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Two decades in the making, The Meg showcases the sheer absurdity of a 75-foot prehistoric shark lurking in the ocean, and this Kaijune we acknowledge that bigger is just always better when it comes to monster movies.Loosely adapted from the novel by Steve Alten, The Meg knows exactly what it is: a fun summer popcorn flick that doesn't take itself too seriously, delivering PG-13 thrills as the titular Meg terrorises various humans. It emerged as a crowd-pleaser, grossing over half a billion dollars worldwide despite mixed reviews.But there were many false starts for this movie since it was greenlit in the late 90s and the release of Deep Blue Sea in 1999 led to the movie being shelved - the only time Hollywood didn't want a twin films situation! It would languish in development hell, until a partnership with China's Gravity Pictures gave the movie much needed financing, as well as setting the movie off the coast of China.The Meg cleverly invokes nostalgia for classic shark films like Jaws, while carving its own niche as a light-hearted, action-packed adventure that ultimately celebrates the ridiculousness of its premise. It's about the thrill of the chase, the bond of unlikely heroes, and the joy of watching a massive megalodon wreak havoc; just don't think too hard about the science!Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

Tras un fuerte enviste de la Disformidad que casi hace que hordas de fans enloquecidas derriben la torre piedra a piedra...Continuamos...un poco más tarde... con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

Tras un fuerte enviste de la Disformidad que casi hace que hordas de fans enloquecidas derriben la torre piedra a piedra...Continuamos...un poco más tarde... con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

When Three Men and a Baby opened on 25th November 1987, few could have predicted that a low-budget remake of a French comedy, shot in Toronto, starring two television actors, a comedy star and a baby girl, would become the highest-grossing film of the year in the US and a genuine turning point in Hollywood history. Yet that is precisely what it did.The film arrived at a specific cultural inflection point. More women were entering the workforce, the feminist movement was reshaping assumptions about domestic labour, and the recession of the early eighties had nudged more fathers into caregiving roles. Against that backdrop, watching Tom Selleck's broad-shouldered leading man coo helplessly over a baby carried real comic charge, and tapped into something the culture was quietly working through: what modern fatherhood might actually look like.But the film's off-screen legacy is arguably more significant than anything on it. Disney in 1983 had nearly gone bankrupt on the catastrophic failure of The Black Cauldron. The creation of Touchstone Pictures and its low-budget, high-concept adult comedies was the rescue plan. Three Men and a Baby was its greatest proof of concept: the studio's first ever $100 million domestic grosser, crowning Disney as the number one studio in Hollywood by the end of 1987. The revenue that film and its Touchstone stablemates generated bought the animation department enough time, talent, and resources to complete The Little Mermaid two years later, and triggered the Disney Renaissance.A film about three hapless bachelors and an abandoned baby, made cheaply and quietly in Canada, may be one of the most consequential comedies Hollywood ever produced.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

Few films have done more to reimagine a fairy tale than Ever After: A Cinderella Story, Andy Tennant's 1998 period drama that stripped the magical elements from one of the world's oldest stories and replaced it with real historical characters, and a heroine who rescues herself.Set in Renaissance-era France and shot entirely on location across the Dordogne, the film marked a quiet revolution in the Cinderella canon, arriving at a precise cultural moment between Disney's pastel dominance and the full flowering of girl power that would follow in the late 90s and beyond.The story of Ever After goes from the ancient origins of the Cinderella myth, through the literary transformations of Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and Rossini's opera, to the cultural watershed of Disney's 1950 animated classic and the Rodgers and Hammerstein television musicals that rewrote what the story could mean for successive generations of young women. Ever After sits in that lineage, and its particular brand of post-feminist revisionism hit hard in the summer of 1998. It broke away from typical fairy tale clichés, offering a fresh take that emphasizes empowerment and self-determination for women in a historical context.Drew Barrymore, working as an unofficial producer, personally cast Anjelica Huston with a phone call invoking their shared Hollywood dynasties, went to bat for a rejected Dougray Scott, and designed the film's emotional core around a character she saw as a manifesto for her own future. For Barrymore, then navigating the transition from dangerous ingénue to bankable leading lady, Danielle de Barbarac was not simply a role, it was who she intended to become.Ever After's place in the broader arc of Cinderella adaptations, its enduring resonance with the generation that grew up with it, leaves it with the everlasting legacy of being one of the best adaptations of the story, loved by viewers, and its cast. Ever After managed to capture the essence of love and resilience, reminding us that true magic lies in our actions and connections with others, not just fairy godmothers and pixie dust.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

Continuamos con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

Continuamos con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

In the summer of 1998, Hollywood delivered two versions of the apocalypse within eight weeks of each other, and the story of how that happened is almost as dramatic as either film.Deep Impact, directed by Mimi Leder and released on 8th May, had been in development since the late 1970s, tracing its origins to producers Richard Zanuck and David Brown's desire to remake the 1951 sci-fi film When Worlds Collide. The project was ultimately merged with Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's The Hammer of God, before Spielberg, occupied with Amistad, handed the director's chair to Leder.What emerged was a deliberately restrained disaster film, one less interested in the mechanics of impact than in the texture of grief: how ordinary people, politicians, astronauts, and estranged families face the end with or without dignity. With scientific consultants including comet co-discoverers Carolyn and Gene Shoemaker, and ILM's groundbreaking digital tsunami, the film earned genuine respect from the astronomical community and grossed a respectable $349 million worldwide on an $80 million budget.Armageddon, released on 1st July under Disney's Touchstone Pictures banner, was a different creature entirely, and was, by most accounts, a direct competitive response to Deep Impact.Michael Bay's film was shot in just sixteen weeks, with unprecedented government and military access, under enormous studio pressure. Where Deep Impact depicted skilled astronomers, Armageddon hired oil drillers and sent them to space. Where Leder's film earned praise for plausibility, Bay's is famously scientifically inaccurate in many ways. Despite this, Armageddon grossed $553 million worldwide, topped the year's global box office, eventually received a Criterion Collection release and four Oscar nominations. Deep Impact did not.Both hinge on sacrifice, on families torn apart by cosmic indifference, on the question of who gets saved and who doesn't. Both were shaped by real cosmic events, which shook the scientific community and governments into action and Hollywood into a race to dramatise the unthinkable. One film aimed for the gut; the other aimed for the conscience.That Armageddon won commercially while Deep Impact won critically, and that Mimi Leder's career faltered, while Michael Bay built a franchise empire, tells you not just about the summer of 1998, but about which kinds of spectacle Hollywood, and audiences, are willing to reward.Everything wrong with Armageddon – Everyday Science StuffSupport Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

Continuamos con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

Continuamos con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

Continuamos con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

Continuamos con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

In 1997, two movies decided to erupt onto cinema screens at the same time, literally and figuratively. The chaotic rivalry between Dante's Peak and Volcano is one of the biggest examples of Hollywood's twin movies phenomenon, and while both were created organically, their rivalry would lead to condensed timelines and moved release dates, and a lasting legacy of "which 1997 volcanic eruption movie is your favourite?"For its part, Dante's Peak attempted to be more scientifically accurate than its Californian counterpart, showcasing a volcanic threat through a small-town lens, taking inspiration from the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.Volcano, on the other hand, was filmed on location in Los Angeles, and showed the impossible geological event of a volcano suddenly appearing at the La Brea Tar Pits.Dante's Peak prioritized practical effects, while Volcano went for mostly CG lava flowing down Wilshire Boulevard.There are remarkable similarities between the two: Both centre on a scientist who reads the warning signs correctly and is dismissed by skeptical authority figures. Both embed the disaster within a tentative romance between that scientist and a civic official. Both have children in mild peril. Both have characters that meet untimely and excruciatingly painful ends. Both climax with the eruption vindicating everything the expert said from the start. And most importantly, both ensure the dog survives!The finished films feel like two productions that started from the same idea and then diverged; Dante's Peak going intimate and procedural, Volcano going maximalist and fantastical. Dante's Peak and Volcano were the product of one of Hollywood's most feverish production races, and the competition between them shaped both films in ways that went far beyond schedules and box office returns.The Geology P.A.G.E.: Geological Movie Review of Dante's Peak - OverviewSupport Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

Continuamos con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

Continuamos con nuestra nueva sección que como ya iréis escuchando corresponde a una parte más en concreto de este vasto Universo del Warhammer 40k. El recorrido de uno de los inquisidores con más notoriedad de todo el 41 milenio. En este episodio de Los Archivos del Ordo Xeno, abrimos un registro que no encaja en los moldes habituales de Warhammer 40.000. Aquí no encontrarás épica ni héroes de romantasy. Hay silencio, grietas y decisiones que dejan una marca imposible de quitar. A través de una historia alejada de los tropos más reconocibles del universo 40K, nos adentramos en un relato más humano, más incómodo y más cercano al horror cotidiano que sostiene al Imperio desde dentro. Este programa es también especial por el trabajo colectivo que lo hace posible. La producción y el montaje sonoro, a cargo de Antonio Lobo Salinas, alcanzan aquí un nivel especialmente inmersivo, construyendo un espacio denso y opresivo que envuelve cada escena. A ello se suman las voces de Apolo, Eremita, Sergi, Américo y Cadabre, que sostienen el tono y el ritmo del relato con enorme precisión. Cerramos el archivo con una señal llegada desde los márgenes: ATREXIAL, banda de metal extremo surgida en Barcelona, y su tema SOUVERAIN, que funciona no como acompañamiento, sino como eco final del programa. Una mención especial para Harald K. Belegurth, bajista de la banda y seguidor del proyecto. Este episodio es una declaración de intenciones: recordar por qué hacemos las cosas como las hacemos, cuidar a quienes caminan a nuestro lado y no dejar que estos trabajos queden en el olvido. Todo esto de la mano de un cuervo muy singular, ElCorintio, y de sus Cuervos de la Tormenta: Antonio Lobo Solís, Varghar, LadyOdio, Rosa, Viktoria, Rantrix y muchos compañeros más que sobrevuelan el vórtice espacio-temporal desde el que nos llegan las historias que luego graznamos en esta vuestra Torre del Cuervo. Canal de Telegram de La Torre del Cuervo (comunidad, avisos, debates y novedades): https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Web oficial (artículos, reseñas grimdark, novedades del hobby y eventos): https://latorredelcuervo.com/ Apóyanos en iVoox pulsando el botón azul. Redes sociales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torredelcuervo/?locale=es_ES Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/latorredelcuervo.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latorre_delcuervo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@La_TorredelCuervo Telegram: https://t.me/+fnXc1Gr1WydmYTY8 Sugerencias, amenazas o comentarios: info@latorredelcuervo.com ⚔️ Gracias por vuestro apoyo constante… y por seguirnos en este viaje grimdark.

The final episode of AIpril, M3GAN arrived in January 2023 as a modest Blumhouse horror release, and promptly became one of the most talked-about horror comedies of the year. On a budget of $12 million, it grossed over $180 million worldwide, spawned a franchise, and put a ten-second hallway dance sequence into the permanent vocabulary of internet culture.Director Gerard Johnstone insisted from the outset on a practical-effects-first approach, and supervising puppeteer Adrien Morot built a suite of six or seven animatronic puppets capable of different ranges of movement — some with articulated eyes and heads, others with fully computerised motion control. The defining creative rule was simple: animatronic when still, performer when moving. That performer was Amie Donald, a ten-year-old New Zealand national dance champion and brown belt in karate, who wore a static silicone mask on set that was later replaced in post-production with a digitally animated face by Wētā Workshop. The result is a character who occupies the uncanny valley not as a technical failure but as a deliberate aesthetic strategy; M3GAN is unsettling precisely because you can never quite be sure what you're looking at.M3GANs design decision had downstream consequences the production could not entirely have anticipated: audiences, particularly on TikTok and in queer communities, embraced M3GAN as a style icon. Universal's chief marketing officer Michael Moses identified the hallway dance sequence, performed by Amie Donald, and utilised TikTok dance trends and built the campaign around letting it spread organically rather than manufacturing a formal challenge.M3GAN is a genuinely well-crafted piece of genre filmmaking, with a practical effects philosophy rooted in old-school puppetry and a central performance of remarkable physical intelligence, which makes it fun and accessible, but also threads together anxieties about outsourced parenting, emotional dependency on technology, and the ethics of designing companion AI for children — themes that give the film considerably more thematic density than its campy surface might suggest.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

This AIpril, what is love, if not AI persevering? Spike Jonze's Her asks that question with such sincerity and precision that it never feels like a provocation; it feels like it's holding up a mirror to today's society.Her has become of one of the most quietly radical and prophetic films of the 21st century: a love story with no villain, no third act betrayal, just the aching reality of two beings in love, but evolving at different speeds.Released in 2013, Her imagined AI companions with emotional intelligence, fluid personalities, and an unsettling capacity to outgrow the humans who depend on them, years before anyone had heard of a large language model. But Her was never really about technology. It was about loneliness, intimacy, and the stories we tell ourselves about connection.From Jonze's years-long development of the script, rooted in the breakdown of his own marriage, and an early-2000s encounter with primitive chatbot technology, to the radical decision to recast Samantha Morton with Scarlett Johansson deep into post-production, this is the story of how a film in the 2010s about artificial intimacy became about actual intimacy in the 2020s.‘I felt pure, unconditional love': the people who marry their AI chatbots | The GuardianSupport Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

Hey scummers!Pull up a stool, mind the sump spill under your boots, and keep one eye on your drink, because the lads are diving back into the weird and wild corners of the 41st millennium and more minor xenos.Much to Nathan's visible, audible, and spiritual dismay.We're talking about the slippery, shadow-haunting menace of the Laxotl.These amphibious horrors that would thrive in the damp, forgotten arteries of the underhive. These things aren't just content to lurk in the dark; they own it. With slick, scaled bodies built for squeezing through pipes and flooded tunnels, the Laxotl move like living oil spills, striking from places no sane ganger would ever think to check. These xenos mercenaries aren't just beasts either, there's a cruel, alien cunning behind those cold eyes, coordinating ambushes and dragging unlucky souls into the depths without a sound. If you hear something slithering in the walls? Too late. It's already mapped your escape routes.And then there's the ever-delightful Ur-Ghul.Everyone's favourite eyeless nightmare, and a staple of bad decisions across Commorragh and beyond. These pale, sinewy predators don't need sight when they've got senses sharp enough to track a heartbeat through ferrocrete. Lightning fast and disturbingly quiet, an Ur-Ghul is all claws and teeth, reducing its prey to scraps before the brain even catches up to what's happening. Often kept as “pets” by those with more cruelty than sense, they're about as loyal as a hive scummer with a full ammo cache. The moment control slips, they go right back to what they do best: hunting anything warm, moving, and unfortunate enough to be nearby.Expect the usual: half-remembered lore, an insurance selling gecko with more one liners than sense, and at least one moment where someone (it's Nathan) asks if we can please, please just talk about literally anything else.We won't.So lock your hab doors, check your corners, and join us as we once again prove that in the underhive and the galaxy beyond, there's always something worse lurking just out of sight.Catch you in the sump, scummers.If you have questions, complaints, corrections or suggestions, email us at Underhivelorekeepers@gmail.com. Want to support the show? ⁠https://linktr.ee/underhivelorekeepersEnd music theme is Celltrance by Lobo Loco.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/free-for-you-cc-by/celltrance-id-2346/

In 1992, a little-known Philip K. Dick short story was optioned as a sequel to Total Recall, with Arnold Schwarzenegger set to reprise his role. After a decade of Hollywood turbulence, involving a studio bankruptcy, a directorial hand-off, and two blockbusters that kept getting in the way, Steven Spielberg was finally behind the camera on what would become one of the most visually inventive science fiction films ever made: Minority Report.A sequence of remarkable events would lead to Tom Cruise passing a script to Spielberg that kick-started a collaboration ten years in the making. Jan de Bont, fresh off Speed and Twister, was briefly attached as director before quietly fading from the project; and the delays caused by Mission: Impossible 2 and A.I. Artificial Intelligence paradoxically gave Spielberg and his team the time to make the film better, and make the film way more prescient than any other cinematic dystopian utopia future.In the world of Minority Report, predicting crime before it happens raises serious moral and ethical questions. The Precogs, while gifted, are treated more like tools than human beings, in a system that claims to prevent crime but at what cost to individual freedom?Minority Report had the world's first fully digital production design, a sixteen-person think tank of scientists and futurists who designed the world of 2054, and ILM's groundbreaking effects work blending physical model-making with cutting-edge CGI.And... Tom Cruise runs. A lot.(You're not seeing double! This episode had to be reissued due to an issue with Spotify. They couldn't fix it their end, so the episode has been re-released instead. Apologies for any confusion!)Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

In 1992, a little-known Philip K. Dick short story was optioned as a sequel to Total Recall, with Arnold Schwarzenegger set to reprise his role. After a decade of Hollywood turbulence, involving a studio bankruptcy, a directorial hand-off, and two blockbusters that kept getting in the way, Steven Spielberg was finally behind the camera on what would become one of the most visually inventive science fiction films ever made: Minority Report.A sequence of remarkable events would lead to Tom Cruise passing a script to Spielberg that kick-started a collaboration ten years in the making. Jan de Bont, fresh off Speed and Twister, was briefly attached as director before quietly fading from the project; and the delays caused by Mission: Impossible 2 and A.I. Artificial Intelligence paradoxically gave Spielberg and his team the time to make the film better, and make the film way more prescient than any other cinematic dystopian utopia future.In the world of Minority Report, predicting crime before it happens raises serious moral and ethical questions. The Precogs, while gifted, are treated more like tools than human beings, in a system that claims to prevent crime but at what cost to individual freedom? Minority Report had the world's first fully digital production design, a sixteen-person think tank of scientists and futurists who designed the world of 2054, and ILM's groundbreaking effects work blending physical model-making with cutting-edge CGI.And... Tom Cruise runs. A lot.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

In 1986, a clunky, tank-treaded robot, hungry for input, stole the hearts of cinema audiences worldwide. Short Circuit, the sci-fi comedy that gave us one of cinema's most beloved mechanical characters, might not be your first choice when you think of AI in cinema, but it is this podcast's first choice in AIpril.Director John Badham convinced a room full of designers, including legendary visual futurist Syd Mead, the man behind the look of Blade Runner and Tron, to design something genuinely unlike anything seen on screen before, built by ex-Green Beret Eric Allard and a team of mechanics. The result? A robot so convincing that audiences genuinely believed Number Five was alive.Number Five remains a remarkable achievement in robotic design, conceived to be able to show a range of emotions, and voiced by Tim Blaney. He was the star of the show, so much so he got the same respect on set any major actor would, including hugs every morning.But while Johnny Five, as he named himself, remains a high point of the movie, the movie itself has faced criticism in the years after its release, for casting Fisher Stevens, a white Jewish actor, to play the Indian character Ben in brownface; a decision that both Stevens and John Badham regret.Where AI is concerned, much of science fiction is now becoming science fact. In 2022, a Google chatbot claimed it was also alive, and feared being switched off, however that was quickly debunked by experts. Can AI ever truly be alive? Can AI have a soul? Johnny Five not only learns empathy, compassion, and defies his war machine programming, he reminds us all that life is not a malfunction.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

It started with a late-night channel surf. Author Suzanne Collins, flipping between reality TV competitions and news footage from the Iraq War, watched the two blur into something deeply unsettling, and from that collision of entertainment and violence, The Hunger Games volunteered as tribute. Published by Scholastic in September 2008, the novel didn't just become a bestseller; it became a cultural phenomenon, spending over 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and selling out before its second printing could keep pace with demand.The Hunger Games has a remarkable journey from page to screen, and the Hollywood landscape had to shift before Katniss Everdeen could take her place as one of cinema's defining heroines. When Color Force and Lionsgate snapped up the film rights in 2009, the studio was gambling on a post-Twilight world that had just learned a crucial lesson: young adult fiction, with its fiercely devoted fan bases, could be franchise gold. But the path to production was anything but straightforward.The casting of Jennifer Lawrence; blonde, fair-skinned, fresh off an Oscar nomination for Winter's Bone, ignited fierce debate online, with fans questioning whether she could embody a character whose identity was so tied to her dark haired and olive-skinned complexion in the books. Katniss Everdeen would become the ultimate hero for young adults, showcasing empathy and strength in a movie with heavy themes of oppression and dystopia without watering anything down (except maybe the removal of some blood!)What makes The Hunger Games' success so striking in retrospect is how deliberately unglamorous it was. Director Gary Ross made a conscious choice to ground the story in grit and restraint, resisting the temptation to turn Panem's spectacle into Hollywood spectacle. The result was a film that felt unusually serious for its target audience, and all the more powerful for it. Opening to over $152 million domestically in its debut weekend, it became one of the biggest non-summer openings in box office history, and signalled that the franchise era of YA cinema had truly arrived.May the odds be ever in your favour.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

In 1994, five young women answered an ad in The Stage looking for "streetwise, outgoing, ambitious" singers. What happened next became one of the most explosive cultural phenomena of the 1990s. The Spice Girls didn't just dominate the charts, they redefined what a pop group could be, wresting creative control from their management, coining "Girl Power" as a global rallying cry, and selling millions of records worldwide. But their meteoric rise was matched by equally dramatic behind-the-scenes chaos: firing their manager Simon Fuller at the height of their fame in 1997, and then losing Ginger Spice in 1998, a departure that sent shockwaves through pop culture.At the centre of their madcap peak sits Spice World, a gloriously absurd film that somehow combined Beatles pastiche, multiple celebrity cameos, alien visitors, and a runaway double-decker bus into 93 minutes of pure pop delirium. Panned by critics but adored by fans, the movie captured the Spice Girls at their most chaotic and confident; a snapshot of a moment when five women from working-class backgrounds were simultaneously the biggest thing in the world and completely winging it. Today, both the group and the film have been critically reassessed, recognized not just as silly fun but as genuinely subversive forces that gave a generation of girls and women permission to be loud, ambitious, and unapologetically themselves.The Spice Girls' influence extends beyond music; they sparked conversations about feminism and female empowerment, proving that friendship and girl power can truly change the game. And did we ever find out what Zig-a-zig-ah actually meant?Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

After a dew months away from the world of Prodigy and their various experiments on Xenomorphs, it's time to re-enter the world of Alien Earth | Observation | Boy Kavalier has his team adjust Wendy's settings so that she's better able to communicate with the Xenos, perfect timing as Prodigy breeds another from Joe's lung. Slightly finds his new friend Morrow isn't all too friendly as he demands Slightly to bring a Xeno implanted human back to Weyland Yutani. Nibs descent continues as she proclaims she's pregnant

Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard  Chickens Show! In this throw back episode, I interview Thomas Xenos of the new podcast Crazy Chicken People. We had a lot of fun and I hope you love it!You can listen to Crazy Chicken People on all the major podcast apps including Apple Podcasts. Order my new book Let's All Keep Chickens! here.Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Course for Everyone. Click here for more.Join my mailing list and become part of Chickenlandia NationCheck out My Favorite Chicken for my favorite supplement DAILY HEN HEALTH plus all your other chicken needs! Use the coupon code “chickenlandia10” for 10% off your first order!Check out LOVE MY GIRLS for a wide variety of healthy soy and corn-free CHICKEN TREATS!As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases through the above link.Check out Small Pet Select and use the promo code SPSFLOCK15 for 15% off!Make sure your coop always smells nice and clean with Eaton Pet and Pastures REVITALIME and COOP ODOR ELIMINATOR. Click here and use the coupon code CHICKENLANDIA for 20% off (cannot be combined with other discounts). Buy all your REAL SALT, Relyte, and Redmond Agriculture Favorites here and use the coupon code CHICKENLANDIA for 15% off!I feed my chickens Scratch and Peck Feeds! Use the coupon code "chickenlandia15" for 15% off your first three purchases! Click here.Check out my TEDX Talk "I Dream of Chickens"Visit Welcome to Chickenlandia's website by clicking here!Submit your own chicken question here!Check out Welcome to Chickenlandia on YouTube by clicking here!Watch my TEDx Talk: I Dream of ChickensFind Welcome to Chickenlandia on:FacebookInstagram Twitter Write to us!Welcome to Chickenlandia™2950 Newmarket Street, Ste 101, PBM 125Bellingham, WA 98226Make sure your coop always smells nice and clean with Eaton Pet and Pastures REVITALIME and COOP ODOR ELIMINATOR. Click here and use the coupon code CHICKENLANDIA for 20% off (cannot be combined with other discounts). 

Continuing with our Faction Focus series, we move from the forces of Chaos to the various non-human species that populate the galaxy of the 41st millennium. From ancient robot empires to newly-arrived hungry hive minds, from ascetic space elves to capitalist space dwarves, from coalition-building technophiles to brutal and cunning green mobs, the Warhammer 40K universe is full of weird, fantastic, and terrifying aliens, all of which are playable on the tabletop. What are those factions like, what's their lore, and how does it play on the table? Listen to find out! Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 - Rampant fraud in Minnesota! How did a YouTuber uncover hundreds of millions of fraud in faulty daycare centers? How are liberals defending this? 1215 - Side - associated with France. Should the Eagles play the starters this weekend? 1220 - Your calls. What is the most expensive toll road in the world? 1230 - Attorney at Law Linda Kerns joins us to close the year. But not before paying a compliment to Dom on his job! Which living musicians are billionaires? What is Linda's big election law takeaway from this year? What other stories piqued her interest? What's coming up on the next Linda Show? 1250 - Newcomer of The Year, Xenos of Upper Darby calls in.

12 - Rampant fraud in Minnesota! How did a YouTuber uncover hundreds of millions of fraud in faulty daycare centers? How are liberals defending this? 1215 - Side - associated with France. Should the Eagles play the starters this weekend? 1220 - Your calls. What is the most expensive toll road in the world? 1230 - Attorney at Law Linda Kerns joins us to close the year. But not before paying a compliment to Dom on his job! Which living musicians are billionaires? What is Linda's big election law takeaway from this year? What other stories piqued her interest? What's coming up on the next Linda Show? 1250 - Newcomer of The Year, Xenos of Upper Darby calls in. 1 - Artificial Intelligence is going to be used in your health screenings for insurance? In New Jersey? Are we sure about this one? Do people even like AI? 105 - Are New Jersey towns going to fight back against developers? Who will make the biggest stories this year? 110 - Your calls. 120 - More of your calls. Should Patriots' Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs be disciplined by the NFL? 135 - Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley John Yoo joins us. How did he like the Birds to win on Sunday? Does Trump have the right to send in the entire military into Chicago? Do we really want the Marine in Chicago? What does John think of the SCOTUS Justices and the charge that they're letting Trump do what he wants? 150 - Your calls to round out the hour. 2 - Dr. EJ Antoni, Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, joins us. Who does EJ favor for the Fed Chair? Why has Trump Derangement Syndrome caused people to behave irrationally on things like “no tax on tips”? Was there a story this year that EJ feels was not talked about enough? How does EJ feel about AI making medical decisions? 220 - Your calls. 230 - Why are they eliminating cash tolls on the AC Expressway? 235 - Pastor Bill Devlin joins us this afternoon from Nigeria! What good news does he have regarding a Christian friend of his that he is helping? What is Bill's prognostication on what will be the biggest religion in America in 2040? What are Pastor Bill's prediction for 2026? 250 - The Lightning Round!

2:00 - Baby it's cold outside 2:05 - Eagles v Buffalo and why the NFL draft is so wrong Everyone seems to hate socialism unless it's involved in sports 2:10 - Xenos, Side the Munsters, being pro-American 2:20 - Joe of Exton, Ivanda Carlisle, Best athletes that you would have loved to see in person 2:30 - Praise for Joe of Exton 2:35 - How have tariffs negatively impacted the bourbon industry People who have the worst laughs 250 - Lightning Round, Winner Xenos from Upper Darby ("The Munsters")

12:00- One of the big stories, surge in young men flocking to religion 12:05 - Side Question, best family, fictional or real 12:15 - Corey D'Angelis 12:20 - Choice of schools, children can identify as something else at school without telling their parents 12:30 - Josh Shapiro and the teacher's Union 12:35 - Side question and affordability 12:40 - David in Lexinton, WPHT Youtube 12:50 - Kamala Harris cackle, Allen in Hamilton, Kamala Harris discussing what women should be searching for in dating 1:00 - Calls 1:10 - Mayor of American City with a translator Frank in Burlington, Trump's messaging when it comes to affordability How do we get past the Epstein Files 1:20 - Robert in Bensalem 1:25 - Speaking on Patricia Heaton, carrying shows, 1:35 - Home Alone and the Godfather 1:40 - Seeing a celebrity for the first time in action 1:45 - Ben Simmons being a pro fisherman 1:50 - Governor Phil murphy's tenure is coming to an end in New Jersey 1:55 - Mail in ballots in NJ and other gripes about NJ 2:00 - Baby it's cold outside 2:05 - Eagles v Buffalo and why the NFL draft is so wrong Everyone seems to hate socialism unless it's involved in sports 2:10 - Xenos, Side the Munsters, being pro-American 2:20 - Joe of Exton, Ivanda Carlisle, Best athletes that you would have loved to see in person 2:30 - Praise for Joe of Exton 235 - How have tariffs negatively impacted the bourbon industry People who have the worst laughs 250 - Lightning Round, Winner Xenos from Upper Darby ("The Munsters")

In his chaotic quest for a Turbo Man doll, Howard Langston goes to extremes to find the toy on Christmas Eve. It's the stuff of Christmas slapstick comedy, right? In reality, society has always been obsessed with 'the must-have' gifts during the holiday season and parents have gone to even more extreme lengths for their kids, with both the Cabbage Patch riots of 1983 and the Power Rangers craze of 1993 proving beleaguered mums and dads will do anything to get the latest toy for their children, including chasing trucks and beating up store staff.Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Howard, a great mattress salesman, but a less-than-adequate husband and father. When his disappointed son tells him he wants a Turbo Man action figure, Howard springs into action on Christmas Eve, only to find every store out of stock. This is why you don't leave your Christmas shopping to the last minute!Despite the initial poor reception, Jingle All the Way has become an unlikely holiday classic, and an effective satire of the commercialization of Christmas. The movie has found new life through annual holiday season rewatches, with nostalgia playing a significant role in its enduring popularity.And in a weird twist of fate, the movie, which came out in November 1996, predicted exactly what parents would do to get a Tickle Me Elmo that year...I would love to hear your thoughts on Jingle All the Way !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle, Aaron and ConnerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

In Episode 270 of The Independent Characters, we bring our monumental exploration of Titans to a close by venturing beyond the Imperium to the heretical, alien, and utterly bizarre god-engines that stalk the galaxy. In this second part of our two-part series, we delve into the corrupted Chaos Titans of the Dark Mechanicum - twisted reflections of their loyalist kin whose Machine Spirits have long since merged with the daemonic will of the Warp. From Iconoclasts and Infernals to the infamous Daemon Engines of the Traitor Legios, we examine how the powers of the Warp reshape these once-holy engines into entities of madness and malice. But the galaxy's gods of war are not limited to humanity's machines. We turn our attention to the Xenos Titans, the elegant, wraithbone Aeldari Phantoms and Revenants, the ramshackle yet terrifying Ork Gargants, and even the living, bio-engineered horrors of the Tyranids that serve as their own monstrous equivalents. Each race has its own vision of what it means to command destruction on a titanic scale, and their designs reveal as much about their cultures as their weapons do about their wars. On the tabletop, we explore how these colossal war engines appear across games like Warhammer 40,000, Horus Heresy, Adeptus Titanicus, and Legions Imperialis, comparing their aesthetics, rules, and battlefield impact. Whether it's a Gargant's laughter echoing through the smoke, an Aeldari Titan striding like a ghost through reality, or a corrupted Warlord roaring praise to the Dark Gods, each represents a unique expression of power at its most absolute. We hope you enjoy this episode! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 0:26:00 - Engines of The Apocalypse (Part 2): Xenos & Chaos Titans - Part 1 1:06:10 - Engines of The Apocalypse (Part 2): Xenos & Chaos Titans - Part 2 1:41:35 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer War on The Shore 2026 Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library  

In Episode 270 of The Independent Characters, we bring our monumental exploration of Titans to a close by venturing beyond the Imperium to the heretical, alien, and utterly bizarre god-engines that stalk the galaxy. In this second part of our two-part series, we delve into the corrupted Chaos Titans of the Dark Mechanicum - twisted reflections of their loyalist kin whose Machine Spirits have long since merged with the daemonic will of the Warp. From Iconoclasts and Infernals to the infamous Daemon Engines of the Traitor Legios, we examine how the powers of the Warp reshape these once-holy engines into entities of madness and malice. But the galaxy's gods of war are not limited to humanity's machines. We turn our attention to the Xenos Titans, the elegant, wraithbone Aeldari Phantoms and Revenants, the ramshackle yet terrifying Ork Gargants, and even the living, bio-engineered horrors of the Tyranids that serve as their own monstrous equivalents. Each race has its own vision of what it means to command destruction on a titanic scale, and their designs reveal as much about their cultures as their weapons do about their wars. On the tabletop, we explore how these colossal war engines appear across games like Warhammer 40,000, Horus Heresy, Adeptus Titanicus, and Legions Imperialis, comparing their aesthetics, rules, and battlefield impact. Whether it's a Gargant's laughter echoing through the smoke, an Aeldari Titan striding like a ghost through reality, or a corrupted Warlord roaring praise to the Dark Gods, each represents a unique expression of power at its most absolute. We hope you enjoy this episode! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 0:26:00 - Engines of The Apocalypse (Part 2): Xenos & Chaos Titans - Part 1 1:06:10 - Engines of The Apocalypse (Part 2): Xenos & Chaos Titans - Part 2 1:41:35 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer War on The Shore 2026 Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library  

Hey there, scummers!In this episode, the lads crack open a few amasecs and take a merry wander through the lesser-known — and let's be honest, occasionally less effective — ordos of the mighty Inquisition.While they might not boast the infamy or raw authority of their illustrious cousins in Ordos Hereticus, Malleus, and Xenos, these smaller cogs in the Imperium's grinding war machine still play their part in keeping humanity safe.Some of them do it brilliantly… others, well, let's just say they try their best.From the nigh-impossible mandates of the Ordo Astartes, to the time-twisting meddling of the Ordo Chronos, and even the glorified star-chart scribbling of the Ordo Astra — the so-called “minor” Ordos are anything but. These unsung branches of the Inquisition might not have the fame, firepower, or fan clubs of the big three, but Emperor help us… they certainly keep things interesting.If you have questions, complaints, corrections or suggestions, email us at  Underhivelorekeepers@gmail.com. Want to support the show? ⁠https://linktr.ee/underhivelorekeepersEnd music theme is Celltrance by Lobo Loco. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/free-for-you-cc-by/celltrance-id-2346/

Episode 269 of The Independent Characters strides onto the battlefield with a thunderous step as we begin a two-part exploration of the greatest war machines ever to walk the galaxy - the Titans. In this first installment, we turn our gaze to the Imperial God-Engines of the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Collegia Titanica, delving deep into their origins, traditions, and the awe-inspiring lore that surrounds them. From the Titan Legions of the Great Crusade to the battles of the 41st Millennium, we trace how these towering avatars of the Omnissiah came to symbolize the Imperium's divine right to rule through fire and steel. We discuss the classes and hierarchy of Imperial Titans - from the swift Warhound Scout Titans to the legendary Warlord and the near-mythic Imperator - and examine the sacred bond between the Princeps, Moderati, and their god-machine. These are not mere machines, but walking cathedrals of destruction, powered by faith and fury in equal measure. On the tabletop, Imperial Titans have taken many forms across Games Workshop's systems, and we look at how these behemoths are represented in Warhammer 40,000, Horus Heresy, Adeptus Titanicus, and Legions Imperialis. Whether you command a Titan Maniple in Adeptus Titanicus or field a Warlord in an Apocalypse-scale 40K battle, these engines of war have remained a constant source of fascination and terror. We also discuss the stunning models that bring them to life; each one a feat of design that captures the impossible scale and grandeur of the Imperium's god-machines. This episode marks the beginning of our most monumental topic yet, and it's only the first half of the story. In Episode 270, we'll turn our auspex toward the Xenos counterparts; the alien god-engines of the Orks, Aeldari, and beyond to see how other races of the galaxy answer the thunderous challenge of the Imperium's Titans! We hope you enjoy the show. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 0:49:45 - Engines of The Apocalypse: Imperial Titans - Part 1 (First Half) 1:36:30 - Engines of The Apocalypse: Imperial Titans - Part 2 2:04:45 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer War on The Shore 2026 Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library

(500) Days of Summer arrived at a pivotal moment for romantic comedies. While the genre had dominated the box office throughout the early 2000s with reliable hits like The Proposal and 27 Dresses, audiences were growing weary of predictable formulas. Marc Webb's directorial debut, based on screenwriter Scott Neustadter's painful real-life breakup, offered something different: a relationship movie that openly declared itself "not a love story."What made the film revolutionary wasn't just its structure, but its willingness to interrogate the rom-com fantasy itself. Tom isn't a charming hero—he's a guy who projects his own idealized narrative onto Summer, a woman who's been honest about not wanting a relationship. It influenced how a generation thought about relationships and romantic expectations. The film's famous split-screen "Expectations vs. Reality" sequence became an instant classic for how brutally it captured the gap between romantic fantasy and truth. It sparked endless debates: was Summer the villain, or was Tom?500 Days of Summer arrived just as the traditional studio rom-com was beginning its decline. It represented a self-aware turning point; proof that audiences were ready for more complex, honest explorations of modern relationships. In deconstructing the romantic comedy, it created something that resonated even more deeply: a bittersweet, deeply human story about growth, self-delusion, and the messy reality of love.I would love to hear your thoughts on (500) Days of Summer !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle and Aaron.Takeaways: Tom's journey in '500 Days of Summer' highlights how love can morph

Yeah, baby, yeah! We've been cryogenically frozen and thawed out in 1997 to explore the groovy phenomenon that was Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Mike Myers brought his vision of a swinging '60s spy to life on a modest budget of just $16.5 million, creating a comedy with a vibrant retro aesthetic, pulling inspiration from James Bond, Our Man Flint, and classic '60s films like A Hard Day's Night. It's a clever mix of satire and slapstick, poking fun at spy movies while also creating its own universe.Oh, behave! Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery became a cultural touchstone, introducing catchphrases and characters that defined late '90s comedy. From Elizabeth Hurley's Vanessa Kensington to Myers' dual role as both Austin and Dr. Evil, the film's irreverent humour and physical comedy created something truly shagadelic, commenting on societal changes between the 60s and 90s, addressing how attitudes towards love, sex, and espionage have evolved over the decades. Do I make you horny, baby? The legacy of Austin Powers is more than just catchphrases; it challenged the norms of masculinity and relationships, making him a relatable and beloved character across generations. It's smashing, baby! Alexa, play Soul Bossa Nova!I would love to hear your thoughts on Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle, Aaron and Conner.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Happy Halloween!Evil Dead II was not the sequel to The Evil Dead that Sam Raimi intended. With a bigger budget, and more experience, he essentially remade the first film with a comedic twist. Released in 1987, Evil Dead II became the perfect bridge between horror and comedy.Ash Williams transforms from every man survivor to wisecracking action hero. Campbell's physical comedy is next-level; the guy gets beaten up by his own possessed hand. His performance became so iconic, it launched an entire franchise and Ash as a cult hero. Practical effects, makeup, and prosthetics created some truly memorable (and gross) moments.Evil Dead II helped define the horror-comedy genre and influenced countless filmmakers. It became a cult classic that's still celebrated decades later, leading to Army of Darkness and eventually the Ash vs Evil Dead TV series. Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi became legends in genre filmmaking.Evil Dead II proved you could be terrifying and hilarious at the same time. It's a masterclass in creative filmmaking on a budget, and proof that sometimes the best sequels are the ones that aren't afraid to reinvent themselves.Groovy.I would love to hear your thoughts on Evil Dead II !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle,Aaron and ConnerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Hocus Pocus represents something special in cinema: proof that a film's legacy isn't written on opening weekend. It's a testament to how the right movie can find its audience, even if it takes decades to get there, to become one of the most beloved family Halloween classics of all time.Virgins! Get ready to light the black flame candle, and summon the iconic Sanderson Sisters, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, who brought the sistahhhs to life with their unforgettable chemistry. It would lead to Hocus Pocus' eventual resurgence, with the Sanderson sisters as queer icons, and huge influences on the drag community. What started as a simple bedtime story evolved after years stuck in development hell. It would be The Divine Miss M herself who essentially got the movie greenlit, and Midler fully committed to the bit.But after a disappointing July 1993 release, VHS and DVD releases started to make it profitable and Hocus Pocus become a Halloween staple, as well as a cult classic.You could say it ran amok, Amok amok amok!I would love to hear your thoughts on Hocus Pocus !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle, Aaron and Conner.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculoushttps://www.adeptusridiculous.com/https://twitter.com/AdRidiculoushttps://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculousBy mid-M32, the Imperium was in a state of relative peace and prosperity. Having recovered from the devastating Horus Heresy, the Traitor Legions were still reeling from their defeat inside the Eye of Terror, Xenos were relegated to the frontiers of Imperial space, and the stagnation and decay that would define the Imperium millennia later had not yet set in. Confident that humanity had endured its greatest challenge, the Orks in particular were underestimated and judged to have been removed as a threat since the Ullanor Crusade.  This underestimation of the greenskins would prove to be disastrous when an enormous Ork planetoids began to materialize around imperial worlds, the Imperial Fists Chapter was destroyed, entire Sectors were overrun by the Greenskins and billions upon billions perished.Support the show

How did a British ghost story set in a Liverpool council estate became America's most haunting urban legend?In 1992, director Bernard Rose transformed Clive Barker's British ghost story, The Forbidden, into one of horror's most intelligent and thought-provoking slashers. But the inspiration ran deeper than fiction. The tragic 1987 murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy, who called 911 claiming someone was breaking into her Chicago apartment through her bathroom mirror, is a chilling real life inspiration to one of cinema's most enduring, and gothically romantic horror icons.Candyman is not just a horror movie; it's a reflection of societal fears, racial injustice, and the haunting legacy of violence against Black people in America, specifically black men. The film, set in the Cabrini Green housing project, serves as a backdrop for a story that's both supernatural and tragically real. Tony Todd's portrayal of Candyman is chilling yet tragic, highlighting the character's backstory as a victim of racial injustice rather than just a typical horror villain. Helen Lyle, a white woman who becomes entangled in the Candyman myth, exposes the privilege and naivety that often accompany the quest for truth. The contrast between her character and the realities faced by the residents of Cabrini Green is not just a plot device; it's a commentary on who gets to tell stories and which voices are heard.I dare you to say his name five times... Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman.... I would love to hear your thoughts on Candyman (1992) !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle, Aaron and ConnerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for...

What happens when you mix Keanu Reeves, a scenery-chewing Al Pacino, and a Faustian bargain?Andrew Neiderman's novel was originally going to be adapted in the early 90s, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Brad Pitt, but casting Satan proved difficult and so the project was halted.Speak of the devil, the O.J. Simpson trial gave new life to this story, and everyone became interested in courtroom drama and corrupt lawyers. The movie was resurrected, with Keanu Reeves choosing it over Speed 2, and the production desperate to entice Al Pacino to play the devil. Maybe they made a deal with the devil? In a bizarre twist worthy of the film itself, a copyright violation lawsuit forced the studio to digitally amend key scenes, proving that even fictional devils face real-world consequences.Inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost, Dante's Inferno, and the Faust legend woven into late 90s Manhattan, The Devil's Advocate remains a fascinating time capsule of '90s excess while asking timeless questions about the price of success and the susceptibility of human ambition and greed. Have a listen to The Midnight Myth's excellent episode on The Devil's Advocate hereI would love to hear your thoughts on The Devil's Advocate (1997) !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle, Aaron and ConnerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Verbal Diorama meets Verbal Kint in a neo-noir crime thriller, based somewhat on a true story, from the mind of Oscar-winning screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie.An idea based on a line from Casablanca, The Usual Suspects takes five felons in a line-up and creates the layers of deceit and twists, before the final realisation that Keyser Söze may not be who we thought it was - or was he?Who is Keyser Söze?With a heavyweight cast of big names and character actors, everyone in this movie is impeccable to the very end. And of course, the film's iconic twist ending cleverly invites viewers to question everything they thought they knew about the characters. The Usual Suspects' atypical non-linear storytelling made it stand out against other neo-noir crime dramas of the 90s, along with its extremely unreliable narrator. What is true? What isn't? The line-up scene and Benicio del Toro's unexpected flatulence during filming is very true, and led to a scene that became one of the film's most memorable and humorous moments. But really the legacy of the film and how it became a cult classic, aided by a brilliant marketing campaign, is the lingering mystery and pop culture creation of Keyser Söze. I would love to hear your thoughts on The Usual Suspects !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle, Aaron and Conner.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

30 years on, the tide is turning for Showgirls.Showgirls is remembered for its outlandish dialogue, the over-the-top performances, culminating in controversy, cult status, and unapologetic campiness. It's widely regarded as a mess, a critical and commercial flop, and poor Elizabeth Berkley took the brunt of the blame.Showgirls is polarizing, for many it's a guilty pleasure drenched in excess, but for others, it's a train wreck that's hard to look away from. This movie is no financial flop though, in fact it's one of MGM's most lucrative of all time. Sex sells. Nomi Malone hitchhikes her way to Las Vegas, dreaming of stardom and glory in the world of top tier showgirls. Writer Joe Eszterhas dreamed of a script that contained the real life stories of the women who worked in Vegas clubs, but director Paul Verhoeven wanted a not-so-subtle commentary on the darker side of fame and ambition in show business.It's looking at the American dream in a dark, twisted mirror, showing the misogynistic rot of show business, the dark reality of a patriarchal society that on the surface claims to love, idolise and promote women, it actually exploits and degrades women in the name of entertainment. Just like what happened to Elizabeth Berkley.I would love to hear your thoughts on Showgirls !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle, Aaron and brand-new patron Conner! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Hi Barbies, hi Kens!Podcast Barbie hosts this very special pink, plastic fantastic episode on the history and legacy of Barbie - the doll and the movie!From her humble beginnings in the late 50s, through various controversies along the way, Barbie has been symbolic of girlhood, and of embracing the idea that girls can be whatever they want to be through play, not just as mothers with babydolls.As Barbie is based on the body of an actual young woman, the idea of a live action Barbie movie made sense. The first attempt was in 1986, and throughout the years, various studios have tried to make a live action Barbie film, while in the background, Barbie has been a staple in animation.It wasn't until real life Producer Barbie, Margot Robbie, contacted Mattel, with her ideas for a meta take on Barbie that Warner Bros started to take notice. Producer Barbie contacted Director Barbie, Greta Gerwig, and together they assembled the brightest and best Barbies in Hollywood to join them to celebrate Barbieland and all their achievements by having Barbie and Ken going to the real world and discovering that Barbieland's version of matriarchy isn't quite the experience of the real world.The Kens, well, they're just Ken.I would love to hear your thoughts on Barbie !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle, Aaron and brand-new patron Conner! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

We're recharging this week before we drive back into our Alien: Earth Saga with this fresh classics episode that takes place in the same universe! Will people ever learn not to experiment on Xenos? I gotta tell you, I hope not! Have suggestions? Contact us at: Thepopsaga@gmail.com Find our socials, channels, and more here: https://hype.co/@2did Special thanks to Keybeaux @‌burtonm6 on https://www.fiverr.com/burtonm6 for the amazing theme song

Red Sonja is based on Red Sonja, which is, in turn, partially based on Red Sonya. The Red Sonya interpretation is credited as such for this movie, however it's actually based on Red Sonja, not Red Sonya. And during production, it was briefly called Red Sonia.Confused? I'm not surprised.So many Sonjas/Sonyas/Sonias. And what about Conan, I mean, Kalidor?Sonja/Sonya's evolution from Robert E. Howard's historical 16th-century warrior to Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith's iconic Marvel Comics fantasy heroine, each brought something unique to the Red Sonja legacy.Kalidor (definitely not Conan!) is in an interesting case study of Hollywood rights navigation, where creative solutions led to a character that channels the spirit of Conan while remaining legally distinct. Red Sonja's innovative approach to special effects, and the decision to shoot everything in-camera created a distinctive visual style that prioritized practical filmmaking techniques over post-production polish.While it has its flaws, Red Sonja represents an ambitious chapter in fantasy filmmaking that pushed boundaries and took creative risks, offering valuable insights into the evolution of the sword-and-sorcery genre and Hollywood's ongoing relationship with strong female protagonists.I would love to hear your thoughts on Red Sonja (1985) !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle and Aaron.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculoushttps://www.adeptusridiculous.com/https://twitter.com/AdRidiculoushttps://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculousToday we are going to go over something that the Imperium doesn't like to admit to: allying with the things they hate the most. Sometimes this is due for necessity for resources, but more often than not it is an “enemy of my enemy” situation. There are many threats to the galaxy as a whole, and some are more all-consuming than others. Though there have been instances of Xenos and Humanity allying in the face of Chaos, there is no more unifying enemy than the Tyranids. So, we are going to go over some notable times where the Imperium of Man decided to see the big picture and agree to a truce with some of the most prominent xenos in the galaxy.Support the show

From batnips to ice-themed villains and the not-so-subtle campiness, Joel Schumacher's neon-soaked superhero spectacle dives deep into the wacky world of Gotham City's dynamic duo as they face off against Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy. Batman & Robin stands as one of cinema's most notorious cautionary tales about franchise excess. What began as Warner Bros' attempt to create the ultimate summer blockbuster became a $125 million lesson in how beloved characters can be transformed into walking toy advertisements. From George Clooney's regretful reflections on his rubber nipples to Arnold Schwarzenegger's $25 million payday for delivering ice puns, this production reads like a masterclass in studio interference gone wrong.Schumacher's vision clashed with studio demands for maximum merchandising, costume designers prioritized sculpted anatomy over actor comfort, and how plot came a distinct second to ensuring characters and vehicles were as toyetic as possible.While Batman & Robin effectively killed the franchise for nearly a decade, its spectacular failure directly influenced Christopher Nolan's grounded Dark Knight trilogy and fundamentally changed how studios approach superhero properties. What an incredible legacy for one movie to have! I would love to hear your thoughts on Batman & Robin !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle and Aaron.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

When we think of movies with Hollywood defining legacies, Mr. & Mrs. Smith wouldn't be the first that springs to mind.A fun, comedic mid-2000s action flick, capitalising on the chemistry of its two stunningly beautiful leads; it became the movie that defined a generation of celebrity culture, and sold hundreds of thousands of gossip magazines.But it all could have been very different, had it not been for The Stepford Wives.The film's inception, a chaotic filming schedule that resulted in significant budget overruns, and a constantly changing script pale in comparison to the media circus that followed Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, affectionately given the portmanteau 'Brangelina', and how their relationship flourished as they played married assassins; oblivious to each other's secret lives until they're pitted against one another to finish their respective jobs. Not to mention his previous marriage failing at about the same time they were filming this movie - surely it's all a coincidence?Their journey from co-stars to Hollywood power couple to eventually married and sharing six children would not lead to their happily ever after, unlike John and Jane Smith.I would love to hear your thoughts on Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Ian, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Heather, Danny, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine, Kyle and Aaron.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy