Podcasts about Verhoeven

Chris Paul and Burning Bright revisit the 1987 cult classic RoboCop, unpacking its mix of over-the-top violence, dystopian satire, and surprising relevance to today's world. From gratuitous Verhoeven shock moments to the film's blunt corporate-police-state commentary, the hosts explore how RoboCop's world of privatized law enforcement, automated justice, and malfunctioning “public trust” programming eerily echoes modern debates on AI, robotics, policing, and centralized power. Chris and BB trade childhood memories of watching the movie too young, compare its chaotic 80s sensibilities to Starship Troopers, and dig into why the film functions more as concept satire than heroic action. They examine the ED-209 debacle, secret directives, corporate militarism, the absurd news segments, and actual “Jewish space lasers” appearing in the film decades before the meme. The conversation expands into AI ethics, law enforcement incentives, collective narratives, and how Hollywood both critiques and unconsciously reinforces the systems it claims to parody. A sharp, funny, and surprisingly philosophical breakdown of a movie that lands very differently in 2025 than it did in 1987.  

Arnold Schwarzenegger in a yellow jumpsuit, a murderous game show, and more terrible puns than should be legal – this week we're diving into The Running Man (1987).Set in the far-flung future of… 2017, the film drops Arnie into a fascist police state where the government keeps the masses quiet with a wildly popular TV bloodsport. Framed as the “Butcher of Bakersfield,” helicopter pilot Ben Richards is forced onto The Running Man, a gladiatorial game show hosted by the gloriously slimy Damon Killian. Contestants are hunted by cartoonishly lethal “Stalkers” – Subzero, Buzzsaw, Dynamo, Fireball and Captain Freedom – while the state-run network lies, edits, and fakes everything to keep the ratings high.We break down:The dystopia that arrived on time: State propaganda, rigged media, and how close this feels to modern reality TV and news spin.Arnie at full one-liner power: From exploding collars to chainsaw crotch kills, we go through the kills, the quips, and which puns are genuinely elite and which are plain zero.The Stalkers as 80s boss fights: Subzero's razor-wire demise, Buzzsaw's split decision, Dynamo's opera-singing sex pest energy, and Fireball's jet-pack nonsense.Killian and the cult of TV personalities: Why Richard Dawson nails the smarmy game-show host, and how the film weaponises studio audiences and phone-in contests.From Stephen King to Saturday-night carnage: How this loose adaptation trashes the bleak Richard Bachman novel, leans into gaudy satire, and still manages to feel weirdly ahead of its time with doctored footage and media manipulation.If you grew up on 80s action, misremember this as a Verhoeven movie, or just want to hear three dads argue over whether this is genius satire or glorious trash, this one's for you.Hit play to hear us revisit exploding neck collars, terrible future fashion, and why, for all its flaws, The Running Man is still an easy strong recommend.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

En este episodio, exploramos un fenómeno cada vez más inquietante en las consultas y unidades de neurología: el aumento del ictus en adultos jóvenes. A partir de la evidencia más reciente, analizamos cómo los factores de riesgo clásicos están dando paso a nuevos protagonistas del siglo XXI, entre ellos el estrés crónico. Revisamos el papel del ictus criptogénico, las causas vasculares menos conocidas y los mecanismos por los cuales la sobrecarga emocional, laboral o social puede alterar la fisiología cerebrovascular hasta precipitar un evento agudo. También abordamos la diferencia de impacto entre hombres y mujeres, los hallazgos de estudios internacionales como INTERSTROKE y ERICH, y cómo la gestión del estrés debería considerarse una estrategia real de prevención neurológica. Un episodio para reflexionar sobre la relación entre mente, sociedad y cerebro en una generación que vive —y enferma— bajo presión. Referencias del episodio: 1. Behymer, T. P., Sekar, P., Demel, S. L., Aziz, Y. N., Coleman, E. R., Williamson, B. J., Stanton, R. J., Sawyer, R. P., Turner, A. C., Vagal, V. S., Osborne, J., Gilkerson, L. A., Comeau, M. E., Flaherty, M. L., Langefeld, C. D., & Woo, D. (2025). Psychosocial Stress and Risk for Intracerebral Hemorrhage in the ERICH (Ethnic/Racial Variations of Intracerebral Hemorrhage) Study. Journal of the American Heart Association, 14(6), e024457. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.121.024457 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40055853/). 2. Egido, J. A., Castillo, O., Roig, B., Sanz, I., Herrero, M. R., Garay, M. T., Garcia, A. M., Fuentes, M., & Fernandez, C. (2012). Is psycho-physical stress a risk factor for stroke? A case-control study. Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 83(11), 1104–1110. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp-2012-302420 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22930814/). 3. Gutiérrez-Zúñiga, R., Fuentes, B., & Díez-Tejedor, E. (2018). Ictus criptogénico. Un no diagnóstico. Medicina Clínica, 151 (3), 116-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medcli.2018.01.024 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025775318300770). 4. Khan, M., Wasay, M., O'Donnell, M. J., Iqbal, R., Langhorne, P., Rosengren, A., Damasceno, A., Oguz, A., Lanas, F., Pogosova, N., Alhussain, F., Oveisgharan, S., Czlonkowska, A., Ryglewicz, D., & Yusuf, S. (2023). Risk Factors for Stroke in the Young (18-45 Years): A Case-Control Analysis of INTERSTROKE Data from 32 Countries. Neuroepidemiology, 57(5), 275–283. https://doi.org/10.1159/000530675 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37231971/). 5. Kutal, S., Tulkki, L. J., Sarkanen, T., Redfors, P., Jood, K., Nordanstig, A., Yeşilot, N., Sezgin, M., Ylikotila, P., Zedde, M., Junttola, U., Fromm, A., Ryliskiene, K., Licenik, R., Ferdinand, P., Jatužis, D., Kõrv, L., Kõrv, J., Pezzini, A., Sinisalo, J., … Martinez-Majander, N. (2025). Association Between Self-Perceived Stress and Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults: A Case-Control Study. Neurology, 104(6), e213369. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213369 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40043226/). 6. Li, W., Zhang, J., Zhang, Y., Shentu, W., Yan, S., Chen, Q., Qiao, S., & Kong, Q. (2025). Clinical research progress on pathogenesis and treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale-associated stroke. Frontiers in neurology, 16, 1512399. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1512399 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40291846/). 7. Smyth, A., O'Donnell, M., Hankey, G. J., Rangarajan, S., Lopez-Jaramillo, P., Xavier, D., Zhang, H., Canavan, M., Damasceno, A., Langhorne, P., Avezum, A., Pogosova, N., Oguz, A., Yusuf, S., & INTERSTROKE investigators (2022). Anger or emotional upset and heavy physical exertion as triggers of stroke: the INTERSTROKE study. European heart journal, 43(3), 202–209. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehab738 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34850877/). 8. Verhoeven, J. I., Fan, B., Broeders, M. J. M., Driessen, C. M. L., Vaartjes, I. C. H., Klijn, C. J. M., & de Leeuw, F. E. (2023). Association of Stroke at Young Age With New Cancer in the Years After Stroke Among Patients in the Netherlands. JAMA network open, 6(3), e235002. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.5002 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36976557/). 9. Wegener S. (2022). Triggers of stroke: anger, emotional upset, and heavy physical exertion. New insights from the INTERSTROKE study. European heart journal, 43(3), 210–212. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehab755 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34850880/). 10. Yaghi, S., Bernstein, R. A., Passman, R., Okin, P. M., & Furie, K. L. (2017). Cryptogenic Stroke: Research and Practice. Circulation research, 120(3), 527–540. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.116.308447 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28154102/). 11. Yang, D., & Elkind, M. S. V. (2023). Current perspectives on the clinical management of cryptogenic stroke. Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 23(3), 213–226. https://doi.org/10.1080/14737175.2023.2192403 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36934333/).

Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT WILL DISTURB SOME LISTENERS.   TGTPTU books its final perp in the 20-movie-long shooting spree of Season 15 – Squib Games with—dead or alive, you're coming with me—ROBOCOP (1987), a pod favorite.   Like last week's film Walker (played by Ed Harris and not Peter Weller), this week's movie concerns a man caught up in the machinery of his time, except Officer Alex Murphy (played by Peter Weller and not Ed Harris) is a character at least moderately sympathetic, despite his chosen profession. Similarly but instead of returning to the past to satire the violence of American imperialism, this week's feature directed by Paul Verhoeven (his first American film) occurs in the Reagan-esque future of the 1990s to satire the violence of American corporatism. And while the commonalities between this season's final pairing continue, the word count for these show notes is limited.   Jack is out this week. Filling his guest host spot is pod regular Erik W. Van Der Wolf from the Blood and Popcorn podcast.    This ep—while host Ken reveals the origin of his large-frame eyeglasses fetish, host Thomas introduces his replacement for regulating future seasons' discussions, and host Ryan does research and independently comes to the wrong conclusion that RoboCop's action scenes aren't very good—guest Erik weighs in on matters of substance and industry with a slide deck and laser light/hologram show and talking points on how modern filmmaking trends might get in the way of the “lightning in a bottle” confluence of unexpected events that creates an amazing film like Verhoeven's RoboCop and likely prevents another good RoboCop today, a problem not just of franchises but of the modern movie condition of IP and rebootquels. The 3D animation between slides is remarkable; the interactive hologram of Erik as a helmetless RoboCop, Ken as Cain, Ryan as the jetpack, and Thomas as the toxic sludge kill are all mind-blowing. Unfortunate that this is an audio medium. And there are licensing issues. And lawyers.   A special thanks segment and a limited version of our end-of-season film rankings conclude the episode. Also, Season 16's director is announced.  I'd buy that for a dollar!   (The revivified, cybernetic remains of SF legend Harlan Ellison approach with hand extended to accept your dollar.)    ((Post-postscript: There will be two more eps released this season (and calendar year) as i. sometimes you've got to sing for your dinner and ii. our three unwise men will finally be putting the Christ back into Christmas with 2025's Winter Holidays episode.))   THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Starship Troopers (1997): Would you like to know more?We're suiting up for Paul Verhoeven's gloriously un-subtle space satire—where propaganda pops like bubblegum, the bugs aren't the dumb ones, and “service guarantees citizenship.” We talk giant arachnids, bigger egos, and why so many people somehow missed the joke.What we coverThe Federal Network effect: recruitment ads, newsreels, and how the film weaponises UI/UX to sell fascism with a smile.Rico's journey: classroom ideology → boot-camp brutality → battlefield meat grinder (medic!… too late).Co-ed everything: showers, squads, and the film's on-purpose glossy, soap-opera casting.Verhoeven's satire dialled to 11: why it's meant to be pretty and brain-dead—and why that still stings today.Effects that hold up: Tippett's creature work + 1997 CGI that still rips (and rips people in half).The brain bug finale: “It's afraid.” Why that triumphant cheer is the darkest punchline.Book vs film: Heinlein's straight-faced militarism vs Verhoeven's neon-lit mockery.Why this episode?Because it's a perfect “did you get it?” movie—one that works as a pulpy bug-hunt and as a razor-sharp critique. We go deep but keep it rowdy: football flips, knife tricks, Ironside growls, and the most cursed workplace shower chat in cinema.“If you mistake the recruitment ad for the message… congratulations, trooper—you're already enlisted.”

Terwijl nog onduidelijk is of D66 of de PVV de grootste partij wordt, nemen Dave en Harm met Kees Verhoeven alvast de digitale to do-list van het nieuwe kabinet door. Verhoeven zat 11 jaar lang in de Tweede Kamer namens D66 en heeft de onderwerpen digitalisering en cyberveiligheid in Den Haag aardig op de kaart gezet. Hij pleit voor een ‘Deltacommissaris Digitalisering', maar wil hij zelf niet de nieuwe minister van Digitale Zaken worden?Je hoort het in Het Digitale Front!De cybertips van de week: Kees: Nieuwsbrief Grip op technologie, auteur Sanne Cornelissen en spreker Jarno DuursmaDave: Denk eens na over een digitaal testamentHarm: Aflevering van de podcast Tech Life (BBC)Het Digitale Front wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door KPMG.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Perhaps this Verhoeven guy was onto something! In which Crystal takes River and Alex to Mars and the gang tries their darndest to deconstruct Total Recall. Check out Crystal here:https://www.crystalwillseeyounow.com/Check out River here:https://www.riverbutcher.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. https://www.patreon.com/youaregood We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex's zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-shirts160/ You Are Good is a feelings podcast about movies. You can make a contribution to Palestine Children's Relief Fund here: https://www.pcrf.net/ Miranda Zickler produced and edited this episode: https://linktr.ee/mirandatheswampmonster Fresh Lesh produces the beats for our episodes.

Paul Verhoeven is officially a Born to Watch legend, but this week the boys go deep into his most infamous film to find out if Showgirls (1995) deserves a spot at the top of the Rank Bank or belongs buried under a mountain of glitter and regret. The Showgirls (1995) Review will be a lot of fun.From the moment Nomi Malone hitchhikes into Las Vegas with dreams of stardom and a suitcase full of questionable choices, Verhoeven's neon-soaked disaster invites every kind of reaction. Whitey, G-Man and Damo rip through the plot with their trademark mix of outrage and disbelief, tackling everything from Elizabeth Berkeley's career-ending performance to Kyle MacLachlan's slippery pool scene that's become cinematic legend for all the wrong reasons.Was Showgirls ever meant to be serious? Could it have worked as a satire? The crew debates whether Verhoeven's direction and Joe Eszterhas's ludicrous script are misunderstood genius or just cinematic malpractice. Damo argues that it's a "full mind-body spiritual experience," while Whitey insists it's “a masterpiece of shit." G-Man tries to stay objective, but even he can't defend dialogue this wooden or acting this drenched in baby oil.The team delves into the film's troubled production history, including Berkeley's disastrous fallout from Saved by the Bell, Verhoeven's later confession that he pushed her into cartoonish exaggeration, and Kyle MacLachlan's stunned reaction at the premiere: "I was absolutely gobsmacked." They explore how Showgirls was panned on release, only to rise again as a cult classic, the sort of “so-bad-it's-good” masterpiece that packs midnight screenings and inspires drag-queen tributes around the world.No Born to Watch review would be complete without the Snorbs Report, and this week it's a full-length epic. From the film's Razzie nominations to its $100 million home-video redemption, the boys chronicle how Showgirls became both an artistic failure and a commercial success. There's trivia about its banned trailer, its notorious NC-17 rating, and Verhoeven's history of pushing boundaries, from Basic Instinct to Starship Troopers.In true Born to Watch fashion, the lads discover a few accidental highlights: Gina Gershon's camp brilliance, the hilariously terrible fight choreography, and Robert Davi's unforgettable line delivery that cements his place in movie-villain history. They even crown Showgirls the global champion of "wank-per-capita cinema", a category no one asked for but everyone understands.By the end, they decide Showgirls is a film that must be seen to be believed. It's equal parts erotic thriller, unintentional comedy, and cautionary tale about a tragic career. Whether you love it, hate it, or just can't look away, Showgirls remains a cinematic experience unlike anything else.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWas Showgirls a misunderstood genius or glorious trash?Is Nomi Malone the most unlikeable lead in movie history? Did Verhoeven create art, or just soft-core chaos in heels?Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods.Drop us a voicemail at BornToWatch.com.au and tell us where this one ranks in your guilty pleasures.#Showgirls1995Review #BornToWatch #MoviePodcast #PaulVerhoeven #ElizabethBerkeley #CultClassic #SnobsReport #90sMovies #FilmReview #VegasNights

Aan tafel deze week: partijleider D66 Rob Jetten, partijleider NSC Eddy van Hijum, Juliette Verhoeven beleidsadviseur Save the Children, Karel Hendriks directeur Artsen zonder Grenzen, docent Karim Amghar, journalist Coen van de Ven Presentatie: Joost Vullings Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken:   https://bit.ly/buitenhof-7-sept-2025 Zaterdag liep in Den Haag een anti-immigratieprotest op het Malieveld uit de hand. Politieagenten werden belaagd, de A12 werd geblokkeerd en bij het D66-partijkantoor werden ruiten ingegooid. Aan tafel D66-partijleider Rob Jetten en NSC-voorman Eddy van Hijum. Met hen bespreken we ook de Algemene Politieke Beschouwingen. De Tweede Kamer stemde deze week voor de vierde keer tegen de komst van ernstige zieke kinderen uit Gaza. Nederlandse ziekenhuizen, gemeenten en humanitaire organisaties geven aan dat er plek is in de ziekenhuizen. Maar vooralsnog ziet politiek Den Haag meer in opvang in de regio. In de uitzending: Karel Hendriks, directeur van Artsen zonder Grenzen, en Juliette Verhoeven van Save the Children.  Wat hebben influencer Andrew Tate, Gaza, de Maccabi-rellen, de dood van de jonge Lisa en Rivaldo en onze politici met elkaar gemeen? Ze zorgen voor heftige emoties en botsingen in het klaslokaal. Karim Amghar is docent Burgerschap op een MBO en columnist voor Trouw. Hoe heeft hij de polarisatie in het klaslokaal zien toenemen en welke middelen heb je als docent om je leerlingen bij te sturen? Groene Amsterdammer journalist Coen van de Ven volgde vier jaar lang van heel dichtbij de fusie tussen GroenLinks en PvdA. Hij volgde Frans Timmermans in vele zaaltjes door het land, zat met Jesse Klaver en Lilianne Ploumen in haar tuinhuisje en sprak vele prominenten, ook als ze even niet met elkaar wilden praten. Hij schreef het allemaal op in zijn boek Een links verhaal. Van de Ven bij Buitenhof over de linkse samenwerking. Hoe is deze ontstaan? Maar ook: hoe gaat het nu? 

Aan tafel deze week: partijleider D66 Rob Jetten, partijleider NSC Eddy van Hijum, Juliette Verhoeven beleidsadviseur Save the Children, Karel Hendriks directeur Artsen zonder Grenzen, docent Karim Amghar, journalist Coen van de Ven Presentatie: Joost Vullings Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken:   https://bit.ly/buitenhof-7-sept-2025 Zaterdag liep in Den Haag een anti-immigratieprotest op het Malieveld uit de hand. Politieagenten werden belaagd, de A12 werd geblokkeerd en bij het D66-partijkantoor werden ruiten ingegooid. Aan tafel D66-partijleider Rob Jetten en NSC-voorman Eddy van Hijum. Met hen bespreken we ook de Algemene Politieke Beschouwingen. De Tweede Kamer stemde deze week voor de vierde keer tegen de komst van ernstige zieke kinderen uit Gaza. Nederlandse ziekenhuizen, gemeenten en humanitaire organisaties geven aan dat er plek is in de ziekenhuizen. Maar vooralsnog ziet politiek Den Haag meer in opvang in de regio. In de uitzending: Karel Hendriks, directeur van Artsen zonder Grenzen, en Juliette Verhoeven van Save the Children.  Wat hebben influencer Andrew Tate, Gaza, de Maccabi-rellen, de dood van de jonge Lisa en Rivaldo en onze politici met elkaar gemeen? Ze zorgen voor heftige emoties en botsingen in het klaslokaal. Karim Amghar is docent Burgerschap op een MBO en columnist voor Trouw. Hoe heeft hij de polarisatie in het klaslokaal zien toenemen en welke middelen heb je als docent om je leerlingen bij te sturen? Groene Amsterdammer journalist Coen van de Ven volgde vier jaar lang van heel dichtbij de fusie tussen GroenLinks en PvdA. Hij volgde Frans Timmermans in vele zaaltjes door het land, zat met Jesse Klaver en Lilianne Ploumen in haar tuinhuisje en sprak vele prominenten, ook als ze even niet met elkaar wilden praten. Hij schreef het allemaal op in zijn boek Een links verhaal. Van de Ven bij Buitenhof over de linkse samenwerking. Hoe is deze ontstaan? Maar ook: hoe gaat het nu? 

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched Paul Verhoeven's 1997 science-fiction action thriller Starship Troopers, starring Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyers, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Ironside and Clancy Brown. An adaptation of Robert Heinlein's 1959 novel of the same title, Verhoeven's film takes a satirical pass on the material, turning a fascistic coming-of-age tale into an unusual piece of meta-propaganda.Starship Troopers takes place in a future, fascist society, where democracy and universal suffrage have been overthrown, and a military government leads humanity, with full citizenship reserved for those who serve in the armed services. Casper Van Dien plays Johnny Rico, an eager young recruit in the Mobile Infantry, who is sent to the frontlines of a war against the Arachnids, a supposedly hostile race of alien insectoids. The film tells the story of Rico's training, his experience in battle, and his eventual rise to command. It is the kind of triumphant narrative that the fascist government of the story would want to broadcast to a skeptical citizenry, which gets to what this movie is trying to do as a film. We talk about this and more, so tune in!You can find a video version of this episode at Jamelle's YouTube page.Episodes come out roughly every two weeks, so join us then with an episode on The Jackal, a basically forgotten thriller starring Richard Gere and Bruce Willis.Over at the Patreon, we discussed The Baader-Meinhof Complex. We're also debuting a new weekly politics discussion show, only available for subscribers! Join at patreon.com/unclearpod.Our producer is Connor Lynch and our artwork is by Rachel Eck.

Ecoutez la masterclass que Paul Verhoeven a donné sur notre podcast lors de sa présence à Paris pour la sortie de sa biographie ! Paul Verhoeven, l'invité surprise d'une incroyable Masterclass ! Souvenez-vous, c'était en juin dernier, nous organisions une rencontre au Club de l'Étoile avec Paul Verhoeven, réalisater de Robocop, Starship Troopers, Total Recall. Sa parole est précieuse et vous allez entendre un incroyable cinéaste avec une parole très libre. Il ne répond pas toujours aux questions, il n'aime pas trop parler dans le micro mais il aime jouer avec le public. Il a adoré parler de Sharon Stone, ne vous inquiétez donc pas si on ne parle pas que de science-fiction dans ce podcast. Un épisode co-animé par Bruno et Lloyd Chéry. Pascale Fougère à la traduction. Merci à Dimitri du Club de l'Etoile et David Meulemans des Forges de Vulcain pour avoir organiser cette soirée spéciale. Ce podcast est disponible en vidéo ! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This is a preview of a premium episode from our Patreon feed, Paid Costly For Me! Head over to Patreon.com/PodCastyForMe to hear more for just $5 a month. This week we're looking at another one of Dirty Harry's spiritual children, Paul Verhoeven's 1987 ROBOCOP. Violence, corporate greed, police stuff - much to talk about here. But we're also talking about it because Verhoeven is a Dutch guy and Jake just got back from a trip to Amsterdam, which we gotta talk about too! OCEAN'S TWELVE locations, European public infrastructure, visiting the Anne Frank House during Israel's genocide of Palestinians - big ep. Plus: a message from Hotel Detective Maxwell Pierson. Thanks as always to Jetski for our theme music and to Jeremy Allison for our artwork. Check out Jetski's new album, The Radiant Radish!

Pauljac Verhoeven, hoofd van Museum Bronbeek, sprak afgelopen weekend tijdens het symposium in Brisbane georganiseerd door de Camp Columbia Heritage Association. Bronbeek in Arnhem is een Koninklijk tehuis voor oud-militairen en een rijksmuseum over de koloniale militaire geschiedenis van Nederland. Vandaar dat Verhoeven al wel het een en ander wist over Camp Columbia, maar om nu ook echt een kijkje te kunnen nemen op de plek waar het kamp gestaan heeft was bijzonder, zo vertelt hij.

Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This episode covers exercise as a treatment for depression. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a third-year psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on the overlap between mental and physical health, particularly lifestyle measures that can be used to improve mental health, including exercise, diet, and sleep.The learning objectives for this episode are as follows:Understand the evidence supporting the antidepressant effects of exercise Explore the mechanisms underlying the benefits of exerciseLearn how to prescribe exercise as a treatment for depressionIdentify the risks and caveats of prescribing exercise for depressionGuest: Dr. Nicholas Fabiano (PGY3)Hosts: Dr. Wendy MacMillan-Wang (PGY4) and Dr. Angad Singh (PGY1)Audio Editing: Dr. Angad Singh (PGY1)Timestamps:(2:55) Origins of the interest in exercise(6:22) Evidence of antidepressant effects(14:05) Considerations in special populations(18:00) Overlap of mental and physical health(20:37) Mechanism of action(26:18) Exercise prescription(33:10) Exercise as addiction and self-harm(36:42) Counselling and mitigating harm(39:30) Combining with other lifestyle interventions(41:41) Evidence for other mental illnessesReferences:Fabiano N, Gupta A, Fiedorowicz JG, Firth J, Stubbs B, Vancampfort D, Schuch FB, Carr LJ, Solmi M. The effect of exercise on suicidal ideation and behaviors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of affective disorders. 2023 Jun 1;330:355-66.Fabiano, N., Puder, D., & Stubbs, B. (2024). The evidence is clear, exercise is not better than antidepressants or therapy: it is crucial to communicate science honestly. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 1(aop), 1-2.Heissel, A., Heinen, D., Brokmeier, L. L., Skarabis, N., Kangas, M., Vancampfort, D., ... & Schuch, F. (2023). Exercise as medicine for depressive symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression. British journal of sports medicine, 57(16), 1049-1057.Hird, E. J., Slanina-Davies, A., Lewis, G., Hamer, M., & Roiser, J. P. (2024). From movement to motivation: a proposed framework to understand the antidepressant effect of exercise. Translational Psychiatry, 14(1), 273.Verhoeven, J. E., Han, L. K., Lever-van Milligen, B. A., Hu, M. X., Révész, D., Hoogendoorn, A. W., ... & Penninx, B. W. (2023). Antidepressants or running therapy: Comparing effects on mental and physical health in patients with depression and anxiety disorders. Journal of affective disorders, 329, 19-29.For more PsychEd, follow us on Instagram (@psyched.podcast),  Facebook (PsychEd Podcast), X (@psychedpodcast), and Bluesky (@psychedpodcast.bsky.social‬). You can email us at psychedpodcast@gmail.com and visit our website at psychedpodcast.org.

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 113 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello discuss the last film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Benedetta (2021). For Verhoeven's latest film, the director reteamed with his Elle collaborator David Birke, to make a religious film, as he's an expert scholar of the Jesus Seminar, even writing a book in 2007 entitled Jesus of Nazareth. Though his adaptation of his book, along with several other projects, didn't come to head, he was able to make Benedetta, a loose adaptation of Judith C. Brown's Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy, following the life of a nun (Virginie Efira) who joins the Italian convent while she was a young child and later has a forbidden love affair with another nun, while also seeing religious visions that make her seem like she has direct contact with Jesus. Wickedly hilarious, sensual, and fascinating, Benedetta is a thorny tale of the complexities of faith, as well as Verhoeven's critique of the church, an institution that he's examined for all of his life. Ryan, Jay, and Sophia break down their thoughts on the film, just how funny the film is, if it has more to say than what Verhoeven is bringing up on the surface, the dream sequences, Benedetta's struggles with temptation, Jay's love of The Great Gatsby, Sophia's story about seeing the film at the world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, and splinters. And seeing that it is the end of the series, the boys give out their Paul Verhoeven rankings as well as preview their new director series starting new week. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h44m. The guys will be back next week to begin their new series on the films of Yasujirō Ozu with a review of his film, Late Spring. 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).

This week on Exploit It, we're enlisting with Starship Troopers!

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 112 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Dan Bayer discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Elle (2016). After a full decade without making a film, Verhoeven returned to the big screen doing what he does best; pushing buttons. With Elle, he made one of his most talked about, controversial films of his entire career about a successful businesswoman who get caught up in a dangerous, sexual game of cat and mouse with the man whom she believes raped her. Blurring the lines between a female's liberation, sexual desire, and abuse, Elle explores the complex emotions attached to those who have been abused. Ryan, Jay, and Dan break down their thoughts on this complex masterpiece, the performance from Isabelle Huppert, the sexual politics presented in the film, how controversial the film was at the time, if this would've been embraced more by the Academy if it was released today, how the film foreshadows the film will cover next week on the show, and the differences between video games now and the ones made from our childhood in terms of the graphics. 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 2h32m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Benedetta. 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).

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 111 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by film critic Ben Miller discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Black Book (2006). After a six-year absence from the film world following Hollow Man, Verhoeven resurfaced with a World War II drama about a young Jewish woman in the Netherlands who becomes a spy for the resistance. In doing so, as she gets deeper behind enemy lines, she starts to fall in love with one of the high ranking members of the Nazi military. As scandalous and provocative as Verhoeven usually is, this is a whole other level and reminds his audience of the director that he once was before he went to Hollywood; asking questions and pushing buttons with sophisticated intrigue. In the years since its release, it's not only become one of his more underrated film of his filmography that people have discovered as genius work, but the Dutch public voted it the best Dutch film ever made, which is very high praise. Ryan, Jay, and Ben breakdown their thoughts on the film, the performance of Carice van Houten, the murkiness of the love interests in the film, the depictions of violence and sex, how both sides of the fight mirror each other, the interesting final shots of the film, and what kind of cake do the host think the Germans made for their leader's birthday depicted in the film. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h05m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Elle. 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).

Send us a textRemember when action movies had substance? RoboCop wasn't just an explosive sci-fi flick about a cyborg cop—it was a prescient vision of our future.Watching Paul Verhoeven's 1987 masterpiece today feels eerily prophetic. Long before our current concerns about facial recognition technology, corporate control of public services, and media desensitization to violence, RoboCop was laying it all out with remarkable accuracy. What makes this film truly special is how it balances biting social satire with genuinely thrilling action sequences that still hold up decades later.The practical effects deserve special mention—from the horrific toxic waste scene to Clarence Boddicker's spectacularly bloody demise, these moments remain seared into viewers' memories. Speaking of Boddicker, Kurtwood Smith's performance stands out as remarkably ahead of its time, feeling contemporary even by today's standards. Nancy Allen's portrayal of Officer Lewis also deserves recognition for avoiding the typical female action character tropes of the era—no forced romance, no unnecessary sexualization, just a competent cop who happens to be a woman.What truly elevates RoboCop is Verhoeven's outsider perspective as a Dutch director examining American culture. The film's commercial breaks and news segments might seem like quirky additions, but they build a rich dystopian world while delivering sharp commentary on media, consumerism, and violence. This film isn't just worth seeing—it's essential viewing that rewards multiple watches with new details and insights each time. Whether you're revisiting this classic or experiencing it for the first time, you'll understand why we both rated it 4.5/5 stars without hesitation. What's your favorite scene from this groundbreaking film? Support the show

FFK über ein Kinojahr zwischen Verhoeven und Coppola, Eastwood und Lynch. Freiwillige Filmkontrolle bespricht folgende Filme: Bram Stokers Dracula, Bodyguard, Batman Returns, Alien 3, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with me, The Last of the Mohicans, A few good men, Basic Instinct, The Player, Unforgiven, Bitter Moon.

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 109 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Trace Sauveur discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Starship Troopers (1997). After making a cult classic with Showgirls, Verhoeven took to space to go back to his political, social satire with an adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein's novel, Starship Troopers. The director readapted the book heavily, not liking the politics of the book, making his film more aware that these characters were fascists in a fascist country that didn't know that they are fascists. By using this tool, he made a masterpiece grilling the military industrial complex, and our countries obsession with concurring other nations. Ryan, Jay, and Trace break down their thoughts on the film, their thoughts on the films politics, the casting in the film, the visual effects that have aged well and are horrific, the spin-off sequels, how relevant the film is in the modern era, and how clever Verhoeven is able to mix the horror of war with his usual, twisted humor found in his films. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h08m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Hollow Man. 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).

To continue the cop movie themed week, Tom, Gil & I highlight the ROBOCOP trilogy, both TV shows & its remake.   We also go more into the overall focus on the characters' journeys and villainous OCP corporation while mentioning the Robodoc documentary.   TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *How do the movies & comic book plots basically mix a Batman type city with Lethal Weapon cops & Skynet type computer bases? *Could the Terminator Vs. Movie had actually been made initially? *Did anyone love the '90s TV show Rock N' Roll soundtrack? *How come no one remembers the original unmade remake (which was arguably very imaginative)? *Are some of the violent comedic bits also homages to Death Race 2000? *How wild how the studios didn't get the marketing jokes in the films themselves. *Why did MGM keep making merchandise meant to appeal to kids despite it not being for them? *Is the new ROGUE CITY videogame the only agreed upon sequel or are there still many Part 2 & Prime Directives defenders? *Some praise for the Arrow Blu-Ray contributing to the original film's party movie night nature *Some Phil Tippett backstory as well according ot the latest Disney Plus ILM documentary show *Discussing the unmade Robocoop Vs. Predator comic book project and Robocop's appearance on WCW *We sum up how so many generations saw it before they were old enough to actually see it *Why does the corporation always rely on local crooks to do their dirty work? *Why were crowds okay with this versus other Verhoeven's typical OTT films? *Can you introduce the cheesy '90s show for teens not ready to watch the movies without cringing yourself? *Can you enjoy the 2014 rehash in a Judge Dredd/Training Day way? *Is a Robocop Anime Anthology more feasible these days? *Cam also shares a cool story he heard about Peter Weller's directing career from his peers.  

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 108 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Showgirls (1995). Following the massive cultural, commercial success of Basic Instinct, Verhoeven and screenwriter Joe Eszterhas turned their eye to the world of professional dancing as a young, ambitious girl, with a mysterious past, sets her sights on becoming a star as the main showgirl in over-the-top production set on the Las Vegas strip. The film was set up with massive expectations and the largest budget ever for an NC-17 film ($45m), Showgirls was hailed as one of the worst films of the 1990s, a box office bomb, and ruined star Elizabeth Berkley chances at becoming a star on the big screen like she was on television. But the film became a cult classic, and has now been fully reevaluated as a “masterpiece” of excess and the dangers women face within the entertainment industry; Verhoeven's The Red Shoes. Ryan, Jay, and Erik breakdown their relationship with the film, their favorite lines within the movie, the definition of “camp,” Berkley's rocky relationship with the film, how horrifying the sex is within the film, the legendary performance given by Gina Gershon, which characters they relate to, and which modern day pop-star Jay says has had a better 21st century success on the Billboard Charts than Madonna; a move that might see the end of the co-host as we know. Listen now to find out who mentions. 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 2h45m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Starship Troopers. 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).

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 107 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by film critic Brandon Streussnig discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Basic Instinct (1992). We enter a new chapter in the Verhoeven series, as the guys talk about one of the most iconic erotic-thrillers of all time with the most iconic image of the genre. But beyond that one scene lies an ode to Hitchcock, as we follow a sleazy detective down a rabbit hole of deception, sex, and murder as he investigates the death of a wealthy rock star, and the prime suspect is his old girlfriend, a writer whom wrote about his death in her latest book. Purposive, wild, and slightly progressive and regressive at the same time, Basic Instinct is the crown jewel of a type of film that audiences used to obsess over, perfectly made by a director at the height of his powers, featuring an all-time performance from Sharon Stone. Ryan, Jay, and Brandon breakdown their thoughts on the film, the history of the erotic thriller, the controversy over the iconic scene, how sex is weaponized throughout, the introduction to Joe Eszterhas as a writer to the world, the laughable sequel made several years later, ice picks, and just how good of a cop is Michael Douglas' Nick Curran. 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 1h56m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Showgirls. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental or stream on HBO Max 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).

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 106 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by the host of The Waffle Press Movie Podcast, Diego Crespo discuss the latest film in their Paul Verhoeven series, Total Recall (1990). Following up the massive success of RoboCop, Verhoeven turned his attention to another world, the planet Mars and the work of Philip K. Dick to make another commentary on our military obsessed culture with Total Recall. Following the story of a construction worker who finds out he is actually a super spy who has been planted with false memories of his past and who he is, setting off a chain of events that leads he into a war between the powerful elites of our world and the newly formed colony on Mars. Thought provoking then as it is now, Verhoeven taps into our ongoing paranoia of who is in-charge of our world, and questions whether their leadership is more relevant than a body of citizens willing to fight for their place in the world. Ryan, Jay, and Diego breakdown their thoughts on the film, if its commentary is as strong as RoboCop, the visual effects, Arnold Schwarzenegger's performance, the meaning of the film's ending, and so much more. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 2h3m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Basic Instinct. 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).

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 105 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys discuss the first film in their Paul Verhoeven series, RoboCop (1987). Known for being one of the most provocative directors of our lifetime, Paul Verhoeven has expertly used genre to tackle strong satirical elements of our society in ways his counterparts have never been able to. From the late 1960's to the early 1980s, the Dutch director mostly worked on films from his side of the world, slowly making his way to American productions by the end of the 80s. His first big introduction to commercial audiences was RoboCop, a futuristic examination on the power of corporations, corruption, crime, and lawlessness left unchecked by justice. Centering on a former police officer turning into the ultimate killing machine, Verhoeven delivers one of the most damning criticisms of American capitalism, as well as a signature film of the era. Ryan and Jay breakdown their thoughts on the film, their favorite lines in the movie, the over-the-top action set pieces, Murphy's (Peter Weller) journey and his reckoning with who he has become at the hands of those who harmed him, the episodic logistics of crime shows, and why no one can make a good satire, political commentary anymore. 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 2h. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Paul Verhoeven with a review of his film, Total Recall. 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).

Le 30 juin 2025, j'ai l'immense honneur d'accueillir

Juanma González y Dani Palacios conversan de El hombre sin sombra, todo un ensayo de FX digitales del año 2000. Estrenada en año 2000 con enorme éxito de taquilla, El Hombre sin Sombra fue sin embargo vapuleada por la crítica. Tanto que fue la última obra en EEUU del holandés Paul Verhoeven (Robocop, Desafío Total), que decidió regresar a si país decepcionado con la industria. Pero oh sorpresa, Dani y Juanma disfrutan enormemente de la película, preñada como casi todas la de Verhoeven de sexo, violencia y humor negro... aparte de unos efectos digitales primigenios pero absolutamente arrebatadores.

Jong Oranje staat op het EK op het randje van uitschakeling, Max Verstappen loopt in de strijd om de wereldtitel punten in op McLaren-coureurs Oscar Piastri en Lando Noris en kickbokser Rico Verhoeven pakte zijn veertiende wereldtitel bij Glory. Veel te bespreken en dat doen we dit keer met oud-trainer Gertjan Verbeek, Formule 1-journalist Patrick Moeke (NU.nl) en Volkskrant-journalist Willem Vissers. 

On Episode 135 of The Film '89 Podcast, Neil, Skye and Steve celebrate the 35th anniversary of yet another Arnold Schwarzenegger film, this time it's the 1990 action-science-fiction classic, Total Recall. Following on from the recent success of our Commando episode, the guys are once again giving their in-depth analysis of a film starring one of the Film '89 team's favourite movie stars, but this time, they're also discussing one of their favourite directors, Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven. They discuss the source short story by Philip K. Dick upon which Total Recall is based as well as the making of this big budget special effects spectacle - at the time, one of the most expensive films ever made. The guys also dissect the film's fiendishly complex plot and the many themes, layers and socio-political commentary that Verhoeven weaves into the film. Featuring a superb supporting cast including Sharon Stone, Rachel Ticotin, Michael Ironside and Ronny Cox, an incredible score by Jerry Goldsmith and incredible special effects that hold up 35 years on, Total Recall is a timeless classic and is given the usual Film '89 treatment.   

This week on Born to Watch, we dive headfirst into the bug-infested chaos of Paul Verhoeven's 1997 cult classic, with our Starship Troopers (1997) Review. It's brutal, brilliant, and batshit insane and we wouldn't have it any other way.With the Born to Watch crew all lined up in the co-ed showers, Whitey, Damo, Dan, and special guest Matty Beer Geek go deep (but not too deep) on the movie that was mocked at release but has grown into a beloved sci-fi satire. Is this just a brainless space action flick? Or is it a razor-sharp takedown of fascism and militarism? Or both? Spoiler: it's both.We break down the iconic moments: the ridiculously perfect jawlines of Casper Van Dien and Denise Richards, Michael Ironside chewing scenery like the legend he is, and Jake Busey's teeth doing most of the acting for him. From Zegema Beach to brain bug psychic probes, we cover it all.Expect plenty of laughs as the boys recall their first times watching it, at sweaty cinemas, VHS marathons, and maybe even the odd midnight screening. Plus, some heartfelt debate: Dizzy or Carmen? Would you sign up to be a citizen or sit back and let the bugs win? And yes, we do get very specific about the co-ed shower logistics (spoiler: prep is key).There's also time for a raucous trip down 1997 memory lane. Damo sweats it out in the back row, Dan's off riding dirt bikes through Romania and eating 19 types of salami, and Matty brings his A-game from the West. We revisit the hottest music of the year, the infamous Playboys of McDonald's video rental section, and mourn the box office fate of Starship Troopers. This misunderstood gem lost money but gained a cult following.With a budget that would make even the Federation blush, and CGI bugs that still look better than some 2025 blockbusters, Starship Troopers is pure Verhoeven: provocative, pervy, and politically charged.We also take aim at the critical drubbing this movie received on release, some reviewers clearly didn't get the joke. We shine a light on the film's relevance today: Would the satire hit harder in a post-Hunger Games, post-Fury Road world? Is this what our future looks like if TikTok replaces civics education?In true Born to Watch fashion, we ask the tough questions:Is this Verhoeven's secret masterpiece?Who's worse: Carmen or the bugs?And most importantly, how do you prep for a co-ed shower in boot camp?Whether you're a superfan who's seen it 30 times or a rookie just enlisting in the Mobile Infantry, this episode is for you. So load your Morita rifle, shout “Kill ‘em all!”, and join us as we break down Starship Troopers the only way we know how, boobs, bugs, banter, and all.Because remember: everyone fights. No one quits. And we were Born to Watch.

Helen Verhoeven is beeldend kunstenaar. Ze studeerde onder andere aan het San Francisco Art Institute, de New York Academy of Art en de Rijksakademie in Amsterdam. Haar werk werd wereldwijd tentoongesteld en ontving in 2008 de Koninklijke Prijs voor Vrije Schilderkunst en in 2010 de Wolvecampprijs. Verhoevens werk bevindt zich in collecties van het Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, het Centraal Museum Utrecht en The Museum of Contemporary Art in Miami. In 2019 won ze de ABN AMRO kunstprijs. Verhoevens werk is nu te zien in de tentoonstelling ‘Good Mom/ Bad Mom' in het Centraal Museum in Utrecht. De tentoonstelling houdt zich bezig met de vraag hoe moeders en het moederschap worden gerepresenteerd. Ook presenteert Verhoeven haar nieuwste werk in een solotentoonstelling in Annet Gelink Gallery. De tentoonstelling opent tijdens de Amsterdam Art Week. Atze de Vrieze gaat met Helen Verhoeven in gesprek.

Fab Morvan présente Milli Vanilli, de la gloire au cauchemar, un film de Simon Verhoeven, dont la sortie est prévue le 14 mai au cinéma. Le film retrace l'histoire de Rob Pilatus et Fab Morvan du groupe à succès Milli Vanilli à la fin des années 80. Une célébrité qui a tourné au scandale lorsqu'on a découvert qu'ils faisaient semblant de chanter sur les voix d'autres artistes. Fab Morvan est accompagné d'Elan Ben Ali, qui joue son rôle dans le film. Ils répondent aux questions de Claudy Siar, Stéphane Linon et Queen Stelyna. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons : Milli Vanilli – I'm gonna miss youMilli Vanilli – Girl you know it's trueRetrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer. 

Fab Morvan présente Milli Vanilli, de la gloire au cauchemar, un film de Simon Verhoeven, dont la sortie est prévue le 14 mai au cinéma. Le film retrace l'histoire de Rob Pilatus et Fab Morvan du groupe à succès Milli Vanilli à la fin des années 80. Une célébrité qui a tourné au scandale lorsqu'on a découvert qu'ils faisaient semblant de chanter sur les voix d'autres artistes. Fab Morvan est accompagné d'Elan Ben Ali, qui joue son rôle dans le film. Ils répondent aux questions de Claudy Siar, Stéphane Linon et Queen Stelyna. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons : Milli Vanilli – I'm gonna miss youMilli Vanilli – Girl you know it's trueRetrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer. 

In one of our longest episodes to date, we dive even DEEPER than usual into the making of the 1987, almost-X-rated film, ROBOCOP!Just listening to us? You COULD be WATCHING us: Video versions of the podcast are available exclusively to our Patrons, for just $1 a month! Become a Patron today to join us in our living room with our cats as we record!www.patreon.com/ixfilmproductions Want a quick laugh, and see what we do when we're not podcasting? Check out our comedy sketches! www.youtube.com/ixfp  Have you checked out our merch store? Click here!  Show your love for movie deep dives with First Timers Movie Club merch! It's a great conversation starter to help you work obscure movie trivia into your day to day life.Upcoming Events:Bird Watching FIlm Festival: Here for the Drama!https://www.facebook.com/events/571870545908816Kansas City FilmFest International: Come see our short film "Trapped", showing Saturday, March 29th at 9pm in the "Shorts: After Dark" block!https://kcfilmfest.org/WE HAVE DEDICATED SOCIALS FOR FIRST TIMERS MOVIE CLUB!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates, trivia, recipes, and to be the first to know what our upcoming episodes are!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558990926951 Insta:https://www.instagram.com/firsttimersmovieclub/        Have a favorite (or least favorite) famous movie that you think we should've seen? Reach out to IX Film Productions on Twitter, Instagram or email and we'll add it to our list!  Follow IX Film Productions for original web shorts, behind the scenes sneak peeks and comedy feature films at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ixfilmproductionsInstagram: @IXProductionsYouTube: www.youtube.com/ixfp  Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates on our website:www.ixfilmproductions.com  "First Timers Movie Club" is brought to you by IX Film Productions."Making the World a Funnier Place one Film at a Time"  Music The Curtain Rises by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5007-the-curtain-rises License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

This week's pairing is brought to you by: space bugs! Specifically, space bugs as a metaphor for a fascistic society's disregard for any perceived-to-be-lower life form, human or otherwise. Inspired by the clear satire of Bong Joon Ho's new MICKEY 17, we're revisiting Paul Verhoeven's STARSHIP TROOPERS, whose satirical intent was less clear to some audiences when it hit theaters in 1997. Today, while we're on the same page as far as what Verhoeven was going for with his propagandistic display of military might, opinions still differ among our panel as to how well he pulled it off. We get into that disagreement, as well as the surprisingly enduring effects and the improbability of a film like this being made in Hollywood today. Then in Feedback, a listener inspired by a recent pairing shares their reaction to a first-time viewing of THE KILLING FIELDS.  Please share your thoughts about STARSHIP TROOPERS, MICKEY 17, 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. Intro/space threats discussion: 00:00:00-00:06:02 Starship Troopers Keynote: 00:06:03-00:11:41 Starship Trooper Discussion: 00: 11:42-00:52:46 Feedback/outro: 00:52:47-end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Dr.  Josine Verhoeven, senior research and mental health psychologist at a depression clinic connected to the Amsterdam University Medical Center. Her research focuses on both the biology and psychology of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders. We discuss her recent work showing that antidepressant medication and running have similar effects on mental health. Furthermore, exercise, in this case running, had more favorable outcomes on physical health measures. Support the show

Amidst the fog of 2025, three men recollect and review a film shot 35 years previous. DJ Wooldridge joins us to discuss the unique dystopia that is the classic Total Recall. Verhoeven, Schwarzenegger, and a tiny little krang take center for this one. Check out and support DJ's comic: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djtalkstrash/dangerboi?ref=1pazbm Features: DJ Wooldridge: https://bsky.app/profile/djtalkstrash.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Get your a$$ to Mars as NostalgiaCast returns from a long hiatus to discuss Paul Verhoeven's subversive sci-fi action classic TOTAL RECALL, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone. Jonny and Darin kick off a "Bucket List" season of '90s favorites with a look back at the mind-bending plot twists, groundbreaking FX, and questionable acting choices that define Schwarzenegger's first major blockbuster of the decade.

On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour presented by NorCal Honda Dealers, Ted chats with homegrown defender Oscar Verhoeven about his rookie season and his excitement for year two with San Jose, and then talks with Jamie Watson of MLS Season Pass about San Jose's new coach, the changes in scheduling for MLS with Open Cup and Leagues Cup, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour presented by NorCal Honda Dealers, Ted chats with homegrown defender Oscar Verhoeven about his rookie season and his excitement for year two with San Jose, and then talks with Jamie Watson of MLS Season Pass about San Jose's new coach, the changes in scheduling for MLS with Open Cup and Leagues Cup, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Mustache Chris and Steve, along with special guest Frank, as they revisit their dive deep into the classic sci-fi film Total Recall. This episode explores the essence of reality, memory manipulation, and the impact of Philip K. Dick's visionary storytelling. Delve into Paul Verhoeven's mastery of pacing, his use of practical effects, and the strategic ambiguity that keeps audiences theorizing. Tune in for a fresh take on an iconic movie with insights, debates, and nostalgia, offering a comprehensive analysis of what makes a Verhoeven film so impactful and enduring.00:34 Frank's First Encounter with Total Recall01:55 The Appeal of Arnold Schwarzenegger03:59 Paul Verhoeven's Unique Style08:16 Philosophical Themes in Total Recall 21:13 Ethical Implications of Memory Manipulation38:23 Reality vs. Dream Debate 41:37 Exploring the Recall Theory42:55 Debating the Reality of Recall48:36 Philip K. Dick's Influence on Sci-Fi 54:45 The Nature of Reality and Memory01:10:43 Favorite Moments and Final ThoughtsTranscript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/Dwuo2mxJlen You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

America needs to heal. So we've decided to review something that makes everyone happy... SHOWGIRLS. Come back with us to 1995, when the director of Robocop hung up his sci-fi spurs and decided to head west for a movie loaded up with boobs instead of bullets! That's right, this week we dive into SHOWGIRLS, and debate Elizabeth Berkley's "choices," fear for Kyle MacLachlan's safety during an intense pool scene, and wonder whether or not Verhoeven directed most of this movie in the nude. (It's happened once before! Google it.) If you want to get right to the main review, you can scrub ahead to 18:53. But if you do that, you'll miss the debut of a brand new segment on our show... SHOW ME YOUR DISC, MAN! VEGAS, BABY. VEGAS. Wanna be on the show? Call us and leave a voicemail at (707) 948-6707. Visit our Linktree for more ways you can connect with us and connect with our show! Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDsxUs9JzL70A1Sh5GbRdw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themattandmarkmovieshow/ Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-matt-and-mark-movie-show-merch?ref_id=26325 Support our show through Blubrry: https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=GetRecd Buy Us A Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/Mattandmark

On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour presented by Nor Cal Honda Dealers, Ted talks with Homegrown defender Oscar Verhoeven, and previews Saturday's match with Jorge Perez Navarro of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had a great time chatting to Jorg for this week's episode. We got so carried away we totally didn't realise the time! We chat about a range of stuff, starting with Jorg's reflections on comps, then talking about his mental wellbeing and the mental wellbeing of climbers in general and ending with a chat about the furore around hold fabrication in Spain. It's a good'un!If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help us to keep it running without advertising then please do consider checking out our Patreon page :)https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823Support the show

The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE  Hi friends! This episode is about the truth behind fat loss and the carbohydrate insulin model, the science of longevity, protein restriction vs moderation, collagen, creatine and more with Dr. Nicolas Verhoeven! Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa. NEW GIVEAWAY CONTEST! WIN a Tone LUX Diamond Red Light Therapy Panel!  Entering to WIN is easy! Leave a review for the Optimal Protein Podcast on iTunes and send a screenshot of your review to giveaway@ketogenicgirl.com Giveaway ends Saturday, August 17th, 2024. US and Canadian Residents Only (excluding Quebec). Winner will be chosen using a random selector. Happy entering and good luck!!!