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Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 74: Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the highly acclaimed movie, Tár, and much more.Tár (2022)Synopsis: Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra.Director: Todd FieldWriter: Todd FieldCinematographer: Florian HoffmeisterComposer: Hildur GuðnadóttirCast: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Adam Gopnik, Sylvia Flote, Sydney Lemmon, Mark StrongRecorded: 09-13-24Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHosts:Jason ConnellGuest:Bryan Beasley#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #tarSend us a textSupport the show

Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 73: Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the classic movie, Tár, and much more.Tár (2022)Synopsis: Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra.Director: Todd FieldWriter: Todd FieldCinematographer: Florian HoffmeisterComposer: Hildur GuðnadóttirCast: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Adam Gopnik, Sylvia Flote, Sydney Lemmon, Mark StrongRecorded: 09-13-24Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHosts:Jason ConnellGuest:Bryan Beasley#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #tarSend us a textSupport the show

The Crunchyroll Game Vault opens doors to immersive gaming experiences, from the nostalgic charm of "Hime's Quest" to the action-packed world of "One Punch Man: World." Dive in and embark on unforgettable adventures with Crunchyroll's gaming offerings. In November 2023, Crunchyroll introduced the Game Vault exclusively for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscription members, a strategic move in response to the gaming ventures of competitors like Netflix. We delve into the vault's offerings, with a focus on the retro-style gem, "Hime's Quest," and the exhilarating "One Punch Man: World." Hime's Quest: Meet Hime, the beloved mascot of Crunchyroll, born from a 2012 contest to create personified characters for the service. Hime is a "Kitsune" or Japanese trickster fox spirit. She is also a high school senior managing Crunchyroll's website with a squad of spirits while also doubling as a ninja! "Hime's Quest," is an 8-bit action-adventure game, initially released for Game Boy Color and PC browsers. Synopsis: Set in 1999, players assume the role of Crunchyroll-Hime, tasked with saving the Anime Club from the havoc of Y2K. Can you uncover the culprit behind the chaos? One Punch Man World Synopsis: Journey into the world of "One Punch Man," where Earth's cities and the Hero Association face relentless monster attacks. Follow the story of Saitama, the laid-back yet overwhelmingly powerful hero capable of defeating any opponent with a single punch. Released on January 31st, 2024, "One Punch Man: World" promises a thrilling adventure as Saitama faces a new formidable foe. Will his unparalleled strength prevail? As always feel free to email us at ouranimeshow@gmail.com and check us out at https://beacons.ai/ouranimeshow

The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast focuses on a single film per episode, usually a new release (hopefully theatrically at some point) giving a spoiler-free review. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of Millennium Bugs (2020) Directed by Alejandro Montoya Marín Written by Alejandro Montoya Marín Cast: Katy Erin Michael Lovato Micah McNeil Sofia Embid Jamie H. Jung Kenneth McGlothin IMDb.com Synopsis: Set in the days leading up to the year 2000, friends Kelly and Miguel - along with the rest of the world - find themselves facing mounting pressures and the harsh realities of their futures. % RT critic (% audience), Metascore, 7.9 IMDb user score, and /5 on Letterboxd, RELEASE location / DATE: Available on iTunes, Vudu, and more Chuffed Headlines Movie/Pop culture news that caught our attention Matt's Headline: Oscars: Film Academy Declines to Take Punitive Action in Response to Divisive Andrea Riseborough Campaign Jon's Headline: Robert Zemeckis De-Aging Tom Hanks with AI for ‘Here' | IndieWire Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption Happy Sad Confused - Bella Ramsay The Last of Us E3-9 Jon's consumption Blank Check: Trainspotting Infinity Pool, Onyx the Fortuitous and the talisman of souls, Other People's Children, All Quiet on the Western Front, Knock at the Cabin, Secret Life of Bees Last of Us episode 3 | Andor ep 1 &2 God of War Ragnarok BAMP on Twitter | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic Merchandise Jon on Twitter | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.com Matt on Twitter | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.com Berkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloody-awesome/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloody-awesome/support

Hello everybody, the very first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has now wrapped up on Prime Video, with its finale premiering just a couple of hours ago. Theres definitely been A LOT of online discourse about this one and I have waited VERY patiently to share all my thoughts for 6 weeks after the premiere released. Its been a ride and was the Rings of Power worth the VERY long wait? Find out in this SPOILER REVIEW. Synopsis: Set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, this epic drama follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. - Prime Video

In this week's episode of MovieTime, Rene and Blake discuss Amsterdam and how an amazing ensemble cast doesn't necessarily translate to an epic movie along with a full Triangle Of Sadness discussion that's not to be missed! MovieTime with LOWKEY GEEK & The Wolf is a weekly podcast where two friends get together and BS about movies and their love of cinema! Support the channel and get yourself some great coffee...Bulletproof Coffee! Get 15% off your order by using the discount code below at checkout. Discount Code=LOWKEYGEEK Link=https://shop.bulletproof.com/?utm_source=wooley&utm_medium=brand_ambassador&wly=LOWKEYGEEK Amsterdam (2022) Synopsis: Set in the '30s, it follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history. Directed by: David O. Russell Starring: Margot Robbie; Christian Bale; John David Washington; Anya Taylor-Joy; Robert De Niro; Rami Malek; Mike Myers; Timothy Olyphant; Chris Rock; Zoe Saldana; Michael Shannon; Taylor Swift Triangle of Sadness (2022) Synopsis: A cruise for the super-rich sinks, leaving survivors, including a fashion model celebrity couple, trapped on an island. Directed by: Ruben Östlund Starring: Charlbi Dean Kriek; Harris Dickinson; Woody Harrelson; Dolly De Leon; Zlatko Buric

In this episode of the Grim and Bloody Theater Michael Rooker (Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy, Days of Thunder) spends time with the guys to discuss his new film Corrective Measures, premiering on Tubi today! Additionally, we talk about Michael's quiet, intense acting method on Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, his undeniable screen presence during AMC's The Walking Dead's early heydays, and more. Synopsis: Set in the world's most dangerous maximum-security penitentiary, home to the most treacherous criminals, tensions among the inmates and staff heighten, leading to anarchy that engulfs the prison and order is turned upside down. Director - Sean Patrick O'Reilly Writers - Grant Chastain (source material) Sean Patrick O'Reilly (screenplay) Stars - Bruce Willis, Michael Rooker, Tom Cavanagh. To follow's Michael Rooker's works visit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grimandbloody/support

Zone 414 – Movie Review 98 minutes, Rated R Written by Bryan Edward Hill Directed by Andrew Baird   Synopsis: Set in the near future, private detective David Carmichael is […]

The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast focuses on a single film per episode, usually a new release (hopefully theatrically at some point) giving a spoiler-free review. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. However, for this week we are covering the Tribeca Film Festival so we are rapidly discussing spoiler-free reviews of the films we saw from it. Review of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City(2021) Directed by Johannes Roberts Written by Johannes Roberts Starring Kaya Scodelario, Robbie Amell, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hopper, Avan Jogia, and Donal Logue. IMDb.com Synopsis: Set in 1998, this origin story explores the secrets of the mysterious Spencer Mansion and the ill-fated Raccoon City. 28% RT critic, 44 Metascore, 5.6 IMDb user score, and 2.5/5 on Letterboxd RELEASE location / DATE: Theaters Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Jon's others Blank Check - The Ward, The Santa Clause 2 Nobody, Nightmare Alley, Encanto, The Santa Clause, White Christmas, Jockey, Anna and the Apocalypse, Mass Hawkeye ep 3 BAMP on Twitter | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic Merchandise Jon on Twitter | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.com Matt on Twitter | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.com Berkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bloody-awesome/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bloody-awesome/support

@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty are here to tell you everything you need to know about Disney/Pixar's latest film, Luca! Luca was released directly to Disney Plus without any additional price point, but is it worth your time? We have you covered, and all you have to do...is Wait For It!Synopsis: Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water's surface.

The first MCU TV Series has come to an End. After 9 episodes, WandaVision is now over. Join us as we dive into the series and the finale. Hear what predictions we got right ( that episode here) and hear what we got wrong on this episode of The Just Been Revoked Podcast.Synopsis: Set three weeks after the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019). Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, "WandaVision" marks the first series from Marvel Studios streaming exclusively on Disney+. The series is a blend of classic television and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff and Vision—two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives in the town of Westview, New Jersey,—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems.REVOKED STORY: Tom, Rhace and Chris are getting ready for there first live appearance in ages. With the reintroduction of an old host, will they survive this day time talk show?Be sure to check out our NEW STORE:As at thank you, use code REVOKEE for a discount.THR REVOKED STOREConnect with us on Social MediaFacebookInstagramYoutubeCheck out our websiteJustbeenrevoked.comJBRpodcast.com

Perhaps no other film better illustrates laughter through pain than the timeless classic, STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989). This true story is not only a moving, cathartic expression, but also celebrates life & immortalizes a tragic, yet universally relatable journey. ▶️Synopsis: Set in Natchitoches, Louisiana, six women are brought together by a local salon, not only to have their hair & nails done, but to share their lives with one another, including a mother & her diabetic daughter’s desire to live life without constraints. Together, these women go through the best & most difficult of times, further solidifying their lifelong bond. ⏩⏩Discussions include: Writer Robert Harling’s adaptation of true events, writing process & collaboration with director Herbert Ross; main & supporting cast, character breakdowns, blocking choreography, usage townsfolk; clever story evolution, dedication to accuracy, balancing narrative & character development; on-location filming, recreating a real-life community, unused soundtrack, favorite moments & lasting legacy of the film. **Starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts. Directed by Herbert Ross.** ▶️**PICKS OF THE WEEK** —Lindsay’s Pick, BOYS ON THE SIDE (1995): After responding to an ad seeking a road trip partner, two women begin a cross-country trek, resulting in rescuing a friend from an abusive relationship & forming unexpectedly deep connections. **Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore. Directed by Herbert Ross.** —Justin’s Pick, POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE (1990): Following a stint in rehab, an actress in recovery attempts to reenergize her career, while also ordered to live with a responsible adult — her competitive, yet legendary actress mother. **Starring Shirley MacLaine, Meryl Streep, Dennis Quaid. Directed by Mike Nichols.** ▶️MURRAYMOMENT: How Billy’s father, Edward Murray, relished laughter in their household, a trait which helped the family cope & laugh through tears when he passed away. ▶️FINAL THOUGHTS: Shirley MacLaine’s secret to crying & Sally Field’s dedication while filming the funeral scene, as well as the Steel Magnolias TV pilot. ▶️Next Up: DOLLY DECEMBER: 9 TO 5 (1980)!

This episode has nothing to do with Naruto guys, instead Will Returns in time for a special Halloween where James shows evidence that the spiral is god’s signature, as well as share some of his own personal and most frightening experiences in his life.  Email: WeAppreciateManga@Gmail.com   057: Junji Ito’s Uzumaki (a.k.a. Spiral) By Junji Ito English Translation by Yuji Oniki Special thanks to @Nirakirameart for today's tribute illustration. Topics: Reminiscent to ‘Final Destination’ where death is quantitative and systematic. What makes it frightening is how you can be aware of its workings yet still be powerless because of concepts like manifest destiny, divine fate and the fact that death is simply a universal force of nature. Or Lovecraft, where the enemy is invisible, the spiral too is a force of nature, it too is universal. The model/actor (a.k.a. star) system, Ito would use the likeness of Uzumaki’s Kirie and Shuichi for Dissolving Classroom’s Keiko and Azeri. (Osamu did this system first) Similarities to the horror of RL Stine and Hino’s Horror manga. Only truly scary story is what happens to Shuichi’s mother, because mental illness = frightening. Other media Videogame for wonderswan (Gunpei Yokoi, sold 3 mill units but only 8% market share.) Curse simulator, you play as an agent of the spiral curse. Gathering items and planting them. Film – directed by Higuchinsky and released in 2000, if you're interested then James recommends you see the movies directed by David Lynch, Shinya Tsukamoto and Hideo Nakata. Animated mini-series 2021 Colin Stetson does the score. (known for his work on Heredetary and Red Dead Redemption 2) Why the spiral? (The golden ratio / Fibonacci sequence) The Fibonacci sequence starts like this: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55 and so on forever. Each number is the sum of the two numbers that precede it. It's a simple pattern, but it appears to be a kind of built-in numbering system to the cosmos. It’s the code that nature seems to abide to. And if God was a mathematician, they would favour this code. Sources and Recommended Reading/Watch List: Junji Ito’s Interview with Crunchyroll, talking about the 2021 anime adaptation of Uzumaki. For those interested in the WonderSwan videogame you can watch this video. Super Eyepatch Wolf’s video critique and analysis of the animated ‘Junji Ito Collection’ can be found here. And an example of frame Interpolation is in this video here. ‘The golden ratio and Fibonacci numbers’ by Richard Dunlap can be purchased on Amazon. Synopsis: Set in the seaside town of Kurouzo Cho, Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend Shuichi Saito slowly witness a sinister force plague their town. At first Shuichi’s father becomes obsessed about spirals. His obsession leads towards his death and afterwards Shuichi’s mother is quick to succumb to what Shuichi refers to as “the curse of the spiral”. Shuichi Saito’s father loved all things spiral related, his mother, starts to fear all things spiral related. Soon Shuichi is orphaned and becomes a recluse. Although as the spiral curse causes many episodes of horror Shuichi is still available when Kirie needs him most. These episodes include souls imprisoned within pottery, Kirie’s spiralling hair having a parasitic mind of its own, schoolboys turning into snails as if they were infected with a virus and a deadly light house.   During these episodes, Shuichi protects Kirie from a sentient hurricane, however as part of the spiral curse the town becomes a magnet to hurricanes and sink holes, sending kurouzo Cho into a wasteland that isolates its residents. The residents are only safe inside the old row houses, which remain oddly immune to the malevolent elements. And when overcrowding becomes an issue, Kirie and Shuichi set out to escape. Unfortunately they become lost in the woods, when they spiral back into the town they planned to leave, they find that they have been in a time vortex and what seemed like a short time in the woods has been years past for Kurouzo Cho, on their return the row houses have become extended and formed into a spiral building. Essentially one long spiralling house, this leads into a well like chasm where the lake once existed but is now dried up. It’s the centre of the spiral that Kirie and Shuichi find themselves drawn towards, and where ultimately their fate is sealed. Facebook - facebook.com/weappreciatemanga/ Instagram –  weappreciatemanga.co.uk   Twitter -   @RealJamesFitton Website – Weappreciatemanga.com Email – Weappreciatemanga@gmail.com

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s name is synonymous with celebrated action movies. Before Paul Verhoeven’s TOTAL RECALL (1990) became a massive blockbuster, Schwarzenegger had to fight for it to become a reality. A film with a deeper-than-average plot, dedicated cast/crew and impressively imaginative special effects, TOTAL RECALL is still an extraordinary sci-fi spectacular. ▶️Synopsis: Set in 2084, an everyday man seeks out an adventure of a lifetime. But a botched virtual vacation to Mars makes him the key figure of a non-stop chase concerning a conflict between a rebellion and a corrupt government holding the planet hostage. You decide whether it’s a dream or reality. ⏩⏩Discussions include: TOTAL RECALL’s 10+ year development, initial procurement of the 1966 story, rewrites, influences & early pre-production; the search for the proper director & careful casting choices; placement in Schwarzenegger & Verhoeven’s careers, their personal influences on the production; prophetic, political and violent elements; the film’s visual aesthetic, including practical special effects, miniatures, models, use of light/colors, detailed sets/locations; marketing, critical/audience reception, awards & legacy of; behind the scenes tidbits, favorite scenes & what makes the film so darn enjoyable. **Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside, Ronny Cox. Directed by Paul Verhoeven.** ▶️**PICKS OF THE WEEK** —Lindsay’s Pick, SCANNERS (1981): A security company looking weaponize telekinetic powers dispatches their most powerful human experiment in order to stop a renegade and a rebellion. **Starring Stephen Lack, Jennifer O’Neill, Patrick McGoohan, Michael Ironside. Directed by David Cronenberg.** —Justin’s Pick, KINDERGARTEN COP (1990): A brawny cop goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to catch a dangerous criminal seeking out his ex-wife and estranged son. **Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt. Directed by Ivan Reitman.** ▶️MURRAYMOMENT: Remembering the time when (and why) Billy popped up in the otherworldly family comedy, nothin-but-net mega hit, SPACE JAM. ▶️FINAL THOUGHTS: TOTAL RECALL’s initial MPAA rating, inventive fight sequences, renaming Schwarzenegger’s character because of a political connection and Jerry Goldsmith’s score of the film. ▶️Coming Up: ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE (1994)!

By writing, directing and co-starring in THAT THING YOU DO!, Tom Hanks committed himself to create a solid film about a band’s rise and fall in the music industry. Offering up a sincerely charming, what-if story, Hanks combined one heck of a formidable cast with a driving, inspirational story and an unforgettable soundtrack. No matter what decade in which the film is set, it continues to still strike a chord with audiences over 25 years later.   ▶️Synopsis: Set in the 1960s, The Wonders are a small-town band who unexpectedly hit it big after a new drummer joins the group. Faced with an exciting journey ahead, the band doesn’t look back, but find strong personalities and sustainable success are a difficult combo.⏩⏩Discussions include: Hanks’ inspiration for the film, approach to storytelling, personal connection, placement in his career and being an actor’s director; the original music behind the movie; character breakdowns with an impressive, chemistry-driven ensemble cast; the formation of The Wonders and realistic depictions of being in a band; importance of the supporting cast; and the extended cut vs. the theatrical release of the film. **Starring Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, Tom Hanks. Directed by Tom Hanks.**   ▶️**PICKS OF THE WEEK** —Lindsay’s Pick, THE MONEY PIT (1986): After a young couple buys a suspiciously affordable, fixer-upper mansion, they discover the problems go deeper than ever imagined. **Starring Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov. Directed by Richard Benjamin.** —Justin’s Pick, SUBURBIA (1996): Wasting most of their days away, a group of teens have their world affected when a hometown friend becomes a rock star and comes to visit. **Starring Jayce Bartok, Amie Carey, Giovanni Ribisi, Steve Zahn. Directed by Richard Linklater.**   ▶️MURRAYMOMENT: How Billy’s 2015 film ROCK THE KASBAH helped motivate positive change through music.   ▶️FINAL THOUGHTS: The rumored inspiration behind “Del Paxton” of THAT THING YOU DO! and Ethan Embry’s embarrassing on-set sickness.   ▶️NEXT UP: PRETTY WOMAN (1990)!

John Carpenter’s THE THING got a bad rap when it was released in 1982. Though a special effects marvel and unique to the science-fiction/horror genre, it is now considered a well-respected, beloved cult film. Isolation and paranoia had not reached such monstrous, cinematic proportions until this landmark achievement in Carpenter’s career. And nearly 40 years later, THE THING still holds strong as a brilliant, deliberately atmospheric display of well-rounded artistry.   ▶️Synopsis: Set in Antarctica, a team of researchers are infiltrated and attacked by a shape-shifting, body assimilating creature that takes over the camp one person at a time. ⏩⏩Discussions include: THE THING’s source material and how Carpenter re-envisioned the story; how tone and pacing create the mood of this ensemble film; Rob Bottin’s visceral special effects, Dean Cundey’s cinematography and the expansive set design; pre-production cast bonding and character interplay; physical challenges faced by cast and crew; Carpenter’s relationship with THE THING star, Kurt Russell; behind-the-scene tidbits, along with Justin and Lindsay’s favorite scenes. **Starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley. Directed by John Carpenter.**   ▶️**PICKS OF THE WEEK**—Lindsay’s Pick, BREAKDOWN (1997): In this taught, cautionary tale, a woman is kidnapped in the middle of nowhere by a mysterious trucker driver, leaving her husband to stop at nothing to track her down. **Starring Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan, J.T. Walsh. Directed by Jonathan Mostow.** —Justin’s Pick, ELVIS (1979): This made-for-tv movie condenses the biggest life moments of music legend, Elvis Presley — from high school to his rise to stardom, relationship with his parents, marriage and segueing into acting. **Starring Kurt Russell, Shelley Winters, Bing Russell. Directed by John Carpenter.**   ▶️MURRAYMOMENT: Revisiting the commercially unsuccessful Billy film, LARGER THAN LIFE (1996), which also featured THE THING’s Keith David, and why this movie deserves another chance.   ▶️FINAL THOUGHTS: Ennio Morricone’s score mixing with Carpenter’s musical contributions for THE THING; critical reception and open-ended climax to the film; THE THING as an AIDS epidemic metaphor; some love for canine actor, Jed the dog.   ▶️NEXT UP: I SHOT ANDY WARHOL (1996)!

Some movies land with audiences immediately, while others don't find their fans for years to come. Wet Hot American Summer is one of the latter. Featuring a star-studded cast of comedy talents, director David Wain's film is a quirky ode to '80s "camp" classics (pun intended) and sex comedies. Its popularity grew so much over the years that Netflix ultimately produced two limited series based on the film. David Rosen of the Piecing It Together podcast joins the show to discuss the phenomenon that is Wet Hot American Summer. We'll discuss Wain's bizarre blend of comedy styles, the film's enduring legacy, and speculate about why it was initially maligned by critics. Fans of David's show: we'll even briefly touch on which puzzle pieces pertain to the film. So let's head over to Camp Firewood so that we don't miss tonight's big talent show. *pottery breaking* SYNOPSIS Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, Wet Hot American Summer follows a group of counselors who are each trying to complete their unfinished business before the day ends. The entire summer of pent-up sexual frustrations, unresolved post-traumatic stress, pending separations and of course, the talent show, all weigh heavily on the minds and groins of counselors and campers alike. SHOW NOTES   Want to appear on a future episode of the Crooked Table Podcast? Find out how over at crookedtable.com/guest! Join the Crooked Table Crew by becoming an official patron over at Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on iTunes so that you never miss a moment! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! The Crooked Table Podcast is also on Stitcher! Robert Yaniz Jr. can be reached on Twitter at @crookedtable. Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Tumblr

ERASERHEAD (1977) may be the most well-made student film ever produced. As a brilliant piece of film history, it is forever cemented in as the ultimate cult film and perfect midnight movie. David Lynch was able to create a deeply personal and mesmerizingly quirky film which was the first of its kind. Strikingly bold visuals, an unnerving soundscape and oddball characters help create a grim, surrealist story wherein the viewer is submerged in a bizarre, yet mysteriously familiar world. ▶️Synopsis: Set in an industrial, dismal environment, Henry is confronted with meeting his girlfriend Mary’s off-kilter family, then discovering he is the father to a premature newborn, which appears to be inhuman. This is a richly nightmarish reality which feeds common anxieties concerning relationships, parenthood, regret, life and death. ⏩⏩Discussions include: Lynch’s relationship with The American Film Institute (AFI), the community effort which made ERASERHEAD possible and how Lynch’s underlying personal narrative flowed into the plot and themes. In addition, we’ll discuss how a direct story is told through surrealist, subconscious visions and very intentional sound design, leading to why the film is open for interpretation. We’ll further explain our favorite moments in the film, give a ton of behind-the-scenes information and how ERASERHEAD is connected to other subsequent Lynch projects. **Starring Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Jeanne Bates. Directed by David Lynch.** ▶️**PICKS OF THE WEEK** Lindsay's Pick — BLUE VELVET (1986): This neo-noir mystery follows an innocently curious man discovering a disembodied ear, leading to a possible romance, but also a criminal underworld of drugs, violence and sexual trauma. An unreal, yet familiar world where voyeurism becomes addicting. **Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, Dean Stockwell. Directed by David Lynch.** AVAILABLE ON TUBI NOW! Justin’s Pick — THE STRAIGHT STORY (1999): An elderly man embarks on a 240 mile journey to visit his ailing, estranged brother. Having no other way to travel, he uses his riding lawnmower to complete his quest. An unusual road trip film, which is also based on a true story. **Starring Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton. Directed by David Lynch.** ▶️MURRAYMOMENT: With all this talk concerning parenthood in ERASERHEAD, we’ll scrape the surface of Billy’s upbringing and his eventual turn into becoming a father of six boys. ▶️FINAL THOUGHTS: We need to talk about the newborn in ERASERHEAD... ▶️NEXT UP: THE ‘BURBS (1989)!

Synopsis: Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities, take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. Director: Steve McQueen Writers: Gillian Flynn (screenplay by), Steve McQueen (screenplay by) Stars: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki Likes: The cast, the story concept, character development Dislikes: 2nd act dragged, some cliched scenes, predictable plot points What to Watch for: Elizabeth Debicki Rating: meh --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ride-home-reviews/support

Host Craig Horsley interviews "Path of Dreams" director Tamara Ruppart. Synopsis: Set in a poetic age in Japan, a legendary poetess challenges her suitor to visit her unfailingly for 99 nights, with the promise of creating a love more beautiful than poetry. Vowing to take him as her lover on the 99th night, our mystical beauty reveals the passion behind Ono no Komachi’s most seductive and heartbreaking poetry.

Synopsis: Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog. Director: Wes Anderson Writers: Wes Anderson (story by), Roman Coppola (story by) Stars: Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton What I liked: Animation, Art Direction, Cast What I didn't like: Pacing, Lack of certain character and storyline development What to watch for: The different forms of animation for certain elements and how they were used. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ride-home-reviews/support

It’s Oscars season and we’re reviewing the Academy’s big category picks. ‘Phantom Thread’ (starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Vicky Krieps) is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and has nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Lewis), Best Supporting Actress (Lesley Manville) and more. Synopsis: "Set in the glamour of 1950’s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutantes and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. With his latest film, Paul Thomas Anderson paints an illuminating portrait both of an artist on a creative journey, and the women who keep his world running."   We put the movie through our critically acclaimed rating system, which grades based on four categories: 1. Did we like it? 2. How did everyone look? 3. Will we steal stuff from it? 4. Is it problematic?  

This week on the show, we're diving back into the twisted world of Paul Verhoeven and his biting social satire/giant bug sci-fi actioner STARSHIP TROOPERS! SYNOPSIS: Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico’s military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as “the Bugs”. Much derided upon release, over the last 20+ years, Verhoeven's film has found new life as a clever send-up of fascism, the American military complex, gender politics and more. We'll delve into all of these themes as well as provide some little-known information about the film's creation! And of course, we also discuss whether or not it belongs in the Psychotronic Hall of Fame, a decision that we leave up to our listeners. Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com Follow the show: Twitter // Facebook // Instagram // Tumblr Follow Justin: Twitter // Instagram // Letterboxd Follow Gary: Twitter // Instagram // Letterboxd Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Interviews from the cast of Going...Going...Gone! Oct 01 – Sun, Nov 06 @ Hudson Theatre in Hollywood. Synopsis : Set in the press box of a major Los Angeles baseball stadium, a hilarious yet poignant new comedy from Emmy Award-winning writer (M*A*S*H*, Cheers, The Simpsons) and 8-year host of popular radio show ‘Dodger Talk' Ken Levine about four sports journalists whose lives are changed during the course of one game.

Wayne McGregor's ballet Raven Girl is broken down into the synopsis, set and characters described by William Elliot.

Balanchine's ballet Symphony in C is broken down into the synopsis, set and characters described by William Elliot.

Synopsis: Set in a time where all drugs and alcohol are illegal, the only day anyone can participate in the "fun" is on Binge day. The film stars Skyler Gisondo, Dexter Darden, Eduardo Franco, and Vince Vaughn. Platform: Hulu We are a podcast for film fans. Follow us for the latest news and content for movies, tv, & pop culture.New episodes every week. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Pandora, Red Circle, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio and Youtube! Jordan VanDina Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jordan-vandina-interview/id1459708544?i=1000489263451 Music City Drive-in Website: https://musiccitydrivein.com/ Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/filmoptix Following Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmOptix Following Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmoptix/