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People are crazy and times are strange...as Dave & Liam discuss Wonder Boys 25 in 2025  https://linktr.ee/watchitifyoucan

Twenty-five years ago, director Curtis Hanson (8 Mile, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) followed up his widely acclaimed crime drama classic LA Confidential with this quirky adaptation of the Michael Chabon novel of the same name.  This tells the simple story of Professor Grady Tripp (Michael Douglas) who wrote ONE great novel several years and is having.....some difficulties....writing the follow-up.  Beyond that, he has one headmaster's wife (Frances McDormand) who he's been having an affair with, a highly impressionable much younger student (Katie Holmes) who is enamored with him, a nebbishy editor/publisher (Robert Downey Jr.) who keeps hounding him for that next book, and.....a wayward student James Leer (Tobey Maguire) whom he gets mixed up with in some incident involving a dog that gets shot.  James Leer also looks up to Grady and also just might be The Next Great American Writer.  And there's more plot and several more characters to boot....plot is almost incidental as this Pittsburgh-set character comedy has more to it than plot.  How about interesting characters, comical situations, and loads of fun dialogue to boot!Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

There are lies, affairs, copious pot-smoking, stolen memorabilia, Michael Douglas in a dressing gown, and a dead dog this week, as we watch Curtis Hanson's Wonder Boys. But what do Mickey, Hannah and Jen make of it, 25 years on?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Very Special Episode! Joe's just been diagnosed as autistic, so we revisit a particularly relatable character from his younger days - Tobey Maguire in 2000's Wonder Boys! Also: our favorite films from 2024! Available on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, and CastBox! Find us on Instagram at @videodropboxpodcast Josh: @queerbaitmixtape Joe: @something_of_boris Theme music by Jason Mitchell: @jasonlynnmitchell

For our second episode of Chabon-a-mania, Ben and John had the rare pleasure of recording in-person, so this episode is a little more meandering than usual. As always, we hope you enjoy the conversation!

How did Wonderboys Cleaning turn RM4,000 in startup capital into a business that makes RM600,000 in annual revenue?From doom scrolling on Instagram at 2 a.m. to building a thriving cleaning services business, today we dive into Sathya Selvarajah's journey with Wonderboys Cleaning. Launched in 2019 with just RM4,000 in startup capital, what began as a university side hustle has grown into a full-fledged business generating RM600,000 in annual revenue with strong margins.With over 500 clients serviced, including well-known names like Kapten Batik and Common Ground, and a partnership with Knight Frank, this episode of Open For Business explores how Sathya started and grew Wonderboys Cleaning, the challenges he faced, the strategies he used to scale, and his plans to expand beyond KL.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery:Watch: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on Apple+Read: The Barrens by Kurt Johnson and Ellie Johnson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59364071-the-barrens Listen:  The Soundtrack to Wonder Boys https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185014/soundtrack/Elizabeth:Watch: Sister Act & Sister Act 2 on Disney+Read: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenezhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summerListen: 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurichhttps://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcastSchuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you!https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It's affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week!  Margery: Watch: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on Apple+ Read: The Barrens by Kurt Johnson and Ellie Johnson  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59364071-the-barrens  Listen:   The Soundtrack to Wonder Boys  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185014/soundtrack/ Elizabeth: Watch: Sister Act & Sister Act 2 on Disney+ Read: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summer Listen: 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcast Schuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you!https://www.schulershoes.com/ Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It's affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee.  https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/ Connect with Us! Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JV and I sit down to discuss his Warminster Series and the art and craft of writing. ***Born of steel, fire, and black wind, J.V. Hilliard was raised as a highlander in the foothills of a once-great mountain chain on the confluence of the three mighty rivers that forged his realm's wealth and power for generations.His father, a peasant twerg, toiled away in industries of honest labor and instilled in him a work ethic that would shape his destiny. His mother, a local healer, cared for his elders and his warrior uncle, who helped to raise him during his formative years. His genius brother, whose wizardly prowess allowed him to master the art of the abacus and his own quill, trained with him for battles on fields of green and sheets of ice.Hilliard's earliest education took place in his warrior uncle's tower, where he learned his first words. His uncle helped him to learn the basics of life—and, most importantly, creative writing.Hilliard's training and education readied him to lift a quill that would scribe the tale of the realm of Warminster, filled with brave knights, harrowing adventure, and legendary struggles. He lives in the city of silver cups, hypocycloids, and golden triangles with his wife, a ranger of the diamond. They built their castle not far into the countryside, guarded by his own two horse hounds, Thor and MacLeod, and reside there to this day. I am an epic fantasy/dark fantasy writer and author of The Last Keeper and Vorodin's Lair, books one and two of the Warminster Saga (www.jvhilliard.com). Book three launches in July 2023 and the final book in the series launches in Q4 of 2023. The series is also being licensed to an AR/VR video game company to be made into one of the first “melded” reality games… allowing you to play on your computer, via phone, or with your headset. I am also exploring options to turn the Realm of Warminster into a graphic novel series, with a publisher TBD.Lastly, I am the owner of Altered Reality Magazine (alteredrealitymag.com) and help authors of speculative fiction and poetry find a portal to publication. ****If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comThis episode is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8AexEgOMriAFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomHave a question or want to be a guest on the podcast email: dauna@bettertopodcast.comHave a question for our producer Rich Zei contact him at rich.zei@thirdearaudio.comIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast SuziTo see upcoming guests click here: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcast©2024 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the Show.

Our exit today has us trying to finish up our follow up novel that we have been working on for the past 7 years. This week, we are discussing Wonder Boys, written by Steve Kloves based on the book by Michael Chabon and directed by Curtis Hanson. It also happens to be one of Tripp's favorite movies of all time. Along the way, Tripp and Ross get to discuss Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Robert Downey Jr., Gilmore Girls, 70s dad rock, lots of bizarre Spider-Man connections, and why people keep releasing Christmas movies in March. Theme music by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM.

The sixth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 2000 features Josh's personal pick, Curtis Hanson's Wonder Boys. Directed by Curtis Hanson from a screenplay by Steve Kloves (based on the Michael Chabon novel) and starring Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr. and Katie Holmes, Wonder Boys was nominated for three Oscars and won one.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wonder-boys-2000), David Ansen in Newsweek (https://www.newsweek.com/meaning-middle-age-162263), and A.O. Scott in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/23/movies/film-review-marijuana-manuscript-and-marriage-are-a-mess.html).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod.You can also follow us all on Letterboxd to keep up with what we've been watching at goforjason, signalbleed and bydavidrosen.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year, plus fellow podcasts Piecing It Together and All Rice No Beans, and music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenAll of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 2000 installment, featuring our foreign film pick, Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

The fifth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 2000 features our documentary pick, Agnes Varda's The Gleaners and I. Directed by and featuring Agnes Varda, The Gleaners and I is considered one of the greatest documentaries of all time.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-gleaners-and-i-2001), Kevin Thomas in the Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-apr-06-ca-47419-story.html), and Stephanie Zacharek in Salon (https://www.salon.com/2001/03/08/gleaners/).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod.You can also follow us all on Letterboxd to keep up with what we've been watching at goforjason, signalbleed and bydavidrosen.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year, plus fellow podcasts Piecing It Together and All Rice No Beans, and music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenAll of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 2000 installment, featuring Josh's personal pick, Curtis Hanson's Wonder Boys.

Mark Downey recently completed the fourth season of his second stint as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Arkansas Tech University and his ninth season overall at Tech in 2023-24 which saw the Wonder Boys go 25-7 in 23-24 and lose to eventual national champion Minnesota State in the DII NCAA Tournament. Downey's first stint at Arkansas S was from 2006-2010.In 2010 Downey returned home to his alma mater to become the head coach at the University of Charleston. He remained at Charleston for three seasons before moving on to become the head coach at the University of West Alabama for the 2013-14 season. After his one-year stint at West Alabama Downey became an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level, serving as an assistant at Bowling Green State University (2014-15) and at Purdue University-Fort Wayne (2015-16 to 2017-18).After those four seasons as an assistant coach at the DI level, Downey returned to NCAA Division II as head coach at Northeastern State University in 2017 before returning to Arkansas Tech in 2020.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comMake sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Have a notebook handy as you listen to this episode with Mark Downey, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Arkansas Tech University.Website - https://arkansastechsports.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - mdowney@atu.eduTwitter/X - @mdowneyATUVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are bringing back their big BOGO offer to help fuel your team's off-season training efforts! Now until 4/30, Buy 1 Dr. Dish All-Star+ shooting machine, Get 1 All-Star+ for $1000! Take advantage of this offer while supplies last.Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com

Episode 462"Heat" | "The Last of the Mohicans" | "Manhunter" Cinematographer: Dante Spinotti.Dante Spinotti was born in Tolmezzo, Udine, in the northeastern Italian Region of Friuli. He began his career at RAI (Italian TV), before that he spent lot of time in Kenia as cinematographer for his uncle. In 1985, producer Dino De Laurentiis offered him a chance to work in USA for the first time with Michael Mann for the feature Manhunter (1986). From that experience, Spinotti became one of the most appreciated cinematographer in Hollywood. His particular vision gives a movie a great sense of reality. Among his works are: The Last of the Mohicans (1992) (Academy Nomination), Heat (1995), L.A. Confidential (1997) (Academy Nomination), The Insider (1999) (Academy Nomination), and Wonder Boys (2000). https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#heat #robertdeniro #alpacino #movie #thelastofthemohicans #cinematographer #redragon #michaelmann

VANISHING POINT#27 - Let it snow (Wind river, Le géant de fer, Le grand silence) Vingt-septième épisode de Vanishing Point, le podcast itinérant qui vous invite à voyager sur les routes imaginaires du Cinéma, sans gps ni direction assistée, avec comme seule boussole : notre passion, nos échanges et nos envies. Piloté par Mad, Ben et Franck. Merci à notre weatherman Raph ! Les films abordés dans cet épisode : 00:01:24 : Skip générique (on juge pas promis) 00:03:53 : Wind River, Taylor Sheridan (2017) 01:40:36 : Le géant de fer, Brad Bird (1999) 03:19:45 : BLINDTEST - Snow in summer, The Cure 03:27:56 : Le grand silence, Sergio Corbucci (1968) Les réponses au blindtest précédent (Épisode 26 Books on movies) sur Scentless Apprentice, Nirvana : Le livre d'Eli, Le Cercle des poètes disparus, L'histoire sans fin, Adaptation, Wonder Boys, Desperado, Once upon a time... in Hollywood, Truman Capote Rejoignez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux : TWITTER : https://twitter.com/vpoint_podcast DISCORD : https://discord.gg/mDgZZd6Czj FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/podcast.vanishingpoint INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/vanishingpoint_podcast/ BLUESKY : https://bsky.app/profile/vpointpodcast.bsky.social Et sur votre plateforme de podcasts préférée ! Abonnez-vous

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This week Sara and Kim talk about messy relationships and angsty boys in the 2000 film Wonder Boys and the book of the month, The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides. What makes some cads loveable and others insufferable? Is it, as one of this week's characters worries, just about physical attraction after all? And what breed of dog is Robert Downey Jr? All this and more in this week's episode! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! More about Wonder Boys here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185014/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 More about The Marriage Plot here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marriage_Plot

The boys had a whoopsie this week. Jack discovers the past TIME POY winners. Judd returns gifts of love. Michael has turned into the Grinch. PLEASE go to https://www.funnywater.com and use promo code FAT10 for 10% off your order. PATREON!!!! (Check out what we really got each other for Christmas) patreon.com/fatchancestudios CHECK OUT THE NEW FAT CHANCE SHORTS CHANNEL!!! https://youtube.com/@FatChanceShorts?si=wCjiBc0ddHEYk_bs Get your Chewzie TODAY! https://www.thechewzie.com Check Out The Crew: Michael Cuske - @michaelcuske on everything Judd Reminger - @juddremingerscomedy7298 @juddreminger on all other socials Jack Cerasoli - @jackthedragon1 or @jack_c_comedy

The First Part in our Stuck at School Trilogy High above the mucky-muck, castle made of clouds There sits Tobey boy sitting oh so proudly Not much to say when you're high above the mucky-muck. I'd like to continue the show notes in such a fashion but it would be disrespectful to Curtis Hanson's impressive followup to the all-time classic L.A. CONFIDENTIAL. To do so he needed more than just one Wonder Boy by casting a great ensemble that includes Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr, Rip Torn, Katie Holmes and Michael Douglas as one of the title characters in the Michael Chabon adaptation of WONDER BOYS. Oh, and also Tobey Maguire. Enjoy (as much as you can with Mr. Maguire present.) We hope you join us by supporting our Patreon Movie Book Club episodes and not deciding to read! Threads/Instagram/Facebook: @trilogyintheory Letterboxd: @projectingfilm & @webistrying Artwork by: @nasketchs Find out more at https://trilogyintheory.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Jack learns how to make egg nog. Judd storms the capital. Michael buys s*x toys for his family . CHECK OUT THE NEW FAT CHANCE SHORTS CHANNEL!!! https://youtube.com/@FatChanceShorts?si=wCjiBc0ddHEYk_bs Get your Chewzie TODAY! https://www.thechewzie.com Check Out The Crew: Michael Cuske - @michaelcuske on everything Judd Reminger - @juddremingerscomedy7298 @juddreminger on all other socials Jack Cerasoli - @jackthedragon1 or @jack_c_comedy

IT'S TIIIIIIMMMMMEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Jack has a leaky D*ck. Judd has offically been crowned the milk man. Michaels Xmas list is quite tall. CHECK OUT THE NEW FAT CHANCE SHORTS CHANNEL!!! Get your Chewzie TODAY! https://www.thechewzie.com Check Out The Crew: Michael Cuske - @michaelcuske on everything Judd Reminger - @juddremingerscomedy7298 @juddreminger on all other socials Jack Cerasoli - @jackthedragon1 or @jack_c_comedy

ITS THE HOLIDAY SEASON!! Jack to a trip to the North Pole this week. Judd wants to marry into cheese royalty. Michael's Chiropractor is a little too touchy. CHECK OUT THE NEW FAT CHANCE SHORTS CHANNEL!!! Get your Chewzie TODAY! https://www.thechewzie.com Check Out The Crew: Michael Cuske - @michaelcuske on everything Judd Reminger - @juddremingerscomedy7298 @juddreminger on all other socials Jack Cerasoli - @jackthedragon1 or @jack_c_comedy

The year is 2000 and Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler have swapped movie recommendations, resulting in wildly varying degrees of satisfaction. Jake asked Brad to watch Wonder Boys, Curtis Hanson's charming film about Michael Douglas getting a third (or perhaps fourth or fifth) chance at love (with Frances McDormand) if he can only get over his bad habits and help his misfit friends and students. Said circle of friends is played by Robert Downey Jr., Tobey Maguire, and Katie Holmes. They talk about the terrific cameos present, Douglas's rare turn as a nicer guy, and where this ranks in Downey and Maguire's filmographies. Brad then assigns Jake Bring It On, and Jake isn't happy about it. They discuss how Peyton Reed's movie fails when compared to other high school snapshots of the era, and how Gabrielle Union and Kirsten Dunst don't "bring" the level of quality we've come to expect of them. Can you guess which scene Brad thinks belongs in Tommy Wiseau's the Room? Other movies discussed in this episode: The Last Detail (1973), Wall Street (1987), Clueless (1995), Election (1999), GAEA Girls (2000), Princes and Princesses (2000), Almost Famous (2000), Keeping the Faith (2000), Shadow of the Vampire (2000), High Fidelity (2000), The Contender (2000), Memento (2000), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Best in Show (2000), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), You Can Count on Me (2000), Requiem for a Dream (2000), Castaway (2000), The Emperor's New Groove (2000), Traffic (2000), Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015), The Edge of Seventeen (2016), Eighth Grade (2018), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023), Bottoms (2023).

This week, Hannah and Sam are just back from the New England Crime Bake, where crime-fiction authors gather, along with murder consultants and the like — don't miss people like Elly Griffiths, Deborah Crombie (the new one was "A Killing of Innocents"), and Chris Fabricant, who calls into question the way prosecutors use evidence in "Junk Science." Then we move into Hannah's love for "The Unmaking of June Farrow," by Adrienne Young, which has strong "Time Traveler's Wife" vibes, with time travel, romance, and mystery. Don't worry: It's not like "The Girl on the Train." Sam isn't quite as enamored with the new Paul Auster book, "Baumgartner," and is mildly troubled by the fact he's read three books this year, now, that feature 70-year-old men having sex. Sam says it's like "Wonder Boys" without any weed (Auster's book about a man whose sons and wife have died is "Book of Illusions," FYI). On the other hand, Hannah also loves "Down Here We Come Up," Sara Johnson Allen's debut novel, and not just because Sara lives in Ipswich. You can tell, in a good way, that Sara worked on the book for 15 years, a story of con artists and heart. Unfortunately, Sam follows with a couple books he just couldn't finish. Meh. Lessons learned. Not for him. Luckily, Hannah rescues the vibe with "Hotel Nantucket," her Elin Hilderbrand dive in preparation for our big event (it's not much like "Hotel New Hampshire," though), and Sam does like the new John Prine book (don't know who John Prine is? Ho boy, you're in luck). We're all over the map this week, folks, but next week we're doing a "gift-giving" thing, so stay tuned. 

We're going back to the 1950s (well…the 1990s…) and we're going back to L.A. for the last time this season to discuss the Curtis Hanson masterpiece “L.A. Confidential”. Join Britt, Joey, and Adam as they discuss ensemble casts of the 1990s, variations from the James Ellroy novel (and what a s**t he is), and all things technical (the cinematography, production design, and score get some specific love). Also, this week Joey recommends “Transformers: Rise of the Beast” (currently on Paramount +), Adam recommends another Curtis Hanson film “Wonder Boys”(currently on Paramount + & Hoopla), and Britt recommends “Hard Boiled” (available to rent on Prime). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Sean talks to New York Times best selling author Julia Pierpont (Among the Ten Thousand Things, The New Yorker) about Wonder Boys. They discuss teaching writing and the film's depiction of a novelist. Every episode is available at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes on The Bundle Tier with selected episode available for free here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Dark Academia trends inspired by Donna Tartt's “The Secret History” to other campus novels like Kingsley Amis' “Lucky Jim” and Philip Roth's “The Human Stain,” we delve into the quirks, challenges, and intrigues of university professor characters and campus settings for this week's mini. We also touch on classics like Dorothy L. Sayers' “Gaudy Night” and Mary McCarthy's “The Groves of Academe,” among others. Discussed: Donna Tartt: “The Secret History"Podcast Recommendation: "Once Upon a Time at Bennington College"Kingsley Amis: "Lucky Jim"Michael Chabon: "Wonder Boys"John Edward Williams: "Stoner"Dorothy Sayers: "Gaudy Night" (part of the Lord Peter Wimsey detective novels)Mary McCarthy: Book Mentioned: "The Groves of Academe"David Lodge: Campus Trilogy: "Changing Places,” "Small World", and "Work"“American Vandal”For episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.com Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

Cette semaine, l'équipe de l'heure nous fait le privilège de les recevoir au podcast: Les wonder boys. Équipe populaire de la NSPW viennent nous parler de leurs aspirations, évolutions et même nous dévoilé ce qu'il recoivent dans leur DMS. Une épisode énergique tout à leurs image. Pour nous suivre : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Entre2chaise...⁠. .. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/deuxmetal?s=11⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/entre2chaisesde...⁠. .. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/entredeuxchaisesdem...⁠. .. . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...⁠. .. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://baladoquebec.ca/entre-deux-ch...⁠. .. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2YZzSL3...⁠. .. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/canad...⁠. .. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LWALiveWrest...⁠. .. Arriba!

WONDER BOYS A professor, suffering from writer's block, tries to deal with the pressures of his complex love life and his troubled students' assorted problems. He finds release in his friendship with a lonely but gifted student, but the news of his lover's pregnancy further complicates his already difficult life. Craig and Alan talk about the burden of creativity, turning 54, Harrison Ford vs Tom Cruise and the movie “Wonder Boys” as we celebrate Alan's Matinee Birthday! Show Notes 0:54 Craig and Alan talk about Alan's birthday and turning 54. 9:53 Craig and Alan discuss "Wonder Boys" 40:12 Recasting 59:47  Double Feature 1:02:42 Final Thoughts 1:06:10 A preview of next week's episode "The Ghost and the Darkness" Next week we watch another Michael Douglas movie "The Ghost and the Darkness"

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT Ethan Hunt and the IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions. A group of terrorists known as the Apostles plan to use three plutonium cores for a simultaneous nuclear attack on the Vatican, Jerusalem and Mecca, Saudi Arabia. When the weapons go missing, Ethan and his crew find themselves in a desperate race against time to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring from the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) talk about peak action, a brief "Dead Reckoning: Part One" review, having a formidable villain and the movie “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:14 Craig and Alan finally review "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" . 13:41 Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring discuss "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" 36:12 Recasting 50:50  Double Feature 56:01 Final Thoughts 1:03:51 A preview of next week's episode "Wonder Boys" Next week we celebrate Alan's birthday with one of his favorites "Wonder Boys"

In this episode we look at Type 9, "Striving to Feel Peaceful". Wonder Boys (the box office bomb but surprising great film) and Four Weddings and a Funeral have some great Type 9 characters (and energy) going on. Join us!

We are back in 2023 with the first episode of the fourth season of Watch With Jen & it's a nice long, chatty, analytical one that's as surprisingly moving as it is filled with great Hollywood stories. RAVENOUS, OCEAN'S ELEVEN, & MATCHSTICK MEN screenwriter Ted Griffin (who also created FX's TERRIERS & produced THE WOLF OF WALL STREET) returns to the podcast to pay tribute to his old late mentor, the beloved yet still widely unsung writer-director Curtis Hanson.A man who began his career as a film critic, journalist, & photographer for "Cinema" magazine before he cut his teeth at Roger Corman's American International Pictures, Hanson went on to become a terrific director of crackerjack Hitchcockian thrillers before directing his masterpiece LA CONFIDENTIAL, & delving into more character-driven work like WONDER BOYS & IN HER SHOES.Focusing on the start of his career & rise to become a master of genre filmmaking, in this roughly ninety-minute conversation, we discuss the works THE SILENT PARTNER (adapted from a Danish crime novel by Hanson for director Daryl Duke), THE BEDROOM WINDOW, BAD INFLUENCE, THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE, & THE RIVER WILD.A heartfelt ode to Hanson - the man as well as the filmmaker - this was such a wonderful discussion & Ted Griffin went above & beyond in calling the director's old friends, family, & collaborators, including the incredible cinematographer Robert Elswit, in order to paint the most accurate portrait of Hanson. I'm so honored to be in a position to not only hear all of these stories but share them with all of you as well, & I know you'll enjoy our celebration of the life & career of the great Curtis Hanson.Originally Posted on Patreon (2/27/23) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/79288476Logo: KateGabrielle.comTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

WHOA heading into fall like Hope you're feeling the fall mojo more than we are. Struggling here, which is a bummer because usually fall is the season that gives when it comes to forward momentum. We, a subset of three, can't tell if this is a mood that's overtaken us all, or if it's life stage specific when you have kids leaving the house, or if it's just that that the weird weather is taking its toll.A suggestion, if you too are grasping at momentum straws? Change it up. Have a ridiculous adventure. Sarina and I (KJ here as always) teamed up with another friend and some assorted partners and went… to the Hilton Garden Inn to hear their “house band”. Because when you tell me the Hilton Garden Inn has a house band, I say, bring it on. It fully lived up to the promise of the phrase. The band was a couple of talented guys, an enormous amp and a repertoire of songs ranging from originals to Thin Lizzie to… I don't know. It would probably have all been quite loud for my old ears, except that we were outside, overlooking the bus station, and the band was… in the parking lot.The waitress had bright red hair and a constantly changing wardrobe and strongly recommended the salmon.Everyone was trying very hard, no one seemed to know what we were trying hard for, and high levels of absurdity were reached.I know, not EVERYONE has a Hilton Garden Inn House Band. But perhaps there is something, somewhere to go where humanity transcends our urge to mock ourselves and just plays The Boys Are Back in Town in the parking lot for people eating chicken fingers and jalapeño poppers. Which were excellent.Links from the pod:Leuchtturm monthly B5 plannerSarah Stewart TaylorNanowrimo#AmReadingJess: Carrie Soto Is Back, Taylor Jenkins ReidThank You for Listening, Julia WhelanSarina: Girl, Forgotten, Karin SlaughterJess also mentioned Michael Connelly and Wonder Boys, Michael ChabonKJ: Also a Poet, Ada CalhounAlso mentioned, and Jess is now reading: The Last Chairlift, John Irving This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Episode Number 113: PLEASANTVILLE (1998)This week, we take a look at the 1998 sci-fi comedy, PLEASANTVILLE, starring Toby Maguire (SPIDER-MAN, WONDER BOYS), Reese Witherspoon (ELECTION, LEGALLY BLOND), Jeff Daniels (THE SQUID AND THE WHALE, DUMB AND DUMBER), Joan Allen (NIXON, ROOM), and William H. Macy (FARGO, MAGNOLIA).Have you seen this late-90s film? Send us your thoughts to chrisandchristalkmovies@gmail.comWelcome to Chris & Chris Talk Movies. In this podcast, life-long friends Chris Ferry and Chris Huddleston discuss Sci Fi movies (sometimes the best Sci Fi movies, sometimes not), horror movies (occasionally some of the all time best horror movies…often…not), a few of the very best action movies (I think you see where we're going with this), and genre films from their childhood and beyond in this laid-back, rambling, but inviting series!Rated PG for occasional mature language and alcohol consumption. 

This week Ryan and I watch Wonder Boys (2000), starring Michael Douglas as a professor struggling to write a follow-up to his successful first novel while juggling personal relationships with students and faculty and ingesting massive amounts of drugs and alcohol. The movie depicts a romantic vision of campus life that seems miles away from our respective experiences in 21st century academia, while still reflecting a lot of the things that drew us to academic life in the first place. Is longing for the world of Wonder Boys just another nostalgia trap?  Subscribe to listen to the whole episode and gain access to our giant library of bonus content: patreon.com/nostalgiatrap

BEERS: We review beers from three brands that have connections to the pod: Narragansett, Sam Adams, and Braven. Will tries “Good Luck,” a collaboration between ‘Gansett and our friends at Sam Adams. It's a malt liquor that's aimed at honoring their shared history, and it lived up to expectations. Jake puts pen to paper and backs up the high praise he shared last week for Bushwick, given to us by our friend Brendan O'Donnell of Newport Craft. Could it truly be the perfect summer beer? BUSINESS: A pretty slow news week has us mulling over all kinds of topics. In Singapore, a brewery is experimenting with treating sewage water to make beer, becoming one of the first of its kind in the entire world. We debate if we would trust drinking beer if we knew where the water really came from. Also, in a shocking move, Robinhood announced it will lay off 23% of its employees…what's the motive for Vlad Tenev? BALLS (30:14): Sam Basel does it all; the King of A-10 Twitter, College Hoops guru, and Mets loyalist. Today he hops on with us to talk all things MLB with the trade deadline making waves this week. We discuss the Mets and their failure to make any noteworthy moves, and the Yankees making improvements in the outfield & the starting rotation. We each declare winners and losers: spoiler, they might not just be teams! We're proud to present Manscaped as our latest partner! What guy wouldn't want The Right Tools for The Job?! Head over to manscaped.com/house, or use the code HOUSE at checkout for 20% off AND free shipping on your order. Thanks for listening! Remember to hit the follow button on Spotify, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beersbusinessandballs/support

Paul and Erin review two films from late-bloomer director Curtis Hanson: the 2000 Michael Chabon adaptation WONDER BOYS, and the 2005 Jennifer Weiner adaptation IN HER SHOES. Plus: our quick takes on THE NORTHMAN, CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS, THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE, DUAL and HATCHING. 

This month librarians Desirae, Sarah and Katie discuss the romantic thriller Verity, which follows a struggling writer who accepts an offer to finish a series by an injured bestselling author. If you like plot twists, this one's for you! Plus, we consider who should be cast in the main roles in a movie adaptation. Also mentioned: Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the Wind by V.C. Andrews, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, Linda Howard, Harlan Coben, the TV series The Fall, the movie Barb & Star Go to Vista del Mar, Firestarter by Stephen King, Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon, Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell and the movie The Gift. Check out books and DVDs at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com and hoopladigital.com. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

"Messed up mentors" is this week's theme. "Wonder Boys" (2000) has its issues but was an undeserving  box office flop. A lot going on but could actually have been longer if a couple characters had been fleshed out. We agree with one RT critic:"there's a lot to like in this fine mess of a film".  Sean Connery plays a J.D. Salinger type  in "Finding Forrester" (2000), a film about mentoring, without much of it.  Worth a look, but not director Gus Van Sant's best work.Next 'on the lam' films with Steve McQueen in "The Getaway" (1972) and 'Midnight Special" (2016).Thanks for listening!Did we get something wrong? Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/24theRoadShow

Welcome to the 11th edition of SportsTalk, AKA the first edition of SportsPod, because I'm an idiot and couldn't come up with that on my own. In the most "guys sitting around on a couch saying 'bro...we should start a podcast'" episode you'll ever hear, we discuss potential solutions for the Saudi Golf League for some reason, and also a bit about Tylor Megill and $/WAR theory (I assure you, we are not in favor). There's some basketball and bassoon talk mixed in as well. It's a full SportsTalk, coming at you right....now.

Ziv is back, everyone! He and Gage are taking the spotlight this week, with Cj joining in a (mostly) silent producer role! A decent chunk of time gets dedicated to a certain Hollywood actor's mythologically legendary appendage, and Cj was disappointed. More Ziv episodes coming in the future!Visit our Website! https://cathemango.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on Twitter! Chilling Amongst the Mango's (@chilling_mango) / TwitterJoin Our Discord! https://discord.gg/jsJv6fy8xj

Hashish will put you in foreign prisons is the theme this week. "Midnight Express" (1978) is the story of an American college student attempting to smuggle 2 kilos of hash. He's caught and thrown into a horrible prison. Loosely based on a true story,  it was great and star Brad Davis stole the show. "Return to Paradise" (1998) is based in Malaysia, but for some reason spent a lot of time in NYC. Not enough time at the prison and too much melodrama back home. A young Joaquin Phoenix gives a believable  performance. Next, mentors in film with "Wonder Boys" (2000) and "Finding Forrester" (2000).Thanks for listening!Did we get something wrong? Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/24theRoadShow

Episode 112 Notes and Links to James Tate Hill's Work        On Episode 112 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes James Tate Hill, and the two discuss much of his childhood, formative years, and postgraduate years as dealt with in his memoir, as well as literary and pop culture icons and tropes around blindness. The two also discuss the advent of his vision loss, ideas of the meaning of nomenclature around vision loss, James' journey as a writer, and James' eventual embrace of himself and his vision loss.        James Tate Hill is the author of a memoir, Blind Man's Bluff, released August 3, 2021 from W. W. Norton. His fiction debut, Academy Gothic, won the Nilsen Literary Prize for a First Novel. His essays were Notable in the 2019 and 2020 editions of Best American Essays. He serves as fiction editor for Monkeybicycle and contributing editor for Literary Hub, where he writes a monthly audiobooks column. Born in Charleston, WV, he lives in North Carolina with his wife.   James Tate Hill's Website   Buy James' Books   "Pseudonym: On vision loss and hiding in plain sight from my high school classmates": From Salon Magazine, 2021   Tommy Tomlinson's Review of Blind Man's Bluff in The New York Times At about 2:00, James talks about his childhood in Charlestown, WV, and surrounding areas   At about 3:30, James talks about his pop culture interests in his childhood   At about 4:40, Pete wonders about James' early reading and    At about 7:30, James describes the process of losing his vision during his year of high school   At about 9:20, James responds to Pete's question about the before and after memories of his lessened vision   At about 11:05, Pete compliments James for his writing ability that brings sympathy (empathy?); James references a few books, like Planet of the Blind by Stephen Kuusisto; There Plant Eyes by Leona Godin, that have dealt with issues of blindness in standout ways   At about 14:45, James points to Leona Godin's analysis of “Cathedral” by Raymond Carver and how he views the story in more recent times; James also points out a poem from Godin's work that twists the simplistic narrative of Carver's story   At about 17:10, Pete quotes a turning point in James' admissions that was featured in the book, and James underlines its importance   At about 18:20-20:45, James responds to Pete's question about nomenclature with regards to James' vision   At about 20:55, Pete references Dwight Garner's complimentary review of Blind Man's Bluff in The New York Times, especially with regard to James' likeability    At about 21:20, Pete and James and talk about the book as a “coming-of-age tale,” including with regard to developing technologies   At about 28:25, Pete and James talk about the book's epigraph, using a quote from Michael Chabon's Wonder Boys, and James shouts out Curtis Armstrong's stellar audiobook narrating   At about 32:50, Pete asks James about the process of writing a memoir and being so open and writing about real people    At about 35:45, Pete cites the Prologue and its echoing last line, and James talks about meanings associated with the line   At about 37:25, Pete highlights the book's narrative structure and asks James about a few chapters written in second person; House of Prayer No. 2 by Mark Richard is cited by James as inspiration   At about 43:25, Pete and James talk about Ben Affleck comparisons   At about 46:05, the two home in on Chapter 10's uniqueness and Chapter Three, which was featured in a slightly different form in LitHub as a discussion starter regarding audiobooks   At about 49:25, the two discuss the power of writing being read aloud   At about 52:30, Pete references the book's stellar writing about common and everyday occurrences from the book, and James talks about “possibility of choices” and internal and external forces affecting James asking for help   At about 57:10, James talks about the importance when his work was praised and read aloud by Irene McKinney   At about 59:35, Pete highlights the anecdote from the book where James missed his first class meeting, and James details the experience    At about 1:03:00, James responds to Pete's questions about James asking for help, and James expounds on ideas of independence    At about 1:07:00, James reflects on a telling scene from the book involving his mother   At about 1:09:30, the last chapters with some triumphs are discussed, as plot spoilers are (mostly!) avoided as James talks about deciding to write the book   At about 1:13:00, James describes some parallel stories that are featured at the end of the book, particularly a Dustin Hoffman/Tom Cruise scene from Rainman   At about 1:17:50, Pete highlights the ease of the ending, and the two talk about their shared love of hoops      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.  This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 113 with Nicole Santa Cruz, a former Los Angeles Times staff writer and lead reporter for the Homicide Report. She now works as a  @ProPublica reporter, writing about underserved communities and inequality in the Southwest.  The episode will air March 18.     This episode is the fourth of five this week. On Monday, March 21, there will be a drawing for a $100 gift card to bookshop.org. In order to enter the drawing: DM Pete on Twitter by Monday at 8am PST with the five code words that are contained (one per episode) within each day's podcast.  Retweet any five tweets that have episode links for Episodes 109-113, with Ben Guest, Bryce Hedstrom, Taylor Byas, James Tate Hill, and Nicole Santa Cruz, respectively.  

No movie this week folks as we, instead, answer some questions and have a general discussion around different movies that we might not otherwise get to talk about on the show. It's a fun episode, so join us! Movies discussed: "Stand By Me," "The Devil's Advocate," "Wonderboys," "Tremors," "E.T.," "Amadeus," "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," multiple Spider-mans, and a bunch more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Emily began her career working on commercials and movies in the Bay Area.  After moving to Los Angeles, she worked with the late Mali Finn on such films as Terminator 2, True Lies, and Titanic  for James Cameron, L.A. Confidential and Wonder Boys  for Curtis Hanson, The Matrix  for the Wachowskis, and The Client, A Time to Kill, Batman Forever, and Tigerland  for Joel Schumacher. Her video game credits include Star Wars: Battlefront II, Wolfenstein: The New Colossus  and The New Order, Battlefield 1, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Killzone: Shadow Fall, and most recently Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Need for Speed: Heat and Star Wars: Squadrons. 

This week's ‘Daddy Issues' guest marks two Tell Me About Your Father milestones: Our first non-human guest and our first guest over the age of 90. Claywoman, an ancient interstellar being from the Mirillion Galaxy, is, in fact, 500 million years old. Claywoman is the creation of actor and performance artist Michael Cavadias, whose credits include Girls, Difficult People, and Wonder Boys. Cavadias has amassed a cult following in New York City over the past decade for his live show and podcast, Conversations with Claywoman, in which this doyenne of all things primeval interviews friends of note including fellow actors John Cameron Mitchell, Bridget Everett, John Early, and Cole Escola. As you'll hear in this episode, Claywoman has been sitting on the shores of the primordial swamp and observing the evolution of humankind on Earth since Genesis. Her knowledge of what has been and what might be is immeasurable, especially when it comes to the patriarchy's greatest hits, including war, politics, and religion. As you'll hear, she not only confirms that Jesus was hot, but also shares with us that the founding fathers were “always coughing.” (Benjamin Franklin was fun, though.) We also discuss the concept of resenting people we're sexually attracted to, the confounding praise being heaped on the teen cannibalism drama Yellowjackets, the sibling rivalry between Jamie-Lynn Spears and Britney, the unrivaled job that death has been doing lately, Ted Cruz's daughter's public rebellion, and Sharon Stone's concerning history with komodo dragons. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-me-about-your-father/support

With Thetan power and Wonderboys help they toss around lightning bolts and confuse Scully and Mulder.

For a movie on books we had to bring on a guest who has actually read one of those damn things. Megan from the podcast Oh No! Lit Class joins us to discuss the Curtis Hanson film adaptation of the Michael Chabon novel WONDER BOYS. Michael Douglas stars as the ultimate one hit wonder who can't move on, even when his lover who is married to his boss (!) tells him that she is pregnant and that it may be time for them to become Facebook official. Can the great Frances McDormand give this man, and the co-hosts of this "romcom" podcast the kick in the pants we all need? Find out pretty quickly by hitting that play button and then deal with crushing disappointment.Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @grandgesturepodHosts: Dave @pccasestudy Mike @warmachinehorseEmail us your favorite romantic grand gestures in film at grandgesturepod@gmail.com

Bookrageous Episode 70; Plot, Character, and Style Intro Music; “The New Style” by The Beastie Boys What We're Reading Preeti [1:15] The Serpent of Venice, Christopher Moore [2:10] Talon, Julie Kagawa (October 28 2014) [3:40] The Patrick Melrose Novels, Edward St. Aubyn Paul [5:45] Eiji Tsubaraya: Master of Monsters, August Ragone [7:50] Beautiful Darkness, Fabien Vehlmann, Kerascoet [10:00] The Love Bunglers, Jaime Hernandez Jenn [13:30] Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer; Authority; Acceptance (September 2 2014) [15:45] Pretty Deadly, Kelly Sue Deconnick, Emma Rios Rebecca [18:10] What We See When We Read, Peter Mendelsund (August 5 2014) [23:45] Wonder Boys, Michael Chabon --- Intermission; “Suspicious Character” by The Blood Arm --- Plot, Character, and Style [28:05] Red or Dead, David Peace (May 27 2014) [31:30] Sarah MacLean [34:00] Everything is Illuminated, Jonathan Safran Foer [36:10] Brian Jacques [38:45] Sandman, Neil Gaiman [39:55] Hyperbole and a Half, Allie Brosh [43:45] The Luminaries, Eleanor Catton [44:30] The Woman Upstairs, Claire Messud [45:25] Dancer, Colum McCann [46:05] Land of Love and Drowning, Tiphanie Yanique (July 10 2014) [48:00] Dark Places, Gillian Flynn [54:30] Leaving the Atocha Station, Ben Lerner [56:35] “badonkadonk” with Bryan Cranston on Jimmy Fallon --- Outro Music; “The New Style” by The Beastie Boys --- Find Us Online: Bookrageous on Tumblr, Podbean, Twitter, Facebook, Spotify, and leave us voicemail at 347-855-7323. Come to the BOOKRAGEOUS BASH at BEA on May 28th in New York City Find Us Online: Jenn, Paul, Preeti, Rebecca Order Josh's book! Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland Get Bookrageous schwag at CafePress Note: Our show book links direct you to WORD, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn. If you click through and buy the book, we will get a small affiliate payment. We won't be making any money off any book sales -- any payments go into hosting fees for the Bookrageous podcast, or other Bookrageous projects. We promise.