and would rather be known as "Indiana" Jones and this was their last crusade. Episode Segments00:08:04 Opening Credits for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade starring Harrison Ford, Sean Connery and Alison Doody00:15:52 Favorite Parts of the 1989 film: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade00:52:11 Trivia from the fantasy adventure: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade00:58:19 Critics' Thoughts on Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade #IndianaJonesandtheLastCrusade #HarrisonFord #SeanConnery Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.

From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favouritesThis week, we're talking about the creative ways Hollywood markets films. We'll talk about how a low-budget horror movie got a ton of press just by asking people to smile.And we'll examine the marketing of Top Gun: Maverick – the Tom Cruise sequel that Steven Spielberg says single-handedly saved the theatrical industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Culture Friday, the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting; the 50th anniversary of Jaws; and Listener Feedback. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Covenant College. Rigorous academics, grounded in Reformed theology, lived out in Christ-centered community. covenant.edu/WORLDFrom WatersEdge. Save more. Do more. Give more. Helping Christians support ministry by giving through a donor-advised fund. watersedge.com/DAFAnd from Audio Deacon, a podcast for Christians and listeners who want more than background noise. Episodes offer thoughtful album reviews, curated lists of recordings, and conversations with musicians and thought leaders teaching maturing believers how to listen to music with biblical wisdom. It's also a resource for parents, guiding you through music's glories, pitfalls, and conversations worth having. Listen and subscribe at audio-deacon.com and read more at audiodeacon.substack.com.Website: audio-deacon.comSubstack: audiodeacon.substack.comPodcast: Buzzsprout | Apple | Spotify

For his role as a retired boxer in The Cut, Orlando Bloom dropped 52 pounds in just weeks by surviving on tuna and cucumber—and the toll was brutal Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Man's Best Friend", came out today. But you might want to skip it if you're easily offended. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Engagement Post Breaks Instagram RecordThe website "The Conversation" did a deep dive on why Taylor Swift fans care so much about her engagement. Is "SpongeBob SquarePants" more than just a goofy cartoon for kids? Some fans think so. Jennette McCurdy, best known for her bestseller memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died, is diving into fiction with her debut novel Half His Age, arriving on January 20, 2026 via Ballantine Books. . instagram.com+12Vogue+12Indiatimes+12Production has officially started on Star Wars: Starfighter, a new standalone adventure directed by Shawn Levy, slated for release on May 28, 2027 X (formerly Twitter)+14EW.com+14Vulture+14.Joining lead actor Ryan Gosling, the expansive cast now includes Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Flynn Gray, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, and Daniel Ings X (formerly Twitter)+15EW.com+15The Playlist+15.Set roughly five years after The Rise of Skywalker, Starfighter charts unexplored territory in the Star Wars galaxy with original characters and a fresh story—unconnected to the Skywalker Saga Facebook+12Vulture+12Polygon+12.Director Shawn Levy expressed his excitement: “This experience has been a dream come true... To join this storytelling galaxy with such brilliant collaborators onscreen and off, is the thrill of a lifetime.” Nicole Eggert, beloved for Baywatch, has undergone a mastectomy with reconstruction.The cast shakeup at Saturday Night Live is turning into an earthquake. Zach Top is the reigning ACM New Male Artist of the Year, so maybe he's feeling a little brave. IN OTHER TOURING NEWS: Ariana Grande has announced her first tour in seven years. IN THEATERS THIS WEEKEND:1. "The Toxic Avenger" (R) 2. "The Roses" (R) 3. "Caught Stealing" (R) 4. The 50th Anniversary Re-release of "Jaws", the classic 1975 summer blockbuster from Steven Spielberg. AARP's Movies for Grownups ranked the 25 Hottest Actors Over 50. I have the top ten ranked. Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dun dun... This week, on Endless Thread... dun dun... something new is here... dun dun dun dun... a podcast mini-series about the 50th anniversary of the cinematic classic... DUN dun dun dun DUN dun dun dun..."Jaws!" Part 1 of this mini-series, Jaws Island, is right here, right now, and it's all about the "finatics" (yes, that's what they call themselves). WBUR arts and culture correspondent Andrea Shea takes us to Martha's Vineyard — AKA "Amity Island," where Jaws was filmed — for the 50th anniversary celebration of the film. Through conversations with "finatics," collectors, and cast members, Andrea learns how Steven Spielberg's enduring monster movie sank its teeth into us. Parts 2 and 3 are right around the corner, so follow Jaws Island in your podcast app! ("You're gonna need a bigger podcast library!")

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey return with another packed episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, diving into the latest Universal news, fan reports, and theme park history. Highlights this week include: Firsthand impressions of Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, thanks to listener John T. – from house walkthroughs to surprisingly short wait times. A look at Universal Orlando's new “Deathly Afraid” necklace option at Halloween Horror Nights and the debate it's sparked online. News from the West Coast, including the Slash Bar pop-up at HHN Hollywood and the arrival of Chainsaw Man. Updates on the new Museum of Antiquities Tribute Store packed with Easter eggs for longtime fans. Breaking down NBC's Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe TV special and Steven Spielberg's surprising connection to Dark Universe. Jim kicks off a new multi-part feature on the history of Dueling Dragons and whether Disney's never-built Beastly Kingdom really influenced Universal's iconic coaster. As always, Jim and Eric mix news, rumors, and personal stories—including Eric sending his son off to college and Jim recalling how he helped break Disney's Animal Kingdom news decades ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Spielberg's Jaws turns 50 this year. It's been called the perfect movie, the first blockbuster, and the film that changed why we go to the movies. As it returns to theaters, we head back into the water to revisit the classic creature feature with fresh eyes – lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureTo access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

I didn't want the summer to end without joining in on the 50th anniversary celebrations of Jaws. I spent summers on Cape Cod as a kid, where I often heard that Jaws was filmed nearby on Martha's Vineyard. In fact, I recently went back and visited an exhibit on the 50th anniversary of Jaws at the Martha Vineyard Museum. So this week, I'm playing one of my favorite reflections on the 50th anniversary of Jaws -- an episode from the podcast Cautionary Tales. The host Tim Harford dives deep into the famously chaotic filming of Jaws, and he explores whether we can learn any lessons from the ordeal that young Steven Spielberg went through. This week's episode is sponsored by Hims and The Perfect Jean. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for hair loss and more, visit Hims.com/IMAGINARY GET 15% off your first order plus Free Shipping, Free Returns and Free Exchanges at theperfectjean.nyc when you use code IMAGINARY15 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices