Podcast appearances and mentions of Tracy Letts

Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy have reviews of eight new movies this week. They revisit one of the best films they saw at Sundance this year (The Ballad of Wallis Island) while Erik handles this week's latest video game adaptation (A Minecraft Movie). Public domain puts Steamboat Willie into horror (Screamboat) and how do they like dem apple on dat head (William Tell). Michael Shannon directs the aftermath of a school shooting (Eric Larue) and Paul Walter Hauser plays the infamous Press Your Luck champion (The Luckiest Man In America). The directors of Half Nelson and Captain Marvel make an ‘80s anthology (Freaky Tales) and, finally, Naomi Watts and a Great Dane grieve over the loss of Bill Murray (The Friend).  0:00 - Intro 1:37 - The Ballad of Wallis Island 10:44 - A Minecraft Movie 21:11 - Screamboat 32:11 - William Tell 39:53 - Eric Larue 53:40 - The Luckiest Man in America 1:10:14 - Freaky Tales 1:18:29 - The Friend 1:30:30 - Outro

Erin and Paul review two films about infestations of creepy-crawly critters: William Friedkin's harrowing 2006 psychological drama BUG, and Frank Marshall's cheerfully junky 1990 horror comedy ARACHNOPHOBIA.

We're drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris are joined by the resident physical-media king of 'The Big Picture,' Tracy Letts, to draft movies from 1982 and take stock of the biggest ways the film world has changed in the past 40 years. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Tracy Letts and Chris Ryan Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Daddygang! I mean... Hey Wholigans! On today's episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show where we take your questions, comments and concerns, we begin with a call about Angela Bassett's most iconic line from Contact before taking your questions about the Boy Meets World cast definitely feuding on Pod Meets World, Alex Cooper seemingly feuding with Alix Earle, Justin Trudeau's son's burgeoning music career, Matthew Broome's burgeoning Nicholas Galatzine career, Carrie Coon's marriage to Tracy Letts, Will Smith "appearing to kiss" India Martínez, and a whole lot more. As always, call in at 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns for a future episode of Who's There?. Want more? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/WhoWeekly To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Man from Nebraska" by Tracy Letts. Jackson and Jacob discuss this Pulitzer Prize finalist, exploring how different the play is from its headline plot.  ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you next week.

Sean is joined by longtime playwright, actor, screenwriter, and physical media collector Tracy Letts to discuss his career and how he became such a fervent collector of physical media. They discuss what got them into the lifestyle, the state of their collections, what it has taught them about being a cinephile, the best physical releases of 2024, and much more. Host: Sean Fennessey Guest: Tracy Letts Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by actors Timothy Cummings and Jenny Fox for a post-mortem chat about their 11th season mainstage opener - The Minutes by Tracy Letts! They talk about the power of ensemble, the joy of rehearsal, and the attraction of too difficult conversations.Quick side note: "Sentorian" means "loud and powerful"!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nine-time Tony Award nominee Bartlett Sher has this year directed Robert Downey Jr's Broadway debut and a London revival of Cole Porter's 1948 musical Kiss Me, Kate. Kiss Me, Kate is based upon Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, so how palatable is this controversial musical to a 21st century audience?Also, Wanderings is a new play that delves into the lives of a transgender son and his mother who is living with dementia, and Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play August: Osage County comes to Belvoir St.

The Erotic Thriller Club is diving back into the world of Adrian Lyne with 2022's Deep Water! You get Ana De Armas cucking Ben Affleck, there are snails, rock throwing, Lil Rel and some real hot dummies.

This movie is a masterclass on characters, character development, cast design and the relationships between characters. It honestly doesn't get any better than this. So no matter what kind of story you're writing, grab your notepad and dive in! -V. For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

Turn off your AC and strap in because we're talking another Tracy Letts adaptation this week - August: Osage County! We roped in returning guest Mike Dodaro to help us break down this sweaty pitch black comedy! We discuss breaking the cycle, family dynamics, and generational trauma, along with lighter topics such as marriage, parenting, and incest! Check out our Patreon for exclusive episodes every week you won't find here at patreon.com/triplemmmpod Follow us on the socials @triplemmmpod Clayton - @justhappy2cu Shawn - @murphthesmurph Email: menwholikemenwholikemoviespod@gmail.com If you're enjoying the pod, give us a rate/review - it helps SO much with helping people find us! Don't forget to be kind out there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/triplemmmpod/support

Avancen les obres de la plaça de Sant Salvador de Balaguer. Els treballs, que van començar a principis de maig, han d’estar acabats a 30 de juny si no es vol perdre la subvenció de 250.000 euros del PUOSC Balaguer se suma a les Jornades Europees d’Arqueologia amb l’activitat ‘Descobrint la plaça de Sant Salvador a través de l’arqueologia’ El CEI Balaguer acull aquest divendres la jornada Va de Networking. L’esdeveniment, compartit pels diferents punts GolbaLleida del territori, vol ser un espai de trobada entre professionals de les comarques de la Noguera i el Segrià Nord, persones amb projectes emprenedors, start-ups i empreses consolidades i professionals de qualsevol àmbit que tinguin ganes de fer contactes i descobrir noves idees i maneres de fer. Aquest divendres es presenta a Balaguer el videoclip de la cançó ‘Vull decidir lliure’, una proposta de les àrees d’Igualtat i d’Educació de la Paeria UP reclama un pla pilot per contractar de manera excepcional temporers sense papers davant la falta de mà d’obra. En una bona campanya d’estiu, com la que es preveu enguany, es necessiten uns 30.000 treballadors al camp FGC promociona el turisme al territori català a través de les seves estacions de muntanya, dels transports turístics i del Parc Astronòmic del Montsec. Agenda Cultura Balaguer La Biblioteca Municipal de Balaguer programa per aquest divendres a les 20h la proposta teatral a partir del llibre homònim ‘Agost’ de Tracy Letts, a càrrec de L’Agropecuària Produccions Extensives La pianista Marta Palací presenta aquest divendres les seves creacions a La Mercantil amb Mirall Les colles sardanistes i el Col·lectiu Sardanista de Balaguer organitzen pel diumenge 16 de juny una matinal sardanista, amb motiu del Dia Universal de la Sardana El diumenge dia 16 de juny, l’Orfeó Balaguerí oferirà el tradicional concert de fi de curs, a l’església de sant Domènec. Prèviament, es farà la presentació dels llibres “Cent anys d’història de l’Orfeó Balaguerí” d’Alexandre Rubio i “Trenta veus, cantaires de l’Orfeó Balaguerí, de Miquel Trilla. Agenda comarca Aquest dissabte segueixen els actes de celebració del mil·lenari de Sant Pere de Ponts. Es podrà veure a l’interior de la col·legiata de Sant Pere de Ponts “SAGETA DE FOC”, un espectacle amb motiu de l’Any Joan Salvat-Papasseit i que és una producció de Barcelona Poesia i el mateix Mil·lenari de Sant Pere de Ponts. El jovent de Gerb organitza aquest dissabte la festa de benvinguda a l’estiu. La festa Jove Gerb24, que inclou tardeo, sopar de colles, concert i Dj’s. Algerri celebra aquest dissabte la seva festa de quintes. L’Església Sant Miquel Arcàngel de Vallfogona serà escenari aquest diumenge de la XXIII Trobada de Corals. Esports Més de 250 dancers i gimnastes de de l’Escola Municipal de Gimnàstica Rítmica de Balaguer preparen el tancament de curs assajant l’espectacle ‘Studio 54’, que representaran aquest diumenge 16 de juny al teatre municipal L’Edgar Montserrat, l’Helena Ricart i la Berta Fontova, membres de l’escola Pedala.cat, participen al Campionat de Catalunya sub 12 d’atletisme amb molts bons resultatsDescarregar àudio (46:39 min / 21 MB)

El grup de Junts-Impulsem a la Diputació reclama un Pla Director pel Congost de Mont-rebei El diputat Marc Solanes es queixa de la inoperància de l’actual govern de l’ens provincial i demana solucions immediates i amb calendaris concrets El CEI Balaguer acull aquest divendres la jornada Va de Networking a la Noguera i el Segrià Nord. L’esdeveniment vol ser un espai de trobada entre professionals, persones amb projectes emprenedors, start-ups i empreses consolidades que tenen ganes de fer contactes i descobrir noves idees i maneres de fer El Departament de Salut tancarà més d’un centenar de llits dels hospitals públics de Lleida aquest agost. El conseller Manel Balcells nega retallades i diu que el nombre de llits disponibles a l’agost, un 81%, és similar al d’anys anteriors La inflació a Ponent i l’Alt Pirineu i Aran puja fins al 3,7%. El preu de l’habitatge, l’electricitat i els carburants encapçalen la pujada de l’IPC en comparació a l’any passat Sánchez anuncia que prorrogarà la rebaixa de l’IVA als aliments bàsics més enllà del juny. La patronal del gran consum considera un “encert” prorrogar la reducció de l’IVA dels aliments Posen en marxa un punt mòbil d’informació i assessorament laboral per a temporers de la campanya agrària a Ponent. L’impulsa Fruita amb Justícia Social per acostar-se més i “empoderar” als treballadors migrants de més de vint pobles La Biblioteca Municipal de Balaguer ha programat per aquest divendres a les 20h la proposta teatral a partir del llibre homònim ‘Agost’ de Tracy Letts, a càrrec de L’Agropecuària Produccions Extensives El proper diumenge dia 16 de juny, a l’església de Sant Domènec i a partir de les 19h, l’Orfeó Balaguerí oferirà el tradicional Concert Fi de curs. Prèviament, es farà la presentació dels llibres “Cent anys d’història de l’Orfeó Balaguerí” d’Alexandre Rubio i “Trenta veus, cantaires de l’Orfeó Balaguerí, de Miquel Trilla L’espai Anècdota Rural, ubicat entre Montgai i Cubells, presenta aquest dissabte a la tarda l’oportunitat de gaudir d’un espectacle de comèdia stand-up entre oliveres, “Com un llum d’oli” Després del gran èxit de l’any passat, el Club Bàsquet Balaguer torna a organitzar el torneig d’estiu de bàsquet de Balaguer. Es disputarà de l’1 a l’11 de juliol i les inscripcions ja estan obertesDescarregar àudio (30:31 min / 14 MB)

Longtime friends and Meryl Streep fans Zachary Scot Johnson ( http://www.youtube.com/user/thesongadayproject/about ) and Maryl McNally discuss Meryl Streep's 2013 drama / dark comedy "August: Osage County"."August: Osage County" co-stars Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Juliette Lewis, Chris Cooper, Ewan McGregor, Margo Martindale, Sam Shepard, Julianne Nicholson, Abigail Breslin & Benedict Cumberbatch. It is directed by John Wells and has a screenplay by Tracy Letts.Email the hosts at MerylStreepPodcast@gmail.com and remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoy!August: Osage County review begins around the 47:45 mark (sorry, we got chatty)Zach's ranking of Meryl's performances1. sophie's choice2. silkwood3. postcards from the edge4. the post5. iron lady6. big little lies season 27. julie and julia8. the hours9. devil wears prada10. a cry in the dark11. don't look up12. adaptation13. the bridges of madison county14. kramer vs kramer15. the french lieutenant's woman16. manchurian candidate17. into the woods18. let them all talk19. the laundromat20. the river wild21. doubt22. music of the heart23. it's complicated24. ricki and the flash25. mamma mia 226. florence foster jenkins27. out of africa28. death becomes her29. the prom30. prime31. a prairie home companion32. ironweed33. deer hunter34. mamma mia35. falling in love36. plenty37. dancing at lughnasa38. little women39. defending your life40. heartburn41. first do no harm42. still of the night43. before and after44. she-devil45. suffragette46. mary poppins returns47. evening48. house of the spirits49. the homesman50. manhattan51. juliaZach's ranking of Meryl's films1. the post2. the hours3. silkwood4. don't look up5. little women6. kramer vs kramer7. adaptation8. sophie's choice9. out of africa10. the deer hunter11. doubt12. big little lies season 213. into the woods14. the bridges of madison county15. a cry in the dark16. let them all talk17. the laundromat18. postcards from the edge19. the french lieutenant's woman20. iron lady21. julie and julia22. the devil wears prada23. it's complicated24. mary poppins returns25. the prom26. the river wild27. manchurian candidate28. music of the heart29. death becomes her30. suffragette31. a prairie home companion32. prime33. falling in love34. ironweed35. ricki and the flash36. florence foster jenkins37. defending your life38. dancing at lughnasa39. plenty40. manhattan41. mamma mia42. evening43. heartburn44. still of the night45. mamma mia 246. first do no harm47. she-devil48. julia49. the homesman50. house of the spirits51. before and afterMaryl's ranking of Meryl's performances1. sophie's choice2. the post3. julie and julia4. a cry in the dark5. devil wears prada6. bridges of madison county7. the iron lady8. postcards from the edge9. adaptation10. big little lies season 211. out of africa12. kramer vs kramer13. the hours14. doubt15. french lieutenant's woman16. manchurian candidate17. river wild18. mamma mia 219. plenty20. florence foster jenkins21. mamma mia22. silkwood23. let them all talk24. prime25. music of the heart26. into the woods27. it's complicated28. little women29. heartburn30. deer hunter31. death becomes her32. falling in love33. a prairie home companion34. ricki & the flash35. dancing at lughnasa36. suffragette37. first do no harm38. she-devil39. evening40. the prom41. the laundromat42. ironweed43. house of the spirits44. mary poppins returns45. defending your life46. manhattan47. before and after48. still of the night49. julia50. don't look up51. the homesmanMaryl's ranking of Meryl's films1. the hours2. little women3. sophie's choice4. bridges of madison county5. postcards from the edge6. kramer vs kramer7. the post8. adaptation9. a cry in the dark10. florence foster jenkins11. doubt12. silkwood13. out of africa14. the deer hunter15. big little lies season 216. devil wears prada17. mamma mia18. french lieutenant's woman19. the iron lady20. mary poppins returns21. into the woods22. julie & julia23. mamma mia 224. river wild25. prime26. evening27. falling in love28. manchurian candidate29. it's complicated30. death becomes her31. music of the heart32. defending your life33. ironweed34. let them all talk35. dancing at lughanasa36. suffragette37. the laundromat38. house of the spirits39. heartburn40. first do no harm41. ricki & the flash42. prairie home companion43. julia44. she-devil45. the prom46. plenty47. don't look up48. still of the night49. before and after50. the homesman51. manhattan

A witty procedural play about an American city with a dark secret, Tracy Letts' The Minutes is having its moment with productions all over the country. Listen in as Jackson and Jacob discuss the many layered storytelling decisions Letts expertly makes throughout.  ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Our theme song is “Upbeat Soda Pop” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows: Music: http://www.purple-planet.com ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you next week. ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you next week.

Here it is: the definitive podcast about the film adaptation of Tracy Letts' August: Osage County. I defy you to prove me wrong on that. Graham Techler (Panic of '29) joins TV's Kevin & Kat to break down this movie's missteps (and triumphs), its wildly incongruous Kings of Leon theme song, old theatre school stories, and just what the hell Benedict Cumberbatch is getting up to here. And they still find time to answer one very important question: is Meryl Streep good in this movie? The answer may surprise you! Next time: The Season 1 finale & Mystic Pizza: Origins - Miami Vice, Satisfaction (1988), Baja Oklahoma, and more!! get episodes one full week early over at www.patreon.com/tvskevin

The boys are back! After a week break, Jacob, Tate, and Sage are back to review 2017's Lady Bird, starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, and Timothee Chalamet. Before we get into reviewing the movie, we wrap up and give the results of our Oscar contest, congratulations to Dr. Earl from The Deucecast Movie Show on winning, and we talk a little March Madness action. This movie was directed by Greta Gerwig. GD4AM: 73/100 IMDb: 7.4/10 Metacritic: 93/100 Letterboxd: 3.9/5 RT: 99% In 2002, an artistically inclined 17-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California. This movie is currently streaming on Tubi, Pluto TV, and is available to rent on most VOD platforms. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: Red Headed Stranger (2017), which is currently streaming on Peacock.

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 36 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys discuss the latest film in their William Friedkin series, Bug (2007). Moving away from his early 2000s action thrillers era, Friedkin set his sights on a project of much small scale, as he saw a play by writer/actor Tracy Letts that blew him away. Set mostly in a single location, motel room, Bug follows Agnes (a fantastic Ashley Judd) as she begins a new relationship with Peter (an excellent Michael Shannon), a stranger that turns unstable and unpredictable as layers of his past unfold and we start to see the lines of what is real and what is fake collide. With this, Friedkin creates an effective paranoid thriller with stellar performances and a scorching good ending. Ryan and Jay break down what they like about the film, the careers of both Judd and Shannon, the wild choices made by Harry Connick Jr. with his work in the film, how the film handles PTSD, and once again discuss the great film year that was 2007. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h35m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series covering the films of William Friedkin with a review of his next film, Killer Joe. You can stream the film on Amazon Prime Video. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's cinematic blind spots. Theme is: adaptations. From the stage and the pages to the big screen, these movies are reinventions of an existing story. Zac watches AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (2013), a Murderers' Row of actors in Tracy Letts' stage classic. Amanda watches Robert Redford' s led baseball favorite THE NATURAL (1984). Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

We're wrapping up our run of Patreon Selects episode with a real doozy! Originally intended for 2019, The Woman in the Window was meant as a prestige adaptation of a popular thriller, packing quite the pedigree. With the attached talents of director Joe Wright, writer Tracy Letts, and star Amy Adams (along with a stellar supporting cast), … Continue reading "275 – The Woman in the Window (Patreon Selects)"

On the eve of Oscar season, Len and Beave examine the filmography of one of the hottest names in Hollywood: Director Greta Gerwig, whose billion dollar smash film "Barbie" is up for multiple Academy Awards. In light of her obvious snub for Best Director, we go through her three movies (Lady Bird, Little Women and Barbie) in great detail and rank them. We also pick our favorite performances from each movie, dig into her acting career a bit, and finally preview what's around the corner for her going forward. TUNE IN AT ONCE!

Love listing lovely theatre! It's "L"! Justin and Erika would by LYING if they said they weren't excited for 2024 of Play to Z, and this episode is no different! Justin talks about one of the most important realism playwirghts in the last twenty years (Tracy Letts), Erika finds one of the coolest underground playwrights you might have never heard of (M Sloth Levine), and the two of them talk about the dangers of axe throwing. It's a lavicious time with your favorite theatre libraians! SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to the two playwrights we featured in this episode! You can find some of their plays in the links below. Erika's play, Kill The Bird, can be found on her New Play Exchange and you can purchase and produce Justin's play, Community Garden, through his publisher, Playscripts. You can also check out Justijn's new podcast, The Scene: Podcast, which features Erika on the pilot! Finally, you can check out Justin's YouTube channel for more longform theatre content! For any more information, check out Justin's website and Erika's website for more cool stuff!Links to out playwrights:Levine's WebsiteLevine's New Play ExchangeTracy Lett's ConcordShaunaturgy's InstagramIf you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!

As we begin the new year, we're returning to our conversation with brilliant actor Michelle Williams. We walk through the making of Showing Up (6:05), Williams' fifteen-year partnership with director Kelly Reichardt (8:10), and her upbringing in Montana and San Diego (10:42). Then, she describes coming of age on the set of Dawson's Creek (14:50), her pivotal turn in Tracy Letts' Killer Joe (20:00), and her path to Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain (26:10). On the back-half, we discuss a healing passage from Rebecca Solnit's A Field Guide to Getting Lost (29:37), Williams' memorable performances in Blue Valentine (32:12) and My Week with Marilyn (37:47), and her final day shooting The Fabelmans (40:50). To close, she shares how she remains present as a mother (45:40), a formative Walt Whitman quote (47:22), and how—at age 42—she's begun to create from “a place of peace.” (50:36). For questions, comments, or to join our mailing list, drop me a line at sf@talkeasypod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Hannah Brown (@hannahabrown) and Tyler Meredith (@tylermckmeredith) are taking it back to one of the single most iconic episodes of television history—DECEMBER: BERKSHIRES COUNTY. From jump we have a reference to a Tracy Letts play in the title which WE LOVE TO SEE, and what follows is true cinematic gold—Luann and B have the same hair cut, Ramona is somehow the unfortunate voice of reason, Jules is forced to comfort the countess over a smoke break while dealing with the impending death of her father, and all the while— Queen Dorinda HAS. MADE. IT. NICE. Happy holidays Upper East siders! XOXO H & T

The Lovers is a 2017 Dramedy starring Debra Winger and Tracy Letts. Written and directed by Azazel Jacobs, this movie follows a married couple named Michael and Mary who both are cheating on each other behind their backs. When their son Joel calls and plans to visit, their adulterers (played by Aidan Gillan and Melora Walters) pressure them to finally come clean about their extramarital affairs. What will these A24 fans think of the 49th film in the A24 library? Caution: movie spoilers. Intro: 0 to 1:48. Film Discussion: 1:49 to 47:49. Film Rating: 47:49 to End. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

Peter Sobczynski joins Erik Childress again to provide a rundown of what you can add to your physical media collection this week. You have brand new collections of films from Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton. The late William Friedkin does his first Tracy Letts adaptation and while it missed Halloween there is a great new edition of an overlooked horror film from J.A. Bayona. In time for Veteran's Day, Sony has two new 4K editions of war films and there is also a new Blu-ray of a guilty favorite from our longtime friend, Sergio Mims. Erik and Peter recall the first time they saw Fargo which gets an upgrade as does George Lucas' coming-of-age classic in time for its 50th Anniversary. Finally, Paramount celebrates the anniversary of two modern Christmas favorites with their own upgrade. Lookin' good, Billy Ray. Feeling good, Louis! 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Criterion (Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar) 9:59 - Cohen Media (The Buster Keaton Collection: Volume 5) 14:00 - MVD (A Bullet for Sandoval) 17:21 - Fun City (T.R. Baskin) 23:35 - Imprint (Bug, The Orphanage) 33:05 - Shout! Factory (Surviving the Game, Fargo (4K)) 46:14 - Sony (The Guns of Navarone (4K Steelbook), Black Hawk Down (4K Steelbook)) 1:00:21 - Universal (American Graffiti 4K, Violent Night 4K,) 1:09:22 - Paramount (Trading Places (40th Anniversary) (4K), Scrooged (35th Anniversary) (4K)) 1:28:47 – Recent Theatrical Titles Now On Blu-ray (& TV) 1:29:47 – New Blu-ray Announcements 1:34:14 - Outro

The movie this week is William Friedkin's Bug (2006) adapted from the play by Tracy Letts. Joining the ghouls is filmmaker/writer Jon Nix who plugs his documentary about Justin Pearson, Don't Fall in Love With Yourself. (Available from the fine folks at Vinegar Syndrome.) They also discuss Gaspar Noe's Lux Aeterna, Alfred (1973) Conner O' Malley's The Mask, Colegas aka Pals, and all about Phrogging: Hider in my House and movies where someone is hiding in the walls. From wiki: “Bug is a 2006 psychological thriller film directed by William Friedkin and written by Tracy Letts, based on his 1996 play of the same name. The film stars Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Lynn Collins, Brían F. O'Byrne, and Harry Connick Jr.Bug debuted at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival before being purchased by Lionsgate, which released the film the following year in May 2007. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intensity, directing, acting, and take on paranoia, but were polarized about its writing, in particular the film's ending. Friedkin and Letts collaborated again as director and writer on the 2011 film Killer Joe.”NEXT WEEK: Singapore Sling (1990)Jon Nix's website: https://www.jonnixfilm.com/Jon Nix's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonnixfilmJon Nix's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnixfilm/Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.comDrusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/joshuaconkel.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel 

CCT is back with August: Osage County by Tracy Letts. This Pulitzer Prize winning production hits the Seventh Street Theatre Stage this weekend. Join Colin P. as he has an in-depth discussion about this play with its director, Chris Diehl and Toni Lynd as Violet Weston, Suzy Pearce as Ivy Weston, Tiffany Berg McMahon as Karen Weston, and Amanda Nelson as Barbara Fordham.Osage: August County runs Sept. 8-30 Friday/Saturday 8pm. Sunday 2:30pmPurchase tickets at:  https://chinocommunitytheatre.seatyourself.bizor call 909-590-1149$15 Student/Senior/Child$18 General AdmissionFind STTS:Steps To The Stage (@stepstothestage) | InstagramFacebookSteps To The Stage (buzzsprout.com)Steps To The Stage - YouTubePlease follow on your favorite podcast platform and we appreciate 5 Star ratings and positive reviews!

Family Plot: William Friedkin's Film of Tracy Letts's Killer Joe This week Ibrahim & I remember the iconic filmmaker, William Friedkin. Friedkin was director of numerous classic films including: The French Connection (1971), The Exorcist (1973),  Sorcerer (1977), and To LIve and Die in L.A. (1985). His career would see numerous hits and misses, however many would agree that it ended with one of the strongest (and easily the most polarizing) films of his career . . . the Tracy Letts scripted (from his stage play) Killer Joe. Troubling material and numerous explicitly violent scenes make this film a struggle (albeit incredibly rewarding) to get through. With an powerful titular performance from Matthew McConaughey and an incredible supporting cast including: Emile Hirsch, Thomas Hayden Church, Gina Gershon, and Juno Temple, this is - arguably - one of the best films 2011 and the decade. Take a listen and see if you agree with our impressions of this overpowering film. Questions, Comments, Complaints, and Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.  f you've listened to us over the years, or if you're new to the podcast, and you'd like to support us you can click on the link below and donate to this long-running labor of love. Simply click on the link below and go to the Buy Me a Coffee website. Anything and Everything is Appreciated. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos

Happy last month of summer everyone! We're covering 2006's BUG, directed by the late yet truly missed William Friedkin and written by Tracy Letts, the author of the play of the same name. Plus, bed bug paranoia is real, Elle finishes their AFI Top 100 Films list (finally!), and Kate curses HBO for canceling Perry Mason but gets a day off from school because of the heat (that's climate change baby). You can follow the podcast on Twitter at @HorrorTimePod and the hosts at @dykemadden and @ellemdesigns! If you like what we do, you can rate, review, and subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to your favorites. Contact us at stophorrortime@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or movies you would like for us to cover!

Dan and Conrad find themselves itching compulsively while padding around in a tinfoil-covered motel room searching for aphids. Yes, we're revisiting Bug (2006), the late William Friendkin's adaptation of Tracy Letts' play starring Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Lynn Collins and Harry Connick Jr. It's an intense psychological thriller set largely in a single room focusing on two lonely outcasts who go crazy in love... literally. Or maybe they really are the focus of a giant conspiracy involving medical experiments, child abduction, genetically modified insects and one giant mother super bug. We picked this one out of the oubliette before the sad news of the director's passing, so this comes as an unplanned but timely retrospective on the film Friedkin called his most intense piece of work. Where does it sit in his legacy? Find out! Follow us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and maybe Twitter, if it's still functioning. Support us on Patreon to nominate future films, vote on whether films should be released or thrown back, and access exclusive bonus content!

Michael Shannon is an Oscar-, Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who, the night before this conversation, sang R.E.M. songs at the Chicago club Metro. He's multitalented, thoughtful and fearless, with a commitment to Chicago theater that doesn't wane no matter how high his profile rises. In this probing, good-humored on-stage conversation at the club Space, Shannon couldn't discuss his prominent film and TV work due to the SAG-AFTRA strike against Hollywood's producers, so he went deep in other areas, such as: his early ping-ponging between Kentucky and Chicago's North Shore; his repeated path-crossings with Tracy Letts; how his family life inspired his direction of the upcoming indie film, Eric Larue; what he did when only two audience members showed up for a Hurlyburly performance; what he thinks of the strike; and whether he preps for a concert as if it's another role. He also performs two original songs that—spoiler alert—are awesome.

An unhinged war veteran holes up with a lonely woman in a dingy Oklahoma motel room and together they are swept up in a nightmarish delusion.  Directed by William Friedkin. Screenplay by Tracy Letts, based on his play of the same name. Starring Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Lynn Collins and Harry Connick Jr. Listener request courtesy of Shellie FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD - Zach1983 & MattCrosby Thank you so much for listening! E-mail address: greatestpod@gmail.com Please follow the show on Twitter: @GreatestPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Podbean This week's recommendations: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Now in theaters)

Today, we're joined by actor Michael Shannon! We begin by discussing his recent turn as notorious country singer George Jones in George & Tammy (6:16) and his longstanding creative partnership with co-star Jessica Chastain (8:57). Then, we dive into his childhood in Lexington, Kentucky (10:30), his early theater work in Chicago working with playwright Tracy Letts (20:20), moving out west under the guidance of his (then) manager Lee Daniels (26:10), and the aftermath of his role in Pearl Harbor (30:20). On the back-half, Shannon reflects on the whirlwind year that was 2008 (36:45), the prescience of Take Shelter (41:05), his timely directorial debut, Eric LaRue (45:30), the legacy of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman (51:14), and why he continues to lay it on the line, role after role (55:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a bit of a switch up this week as the pick isn't coming from Owen or Gaius but from our very own Jackson Pye who is popping in from the main show with his pick, Killer Joe. Released in 2011, the film is directed by William Friedkin with a screenplay by Tracy Letts, which is based on his 1993  play of the same name. The movie stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon, and Thomas Haden Church, and it follows a young man whose debt puts his life in danger so he turns to putting a hit out on his evil mother in order to collect the insurance. The trio explore many aspects of the film, including a few controversial scenes that have turned the film into a bit of a cult favorite. They also dive into the performances, issues with its NC-17 rating and how this began a series of films that began McConaughey reshaping his career as a respected actor.  Other: Where To Watch Killer Joe Follow Us On Instagram Follow Us On Twitter Like Us On Facebook Follow Us On TikTok

In preparation for Barbie later this summer, we're covering Greta Gerwig's two solo directorial efforts, starting with 2017's Lady Bird. We discuss the flawed and familiar character of Lady Bird, the confident and mature directing from Gerwig, and we determine what physical attachment Lucas Hedges needs in each movie (in this movie, he needs a hug). Also, why we hate when characters sit in the middle seat in the back of a car. (Recorded May 7th, 2023.)

Today, we sit with brilliant actor Michelle Williams! At the top, we walk through the making of Showing Up (6:05), Williams' fifteen-year partnership with director Kelly Reichardt (8:10), and her upbringing in Montana and San Diego (10:42). Then, she describes coming of age on the set of Dawson's Creek (14:50), her pivotal turn in Tracy Letts' Killer Joe (20:00), and her path to Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain (26:10). On the back-half, we discuss a healing passage from Rebecca Solnit's A Field Guide to Getting Lost (29:37), Williams' memorable performances in Blue Valentine (32:12) and My Week with Marilyn (37:47), and her final day shooting The Fabelmans (40:50). To close, she shares how she remains present as a mother (45:40), a formative Walt Whitman quote (47:22), and how—at age 42—she's begun to create from “a place of peace.” (50:36).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stu Crowner's fascination with show business began with seeing a wooden rendering of a cameraman sitting backstage during the opening credits of Kraft Mystery Theater. He's since worked with all major commercial networks, PBS and cable channels. He's still at it, producing four shows this coming season for Ojai Performing Arts Theater. His career has given him the chance to work closely with icons of show business like Mike Douglas and Audrey Hepburn, for which he won an Emmy for "Gardens of the World." Among the shows he's produced are "The People's Choice Awards," "Entertainment Tonight," "Jenny Jones," "The Mike Douglas Shows" as well as Larry King specials. When he retired to Ojai 18 years ago, he was shanghaied back into the work by local impresaria Joan Kemper for OPAT, including "Yes, Virginia," "I Do! I Do!" and "Black Comedy" as well as Shakespeare for the Michael Addison-staged (episode 6 of OTTT) "Twelfth Night" and "MacBeth." Among many more. Crowner has worked around the world, including Ukraine in 2017, helping them produce talk shows. We talked about Ojai's arts scene (his wife Kyle and daughter are artists), history, nostalgia cycles, the Golden Age of Television among other topics. We did not talk about Edward Norton's acting choices, Asian birds of prey or Nigerian jollof recipes. OPAT's Season: "Lordy Mercy” a hilarious onstage autobiography by Richard Camp. “The Fantastiks”, the classic intimate musical which ran for 42 years in New York - for 7,162 performances. A very relevant “The Minutes," Tracy Letts' dramedy about a small town's city council.

In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss August: Osage County by Tracy Letts!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:1. The Howard Starks poem August: Osage County can be read here.2. Caitlan Moran article about the hormone changes that affect personality in menopause can be found here. 3. T.S. Eliot poem The Hollow Men can be read here. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Dylan and Connor are joined by Uly Schlesinger (This Beautiful Future, “Genera+ion”) & Francesca Carpanini (All My Sons, The Little Foxes). The stars of off-Broadway's This Beautiful Future at the Cherry Lane Theatre, a New York Times Critics Pick, sat down to chat all about bringing this gorgeous, unconventional piece of theatre to life. This episode covers all the bases, including Uly's time on HBO Max's “Genera+ion,” jerking off on-screen in the pilot, working with Martha Plimpton, and his humble beginnings as Soldier #2 in Antigone in Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Francesca shares her passion for performing, as well as regales the guys with tales from appearing in two Broadway revivals: All My Sons with Annette Bening and Tracy Letts, and Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes with Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon. Adele karaoke, post-show snacks, Love Island, Carly Rae Jepson songs, and Uly and Francesca's experience working with legends in This Beautiful Future are all covered. Get your tickets before they're gone!Follow Uly on InstagramFollow Francesca on InstagramGet tickets to see This Beautiful Future in New York City through October 30!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & InstagramFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanGet your DRAMA merch (t-shirts, stickers, and more) HERE!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HERE! Bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Jenny talks about the gripping psychological drama/horror film directed by William Friedkin, based on the stage play by Tracy Letts, and starring Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon as two people who become more and more infected by bizarre conspiracy theories. Find this movie and more at the 13 O’Clock Amazon Storefront! Audio version: Video version: … Continue reading Flickers Of Fear – Jenny’s Horror Movie Reviews: Bug (2006)

Lady Bird was a perfect way for Greta Gerwig to start her directing career. She got to make a movie based on her own life, set in her home city of Sacramento, with a young woman in the lead role, which succeeded at the box office and was beloved by critics. Mic drop. A huge plus is that Gerwig's caustically funny flick has an atypical ending to a coming-of-age story, contrast to the easy answers these kinds of movies tend to serve up. Saoirse Ronan is tremendous (this is nothing new) as the prickly, Sacramento-hating high-schooler who renamed herself to the dismay of her ultra-passive-aggressive mother. Laurie Metcalf is great as that mother, as is Tracy Letts as Ronan's father. Really, the whole cast in Lady Bird is something else. So don't dive out of a moving vehicle to win a car-gument, but come to understand that sometimes love hurts as we bring you the 460th Ellises' Analysis. By the way, leaving home to go to college is not an easy transition, but it IS easy to buy Sparkplug Coffee wherever that Canadian or American college might be. You'll get a 20% discount if you use our promo code ("top100project"). Also, we'd love to hear from you via email (top100projectpodcast@gmail.com) or via tweets (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis). Oh, and since you like podcasts about movies, you should know that Ryan talks about sports films on "Scoring At The Movies".

Austin Pendleton might be best known for “My Cousin Vinny,” or “What's Up Doc?” but the 82 year old actor, director, playwright, and teacher is a one-man theater institution. It almost seems like there isn't a great play that he hasn't performed or directed, somewhere, in his 60+ years in the business, and he's not slowing down in the slightest. In this epic, 90 minute episode, what Meryl Streep said of Pendleton will ring true—“there's no line between the man and his work.” He talks about his latest performance, in the celebrated new Tracy Letts play “The Minutes,” then takes us back half-a-century to the the first production of “Fiddler On The Roof,” and tells a few incredible stories of working with the great Jerome Robbins. I ask him how teaching feeds his acting work. He shares some important lessons he's learned from his teachers (like Uta Hagen, Bobby Lewis, and Elia Kazan), legendary actors (like Jo Van Fleet and Kim Stanley), and disasters (like when a horrifically bad review kept him away from substantial roles for 7 years). He leaves us with a vow he made in 1958, which he still lives by, that just might be the secret to his longevity in this emotional roller-coaster of a profession. Plus much more! Sit back and let this great sage of the stage take you on a journey through the life of an actor in a deep, enduring love affair with the work.  Follow Back To One on Instagram

One of the favorite movie genres amongst Lodgers is the all but defunct erotic thriller genre. Yet at the ripe age of 81, director Adrian Lyne is back with a new erotic thriller to hopefully revive the genre he popularized with classics like Fatal Attraction (1987), Indecent Proposal (1993), and Unfaithful (2002). Adrian Lyne's new film, which is his first in 20 years, is called Deep Water and it stars Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas as a troubled couple. A supporting cast includes Tracy Letts, Lil Rel Howery, Dash Mihok, Finn Wittrock, Kristen Connolly, and Jacob Elordi. After many delays in release, the movie got dumped on Hulu back in March when we watched it. We'll let you know if Lyne delivered another erotic thriller classic, or if he's lost a step in the 20 years he's been away. The movie is based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith.

We're headed to the Plains this week to discuss the 2013 movie adaptation of Tracy Letts' nuclear family meltdown "August: Osage County." It's the definition of a stacked cast, including Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Margo Martindale, Julianne Nicholson, Juliette Lewis, Chris Cooper and Ewan McGregor.We get into the differences between the play and the movie, some of the casting choices, and if this could have been Meryl's third Oscar. We also have A LOT to say about the CBS sitcom "The Millers" and Amy Morton, Amy Morton, Amy Morton. Inevitably we wrap things up with some Real Housewives recasting of the Weston family. Join us for the Best Supporting Aftershow AND get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapod Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram: @bsapod Colin Drucker Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov Twitter: @nickkochanov Instagram: @nickkochanov

[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 21, 2022] The latest play from writer and actor Tracy Letts follows a small-town city council meeting that begins to reveal that all might not be well in the town of Big Cherry. Letts joins us to discuss his show, "The Minutes," which is on Broadway through July 24. "The Minutes" is nominated at Sunday's Tony Awards for Best Play.

On whether writing about familiar people was at all uncomfortable in "August: Osage County"; on why real life is too boring to be portrayed literally; on why he still uses a typewriter and what he tried to being to the character of Jack McKinney.

The latest play from writer and actor Tracy Letts follows a small-town city council meeting that begins to reveal that all might not be well in the town of Big Cherry. Letts joins us to discuss his show, "The Minutes," which is on Broadway through July 24.

The erotic thriller is back, baybee! Sure, it has more Ben Affleck gazing lovingly at snails than it used to, but you gotta expect that kind of wear and tear after leaving it in the garage for a couple of decades. This week, the peaches take on Adrian Lyne's direct-to-Hulu cuckold murder-stravaganza Deep Water.Wikipedia entry for Deep WaterMovies recommended in this episode:Video Diary of a Lost Girl -- If you want to be added to the mailing list for future screenings/ways to see, message the director through her instagram.Perfect BlueI Was a Simple Man

For our main podcast review this week, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity all join me to discuss the first film from Academy Award-nominee Adrian Lyne in over twenty years, "Deep Water," starring Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Tracy Letts, Lil Rel Howery, Dash Mihok, Finn Wittrock, Kristen Connolly, Jacob Elordi & Rachel Blanchard. What did we think of this new erotic thriller? Did we enjoy the performances, the writing, the sex, the murder, the intrigue, and how about that sometimes intentional but mostly unintentional comedy? We discuss all of these points and more in our review down below. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture