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Kevin Milne feared he might “never see my wife again” as she drove off in a car with Sir Sam Neill for horse-riding lessons, but the equally shy pair were instead like “two 15-year-olds on a first date”. The former Fair Go presenter this morning shared a touching story of when his wife Linda Milne helped the future movie superstar prepare for his role in the 1979 Australian period drama My Brilliant Career. Linda's experience matched the contrast between the “commanding characters that the great man played and the quiet, almost shy, person he was personally”, Milne told Newstalk ZB's Saturday Mornings with Jack Tame. Tributes for the Kiwi star of the big screen best known for his leading role in Jurassic Park have been shared around the world since he died aged 78 of pneumonia in a Sydney hospital on Monday. “I've a story that goes back to when Sam had just become a household name in New Zealand [after] he had played the lead role of Smith in Sleeping Dogs [in 1977]”, Milne told Tame. The couple had known Neill for a year or two when he called asking if Linda could coach him on how to manage a horse on hills, as he'd just landed a role in My Brilliant Career. Sam Neill needed to hone his horse-riding skills for a starring role in 1979 Australian period drama My Brilliant Career. “Sam was a lad of gentle charm and exceptionally good looks. For Linda, a very shy 22-year-old, the thought of spending an afternoon on her own with the gorgeous Sam Neill freaked her a bit. “Anyway, they head off in the car together, two gorgeous people on the journey to where Linda kept her horse. I feared I might never see my wife again.” But Linda quickly discovered the accomplished actor whose future credits would include The Piano and Hunt for the Wilderpeople was “every bit as shy as she was”. “As they drove along, not only was she struggling to get a sentence out to Sam, but the star of Sleeping Dogs was having equal difficulty thinking of what to say to her. “They were like two 15-year-olds on a first date. For a long time, she says, there was awkward silence.” A stop at the dairy helped break the ice when his wife Linda Milne, left, helped actor Sam Neill prepare a role in 1979's My Brilliant Career, says former Fair Go presenter Kevin Milne, centre. Also pictured is Tommie Milne, the youngest of Kevin and Linda Milne's four children. Photo / Hagen Hopkins Fortunately, a shop came into view, Milne said. “Sam broke the ice … ‘Shall we stop at the dairy and I'll buy some Summer Rolls?' A very sweet offer from the movie star, which Linda accepted. “Communications must have improved enough for Linda to show Sam how to handle a horse on hills, because the following year we watched him do it up on the big screen, so strikingly, so elegantly in the highly successful My Brilliant Career.” Cherie Howie is an Auckland-based reporter who joined the Herald in 2011. She has been a journalist for more than 20 years and specialises in general news and features. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Aussie cheerleader got in a lot of trouble. And maybe we had a little something to do with it… Should you be banned from having a gift registry if you’re just… too old? The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. And get ready to pretend you know what The Odyssey is about. Luckily, Em has seen it, and she’s got a cheat sheet. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% Recommendations Em recommends Monday Haircair Repair Hair Oil Mia recommends Very Peri on demand. You hot? Same. Holly recommends Hunt of the Wilderpeople with Sam Neill. P.S. Also check out Junie Quick-Dry Hair Towels Keen for more? Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. What To Listen To Next: Listen to Faith Ward on No Filter: How Faith Ward Became A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Listen to our latest episode: Mia: "I Was 17, He Was 33." Listen: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split Listen: Lena’s Revenge, Harry’s Secret Tea & Clare Calls In Listen: Airport Divorce & The Podcast Cutting Our Grass Listen: The Unseen Scar: An Honest Conversation About Coercive Control Listen: Your Boss Is Sick Of Your Emotions & The Steve And Miranda Theory Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: Robert Pattinson, my chaotic diva, what have you told the press this week? The conversation around Lupita Nyong'o in The Odyssey has reignited an exhausting lie. Every Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader shares the same signature look. Except Australian Faith Ward. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders got a 400% pay rise. But that's not the full story. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Emily Vernem Acting Group Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Video Producer: Josh Green Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ We start this week's episode reflecting the back to back celebrity passings after we said goodbye to broadcaster Derryn Hinch, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart' singer Bonnie Tyler, and ‘Jurassic Park' and ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople' actor Sam Neill. There's also side quests on Russell Crowe's son being hot. Em also reveals that she's no longer feeling the need to date anymore, she's even shutting down the apps, Michael thinks she should get with the girls instead, plus we side quest on Jason Bateman being clueless about David Harbour's cheating history with Lily Allen and Em is science. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss Christopher Nolan's new film ‘The Odyssey', plus with the new ‘Love Island USA' wrapping up, Em reviews the full season and new eps of ‘House of the Dragon' too. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you no doubt will have heard, yesterday we lost perhaps the finest actor New Zealand has ever produced, Sir Sam Neill, at the age of 78. From Kiwi classics like 'Sleeping Dogs' and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', to arthouse darlings like 'Possession', and blockbuster hits like 'Jurassic Park', the breadth of Sam's career was astonishing. Tributes have been pouring in from around the world today from the likes of Steven Speilberg, Jeff Goldblum, Toni Collette, Cillian Murphy, Jacinda Ardern, Christopher Luxon. Kiwi screen legend and a close friend of Sam's Ginette McDonald spoke to Emile. [picture id="4JLJJFY_GettyImages_129738219_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

pWotD Episode 3359: Sam Neill Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 2,453,026 views on Monday, 13 July 2026 our article of the day is Sam Neill.Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill (14 September 1947 – 13 July 2026) was a New Zealand actor and businessman. Known as a leading man in film and television, he has received nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1991 Queen's Birthday Honours, for services as an actor.Born in Northern Ireland to an English mother and a New Zealand father, Neill moved to Christchurch with his family in 1954. He first achieved recognition with his appearance in the film Sleeping Dogs (1977), followed by leading roles in My Brilliant Career (1979), The Final Conflict (1981), Possession (1981), Evil Angels (1988), Dead Calm (1989), Death in Brunswick (1990), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Piano (1993), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), Event Horizon (1997), The Dish (2000), and Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016). He came to international prominence as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park (1993), a role he reprised in Jurassic Park III (2001) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022).On television, he portrayed Merlin in the miniseries Merlin (1998) and Merlin's Apprentice (2006), the former of which earned him nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award and the Golden Globe Award. He was also Golden Globe-nominated for playing Sidney Reilly in Reilly, Ace of Spies (1983) and a British Officer during World War II in One Against the Wind (1991). He also played Thomas Wolsey in The Tudors (2007), and as Major Chester Campbell in Peaky Blinders (2013–2014). He is also known for narrating various documentary projects.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 04:05 UTC on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Sam Neill on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Patrick.

New Zealand icon Sir Sam Neill has died and tributes are flying in from all over the world. The Jurassic Park actor passed away unexpectedly on Monday 13th July in Sydney surrounded by his family. Nick Mills spoke to NZ film producer and founder of Gibson Group Dave Gibson who shared his memories of Neill. While Neill was well-known for his international roles, Gibson says what really cemented him as a NZ icon was his "very, very kiwi parts", like Uncle Hec in Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Gibson said was "the top of the mountain" of Kiwi film and a great guy. "We don't have a lot of people like Sam." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EDITORIAL: I start the programme this morning with incredibly sad news that last night, New Zealand lost one of its true greats. Sir Sam Neill has died. Now, I'm not going to spend the next hour listing every film he made or every award he won, because, quite frankly, we already know what Sir Sam Neill achieved. We know the remarkable career he built. We know the incredible body of work he leaves behind. From Sleeping Dogs to The Piano, from Jurassic Park to Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and so many memorable performances in between, he became one of the most recognisable Kiwi faces worldwide. He didn't just represent New Zealand. He represented us with dignity, humour, intelligence and class. I'm so proud to think he was the person representing us on the world stage. Only a few months ago he was talking about beating cancer again. His family said he died suddenly, surrounded by those he loved, peacefully and with the dignity that defined his life. There's some comfort in that, even though the loss feels enormous. I've never actually met Sir Sam. The closest I ever came was years ago. There were always rumours he owned a house at the end of the street where I lived. One day I happened to see him standing quietly at the top of his driveway, waiting for a taxi. That was it. No conversation. No introduction. Just one of those little moments you remember. I'll remember exactly where I was when I heard he'd died. I was sitting in the car at the traffic lights outside Rutherford & Bond. Funny how news like this freezes a moment in time forever. Some people leave an impression on your life even if you never met them. Sir Sam Neill was one of those people. He was an extraordinary actor, a proud New Zealander, a storyteller, an internationally acclaimed winemaker, an advocate for the places and people he loved, and by all accounts, a genuinely decent human This morning isn't just about remembering a brilliant actor. It's about remembering one of us, one of our own, who became a true, true international icon. Sir Sam Neill. Rest in peace. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Framed, we're taking a little trip to hell. After a more personal start talking about grief, death and saying goodbye, we head straight into Dante's Inferno, Botticelli's illustrations of the Divine Comedy, and the increasingly unhinged circles of hell. A weirdly kismet planned episode, considering. Sit back and relax while we discuss eternal damnation. Weekly whimsy: honestly, not a very whimsical week but Joel does mention Hoppers if you need a cry, and there's also a side note that Hunt for the Wilderpeople is very good if you want funny, then not funny, then funny again.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For nearly four decades, the Ojai Film Society has been bringing people together through the shared experience of watching great films outdoors, in community, and for free.In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, Bret sits down with Ojai Film Society board members David Lawrence Bell and Natalia Iyudin to discuss the organization's upcoming Summer Series at Libbey Bowl, which begins July 2 with Taika Waititi's beloved adventure-comedy Hunt for the Wilderpeople and concludes August 27 with Steven Spielberg's blockbuster classic Jurassic Park. Along the way, audiences can enjoy documentaries, mockumentaries, science fiction, and special appearances by filmmakers including Selena y Los Dinos director Isabel Castro and Cookie Queens director Alysa Nahmias. The conversation explores the art of film programming, the challenge of building community in the streaming age, memorable movie-going experiences, and why gathering under the stars at Libbey Bowl remains one of Ojai's most cherished summer traditions. The guests also offer insights into this year's lineup, from the emotional power of Arrival to the enduring appeal of Best in Show and Jurassic Park. We did not talk about Coralie Fargeat's Revenge, Colin Farrell's Ojai misadventures, or the history of the 60-degree screw.Whether you're a devoted cinephile or simply looking for a great summer evening in Ojai, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the Valley's most successful cultural institutions.For more information, and to get on their mailing list, check out https://ojaifilmsociety.org/

As Hunt for the Wilderpeople returns to cinemas for its 10‑year anniversary, Rhys Darby, Rachel House and Oscar Kightley join us to look back on how the film came together, what it meant at the time, and what’s changed since. They talk accidental casting, working with Taika Waititi, life after the bush, and the projects that followed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin marks 10 years of the Kiwi classic Hunt for the Wilderpeople, back in cinemas this weekend. He also reviews Resurrection, a delirious Chinese sci-fi arthouse film on AroVision, and revisits Housebound, starring Rima Te Wiata, now streaming free on Māori+.Nights' resident screen critic, Dan Slevin celebrates the 10th anniversary of the classic kiwi movie, Hunt for the Wilderpeople which is back on the big screen in cinemas this weekendHe also takes a look at Resurrection the delirious Chinese sci-fi arthouse epic by one of the most exciting directors in the world and streaming on AroVision.Plus, Housebound, another local feature that got full value out of national treasure, Rima Te Wiata, streaming free on Māori+Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Hunt for the Wilderpeople back in cinemas to celebrate 10 years since it was released! K'Lee & Azura got to catch up with some of the cast, Rachel House, Rhys Darby and Oscar Kightly. They share some behind the scenes gems from filming plus the girls get some acting advice for Charlie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ehhh kia ora e te homies! Here's what you missed on the show today: Some of your office spaces are like prisons What age does being chubby stop being cute? (from our resident fatty boombalada) If your partner had coffee with their ex… what would you say? Rachel House from Hunt for the Wilderpeople on the show! Tell us your car mod and we will guess where you are from Your landlord can’t make you clean your carpet Weetbix are the top 5 cereal? Shot for listening, From Eds AKA Eric AKA Edith AKA Eteni

Clint, Meg and Dan kick off Tuesday’s Edge Breakfast with banter about compliments, Jack Antonoff’s birthday and some Fun. stories, plus Meg’s parenting mishaps. They chat Easter chocolate stats, test a “grab your partner’s ass” study (with awkward results), and welcome Rhys Darby to celebrate Hunt for the Wilderpeople’s 10-year cinema rerelease. EZ Money $10,000 is attempted by callers, while Meg shares her new Hashimoto’s/hypothyroidism diagnosis and listeners call in with similar autoimmune experiences. The team gives away $200 fuel, debates costly surprise bills and public dental care, reads Clint’s old love letters, swaps Jim Carrey on the A-list, and starts a Chroma Card sensory challenge where Meg wins a caller $1,000 by touching a mystery box item. 00:00 Breakfast Show Kickoff01:26 Jack Antonoff Birthday Picks04:06 Baby Poop Kitchen Chaos07:43 First Caller Dairy Farmer11:37 Easter Chocolate Quiz15:38 Ass Grab Experiment19:49 Rhys Darby!24:28 EZ Money27:29 Meg Health Diagnosis Story36:58 Fuellette39:31 Creatine Benefits Explained44:07 Rhys Darby and Last One Laughing47:20 Last Joke Standing Challenge51:00 EZ Money 10K Game52:57 Clint Reads Love Letters58:51 The Bill was WHAT?!01:07:24 A Lister List Upgrades01:10:58 Chroma Card Sensory Challenge

On today’s show: The Anonymous Meal Confessional: Tell us the meals you suffer through… Do tradies want us to talk to them? Our signatures get brutally roasted: “You don’t sign documents, you audition for them.” Rhys Darby, Rachel House, and Oscar Kightley join us to reflect on the Hunt for the Wilderpeople legacy. Things from the ’90s that vanished: quicksand, white dog poo, ashtrays in cars, frogs… Dear Megan: A wife gets the “ick” after her husband cries over breakfast. Megan catches shade for appearing extremely creepy in a workplace testicular cancer video. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAYS SHOW: What have you been putting off for ages, don't know if it can bet Azura's mate. Is Azura using dating apps the wrong way? Plus, Oscar Kightly, Rachel House and Rhys Darby join the show to celebrate 10 years of Hunt for the Wilderpeople. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we have three of New Zealand's best known actors join us all at the same time (on only two microphones...)! Rhys Darby, Rachel House, and Oscar Kightley - they're here to celebrate 10 years of the movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople, which is coming back to cinemas for a limited run! Follow The Hauraki Breakfast Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jeremy Wells and Manaia Stewart, "The Hauraki Breakfast" a radio show like no other weekdays from 6am on Radio Hauraki. Guaranteed to teach you bad new habits, raise your eyebrows, and make you smirk on a regular basis. News, sport & music that rocks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does a rooftop studio, a cold plunge, and a punk rock heart have in common? Producer Toby Lloyd shares how surrender, discipline, and creative flow helped him build Tiny Triumph Recordings and rediscover joy in making music. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Howdy Rockstars, my guest today is Toby Lloyd, a music producer, studio engineer, and mixing engineer who runs Tiny Triumph Recordings, a boutique rooftop recording studio in Wellington, New Zealand. Toby has worked with artists like Shapeshifter, Hollie Smith, Stan Walker, and Nightmares on Wax, and he's contributed to major film projects including Avatar 2, The Hobbit Trilogy, Mortal Engines, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, as well as mixing scores for acclaimed films such as Savage, Stylebender, and Ka Whawhai Tonu (pronounced Car Far Fie Toe Nu). In addition to his studio and film work, Toby is also making new music as an artist himself. Big thanks to Matt Boudreau from Working Class Audio for making today's introduction!   THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://usa.sae.edu/ https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.adam-audio.com/ https://www.spectra1964.com https://pickrmusic.com  https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to the podcast theme song "Skadoosh!" https://solo.to/lijshawmusic Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KcgK6N3gowUGrKLxBGkgy?si=65a448e9f89c42e6 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review   CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRoockstars.com/538

He's been considered one for years - but last month Sir Sam Neill was officially designated a Screen Legend. The honour marking his stellar fifty year career was handed out at the New Zealand Screen Awards and followed his Logie for 'Best Lead Actor' in the series The Twelve at the Australian TV awards in August. From Sleeping Dogs and Reilly, Ace of Spies.... to Jurassic Park, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Tudors....his CV is a veritable chocolate box of roles from which fans can pick their favourites. When he's not filming, the Central Otago resident can be found on his Two Paddocks farm and vineyard surrounded by his celebrity-named animals. Most recently Sir Sam has been outspoken in his opposition to plans to fast-track a goldmine in the local Bendigo area. Kathryn speaks to him about his concerns about that project, his latest screen honours and what he can detail about his upcoming projects.

Kiwi actor Julian Dennison's built up an impressive acting resume between Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Deadpool 2, and How to Train Your Dragon, but he's about to make the switch to music next. Dennison is confirmed to be playing a DJ set at the upcoming Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne at the end of December. He says he needed another hobby to keep him going between acting gigs, and he felt inspired to explore the world of DJing after getting some advice from a friend. "He's like - man, why don't you pick up some DJing, it's a fun hobby, you get to listen to music, curate music, you can kind of do whatever you want with it. And that's kind of how it started." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Art of the Cut we speak with Oscar-nominated editor Tom Eagles, ACE, about editing the film Nuremberg.Tom was on Art of the Cut previously to talk about The Harder They Fall. Before that I spoke to Tom about his BAFTA and Oscar-nominated film - and WINNER of the 2020 ACE Eddie for Best Edited Feature film, JoJo Rabbit.Tom has also edited films like Hunt for the Wilderpeople and TV series like What We Do in the Shadows,  Ash versus the Evil Dead and Spartacus: Blood and Sand.This interview discusses choosing performances to hide story revelations, the importance of POV, and using less intercutting to actually break an un-desired connection between characters.You can read along with this interview and see exclusive photos and timeline screenshots on the BorisFX blog site:borisfx.com/blog/aotc

Grace & Rogge discuss Hunt for the Wilderpeople.Released: 2016Rating: PG-13Synopsis: A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.Directed By: Taika WaititiStarring: ⁠Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata----Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flabberpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Text Us: 779-236-6843⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠flabberpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we celebrate cinematic detours, cult favorites, and emotional deep cuts - no film degree required.  This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover, mixtape curator, and your pop culture pit stop concierge) are hitting the road, literally and cinematically, with an episode all about road trip movies.  From cross-country chaos to soulful slow drives, Kristy and Jeff unpack their favorite films that turn the journey into the story. Think animated mayhem with Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, New Zealand wilderness hijinks in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and the deeply personal power of art and aging in Faces Places.  Whether you're craving absurd buddy comedy, family heartbreak, or a dose of French artistry, this episode has something for every kind of passenger.  If you're ready to cue the mixtape, buckle up, and explore some unforgettable pit stops, this episode will point your headlights in the right direction.    Follow Kristy on Instagram @thekristypuchko and Letterboxd @kristypuchko.       Follow Jeff on Instagram, TikTok, and Letterboxd @jeffrauseo.       Follow Kanopy on Letterboxd to see the full episode list.   Stream the films we mention for free at kanopy.com with a library card or university ID from a participating institution.     

This week, I invited my four siblings--Cassie Gadd, Brad Singley, Brett Singley, and Hayley Kirkland--into the studio to talk about our top family movies. We intended to each share 5 favorite movies from our childhood and then in our own families, but we definitely got carried away. I'm going to list our childhood movies and then our current favorite family movies by the person who recommended them. I'll omit the ones that we mentioned but do not recommend. (Sorry, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) We also talk about how we make family movie nights happen and what they look like for each of us.  Of course, check ratings and Commonsensemedia.org to decide if these movie are appropriate for your families.  Movies from Our Childhood (80s and 90s) Musicals: Sound of Music, Singing in the Rain, Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Newsies, Meet Me In St Louis, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (proceed with caution), Peter Pan (with Mary Martin. Definitely niche), Alice in Wonderland (made for TV movie), Into the Woods All ages:  Three Amigos, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Nacho Libre, Princess Bride (Teen? Those ROUSes are pretty scary), Hook, Sandlot, Three Ninjas, Swiss Family Robinson, That Darn Cat, Flight of the Navigator, Sister Act Teens: Happy Gilmore, Goonies, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, So I Married An Axe Murderer, Life Is Beautiful Suspense: Rear Window Top Movies for our Own Families Whitney: Dan in Real Life, Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Hitch, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (language), The Truman Show, Castaway Cassie: Jurassic Park, Blackbeard's Ghost, Remember the Titans, Princess Bride, Night at the Museum, National Treasure Brad: Safety Last, School of Rock (language), Fantastic Mr. Fox, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (language), The Red Balloon, What About Bob, Raising Arizona Brett: My Neighbor Totoro, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Surf's Up, Three Ninjas, All Lego Movies Hayley: School of Rock (language), Princess Bride, Hook, Singing in the Rain, Music Man, Newsies, Paddington 2, Napoleon Dynamite, Monty Python and the Holy Grail   Weekly Open Lab: Wednesdays at 10 am MT (through April 30 2025, then resuming in September)  Join Whitney in her virtual studio to share ideas, solve problems, craft experiments, chat about past and future episodes, discuss this quarter's book, or just drop in to say hi!  https://riverside.fm/studio/listener-ideas?t=880793c622433a15fcce

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Jens Kevin Georg, the director of the short film "Crust" which tells the story of a young boy in search of his first scar. The film received the silver medal in the narrative category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, how he knew he had selected the right actor to play his lead, how he found a roller coaster to fit in his film, and Jens' own first scar.Books mentioned in this episode include:Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt VonnegutThe Metamorphosis by Franz KafkaFilms mentioned in this episode include:"Crust” directed by Jens Kevin GeorgMidsommar directed by Ari Aster2001: A Space Odyssey directed by Stanley KubrickSuperbad directed by Greg MottolaThe Royal Tenenbaums directed by Wes AndersonBanshees of Inisherin directed by Martin McDonaghKajillionaire directed by Miranda JulyHunt for the Wilderpeople directed by Taika Waititi"Crust" will be playing at the Alcine Film Festival in Spain and the Izmir Short Film Festival in Turkey both in November.You can follow Jens on Instagram @jens__georg and follow the film @kruste_film to see when and where the film will be playing this fall.

DEADPOOL VS. CABLE!! Deadpool 2 Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en With Deadpool & Wolverine premiering on VOD October 1st, Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson CONTINUE their Fox X-Men Marathon giving their REACTION, Commentary, Analysis, Easter Eggs, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the sequel to 2016's Deadpool - directed by John Wick's David Leitch & once again starring Ryan Reynolds (Free Guy, Detective Pikachu, Green Lantern) as wade Wilson along with Josh Brolin (Avengers: Infinity War, Endgame, Sicario), Julian Dennison (Godzilla vs. Kong, Hunt for the Wilderpeople), Morena Baccarin (Serenity, Batman: Bad Blood), Brianna Hildebrand (Tragedy Girls), Zazie Beetz (Joker, Atlanta), Karan Soni (Safety Not Guaranteed), Stefan Kapicic (Better Call Saul), Leslie Uggams (American Fiction, Fallout), Eddie Marsan (Hancock, The World's End), Lewis Tan (Mortal Kombat), Rob Delaney (Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning), Bill Skarsgård (IT, John Wick: Chapter 4), & Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine Nine, White Chicks) + appearances from Brad Pitt, Alan Tudyk, Matt Damon, & MORE! Andrew & Tara REACT to all the Best Scenes & Most Hilarious Moments including Deadpool vs. Cable - Truck Fight Scene, the Juggernaut Final Fight Scene, X-Force Skydiving - Brad Pitt Cameo Scene, the "Four of Five Moments" scene, Deadpool "F**k Wolverine" - Opening Scene, We'll Be Known as X-Force, Domino Steals the Convoy Scene, and Beyond! Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode two of our Manhunt series, we explore two international films. From South Korea, New World (2013), a topsy-turvy crime drama. From New Zealand, the playful and whimsical, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016).Crime dramas have been a staple of cinema since its inception. We find comfort in categorizing characters as good or evil. It provides order in a convoluted world. Actual morality is often murky and challenging to decipher. New World offers a crystal clear reflection of how the world truly operates, rather than a saccharine imagined one. Deep Loyalty and petty betrayal are commonplace, and the lines between good and evil blur, like a spinning merry-go-round. Taika Waititi's distinctive style is evident throughout Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016). This is both a pleasure and a frustration. While the story of two unlikely companions going on the run in the Kiwi woods is delightful, the narrative often seems to lose its way despite the simplicity of the story. The plot path is clearly laid out, but Waititi can't resist taking detours down every zany spur, leaving little room for emotional resistance and refinement. Nevertheless, it remains an entertaining joy ride with a quaint conclusion.

New Zealand film We were dangerous is set during the famous "moral panic" of 1954, when a new invention - the "teenager" - seemed to terrorize the powers that be! Three rebel girls decide to get out from under. Starring Erana James (Uproar), Nathalie Morris (One lane bridge) and newcomer Manaia Hall. With Rima Te Wiata (Hunt for the Wilderpeople) as the Matron.

I love you, but you don't know what you're talking about. Movies discussed include Moonrise Kingdom (2012), Welcome, or No Trespassing (1964), A Little Romance (1979), Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016), and Riddle of Fire (2023). Listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or everywhere else! Twitter @wesathon featurepresentationvideo@gmail.com Patrick @patrickjregal Taylor @taylormalone @maylortalone Music by J.E. Ladd A podcast from Feature Presentation: featurepresentationvideo.com

It's Round 3 of the 89th Academy Awards bracket! In this episode will be discussing the final four and declaring a winner!The nominees were: Arrival; Fences; Hacksaw Ridge; Hell or High Water; Hidden Figures; La La Land; Lion; Manchester by the Sea; and Moonlight.The films we added were: Captain America: Civil War; Hail, Caesar!; Hunt for the Wilderpeople; The Lobster; Paterson; Swiss Army Man; and Toni ErdmannNotes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:0:45 - Semifinals2:55 - Discussing the Semifinal Losers3:00 - Manchester By the Sea20:00 - La La Land34:35 - Final Matchup35:50 - Moonlight48:15 - Arrival1:02:00 - Declaring a Winner1:02:55 - Did the Oscars Get it Wrong?1:03:15 - Jake Gyllenhaal Corner1:07:35 - Conclusions1:16:25 - Next Episode--------------------------Want to see the bracket, know what episode we're currently prepping, and suggest non-nominees that we should watch? Check us out on instagram at oscarswrongpod.

It's Round 2 of the 89th Academy Awards bracket. We took the 9 nominees and added 7 additional films for a 16 movie bracket. In this episode will be declaring the winners and losers from Round 2 and discussing the films that were eliminated. Of course, if you don't like our decisions, you can take it up with the people. The nominees were: Arrival; Fences; Hacksaw Ridge; Hell or High Water; Hidden Figures; La La Land; Lion; Manchester by the Sea; and Moonlight.The films we added were: Captain America: Civil War; Hail, Caesar!; Hunt for the Wilderpeople; The Lobster; Paterson; Swiss Army Man; and Toni ErdmannNotes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:0:55 - Round 2 Match-Ups6:00 - Discussing the Losers6:10 - Toni Erdmann20:45 - Lion30:35 - Hunt for the Wilderpeople39:40 - The Lobster58:00 - Conclusions59:55 - Next Episode--------------------------Want to see the bracket, know what episode we're currently prepping, and suggest non-nominees that we should watch? Check us out on instagram at oscarswrongpod

16 movies for 2016! That's right, it's another full tournament for the 89th Academy Awards or the films of 2016. We took the Academy's nine nominees for this year and added seven of our own. In this episode, discuss the losers from Round 1 in this episode.The nominees were: Arrival; Fences; Hacksaw Ridge; Hell or High Water; Hidden Figures; La La Land; Lion; Manchester by the Sea; and Moonlight.The films we added were: Captain America: Civil War; Hail, Caesar!; Hunt for the Wilderpeople; The Lobster; Paterson; Swiss Army Man; and Toni ErdmannNotes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:11:10 - Bracket Set-Up11:40 - Round 1 Match-Ups and Deciding Winners and Losers21:50 - Swiss Army Man29:55 - Hell or High Water36:20 - Hacksaw Ridge49:00 - Hail, Caesar!1:02:35 - Paterson1:09:00 - Captain America: Civil War1:24:20 - Hidden Figures1:32:30 - Fences1:42:55 - Best of the Worst & Worst of the Worst1:44:10 - Next Time--------------------------Want to know what episode we're currently prepping and suggest non-nominees that we should watch? Check us out on instagram at oscarswrongpod.

Rachel House is a filmmaker, actor, writer and beyond that has performed across stage and screen centering humour, heart and mana. The credits speak for themselves, Whalerider, Boy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Moana, Thor series, Heartbreak High to name a few.Her directorial debut, The Mountain, is colourful drama about three children discovering friendship's healing power through the spirit of adventure.The Mountain will be in Australian cinemas from Thursday June 27.Video interviewJoin us on our weekly Patreon zoom chats! (Sundays @ 10PM SYD)Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Rachel House is one of New Zealand's most highly regarded actors and directors, best known for her roles in Moana, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Thor: Ragnarok, Whale Rider, and Heartbreak High.  In this episode Jess and Rachel dig deep on her early experiences with cultural assumptions and bullying, and how she's been able to overcome the self-doubt and imposter syndrome that often follows. Rachel also reveals the surprising place her passion for storytelling began, and why she believes its essential to bring us closer together and understand different perspectives. As you'll hear in this conversation, Rachel has mastered the art of balancing confidence and humility, humour and depth, and might just be Jess's new bestie! Know someone who'd enjoy this episode?  Why not share it with them by tapping the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and passing it on LINKS: Catch Rachel's new flim The Mountain cinema locations here If you enjoyed this episode we think you'll love Jess's chat with Leah Purcell  If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here CREDITS:Host: Jessica RoweGuest: Rachel House Ngāti Mutunga, Te Atiawa, Kāi TahuExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat Marshall Digital Content Producer: Amy Code  The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, comedian, and podcaster Rhys Darby returns to the show to talk about new episodes of The Cryptid Factor show, and all things monstrous and extraterrestrial — as well as the significance of his show Our Flag Means Death, which ended far too soon. You know Rhys Darby from Flight of the Conchords, the Jumanji reboots. the What We Do in the Shadows film, The X-Files revival, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and most recently as the gentleman pirate Stede Bonnet in Our Flag Means Death alongside his buddy Taika Waititi. But Rhys Darby is also a fan of high strangeness, and is one-third of the long-running podcast The Cryptid Factor with Dan Schreiber, and Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck. Since 2008 they have passionately (and often awkwardly) been discussing 'cryptids' and monsters like Yeti, Chupacabra, Bigfoot and Nessie - as well as weird news of the world, UFO's, time travelers, robots and space stuff. Though they take these pseudosciences as seriously as they can, they struggle to take themselves seriously at all. Social tags: @thecryptidfactor @rhysiedarby @schreiberland _______________________________________________________________ Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as learned experts in all things strange and unexplained. Sagers is a paranormal journalist and researcher who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel/Discovery+, and Talking Strange is part of the Den of Geek Network. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. For more paranormal pop culture, head to Den of Geek, and follow @TalkStrangePod on Twitter. Email us with episode ideas, and guest suggestions, or for a chance to have your letter read on a future episode: TalkingStrange@DenOfGeek.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter.com/aaronsagers Instagram.com/aaronsagers Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage tiktok.com/@aaronsagers Patreon.com/aaronsagers (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cohen Holloway is one of Aotearoa's most gifted actors and funniest human beings. He has had a prolific career as both a drama and comedy performer having appeared in everything from Taika's Eagle v Shark; Boy; Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Thor:Ragnorok to Jane Campion's Top of the Lake and Power of the Dog.We loved this chat and it went so long we had to cut it in half. Part two coming next week!Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an episode that's been a long time in coming, the Dames are here to discuss the films of Taika Waititi, about whom we are very normal. In our chat about Boy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and Next Dame Wins, we cover uplifting humor, childhood trauma, and why everyone needs to just stop being dicks.  

A sought-after coach and teacher for 35 years, to filmmakers and actors around the world, Judith is the author of two books. Her beloved classic Directing Actors, a bestseller ever since it was first published in 1996, has now been released in a 25th Anniversary Edition, expanded, revised and updated. Meanwhile, the original edition is available as an Audiobook, narrated by Judith. Her second book, The Film Director's Intuition, is still a favorite for many readers. These books bring hope and focus to directors, actors, screenwriters, and other film industry professionals. Her directing students include Mexican filmmaker, Alejandro González Iñárritu (director of The Revenant, Academy Award winner for Best Director, and Birdman, winner of the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture); Ava DuVernay (director of When They See Us, nominated for 16 Emmys, and Selma, nominated for a Best Picture Oscar); Steve McQueen (director of Small Axe and Best Picture Academy Award winner 12 Years a Slave); Taika Waititi  (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Boy, Flight of the Conchords); Deniz Gamze Erguven, (Handmaid's Tale, Mustang, nominated for Foreign Language Oscar) and David Chase (creator/writer/director, The Sopranos). Judith's international presence includes 17 years of workshops at the Binger FilmLab in Amsterdam. Other European cities where she has taught include Berlin, Cologne, Dublin, Stockholm, Lund, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Milan, Strasbourg, Belgrade, Utrecht, Geneva, Zurich, and Penzance. In Canada: Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Halifax, and St. John's. In the southern hemisphere: Sydney, Auckland, Wellington, and Cape Town, South Africa.  Judith has been on the faculty of USC, the American Film Institute, and the Los Angeles Film School. She has been a guest lecturer at UCLA, Film Independent Project Involve, Tisch School of the Arts Asia, and Cal State Universities at Long Beach and Northridge.

Karen and Mike share stories of the rocky path on the way to Wellington Paranormal being made, including Mike's nerve-racking seating arrangement at a Hunt for the Wilderpeople table read and ALMOST playing Sir Edmund Hillary. Karen remembers the time she rescued Mike from an embarrassing joke attempt with Jemaine Clement. Plus what was Taika Waititi's role on the series?Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Screen Cares hosts, Sarah & Jennie invite listeners to join them for an emotional conversation about how love can fuel both grief and healing. Jennie uses the movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) to process the loss of her sixteen-year-old dog, Epona. We discover that there's room for laughter even during the saddest of times, and that movies can make room for conversations that help us find a place for love to go once our loved ones are gone. Screen Shares Rating: Family ScreenScreen Sparks:Like the aunt in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, have you ever loved someone or something that no one else understood/loved? What role does being a caretaker play in the formation of love and commitment? Does thinking about death give value to life?How can we support those we love who are grieving? If you have lost someone important to you, how would you want to be supported?Click HERE for a full transcript of today's episode and more pictures of Epona.Visit www.ScreenCares.com for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod and Facebook!Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

This week: Hunt For the Wilderpeople (2016) dir. Taika Waititi Alan's Game: Who's Their Daddy Guest: Amanda Revilla Movie chat begins at 4 minutes In our new series we count down the 50 best films of the 2010s as voted on by a group of film fanatics. The person who ranked the film the highest on their list will appear as our guest to talk about why their film deserves to be on the LIST! E-mail us at thehammockdistricton3rd@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @BadNeighborsPod. If you like what you hear please consider leaving us a review on iTunes, and becoming a patreon member here: www.patreon.com/boathausstudios Patreon members will gain exclusive access to our bonus episodes!

WE HAVE TO FIND JENNY! This week Will, Ian & Nora will tear down the world Looking for our daughterwife Jenny! Nothing will stand in their way! Not Green Berets, not the Country of Val Verde and certainly not any Mall Cops! Doesn't matter How many car accidents they get it, they won't be deterred! Also, they switch of the order of the 5 sections! Why? Because they are all a COMMANDO (1985) Directed by: Mark L Lester. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, Vernon Wells, James Olson, David Patrick Kelly, Alyssa Milano, Bill Duke, Drew Snyder, Bill Paxton and Many Other Talented People! 00:02:00- First Thoughts 00:11:00- Whatcha Been Watchin'? (Nora- Totally Killer, Bones and All, The Boogeyman, The Challenge (S39), The Summer I Turned Pretty. Will- LOTR 1-3 extended editions, Totally Killer, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Haunted Manison (2023). Ian- Good Omens (S2), Five Nights at Freddy's, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) 00:27:30- Hostions? 00:35:00- COMMANDO (1985) 01:15:45- Totals 01:19:00- Next Week/Bye Patreon: patreon.com/THELastActionCritics Instagram: @TheLastActionCritics Twitter:     @THE_Lastcritics email:   Thelastactioncritics@gmail.com Next Week: The Raid: Redemption (2011) (available on netflix)

Laughter is not usually something associated with the 1981 Springbok Tour but a new film manages to inject some lighter moments into a seminal period in Kiwi history. Uproar is a coming-of-age film starring Hunt for the Wilderpeople's Julian Dennison as 17-year-old Josh Waaka. As a Maori kid in Dunedin in the '80s, he's treated as an outsider at his school until his talent as an actor is discovered by his drama teacher - played by Rhys Darby. He's introduced to a young Maori woman, Samantha , played by Erana James - who helps get him involved in the anti-Tour movement. Uproar had its debut at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month and is out in cinemas now. Julian and Erana speak to Kathryn about what it was like to go back in time for this film - and how its themes are still relevant today.

Have you ever been disqualified because you're a female? Or maybe because you're not married? Do you wrestle with what God intended when He designed woman? Do we have different roles than men? Nina lives in the Middle East, but whether you live in Midwest America or find yourself in a Muslim context, you've probably come into contact with a male-centric or marriage-focused culture. Nina & I had a hilarious and encouraging conversation about: - how God moves through single women, not just men or married people - how to not internalize messages about being less than - how you can prevent yourself from becoming bitter towards men - what men can practically do to support the women in their lives Resources: The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Dr. Beth Allison Barr - https://bethallisonbarr.com/books/the-making-of-biblical-womanhood/ Hunt for the Wilderpeople - https://www.netflix.com/title/80096995 Summer 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05R9lmKit27denOSOi26wq Summer worship 2023 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AGzVnXzivDFsxk3bA7kzV Leave a Review: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/reviews/new/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headtoheart_podcast/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/head-to-heart/ FREE JOURNALING PROMPTS TO CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/644afe08a15cc2e3944db516

We watched What We do in the Shadows and were treated to the best horror comedy since Shaun of the Dead. @dgoebel00 on Instagram provided this amazing artwork. Follow him and check out his website. https://youtu.be/3uBc1Dk0hwI Synopsis You might not know it, but the life (or death) of a vampire is a lot less romantic and sometimes much more petty and small than you might think. Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are old vampires trying to make it in a new world. Making it the same way you or I are trying to make it, really. Just trying to make ends meet while accomplishing something akin to a nightlife. While they manage the chore wheel and keeping their familiars in check, they manage to get caught up in the wacky hijinks of other somewhat mundane horrors that roam the night. Everyone gets more laughs than they bargained for. Review What We do in the Shadows is a mockumentary by notable New Zealanders Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords)and Taika Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople).  It's fun, tight, and hilarious. It's shot the way a normal documentary might be, but because the setting for much of the movie is in a vampire's lair it has a spooky ambiance.  Apart from some funny jumpscares, there is nothing scary about this horror adjacent romp. What We do in the Shadows is just for fun and it's great at it. So much of this had me rolling around the room, shaking my wife about how this is the best thing I've seen since Shaun of the Dead.  Watch What We do in the ShadowsBuy or Rent on AmazonClick Here to Watch Comedy isn't easy, and comedy horror can feel pretty clunky sometimes, but this is sleek and fun. It smacks deeply of the comedy from a show that I miss deeply, Flight of the Conchords. What We do in the Shadows pays close attention to making all the characters “real people” which takes away a lot of the sexy emphasis of normal vampires and replaces it with questions like, “How shitty of a roommate would a vampire be?” Overall, this is an easy watch that is best experienced with friends and family. The R rating is only earned with comically gratuitous blood and occasional curse words. Definitely rent this one if you haven't already. Score 8/10

JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch Taika Waititi, a genuine renaissance man and recipient of numerous prestigious awards, is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian. His accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award, along with two nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Taika's multifaceted talents extend beyond the film industry, as he has also garnered acclaim for his painting, photography, design, and stand-up comedy.  In this episode, we are joined by Derek Gayle from the Gimmicks podcast, which explores high-concept, experimental, structure-breaking gimmick episodes of TV. In the conversation, we delve into Taika Waititi's inspiring journey and remarkable achievements as a producer. Taika, an exceptional director, has exhibited immense talent and creativity throughout his extensive career in the film industry. Listen in and learn from Taika's captivating journey and his invaluable contributions to filmmaking. Gain profound insights into his impressive work, and join us in celebrating his remarkable achievements as a director. [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Derek Gayle  [01:33] Carry To Watch: New releases and news going up the timeline  [30:40] About Taita Waititi and Manika and Derek's introduction to his work  [34:58] Taika's observatory eye in his films and what makes him an attractive filmmaker [40:27] Taika's amazing filmmaking style and why it shines more in his TV shows [45:45] The sincerity behind Taika's films and how they are grounded in characters [48:11] Why you need to watch What We Do in the Shadows and why it's famous [01:01:16] Why Taika Waitit's Jojo Rabbit film is such a fascinating one [01:23:07] Why the second season of a movie is always its turning point [01:16:38] What sets Taika Waititi's TV shows on another level [01:35:03] Reasons why Jojo Rabbit should be on your next watch list [01:46:07] Sneak peek into Taika's upcoming film; the Next Goal Wins [01:53:43] Derek's recommendation to watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople [01:55:56] Films and Shows recommendation for you to check out [02:02:38] Ending the show and calls to action  Standout Quotes “A lot of times when it comes to filmmaking and seeing someone directing style, it's better to see in television because it's more drawn out, they have more time to develop the characters and to know people while in films, they're constrained to keep it under two hours.”- [40:48] “If you don't have empathy for your own characters and writing them as people you clearly care about them, it can come across as mean.”- [47:13] “The second season is always the best season of any film.”- [83:07] Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekBGayle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.darebear/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/DerekBGayle About Derek https://www.podchaser.com/creators/derek-b-gayle-107aNJV35Q Podcast Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support Manika's Socials Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support

Cinema Drive Classics presents:Cinema Drive relishes the reality of "slice of life" movies - those films that take a simple setting and find the story within. Jason and Ryan speak to the stories that moved them with the sorrow, the hilarity, and the beauty of everyday life.The Deep Question: How do you rank the Jurassic Park films?This Week's Features:A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)The Big Chill (1983)The Breakfast Club (1985)Chef (2014)Gone Baby Gone (2007)Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)I Love You, Man (2009)Jurassic Park (1993)Jurassic Park III (2001)Jurassic World (2015)Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)My Favorite Wife (1940)On the Waterfront (1954)Rain Man (1988)The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a Sims Family Staple! Isaac and Olivia cover it and compare it to Taika Waititi's other films. Isaac mis-states an actress' name repeatedly. Olivia and Isaac muse on the healthcare system in New Zealand, how they can never remember the events in the various Jurassic Park movies, and much, much more.

Kia ora, friends! We head to New Zealand to cover their highest grossing domestic film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople! What does this movie have in common with Twilight? Is the Ricky Baker song the greatest song ever written for a film? Plus: Michelle reveals which kitchen appliance she doesn't own and Seth learns how hemispheres work.  We want to be your Movie Friends! connect with us on Twitter @moviefriendspod and Instagram @MovieFriendsPodcast or send us an E-mail at MovieFriendsPodcast@Gmail.com tell us what you think and it may end up on the show! Wouldn't that be cool? Head over to our website at MovieFriendsPodcast.com and maybe consider supporting our Patreon. Come on, you don't need that $5, but you do need our undying love and friendship.

Links:How to wield power to improve the workplace : Invisibilia : NPR — Bad bosses. Obnoxious coworkers. Unfair compensation. There are so many reasons people feel disempowered in the workplace. But how can our feelings about power enable or disrupt the larger dynamics we hate at work? This week, Yowei Shaw seeks answers from a power researcher and a union organizer.hayden #VALANCENATION on Twitter: "taika naptiti: a thread https://t.co/NgeRkDWr1C" / Twitter — Taika Waititi can sleep pretty much anywhere.Wired.com: 20 years later | Stopdesign — Twenty years ago today, Wired launched a seminal redesign of its website that helped catapult forward web technology and what our industry understood as possible for commercial websites.Amazon.com: Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Sponge and Scrubber - 3ct : Health & HouseholdHunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) - Reference View - IMDb — A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.Plague Of Tics - This American Life — David Sedaris tells a story from his boyhood, when a voice inside his head commanded him to lick every light switch and tap his forehead with his heel. It's from his book Naked. Merlin's Playlist: "Pretty Maids" — These are runs of two or more consecutive album tracks that rule. If you play the first song, you must play the others. I do not, as @darth says, make the rules.How To Use The Phrygian Mode | Beginner Guitar HQLeonard Cohen - "Suzanne" (1967) - YouTubeLou Reed - "I Love You, Suzanne" (1984) - YouTube Links:How to wield power to improve the workplace : Invisibilia : NPR — Bad bosses. Obnoxious coworkers. Unfair compensation. There are so many reasons people feel disempowered in the workplace. But how can our feelings about power enable or disrupt the larger dynamics we hate at work? This week, Yowei Shaw seeks answers from a power researcher and a union organizer.hayden #VALANCENATION on Twitter: "taika naptiti: a thread https://t.co/NgeRkDWr1C" / Twitter — Taika Waititi can sleep pretty much anywhere.Wired.com: 20 years later | Stopdesign — Twenty years ago today, Wired launched a seminal redesign of its website that helped catapult forward web technology and what our industry understood as possible for commercial websites.Amazon.com: Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Sponge and Scrubber - 3ct : Health & HouseholdHunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) - Reference View - IMDb — A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.Plague Of Tics - This American Life — David Sedaris tells a story from his boyhood, when a voice inside his head commanded him to lick every light switch and tap his forehead with his heel. It's from his book Naked. Merlin's Playlist: "Pretty Maids" — These are runs of two or more consecutive album tracks that rule. If you play the first song, you must play the others. I do not, as @darth says, make the rules.How To Use The Phrygian Mode | Beginner Guitar HQLeonard Cohen - "Suzanne" (1967) - YouTube