Podcast appearances and mentions of Steven Spielberg

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched Steven Spielberg's World War II epic, Saving Private Ryan, starring Tom Hanks, Ed Burns, Matt Damon and Tom Sizemore, among many other notable actors. Set in 1944 during and after the D-Day landing, Saving Private Ryan follows a group of soldiers on a mission to locate Private James Francis Ryan and bring him home to safety after his three brothers were killed in action. Saving Private Ryan was released to wide acclaim. It was commercially successful and easily one of the most influential movies of the decade. We discuss that, and much more, in the episode.As always, remember to check out our Patreon, where we do episodes on the films of the Cold War and maintain a weekly politics podcast. You can find that at patreon.com/unclearpod.Next episode? John Frankenheimer's Ronin.

Welcome to the September 26, 2026, Saturday Morning Movie Session from "The Way" Online Weekend Retreat, hosted by Peter Kirk. Centered on the weekend's theme, "True Service, I Need Do Nothing but Follow You," Peter uses a classic 1989 Steven Spielberg film about daredevil aerial firefighters to explore the profound shift from ego-driven specialness to Spirit-led service. Through the movie's compelling character dynamics, the session illuminates how our attempts to control and restrict love only lead to isolation, and how true helpfulness—our authentic purpose—arises effortlessly when we lay down our personal plans and open our minds to the gentle, expansive guidance of the Holy Spirit. The session ends with a Mystical Music Lounge. These gatherings take place every weekend and include comedy, teachings, films, music, panel discussions, and live Q&A sessions with David Hoffmeister and members of the Living Miracles Community.Register for The Way for free here: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/the-way-of-the-mysticIf you want to learn more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events Recording Date: Online, Saturday, September 26, 2026Follow us on:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/DavidHoffmeister https://www.youtube.com/@LivingMiraclesFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ACIM.ACourseInMiracles Learn more about David & Living Miracles:https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/eventsLearn more about A Course in Miracles:https://ACIM.bizDavid's Spanish YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9Gw00CldPUmiu43y7fdWwDavid's Portuguese YouTube Channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@davidhoffmeisterucem

Diane and Sean discuss the "worst Spielberg movie some guy ever saw..." Ready Player One, spoiler alert: they love it. Episode music is, "Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees, as featured in the film.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:- Patreon: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show

Ryan and Dylan examine Spielberg's non-Indiana Jones 80s filmography. They revisit one of the most popular and enduring family films ever made -- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial -- before looking at Spielberg's attempts to pair his crowd-pleasing, sentimental style with darker, more mature subject matter in The Color Purple (1985) and Empire of the Sun (1987).

The film director Steven Spielberg was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2022.He gave the world Jaws, ET and Jurassic Park, but Steven Spielberg got his start in the film business when he went on a bus tour of Universal Studios. He also explains why the frequently malfunctioning mechanical shark in Jaws was really a blessing in disguise.You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

Retelling the story of your favourite film, or book, can be a great way to practise your speaking skills in English. It can help you focus on narrative tenses, vocabulary recall and spoken fluency, while having fun reliving some great moments from cinema or literature. In this episode I demonstrate this, while giving you an entertaining re-telling of Steven Spielberg's classic dinosaur adventure, Jurassic Park (the original and best in the franchise).Listen as I tell the story from the point of view of one of the main characters. Notice the phrases and descriptive words I use, and check the PDF transcript later to reinforce your learning through reading. In the second half of the episode to hear my own self-corrections and feedback, focusing on better vocabulary and scientific terms I could have used in the episode.Improvising this version of the story was both a challenge, and a lot of fun for me! You can try it too. No need to use the original plot - feel free to get creative and just have fun telling your own version of a story you know well.Get the PDF transcript here

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, Katharine McPhee Foster sits down with Dr. Bob and opens up about balancing motherhood with life as a performer, traveling the world with her son, and finding joy in the many chapters of her life.  She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her singing career, what it's like being married to music legend David Foster, and the unique experience of sharing the stage and life, with her husband. Katharine McPhee is one of a handful of artists who takes the lead in a career that includes film, television, Broadway, recording and concert tours. Katharine first burst onto the scene in 2006, during a successful run on Season 5 of American Idol, that made her a household name. As an actress, she is well-known to television audiences for starring as 'Paige Dineen' on the CBS' spy drama Scorpion (2014-2018), and also as one of the leads in the NBC musical drama Smash (2012-2013), executive produced by Steven Spielberg. She also starred in the Netflix comedy series, Country Comfort (2021). She has also guest-starred in several CBS: NCIS: NY, Community, Family Guy, and Ugly Betty. As a singer, Katharine is renowned for her powerhouse presence, and show-stopping performances. Her recordings have topped the charts in multiple genres including pop, jazz and adult contemporary. A sought-after performer, Katharine has taken the stage for various PBS broadcasts throughout the years, including Forever and Friends, Chris Botti in Boston, and headlining her own SoundStage special. In Spring 2018, McPhee made her Broadway debut starring as Jenna in the hit musical Waitress, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. She originated the leading role in the West End production and then returned to Broadway to perform in the show's final week. In addition to her acting and singing career, McPhee is a passionate philanthropist, having served as an ambassador for organizations such as Build On, Malaria No More, and Feeding America. Katharine continues to perform at many charitable events including The David Foster Foundation of which she is an avid supporter. A veteran of the concert stage, Katharine performs to sold out audiences around the world. Most recently Katharine paired with David Foster to create a show called An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee. This in-demand show has garnered rave reviews and they perform to sold out concert venues around the world. Christmas 2022 Katharine released Part 1 of her Christmas album called Christmas Songs. A collection of Christmas classics produced by David Foster. Part 2 was released Christmas 2023.  

A movie as timeless as any other film and an important one at that. Brendan and Jason discuss Spielberg's Holocaust drama Schindler's List. No clever little summary here, folks - just a frank discussion of one of the greatest modern films of all-time. Next week: ignore the announcement of the next movie! Jason's havin' a baby... so enjoy something special we've prepared as an emergency kit episode of sorts. 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) Schindler's List stars Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagall and Embeth Davidtz; directed by Steven Spielberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movie Theater Time Machine #podcast ends Steven Spielberg month with a #review of Minority Report (2002).

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Jon and Chris look at the bookends of the career of Mr Steven Spielberg. Movies Discussed: Duel, Disclosure Day Recommendations : The Sugarland Express, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Resident Evil (2026) (Jon), Keeper, Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (Chris) For more of our movie thoughts, including our series Shaken Not Stirred on the James Bond franchise, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com.  Cinema Duals' Mountain of Gloriousness The Films of Cinema Dual Follow us on Blue Sky: @joncinemadual @belownirvana

What if the UFOs the government is finally admitting are real are not extraterrestrials at all, but the greatest spiritual deception in human history? L.A. Marzulli, author of Rungs of Disclosure, breaks down where we are on the disclosure ladder, what Steven Spielberg really meant when he said it is all true, and why the Bible already warned us this was coming. Ted Nugent joins Shemane to expose EHD, the disease wiping out over 90 percent of Michigan deer herds while game departments waste billions on a threat that has never hurt a single animal. And Tresha Rodriguez explains why the beef at your grocery store comes from up to 16 different countries and why clean American beef is no longer optional. Subscribe now and never miss an investigation the mainstream will not touch. Shemane's books: Abundantly Well: AmazonAbundantly Well: Bible-Based Wisdom for Weight Loss, Increased Energy, and Vibrant Health: Nugent, Shemane: 9781680999242: Amazon.com: Books   Killer House: AmazonAmazon.com 4 Minutes to Happy: Amazon4 Minutes to Happy: Be Happier, Healthier, and Live the Life of Your Dreams: Nugent, Shemane: 9781642795899: Amazon.com: Books Kill It and Grill It Cookbook: AmazonKill It & Grill It: A Guide to Preparing and Cooking Wild Game and Fish: Nugent, Ted, Nugent, Shemane: 9781621575825: Amazon.com: Books   Website: https://shemanenugent.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/shemane.nugent Instagram: instagram.com/shemanenugent TikTok: TiktokShemane's Creator Profile LinkedIn: LinkedinShemane Nugent | LinkedIn Pinterest: PinterestShemane YouTube: www.youtube.com/@shemane   Perhaps you were born for such a time as this. Esther 4:14

Vi vedkender, at det går lidt trægt med episoderne i øjeblikket, men livet indhenter nogle gange klipperen, og så må podcasten desværre udskydes. Vi forsøger så vidt muligt at få publiceret en episode hver tredje/fjerde uge, men vil ikke afvise, at enkelte kommer hver 14. dag. MEN hvis vi taler indhold, så er vi i denne episode i RIP-land, da vi desværre har mistet både Sam Neil, Robert Duvall og Tim Curry i år. Dem vil vi gerne hylde, så i denne episode er det en trippel trifecta-We Adore-episode, hvor vi dykker ned i vores forhold til de tre herrer. Enjoy! Vi høres på åen. Forresten... Vi er på Twitter - og Instagram-mediet: @streamaaen Og også Facebook: www.facebook.com/streamaaen. Kontakt os gerne: streamaaen@gmail.com. Bag podcasten står Peter Vistisen, Tobias Iskov Thomsen og Anders Zimmer Hansen - alle tidligere skaldede mænd. Yderligere info Citat fra film i episoden: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) instrueret af Jim Sharman med musik af Richard O'Brien og Richard Hartley (20th Century Fox). Jurassic Park (1993) instrueret af Steven Spielberg med musik af John Williams (Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment). The Godfather (1972) instrueret af Francis Ford Coppola med musik af Nino Rota (Paramount Pictures). Peaky Blinders (2013-2022) skabt af Steven Knight med musik af bl.a. Martin Phipps og titelmelodi af Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (BBC / Caryn Mandabach Productions). The Three Musketeers (1993) instrueret af Stephen Herek med musik af Michael Kamen (Walt Disney Pictures / Caravan Pictures). Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) instrueret af Chris Columbus med musik af John Williams (20th Century Fox). It (1990) instrueret af Tommy Lee Wallace med musik af Richard Bellis (Warner Bros. Television / ABC). Event Horizon (1997) instrueret af Paul W.S. Anderson med musik af Michael Kamen og Orbital (Paramount Pictures). The Hunt for Red October (1990) instrueret af John McTiernan med musik af Basil Poledouris (Paramount Pictures). Merlin (1998) instrueret af Steve Barron med musik af Trevor Jones (Hallmark Entertainment / NBC). Apocalypse Now (1979) instrueret af Francis Ford Coppola med musik af Carmine Coppola og Francis Ford Coppola (American Zoetrope / United Artists). Tender Mercies (1983) instrueret af Bruce Beresford med musik af George Dreyfus og originale sange af Mac Davis (EMI Films / Universal Pictures). Lydklip og musikuddrag, der optræder i denne podcast, er anvendt under principperne for god citatskik (Fair Use) med det formål at anmelde, analysere og ikke mindst i den episode debattere værkerne. Vi gør ikke krav på ejerskab af disse klip. Alle rettigheder og copyrights tilhører de respektive produktionsselskaber, instruktører, skabere og komponister nævnt ovenfor.

You're gonna need a bigger boat. This week on Required Viewing, we wade into Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975) — the film that invented the summer blockbuster, emptied the beaches of an entire generation, and pulled it off precisely because the shark wouldn't work. We get into the happy accident at the center of it: a malfunctioning mechanical fish that forced a 27-year-old Spielberg to hide his monster, turning technical catastrophe into pure Hitchcockian dread — that, and two notes from John Williams.We dig into the real horror beneath the horror (a town that keeps the beaches open for the money), the perfect Brody–Quint–Hooper triangle, Robert Shaw's Indianapolis speech, and how one problem-plagued shoot rewired Hollywood's entire business model in a single summer. Man versus nature, man versus man, and the blockbuster's original sin — from every angle.Media scholar Dr. David D. Perlmutter and Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, go in the water. New episodes every Thursday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.———The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter.New episodes weekly.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY.Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast

35 years ago, Steven Spielberg took us on an adventure to the mythical Neverland, and children loved it. It was full of wonder and great performances from some heavy hitters of the time, Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins and more. All these years later on the 35th birthday of our host, we've decided to grab our pixie dust and fly high with the amazing  ⁨@OfficialJoeyC⁩   to see why it seems to be the product of negativity. Why, after 35 years it seems to be the black cloud in the bright sky that is Steven Spielberg's career. It's time to BANGARANG, this week on the Dissect That Film Podcast #podcast #hook  #peterpan  #moviepodcast  #stevenspielberg #robinwilliams    Follow Joey and all of this internet shenanigans: https://youtube.com/officialjoeyc https://x.com/officialjoeyc_ https://instagram.com/officialjoeyc https://patreon.com/officialjoeyc Intro/Outro Music by DARKRAIZARD Intro video created by Mickey Joe Smith Help support the show and join us on PATREON: https://patreon.com/dissectthatfilm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and HIT THE BELL  GO TO OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OF OUR LINKS https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm

Bienvenidos a Cinefilia y Otras Hierbas: cine, televisión, música y videojuegos para escuchar. Hoy abrimos oficialmente las compuertas del tribunal cinematográfico para encarar la recta final de nuestro ciclo dedicado a Aaron Sorkin, situándonos a las puertas del estreno en salas de su nuevo proyecto de octubre, El Poder de la Red. En esta entrega desarmamos minuciosamente una de las producciones más corales, complejas y políticamente incendiarias del milenio actual: El Juicio de los 7 de Chicago (2020).En este episodio desglosamos la carpintería de un guion magistral que le tomó al autor catorce años de gestación, desarmando las bambalinas de una preproducción que involucró de forma directa a Steven Spielberg y que culminó con una de las películas más aplaudidas de la temporada de premios, acumulando seis nominaciones al Oscar.En la mesa virtual desmenuzamos al detalle:La Génesis del Proyecto: La tarde de 2006 donde Spielberg sembró la idea del guion y los motivos por los que Sorkin terminó heredando la silla de director.Kafkiano y Real: El análisis de los pasajes históricos más inverosímiles y crudos ocurridos durante el proceso judicial de 1969 en los Estados Unidos.El Festín Interpretativo: La soberbia química del ensamble de actores, destacando la deslumbrante nominación de Sacha Baron Cohen frente a figuras como Eddie Redmayne y Mark Rylance.Evolución del Director: Cómo Sorkin demostró que su pulso técnico con Molly's Game no fue suerte de principiante, abordando una puesta en escena de gran escala.Ajusten la fidelidad de sus receptores, pónganse los audífonos de estudio y conéctense a esta robusta conversación sobre el engranaje del mundo y la política contemporánea.Patreon: patreon.com/cinefiliayotrashierbasRedes: @guzenjose, @diosiasCorreo: cinefiliayotrashierbas@gmail.comNo olvides dejar un comentario, compartir este episodio, darnos un like y suscribirte si aún no lo has hecho para que no te pierdas nuestras publicaciones.Que disfrutes el episodio.#CinefiliaYOtrasHierbas #ElJuiciodelos7deChicago #SashBaronCohen #AaronSorkin #TheTrialoftheChicago7 #Eddie Redmayne #Mark Rylance #Hollywood #Cinema #PodcastDeCine #Oscars

Took me a little bit but am honoring a Patreon Poll when you guys chose this as the Steven Spielberg movie you wanted to hear.  We take a look at his legendary Alien film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  A movie that is still touching, but does have some issues.  Join us as we talk about a movie that understood show dont tell. Starring Mike Albertin, Tiffany Albertin, and Bill Tucker.  A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Carrying My Cross - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/carrying-my-cross-a-faith-journey-podcast/id1865524685 Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast's - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest https://retrogameclub.net/ Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/https://discord.gg/q2X36VbrRV My Son's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TbjvXLN-Wd0tLcMac6MOw Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (Film 200) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-film-200-gmmf Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Film 150) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/indiana-jones-and-the-temple-of-doom-film-150-gmmf Poltergeist 1982 (Film 136) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/poltergeist-1982-film-136-gmmf Jaws (Film 116) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/jaws-film-116-gmmf Indiana Jones and the Raiders of The Lost Ark (Film 100) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/indiana-jones-raiders-of-the-lost-ark-film-100-gmmf Jurassic Park (Film 50) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/jurassic-park-film-50-gmmf

Raiders of the Lost Ark is what happens when archaeology, Nazi-hunting, supernatural artifacts, and spectacularly poor decision-making collide. In this episode, we return to our Steven Spielberg series to revisit this classic adventure, take a look at Indiana Jones at his most reckless, and explore why the movie still absolutely rules—even when its hero is basically committing felony-level archaeology. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/darkheitmet Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It's a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of J.G. Ballard's provocative works, what later may be known as Climate Fiction, written mostly last century. From his early novel "The Drowned World" to the controversial "Crash," we delve into how Ballard's dystopian visions have shaped the genre. We feature insights from a PBS show Hot Mess, a short BBC film Ballard appeared in 1973 exploring his experimental novel of linked short stories called “The Atrocity Exhibition,” and a 2006 South Bank Show interview. We discuss the psychological and societal impacts of Climate Fiction, and how it might inspire change in an era of environmental urgency. The Atrocity Exhibition is J.G. Ballard's instruction manual on how to disrupt mass media and recontextualize technology in a dystopian landscape overrun with industrial waste and technological white noise. The excerpt is from a 1973 BBC film directed by Harely Cokliss and features Ballard talking about car crash fetishism and the response to the bleak modern landscapes dominated by industrial monotony and the irrational violence of the technology-infused world which would coalesce into his controversial novel Crash, published in 1973. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Resources/Articles: https://wilderutopia.com/performance/literary/j-g-ballard-atrocity-exhibition-modernist-motorcar-dystopia/ James Graham Ballard who lived between 1930 and 2009 was an English novelist and short-story writer known for psychologically provocative works that explore relations between human psychology, technology, sex and mass media. Ballard's original climate fiction work from 1962 was the post-apocalyptic New Wave science fiction novel The Drowned World. He followed with the controversial 1970 short-story collection The Atrocity Exhibition, which includes the 1968 story "Why I Want to F- Ronald Reagan", and later the 1973 novel Crash (1973), a story about car-crash fetishists. In 1984, Ballard won broad critical recognition for the war novel Empire of the Sun, a semi-autobiographical story of the experiences of a British boy during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai;[4] three years later, the American film director Steven Spielberg adapted the novel into a film of the same name. From the distinct nature of the literary fiction of J. G. Ballard arose the adjective Ballardian, defined as: "resembling or suggestive of dystopian modernity, bleak man-made landscapes, and the psychological effects of technological, social or environmental developments." Jack Eidt is an environmental journalist, urban theorist and designer, and advocate for the wild, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. He also publishes articles and podcasts on Substack [https://jackeidt.substack.com/]. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 233 Photo credit:

Esta semana tenemos de regreso con nosotros a Ramiro Lale para platicar de cine, esta es la segund parte nos enfocamos en las peliculas de “Steven Spielberg”Y de como su filmografia ha cambiado mucho la manera en como muchos percibimos el cine de ciencia ficcion.Esperamos que nos dejen un comentario si estos episodios les están gustando y tal vez nos recomienden algún tema que les gustaría escuchar y del que no hemos platicado. Nota: estos episodios sólo reflejan nuestra opinión sobre las películas y no significa que todos opinemos lo mismo (todos tenemos diferentes gustos y lo entendemos)No se les olvide darse una vuelta por el perfil de Ramiro y checar su trabajo.A el lo encuentras en Instagram:@ramirolalebackground music credit to : Space Age Hustle - Squadda BLas peliculas de las que hablamos fueron:Salvando al soldado Ryanhttps://youtu.be/S1Qj_AVu2pA?si=lKOpwiCOqpExnDgt A.I.https://youtu.be/oBUAQGwzGk0?si=6b_23jn9wLaaTlwj Minority Reporthttps://youtu.be/lG7DGMgfOb8?si=HjNlD8MI3dAEAknG Atrapame si puedeshttps://youtu.be/s-7pyIxz8Qg?si=FRyPm15XBKFUD406 La terminalhttps://youtu.be/iZqQRmhRvyg?si=MgPc_ah-mvhDshqy Guerra de los mundoshttps://youtu.be/SM6aEEjc5hA?si=abpRkPUuVxa7wu4k Lincolnhttps://youtu.be/nvP-ZrzA2lk?si=CNEKCjg9vY3tspQR Puente de espiashttps://youtu.be/7JnC2LIJdR0?si=VT0oqlCzsGUKuZTX #latinopodcast #podcastenespañol #creandojuntospodcast #sisepuede #mentecreativa #cinefilos #cine  #peliculas

In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Steven Spielberg spoofs himself! Martin Sheen terrorizes Ed McMahon! And Robert Stack cries his eyes out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Villain-Venice-Steampunk-Adventure-Expanded/dp/B0GYVW1ZM3?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE Project Hail Mary is a 2026 science fiction film produced and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and written by Drew Goddard, based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Andy Weir. It stars Ryan Gosling, who also produced the film, as Ryland Grace, and Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, and Lionel Boyce play supporting roles. The story follows Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher who awakens aboard an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of how he got there. Pre-production began in 2020, before Weir's novel was published. Filming took place throughout 2024 in the United Kingdom, both on location and on sets. All scenes aboard the spacecraft Hail Mary were filmed on a practical set that was constructed for the film. Project Hail Mary premiered in London on March 9, 2026, and was released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios on March 20, with Sony Pictures Releasing International releasing in other territories. It received positive reviews, with praise for Lord and Miller's direction, Gosling's performance, the character of Rocky, as well as the humor, themes and visuals. It was a commercial success, grossing over $685 million worldwide and becoming the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2026. Plot In the near future, middle school teacher and former molecular biologist Ryland Grace wakes up from an induced coma on the interstellar spacecraft Hail Mary, suffering from amnesia. Grace learns that he is the sole survivor of a three-person crew that was traveling towards the Tau Ceti system, 11.9 light-years from Earth. In a series of flashbacks, Grace recalls that scientists discovered a "Petrova line" of infrared light stretching from the Sun to Venus; an alien microbe in the line, dubbed "astrophage", was proliferating on the Sun's surface, dimming the Sun at a rate that would cause catastrophic global cooling within thirty years. The head of the Petrova Taskforce, Eva Stratt, recruited Grace to study it due to his background in speculative astrobiology. Grace experimented on a sample and discovered that astrophage was composed of unicellular organisms that absorb electromagnetic radiation from the Sun and expel it for propulsion. Grace joined Stratt's Project Hail Mary, an international "long-shot" mission to send a crewed spacecraft to Tau Ceti, the only star in Earth's solar neighborhood not occluded by astrophage. The flight to Tau Ceti would be a suicide mission, as the ship could only carry enough fuel for a one-way trip; any findings would have to return to Earth in smaller space probes. In the present, Grace encounters an alien spacecraft that docks with the Hail Mary. It is made of a solid form of xenon, which Grace dubs "xenonite". The ship's occupant is a rock-like, five-legged alien from Erid, a planet in the 40 Eridani A system. Grace names the alien "Rocky", deduces that Eridians "see" via echolocation, and creates a machine translation system to interpret Rocky's musical language into English. Rocky is a mechanical engineer and the sole survivor of the Eridians' mission to save their own star from astrophage infection. Grace and Rocky agree to work together, and become close friends. As neither can survive in the other's atmosphere, Rocky works aboard the Hail Mary inside a pressurized ball of xenonite. Grace and Rocky study the Petrova line of the planet Tau Ceti e, which Grace names "Adrian",{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/project-hail-mary-ending-explained |title=''Project Hail Mary'' Ending Explained: What happens to Ryland Grace and Rocky, will there be a sequel, and more on Ryan Gosling's new sci-fi movie |last=Power |first=Tom |website=[[TechRadar]] |date=March 20, 2026 |access-date=May 26, 2026 |archive-date=March 21, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321104440/https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/project-hail-mary-ending-explained |url-status=live}}"}},"i":0}}]}">[a] and discovers that the line hosts an entire microbial biosphere. Rocky theorizes that microbial organisms in Adrian's atmosphere are consuming the astrophage, keeping the population in check. Learning that Grace cannot return home, Rocky offers to share some of his own ship's astrophage fuel with the Hail Mary. Grace remembers that an astrophage explosion killed the original crew's science officers. With no time to train replacements, Stratt asked Grace to join the mission. During a risky maneuver to gather the astrophage predator from Adrian's atmosphere, a fuel leak causes the Hail Mary to spin uncontrollably, rendering Grace unconscious. Rocky breaks out of his ball to save Grace but is severely injured. While Rocky recovers, Grace studies the captured astrophage predator, dubbing it "taumoeba"[b] and selectively breeding it to survive the nitrogen in Venus's atmosphere. Rocky revives, and the two celebrate their success; Grace recalls that he fearfully refused to join the Hail Mary crew, but Stratt had him drugged and put aboard the ship anyway, believing he was the only one capable of completing the mission. Rocky and Grace say their goodbyes and begin their journeys back home. Shortly thereafter, Grace discovers that the taumoeba has evolved to escape its xenonite breeding tanks and is starting to consume Hail Mary's astrophage fuel. Grace stops the taumoeba leak, but realizes that Rocky's ship, being entirely made of xenonite, will have no way to contain the taumoeba; it will eat all of Rocky's fuel, stranding him and dooming Erid. Grace decides to use his remaining fuel to rescue Rocky and the Eridians rather than return home, and sends his video logs and taumoeba samples to Earth via the probes. Stratt and her team receive the probes and use the taumoeba to cure the Sun's astrophage infection. Meanwhile, on Erid, Grace lives in an Earth-like biodome the Eridians have constructed for him. Rocky informs him that Eridian scientists can prepare the Hail Mary for the return voyage to Earth. Grace ponders the news before beginning another day of teaching science to eager Eridian children. Cast Ryan Gosling, who portrays Dr. Ryland Grace, also served as a producer on the film Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher and former molecular biologist on a mission to save humanity[7] Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt, the head of the international task force behind Project Hail Mary[8] James Ortiz as Rocky, an alien Grace encounters on his journey.[9] The character was effected through a puppet controlled by a team of five puppeteers led by Ortiz, dubbed the "Rockyteers", with Ortiz also providing the artificial voice assigned to him[10] Ortiz also has an uncredited role as a television presenter[11] Lionel Boyce as Carl, a member of security personnel Ken Leung as Yao Li-Jie, the Chinese commander of the Hail Mary spacecraft Milana Vayntrub as Olesya Ilyukhina, a Russian engineer on board the Hail Mary Priya Kansara as the voice of Mary, the Hail Mary's onboard computer[9] Malachi Kirby as Martin Dubois, the original scientist of the Hail Mary[12] Liz Kingsman as Annie Shapiro, a backup scientist of the Hail Mary Mia Soteriou as Dr. Browne Orion Lee as Dr. Li Michelle Greenidge as Chimamanda Additionally, Eunice Huthart (the film's stunt coordinator), Damien de Froberville (co-president of Sony Pictures Animation), Ray Porter (the audiobook narrator), and Meryl Streep provided the rejected alternative voices for Rocky.[13][14] Production Development In March 2020, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was nearing a deal to acquire adaptation rights to the then-upcoming Andy Weir novel Project Hail Mary (2021), with Ryan Gosling set to star in and produce the film.[7] The rights for the novel were acquired for $3 million.[15] In May 2020, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were hired to direct and produce the film.[16] Due to Lord and Miller being unable to work on the screenplay because of commitments to Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Drew Goddard (who previously adapted Weir's 2011 novel The Martian into a 2015 film) was hired the following month to write the screenplay.[17][18] In April 2024, Amazon, which acquired Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 2022,[19] revealed a possible 2026 release window for the film.[20] In May 2024, Sandra Hüller joined the cast, with Greig Fraser hired as cinematographer.[8] Milana Vayntrub joined the cast the following month.[21] Filming The film's crew, actors Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, writer Drew Goddard, author/producer Andy Weir, and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller visiting NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on February 25, 2026 Principal photography began on June 3, 2024, in the United Kingdom and wrapped on October 26, 2024.[22][23] Filming took place at Shepperton Studios.[24] Location filming occurred at The Hemel Hempstead School, the South Parade Pier in Portsmouth,[25] the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory in Cambridge,[26] and Durdle Door and Man o' War Cove in Dorset.[27][28][29] The film was "filmed for IMAX" by using large-sensor Arri Alexa 65 cameras, which provide 6.5K (20 MP) of resolution, with an aspect ratio of 2.1:1,[30] utilizing the whole sensor with anamorphic lenses rotated by 90 degrees to achieve the IMAX standard 1.43:1 aspect ratio. For regular presentations, the common 2:1 format (Univisium) was derived by cropping the top and bottom of the IMAX image. The film switches between taller and wider aspect ratios. When a scene takes place in the present, a taller aspect ratio is used—1.43:1 for IMAX 15/70 mm or Dual Laser, 1.85:1 for Xenon or Single Laser, and 2.00:1 for non-IMAX presentations. For scenes in the past, an aspect ratio of 2.39:1, a standard ratio for anamorphic process cinematography, was achieved with the regular use of anamorphic lenses.[31] In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Miller mentioned that no chroma keying was used in the film, with the entire set being shot practically.[32] Fraser had previously collaborated with visual effects supervisor Paul Lambert on the Dune films; their disdain for green and blue screens, which impacts lighting and visuals through color spill, led them to use blackouts and grey screens on the film instead.[33] Miller had previously stated that VFX was used to depict the spaceship from the outside, while shots of Gosling in space were shot against a black or varying color backdrop.[34] NASA provided support through both the input of scientific experts and astronaut Kjell N. Lindgren visiting Gosling during filming to share insights on human spaceflight.[35] Post-production The visual effects were developed by Framestore (which also collaborated on the film adaptation of The Martian),[36] Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Sony Pictures Imageworks, BUF and Wylie Co. VFX, with Mags Sarnowska serving as visual effects supervisor alongside Lambert.[37] While puppeteer Ortiz voiced Rocky during filming with Gosling, it was initially thought that a more high-profile actor would replace him. However, Lord and Miller felt that Ortiz's performance could not be improved upon during screenings of the film.[38] Lord praised the collaboration between practical and visual effects in the creation of the character Rocky's performance: Rocky was built and designed by the legendary Neal Scanlan and his creature shop and is performed by puppeteering legend James Ortiz and his team, who were on set with Ryan in every scene. Rocky's performance is a beautiful collaboration between James and the other Rockyteers on set and the wonderful animators at Framestore led by the funny soulful Arslan Elver.[39] Miller noted that by the end of the film shots with Rocky were about 50% VFX animation and 50% puppetry.[40] The digitally shot and produced film was transferred to film stock and then re-digitized to achieve the "warmth" of analog film.[31] The initial test screening of the film was 3 hours and 45 minutes long, and was cut down to the final length due to feedback from the screenings.[41] Joel Negron served as film editor.[42] Music Main article: Project Hail Mary (soundtrack) It was announced at San Diego Comic-Con that Daniel Pemberton would score the film. Pemberton worked with Lord and Miller on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and its 2023 sequel, which they produced. This is the first film directed by Lord and Miller to not be scored by Mark Mothersbaugh.[43] The score, consisting of 38 tracks, was released digitally on March 20, 2026.[44] The film also includes fourteen other songs, including "Sign of the Times" by Harry Styles, "Two of Us" by the Beatles, "Rainbows" by Dennis Wilson and "Gracias a la vida" sung by Mercedes Sosa.[45] Marketing The film's title on the marquee of Moreland Theater in Portland, Oregon in March 2026 The first trailer was released on June 30, 2025.[46] It was the most-viewed trailer for any original film in the first week of its release, accumulating 400 million views globally.[47] Lego released a model of the Hail Mary spacecraft on March 1, 2026, as part of the Lego Icons series.[48] Release Theatrical Project Hail Mary was released on March 20, 2026, in 4,007 theaters by Amazon MGM Studios in the United States and Canada, and Sony Pictures Releasing International in all other territories.[5] It was also released in select IMAX theaters, with a 1.43:1 aspect ratio.{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |title=Ryan Gosling, Lord & Miller Amazon MGM Studios Space Adventure ''Project Hail Mary'' Sets Launch for Spring 2026 |date=April 18, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/ryan-gosling-project-hail-mary-release-date-1235889844/ |access-date=April 18, 2024 |archive-date=April 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419002823/https://deadline.com/2024/04/ryan-gosling-project-hail-mary-release-date-1235889844/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |title=Amazon MGM Studios & Sony Pictures Ink Multi-Year International Theatrical Distribution Deal |date=June 27, 2025 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2025/06/amazon-mgm-studios-sony-international-distribution-1236444141/ |access-date=July 1, 2025 |archive-date=June 27, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250627130223/https://deadline.com/2025/06/amazon-mgm-studios-sony-international-distribution-1236444141/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Gray |first=Jeremy |date=June 30, 2025 |title=''Project Hail Mary'' Film Adaptation Looks Like a Visual Feast |url=https://petapixel.com/2025/06/30/project-hail-mary-film-adaptation-looks-like-a-visual-feast/ |access-date=July 1, 2025 |website=[[PetaPixel]] |archive-date=July 12, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250712225014/https://petapixel.com/2025/06/30/project-hail-mary-film-adaptation-looks-like-a-visual-feast/ |url-status=live |language=en-US}}{{cite web |last=Kim |first=Anny |date=December 16, 2025 |title=Everything to know about ''Project Hail Mary'', coming soon from Amazon MGM Studios |url=https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/project-hail-mary-ryan-gosling-amazon-mgm-studios |access-date=December 31, 2025 |publisher=About Amazon |language=en-US}}"}},"i":0}}]}">[c] Home media The film was released on digital streaming platforms on May 12, 2026.[53] It began streaming on the MGM+ subscription streaming service and Prime Video on June 18 and July 3, respectively.[54][55][56] It was also released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on August 11, 2026, by Alliance Entertainment.[57] Following the standard disc release will be an Amazon exclusive three-disc SteelBook gift set, scheduled for October 13.[57] It will include a third disc with the film in its full 1.43:1 IMAX ratio, plus additional bonus material and a collectible booklet.[citation needed] Reception Box office As of September 11, 2026 Project Hail Mary has grossed $344.1 million in the United States and Canada, and $341.2 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $685.3 million.[4][5] In the United States and Canada, Project Hail Mary was released on March 20, 2026, and was projected to gross $63–65 million in North America from 4,007 theaters in its opening weekend.[58] Initially, publications estimated that the film would gross $45–55 million.[59] After grossing $31 million on opening day, including $12 million in previews, the film debuted to $80.6 million in the United States and Canada,[60] and $60.4 million overseas for a worldwide total of $141 million,[61] becoming Amazon MGM Studios' biggest debut to date.[60] In its second weekend, the film made $54.1 million (a drop of 32.8%), remaining in first.[62] It was surpassed by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in its third weekend, grossing $31.7 million.[63] In Japan, the film became the highest-grossing foreign film of 2026 in terms of box office revenue attendance on its first day of release.[64] Critical response The performances of Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, and James Ortiz were praised by critics On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 95% of 430 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.2/10. The website's consensus reads: "A visually dazzling space odyssey that's carried along effortlessly by the gravitational pull of Ryan Gosling at his most winning, Project Hail Mary is a near-miraculous fusion of smarts and heart."[65] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 77 out of 100, based on 60 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[66] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an "A" on an A+ to F scale.[67] The film received an average rating of 8 out of 10 from Cine21.[68] G. Allen Johnson of the San Francisco Chronicle deemed it "a masterpiece of a family popcorn movie, with eye-popping hand-crafted production design and outstanding creature design and puppetry work."[69] Randy Myers of The Mercury News gave the film a 3.5/4 rating, writing: "While you can't help but marvel at the visuals and applaud the commitment of Gosling's endearing performance, what also makes Project Hail Mary so gosh darn lovable is that it imbues us with child-like wonder from scenes that pay homage to such classics as E.T., Flight of the Navigator and, yes, Rocky."[70] Cosplay of Ryland Grace with a fan-created Rocky prop at NärCon 2026 Robbie Collin of The Telegraph concluded in his review: "Does it have many original ideas of its own? Perhaps not. But its greatest hits mixtape of other people's has been compiled with such flair – as well as a sound comprehension of why they worked so well the first time – that it's hard not to be swept up regardless."[71] Barry Hertz of The Globe and Mail shared a similar opinion, writing: "At almost every turn, Project Hail Mary attempts to convince you that it is groundbreaking, innovative filmmaking. But in actuality, the movie lands as a grand act of cinematic recycling – the fusing together of familiar, comforting bits and pieces into something determined to please crowds and warm hearts."[72] Amy Nicholson of the Los Angeles Times wrote: "While Stanley Kubrick's unsentimental 2001: A Space Odyssey inspired the iPad, Lord and Miller want to inspire a better version of us."[73] Brian Truitt of USA Today gave the film a four out of four rating, writing that "Project Hail Mary is one of those old-school popcorn movies with big ideas, the kind of film that Steven Spielberg and George Lucas would have made back in the day and kids of all ages would have obsessed over and bought the toys."[74] Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect wrote that the film portrayed a "shockingly realistic view of heroism" and was "one of the rare films that is quite a bit better than the book".[75] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote: "Gosling is an effortlessly charming screen player, and he keeps it watchable, though the film itself has moments of dullness and a sort of puppyish silliness [...] Perhaps refreshingly, the film doesn't aim for the stunned awe and rapture of, say, Christopher Nolan's Interstellar or even Jon Spaihts' underrated Passengers, but it does have the classic sci-fi spacecraft tropes: the huge, mysterious architecture with its vertiginous tunnels in which legacy pop music is played to soothe the inhabitants."[76] GVSU anthropology professor Deana L. Weibel praised Grace's intellectual humility in the film.[77] Nicholas Barber of the BBC declared it one of the best films of 2026, writing: Project Hail Mary is an unusual science-fiction blockbuster in that it's mostly about people using their brains to solve problems [...] Does that approach sound a bit dry and academic? If so, rest assured that Project Hail Mary is touching and inspiring – and surprisingly fun [...] it's directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who take a complicated, potentially bleak narrative and make it as fast-paced and cheerful as their animated hit The Lego Movie. Meanwhile, Ryan Gosling brings all of his goofball charm to the role of an amnesiac biologist who is trying to save the world.[78] Conversely, Owen Gleiberman of Variety called it "not a very good movie", adding that "it's baggy and incredibly derivative of movies you've seen before [...] More crucially, everything to do with the onboard alien is far too cute and formulaic".[79]

En el festival de Montercarlo de 1967, el jurado determinó que el ganador del mejor guion era Chicho Ibáñez Serrador. En consecuencia, le entregaron la Ninfa de Oro, que era el premio que le correspondía. Pero lo más llamativo ocurrió después, cuando Chicho tuvo un largo encuentro con uno de los grandes perdedores de la noche, un joven llamado Steven Spielberg. Por entonces no le conocía nadie. Quería arrojar la toalla y dejar la entonces frustrada vocación que tenía. En un encuentro inolvidable en una de las playas de Montecarlo, Chico, el director español -ya mítico por entonces-, dialogó ampliamente con un hundido y tocado Spielberg, que ni se imaginaba que se iba a convertir en el director de más éxito de la historia del cine. Ahora, el director Rubén Guindo ha efectuado en cortometraje Montecarlo 67, en donde reconstruye este fantástico encuentro. Con él charlamos.

Movie Theater Time Machine #podcast continues Steven Spielberg month with a #review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).  

What does it take to earn Steven Spielberg's trust behind the camera and keep it for nearly three decades? Mitch Dubin SOC has operated 18 films for Spielberg, including Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report, Munich, Catch Me If You Can and West Side Story. In this episode, Mitch takes us inside the craft of camera operating at its highest level. He shares how he developed his instinct for framing, why the relationship between an operator and dolly grip is so important, how the camera can protect an actor's performance, and what it means to truly tell a story through movement. Mitch also takes us behind the scenes of his extraordinary collaboration with Spielberg, from earning his trust on The Lost World to the controlled chaos of the D Day sequence in Saving Private Ryan and the elaborate camera choreography of Minority Report. More recently, Mitch has brought that experience to television through his collaborations with Noah Hawley on Fargo, Legion and Alien: Earth. A masterclass in instinct, collaboration and the invisible craft behind some of cinema's most unforgettable images. This podcast is powered by Sony technology. Sponsored by Panavision. Produced, hosted and edited by Josh Calder.

The Return of the Summer Smash. Part two of our Summer Review sees Andy, Ash, Stu, and Ed wrap up their look back at the record-breaking Summer of 2026. With July and Augustdelivering the season's heaviest of heavy-hitters; The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, surprise successes, disappointments, horror hits, and the films that helped turn a strong summer into one of the biggest box-office stories in modern cinema. The question remains: did Summer 2026 prove audiences still want the big-screen experience? The Short Short Film Film Review heads back to where it all began with Amblin', the low-budget short film that launched the career of a young filmmaker named Steven Spielberg. Long before the sharks, dinosaurs, aliens and archaeologists, there was a desert road trip, a guitar case, and a glimpse of one of cinema's future giants finding his voice. Finally, the Cruise Cruise rolls straight into our Spielberg double-bill, as Tom reunites with Steve in an alien invasion epic, as we talk all things War of the Worlds (2005). Giant tripods. Panicked crowds. Dakota Fanning screaming at frequencies normally reserved for military sonar. Between Spielberg's relentless direction, one of Cruise's most intense performances, and a post-9/11 blockbuster packed with anxiety, fear, and spectacle, the lads ask whether this is one of the most underrated science-fiction films of the 2000s. Of course, no discussion of 2005 Tom Cruise would be complete without a trip through Scientology Watch, and this is a PRIME CRUISE MADNESS tale!With the usual blend of silliness, seriousness, alien invasions, and existential panic, it's time once again to take Cruise Control. 

In episode 52, Johnny talks to one of his oldest friends, Yorkshire-based musician Dominic Beresford.Dom spent the ‘90s and 2000s playing the live music circuit of the North West of England during the Britpop years, but has pivoted his musical career into a massively successful wedding duo, Rock My Reception, providing live music at weddings and receptions alongside his longtime bandmate and collaborator Kieran Stokes. Rock My Reception won Best Newcomer at the UK's Wedding Industry Awards in 2014, and they continue to soundtrack weddings throughout the UK and Europe into 2027 and beyond. Always one to keep busy, Dom also performs solo acoustic sets in pubs and clubs around North Yorkshire, teaches an over-'60s ukulele group, and performs in care homes and aged-care facilities - an area of society that often gets overlooked in terms of live music and entertainment. Dom also manages his own YouTube channel, Get Strumming, which provides ukulele and guitar tutorials, alongside other content such as music-based tours of landmarks in and around the UK. Basically, if music is involved, so is Dom. Johnny and Dom's chat includes a discussion around the life-affirming films of Frank Capra, Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis; they discuss Danny Boyle and his groundbreaking work from the 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony to the 28 Days Later films; they talk about Michael Apted's 7-Up series, which returns for it's tenth and final instalment, 70-Up; and, just like two old friends meeting in the pub for a pint, they wonder just where the last thirty years went.This conversation was recorded online in mid-September of 2026. Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loco Looper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.Check out Johnny's new podcast series, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, available wherever you get your podcasts. This conversation was recorded face to face in early July of 2026. Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loco Looper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.Check out Johnny's new podcast series, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

این قسمت از پاپ‌کورن تاک پر از بحث‌های سینمایی و موضوعات داغ این روزهاست.از موفقیت فیلم جدید Resident Evil و رکوردش در Rotten Tomatoes شروع می‌کنیم، درباره سریال Widow's Bay و جوایز Emmy حرف می‌زنیم و بعد سراغ سینمای وحشت و کارگردان‌های زن این ژانر می‌رویم.در ادامه، دو فیلم Terminator جیمز کامرون را دوباره مرور می‌کنیم و درباره این صحبت می‌کنیم که چرا این فیلم‌ها با وجود گذشت چند دهه هنوز جذاب‌اند و چقدر با ترس‌های امروزی درباره هوش مصنوعی ارتباط دارند.همچنین درباره فیلم جدید The End of Oak Street، دیوید رابرت میچل و مشکلات فیلم صحبت می‌کنیم.اما بخش اصلی این قسمت، لیست ۱۰ کارگردان ثروتمند جهان است؛ از J.J. Abrams و Francis Ford Coppola گرفته تا Michael Bay، James Cameron، Tyler Perry، Peter Jackson، George Lucas و در نهایت ثروتمندترین کارگردان این لیست.در بخش پایانی هم کامنت‌های شما را می‌خوانیم و درباره Silo، House of the Dragon، Sergio Leone، Lanterns و مفهوم Chemistry بین دو شخصیت اصلی فیلم و سریال صحبت می‌کنیم.حمایت مالی از پاپکورن تاک:https://reymit.ir/popcorntalkاگر عاشق فیلم، پاپ‌کالچر و گپ‌وگفت‌های صمیمی هستید، این ویدیو را از دست ندهید و تا انتها با ما همراه باشید.لینک پاپکورن تاک در یوتیوب و برنامه های پادکست:https://li.sten.to/5093zia8لینک پاپکورن تاک در X:https://x.com/popcornfarsiکانال پاپکورن تاک در تلگرام:https://t.me/popcorntalkpodاگر از پاپ‌کورن تاک لذت می‌برید، ویدیو را لایک کنید، کانال را سابسکرایب کنید و نظرتان را در کامنت‌ها بنویسید.00:00 شروع قسمت جدید پاپ‌کورن تاک01:34 فیلم جدید Resident Evil و موفقیت زک کرگر03:23 جوایز Emmy و سریال‌های برنده04:18 بررسی Wednesday06:08 بهترین کارگردان‌های زن سینمای وحشت11:08 هوش مصنوعی و پیش‌بینی آینده ترسناک12:04 بازبینی Terminator 1 و 215:48 The End of Oak Street و دیوید رابرت میچل21:21 آیا AI می‌تواند جایگزین فیلم‌نامه‌نویس‌ها شود؟22:06 پولدارترین کارگردانان جهان23:32 لیست ۱۰ کارگردان ثروتمند24:17 J.J. Abrams25:23 Francis Ford Coppola26:19 Ridley Scott27:01 Mel Gibson28:11 Michael Bay29:08 James Cameron31:01 Tyler Perry33:13 Peter Jackson35:12 George Lucas38:14 Steven Spielberg؛ ثروتمندترین کارگردان تاریخ؟39:50 چرا Christopher Nolan در این لیست نیست؟40:00 حمایت از پاپ‌کورن تاک43:48 خواندن و بررسی کامنت‌ها45:43 بحث درباره Silo و House of the Dragon49:20 چرا Silo این‌قدر سرگرم‌کننده است؟52:28 بحث درباره Chemistry در Lanterns53:29 Chemistry خوب و بد بین شخصیت‌ها چیست؟54:03 True Detective و نمونه‌ای از Chemistry موفق55:04 چرا رابطه شخصیت‌های Lanterns جواب نمی‌دهد؟56:22 کامنت‌های شما58:02 فیلم‌هایی که نباید با دیگران ببینید01:00:03 کامنت‌های بیشتر و پایان قسمت01:03:08 پاسخ به سوال درباره انتخاب بین بازی‌سازی و فیلم‌سازی

Before The Pitt or Grey's Anatomy there was ER, the hit 15-season drama that paved the way for the media drama phenomenon. In ER: The Oral History (pub date: Sept 15) NY Times bestselling author Lynette Rice deep dives into the making of the show. The book draws on archival interviews and new conversations with over 60 people including John Wells and Noah Wyle (showrunner and star of the original ER, respectively, and executive producers of HBO's The Pitt), Eriq LaSalle, Laura Innes, Ming-Na Wen, Paul McCrane, Rick Rossovich, and Goran Visnjic.Lynette Rice is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey's Anatomy, and covered ER while working at Entertainment Weekly and The Hollywood Reporter A new Kirkus review raves ER is "an entertaining history of an iconic series. Warning: This inside look at a medical show might cause dopamine rushes"MORE ABOUT THE BOOKLong before Jurassic Park was the embryo of an idea in Michael Crichton's mind, there was ER. A medical student who dreamt of a career in Hollywood, Crichton did what any aspiring writer would: he created a script based on time working in a high-octane hospital emergency department. Of course, nobody wanted it. It wasn't until Crichton turned his attention to dinosaurs and his 1990 novel Jurassic Park became a megahit - and a mega-movie franchise - that Steven Spielberg's camp asked the former doctor what other ideas he was kicking around. Producers weren't interested in Crichton's dream to make a hospital film. But, they were looking for new television series programming and thought there might be something even bigger in the concept than a movie. And, thus, ER was born.Despite some resistance from NBC's top brass, the Warner Bros. Television drama became an overnight hit with its high-adrenaline storylines, realistic dialogue, and bona fide (not to mention hot) stars in the making in the cast, including Julianna Margulies, Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, and an actor who didn't end up amounting to much named George Clooney. ER premiered opposite the popular CBS drama Chicago Hope and quickly cannibalized its competition. It would, in its heyday, average 35 million viewers per season (in an era before streaming and DVRs), and was either the number one or number two most watched show on television for six years.Over the course of its fifteen years on air ER would feature weddings, births, break-ups, death, and medical conundrums in just about every form you could imagine. Although stars like Clooney and Margulies would come and go, ER introduced (or, in some cases, re-introduced) the world to actors like Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer, Linda Cardellini, Ming-Na Wen, and Scott Grimes. It won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series and was nominated a staggering 124 times. As popular as is now, there would be no Grey Sloan Memorial without County General.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Host Michael Azevedo's guest on this episode is writer, director, and actor Ed Burns.   Ed has been a force in the movie world since his debut film "The Brothers McMullen" which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival back in 1995.   Over the ensuing 30 years, Ed has written and directed more than 15 films and has acted in numerous others, including Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan."   Ed's latest film—Beneath The Blue Suburban Skies—will make its US premiere on Sunday, September 20 at 42nd Boston Film Festival (for which Filmmakers Collaborative is the fiscal sponsor).   During the festival, Ed will be presented with the inaugural Boston Film Festival Award for Excellence in Cinematic Storytelling.   "Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies" tells the story of the Collins family, where the mother Tina feels stuck in a middle-aged rut and struggles with feelings of shame and anger she has toward her two grown children who live at home. And she holds resentment toward her husband, played by Ed Burns himself, who may have held her back.    As an added bonus, Ed Burns will be in attendance during the Sunday, September 20 screening and will participate in a Q&A.    Making Media Now—which is available on all podcast platforms including YouTube--is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey.   About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/   Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead

Brian Ruhe analyzes Disclosure Day in this talk recorded on June 14, 2026. He gives it a big thumbs up and a deeper look from a ufologists's perspective compared to most reviews out there.• Directed by Steven Spielberg, Disclosure Day explores extraterrestrial reality beyond physical UFOs• Emphasizes psychic communication, channeling, and paranormal contact with ETs• Emily Blunt plays a central experiencer who channels knowledge and languages• Colin Firth portrays government suppression using remote viewing and bi-location concepts• Suggests Grays are benevolent and linked to higher intelligences (implied mantis beings)• Highlights experiencer phenomena: childhood encounters, shared craft memories, telepathy• Depicts government involvement in psychic research and secrecy since 1947• Includes Catholic Church perspective, acknowledging possible extraterrestrial life• Shows global “Disclosure Day” via mass media release of hidden UFO evidence• Blends fiction with plausible insider concepts (remote influence, classified data)• Promotes gradual disclosure narrative already unfolding in reality• Ends with a symbolic message: “Listen”—inviting personal interpretation• Overall: strong awareness tool with spiritual and psychological depth

At age 79, Steven Spielberg has made yet another alien film called Disclosure Day. In this movie, a television meteorologist (Emily Blunt) and a cybersecurity analyst (Josh O'Connor) go on a mission to disclose the existence of extraterrestrial life to the world. As if anyone would believe or care about it at this point! We were pretty harsh on this one. The movie also stars Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo. David Koepp wrote it. Janusz Kaminski shot it. And, at age 94, John Williams does the music!

This week, we return to the films of Steven Spielberg. We are skipping 1983's Twilight Zone: The Movie, which Spielberg only partially directed, although we do discuss it here. The main subject of this episode though, is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Spielberg's first sequel and a film that directly inspired the creation of the PG-13 rating.SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety. If you haven't seen this classic, we strongly suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Lucasfilm production, released by Paramount Pictures on May 23, 1984. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Screenplay by Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz, based on a story by George Lucas. Starring Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri, and Roshan Seth. Cinematography by Douglas Slocombe. Edited by Michael Kahn. Music by John Williams.

Before The Pitt or Grey's Anatomy there was ER, the hit 15-season drama that paved the way for the media drama phenomenon. In ER: The Oral History (pub date: Sept 15) NY Times bestselling author Lynette Rice deep dives into the making of the show. The book draws on archival interviews and new conversations with over 60 people including John Wells and Noah Wyle (showrunner and star of the original ER, respectively, and executive producers of HBO's The Pitt), Eriq LaSalle, Laura Innes, Ming-Na Wen, Paul McCrane, Rick Rossovich, and Goran Visnjic.Lynette Rice is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey's Anatomy, and covered ER while working at Entertainment Weekly and The Hollywood Reporter A new Kirkus review raves ER is "an entertaining history of an iconic series. Warning: This inside look at a medical show might cause dopamine rushes"MORE ABOUT THE BOOKLong before Jurassic Park was the embryo of an idea in Michael Crichton's mind, there was ER. A medical student who dreamt of a career in Hollywood, Crichton did what any aspiring writer would: he created a script based on time working in a high-octane hospital emergency department. Of course, nobody wanted it. It wasn't until Crichton turned his attention to dinosaurs and his 1990 novel Jurassic Park became a megahit - and a mega-movie franchise - that Steven Spielberg's camp asked the former doctor what other ideas he was kicking around. Producers weren't interested in Crichton's dream to make a hospital film. But, they were looking for new television series programming and thought there might be something even bigger in the concept than a movie. And, thus, ER was born.Despite some resistance from NBC's top brass, the Warner Bros. Television drama became an overnight hit with its high-adrenaline storylines, realistic dialogue, and bona fide (not to mention hot) stars in the making in the cast, including Julianna Margulies, Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, and an actor who didn't end up amounting to much named George Clooney. ER premiered opposite the popular CBS drama Chicago Hope and quickly cannibalized its competition. It would, in its heyday, average 35 million viewers per season (in an era before streaming and DVRs), and was either the number one or number two most watched show on television for six years.Over the course of its fifteen years on air ER would feature weddings, births, break-ups, death, and medical conundrums in just about every form you could imagine. Although stars like Clooney and Margulies would come and go, ER introduced (or, in some cases, re-introduced) the world to actors like Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer, Linda Cardellini, Ming-Na Wen, and Scott Grimes. It won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series and was nominated a staggering 124 times. As popular as is now, there would be no Grey Sloan Memorial without County General.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 211 Eddie Marsan - Actor In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with actor Eddie Marsan (NO ORDINARY HEIST, BACK TO BLACK, RAY DONOVAN). During our conversation, we discuss Eddie's youth in East London, being discovered by casting in a club at 18, his disciplined approach to his craft, working with a range of directors including Mike Leigh (Season 1, Episode 76), Edgar Wright (Season 2, Episode 169), and Steven Spielberg, playing a countless number of supporting roles, and the shortcomings of filmmakers who fail to give working and lower class characters volition, autonomy, and humanity. Eddie also reflects on acting as "evil" characters, and we discuss the qualities of several of them from throughout his career. Towards the end of the episode, we ask Eddie how younger generations of actors are different compared to the ones who came before, and he encourages young actors to not wait for the system to change and create space for the roles they want to play. Plus, Eddie reveals the type of character he'd love to play but has yet to. - This episode is sponsored by Aputure 

Kevin and Andrew are back, and this episode covers a lot of ground. The main discussion is Lanterns, the new DCU series starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. After a slower opening, Andrew becomes fully invested by Episode 3, and both hosts argue that the grounded mystery may be the strongest project in James Gunn's DCU so far. They discuss the Manhunters, John Stewart's family, Hal's arrogance, Sinestro, the wider Lantern mythology, and why the series works even without constantly leaning on superhero spectacle. Kevin also reviews Buddy, an R-rated horror comedy built around a children's television character who becomes increasingly violent and terrifying. What begins like a Barney-style kids' show slowly turns into a bloody, surreal horror movie with surprising franchise potential. Andrew then joins Kevin for a mixed discussion of Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, including Emily Blunt's performance, the film's ideas about alien contact and religion, how believable public disclosure would be in the age of AI and misinformation, and whether the movie would have been better suited to streaming. Kevin also recommends The End of Oak Street, a dinosaur adventure that feels like a modern Spielberg film, and Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars, a quieter post-apocalyptic drama starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, and Allison Janney. The episode also touches on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Vision Quest, Widow's Bay, Dark Matter Season 2, the Harry Potter TV reboot, and why audiences are increasingly frustrated with multi-year waits between seasons.

Topics discussed on this episode include remembering 9/11, the possible unmasking of the creator of Bitcoin, a United Methodist Pastor tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the Dancing Cancer Girls of New Mexico, how The Atlantic got fooled into believing the Cartel holds their own secret Olympics, college football, the Kawhi Leonard saga, the NFL, the appearance of AI Jesus at a Catholic church in Switzerland, two little Bigfeet spotted in Pennsylvania, Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, and the CIA's search for the Ark of the Covenant.

This week I'm joined by one of my many cinema friends to debate what the most Steven Spielberg movie is. Did he peak with Jaws? Did he keep the magic alive with Shutter Island? Is the final answer Hook? You'll have to listen to find out more Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - https://hellofawayto.dad/  Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates  https://whatahellofawaytodad.com/  See our favorite books and explore some of the authors featured on the show - https://bookshop.org/shop/hellofawaytodad  BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/whatahellofawaytodad.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellofawaytodad/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hellofawaytodad/  

Et si on ouvrait la boîte de Pandore, quitte à changer le cinéma pour toujours ? Et si le spectacle devenait aussi une réflexion sur le pouvoir de créer et de donner vie à l'imaginaire ? Et si John Williams inscrivait dans l'ADN de cette révolution une musique appelée à marquer des générations de spectateurs ?Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In the mid-80s, when no acclaimed film director would deign to enter the world of broadcast television, Steven Spielberg used his immense clout to create Amazing Stories. This big-budget anthology show mostly underwhelmed viewers during its two seasons, but its one animated experiment remains the series' greatest achievement. The brainchild of Brad Bird, "Family Dog" brought theatrical-level animation to the small screen in a particularly dire era for the medium, and presaged creations like The Simpsons—which Bird would later work on. This month on What A Cartoon, join us as we examine this highly influential piece of late '80s animation and desperately try to forget the one-season disaster it spawned many years later. Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

On this episode, we begin our 1998 Retrospective by reviewing Steven Spielberg's epic war film SAVING PRIVATE RYAN! We've always enjoyed the film, but off the heels of our Spielberg Movie Series a few years ago, we saw the movie in an entirely new light.  Stay tuned for Episode 705 as we discuss our Top 10 Movies of 1998! - Review starts around 10:38 (depending on ads) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become a Member today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

Episode 491: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Movie Theater Time Machine #podcast continues Steven Spielberg month with a #review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).  

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Rev. Michael J.S. Carter — ordained interfaith minister, Master of Divinity graduate from Union Theological Seminary, author, and longtime UFO experiencer. A frequent consultant and guest on History Channel's Ancient Aliens, Carter has also appeared on Coast to Coast AM, George Noory's Beyond Belief (Gaia), Steven Spielberg's Abduction Diaries (Sci-Fi Channel), The Real 4400, and other major programs. His groundbreaking book Alien Scriptures: Extraterrestrials in the Holy Bible (praised by Whitley Strieber as “the best book ever written on the subject”) topped Amazon's UFO charts and explores ancient religious texts through the lens of non-human intelligence. He has authored additional works including A New World If You Can Take It, Initiation: The Spiritual Transformation of the Experiencer, and others that bridge spirituality, consciousness, and contact.Carter opens up about his extraordinary journey into high strangeness, beginning with his first dramatic visitation by a Gray alien in his New York City apartment on December 28, 1989. What followed was a cascade of encounters with a diverse range of entities — classic Grays, reptilian beings, Nordic types, and even a praying mantis-like intelligence. These experiences led him to undergo hypnotic regression, unlocking deeper memories of abductions and interactions that stretch back to childhood.Prepare for a profound, eye-opening conversation that challenges the boundaries between faith, science, and the unknown as Rev. Carter shares how these contact experiences transformed his understanding of reality, spirituality, and humanity's place in a populated cosmos.http://michaeljscarter.comWelcome to Let's Get Freaky Podcast! We explore strange encounters, paranormal phenomena, cryptids, UFOs and the unexplained. If you enjoy the show, you can support us by buying us a coffee. Every contribution helps towards producing new episodes and keeping the podcast going. Thank you for being part of the Freaky Family! https://buymeacoffee.com/letsgetfreakypodcastGear up and get freaky with official Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our spooky-cool collection features hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more—perfect for showing your love of the paranormal while staying comfy and stylish. Dive into the full range now: https://tee.pub/lic/wX4lEJj3DMIGot a mind-blowing paranormal encounter, cryptid sighting, UFO experience, or any high-strangeness story that still gives you chills? We want to hear it—and we want YOU on the show! Become a guest on Let's Get Freaky and share your true story with our growing freaky community. Drop us a line at: letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com Or slide into our DMs on socials: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube → @tcletsgetfreakypodcast.

The writer, presenter and podcaster Richard Osman has released his latest novel – We Chase Shadows, the second book in his We Solve Murders series. The release follows the success of his Thursday Murder Club novels which have sold millions of copies since the first book was published in 2020. It has since been made into a film produced by Steven Spielberg. Known for his TV presenter role on the hit game shows Pointless and Richard Osman's House of Games, Osman started his career in showbusiness as a producer, devising formats for TV game shows which he pitched to broadcasters. He became the creative director of the television company Endemol and landed his first on screen gig on Pointless after standing in as co-presenter during run-throughs for the BBC. With Alexander Armstrong he went on to present over a thousand episodes before stepping down in 2022 to concentrate on his writing. Growing up in Hayworth's Heath, Sussex, he showed an early interest in games and quizzes as well as TV and radio programmes. When he was 15 year old, he wrote to BBC Radio Sussex's Turn It Up youth music programme, securing a role behind the microphone. He went on to study politics and sociology at Cambridge University where he first met his presenting partner Alexander Armstrong. Today, Osman presents the Rest is Entertainment podcast with Guardian columnist Marina Hyde. PRODUCTION: Presenter: Mark Coles Producer: Tom Gillett Production Coordinators: Maria Ogundele and Sabine Schereck Sound: Neil Churchill Editor: Justine LangARCHIVE: Pointless and Richard Osman's House of Games - Remarkable Entertainment Family Fortunes - ATV

What does a failed 19th-century Chinese civil exam and one of the deadliest wars in history have to do with how we hire, educate, and test people today? In this EconTalk conversation, Russ Roberts and education expert Daisy Christodoulou trace a surprising thread from the Taiping Rebellion through Britain's Northcote-Trevelyan reforms, Samuel Pepys's naval exams, and Macaulay's belief that a hard exam on anything--even alchemy or the Cherokee language--reveals the best minds. Christodoulou dismantles that idea with evidence that skills are stubbornly domain-specific: chess masters, surgeons, even Steven Spielberg couldn't simply transfer their brilliance elsewhere. Along the way they wrestle with meritocracy, why bureaucracies fail without feedback, and whether great teachers must resist irony. A rich, wide-ranging discussion that will change how you think about testing and expertise.

Your beloved panel covers advances in stealth games, new Pokemon types, and whether or not Marty McFly has a scrote. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: “Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough!” Pokemon series Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Kotaku LeBron James 1: What is the correct amount of time to sit down and play a video game in front of your TV? (05:57) Marvel Cinematic Universe X-Men (2000) Thor: The Dark World (2013) Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) The Marvels (2023) The Incredible Hulk (2008) Black Panther (2018) Avengers: Endgame (2019) Zack Snyder Eternals (2021) Kingo Kumail Nanjiani 2: Which video games are most responsible for advancing their genre? (13:02) Metal Gear Solid series System Shock Deus Ex Street Fighter II Spy Fiction Resident Evil 4 Assassin's Creed series Hitman series Immersive sim Dishonored Metroidvania Pinball John Romero discovers a 1940 first person shooter Pong 3: What even is the incentive to make video games commercially? (19:43) Wadjet Eye Games Dave Gilbert Ron Gilbert Dave Grossman EA 4: Design a new Pokemon type (25:13) Water Fire Ground Rock Normal Ghost Fairy Grass Poison Flying Dragon Dark Bug Psychic Fighting Ice Electric Yu-Gi-Oh Steel Hey You, Pikachu! Mimikyu Missingno Skylanders series Spyro Palworld Unown Rotom 5: Dr. Booperstein III asks, are all video games derivative of the first generation of video games? (32:08) Guess Who? Pac-Man Donkey Kong Q*Bert Night Driver Back to the Future Part II (1989) Leslie “Spike” O'Malley Entertainment Software Association E3 Summer Game Fest Back to the Future: The Game 6: What's the stupidest playable race in a video game? (39:18) Pepsiman Mass Effect series Asari Quarian Turian Star Trek Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Bajoran Vulcan Spock Dwarf Fortress Dwarves Blood Elves World of WarCraft Night Elves Orc Tauren Troll Undead Pikmin Pikmin series Zerg 7: What is the Steven Spielberg's Stanley Kubrick's A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) of video games? (46:16) Milo Peter Molyneux Haley Joel Osment Berserk Dune The Wheel of Time BioShock series Ken Levine Judas Fallout 3 Fallout: New Vegas Metal Gear: Survive Duke Nukem Forever Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Remake Dragon Age: The Veilguard Sonic CD Metropolis (1927) LIGHTNING ROUND: GameFAQ&As - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (52:58) Recommendations and Outro (58:24): Brandon: Doom Runners (1997), Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012), Etiene T. Boy - Jealousy, Vintage Obscura Radio Frank: Barkin', Classic X-Men Ash: The Blood of Dawnwalker, The Prisoner of Beauty Hard Truths (XX:XX): Jaffe: If you have a work day that ends at 10 PM, you don't get to do all the stuff you do if your work day normally ends at 5 PM. This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John discuss the 1998 X-Files movie, directed by Rob Bowman with a screenplay by X-Files creator Chris Carter. Starring, obviously, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, the X-Files movie tells a convoluted story of hidden aliens, government plots, a secret cabal of evil rich people and a global conspiracy. It is a perfect encapsulation of 1990s conspiracism and we had a great time discussing it.Episodes come out every two weeks, so check back then for an episode on Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg's World War II action thriller. And over at the Patreon, we have an episode on Confirmation, the 2016 drama on the confirmation of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. You can find that at patreon.com/unclearpod.

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

'The View' co-hosts and guest co-host Sophia Bush weigh in on the historic New York Knicks comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and react to President Donald Trump's remarks on inflation after he attempted to clarify and walk back earlier comments. Emily Blunt joins the show to discuss taking the lead in Steven Spielberg's new sci‑fi thriller 'Disclosure Day' and shares how she prepared to speak in an alien language for the role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

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.