Best Big Diva Energy Podcasts (2024)

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100: The Smell of Murder 1:07:21

15m ago1:07:21

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Forgive a film noir detour during our international vacation season. This is episode 100, and so I’ve picked a movie I love, and that feels right in the collective LTS wheelhouse. James M. Cain’s story of betrayal and murder was directed by Billy Wilder, and stars Barbara Stanwyck (natch), Fred McMurray and Edward G. Robinson. This film is full of …

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"I Am Oh La La" 49:24

31m ago49:24

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This week Annie and Jacob discuss an ideal double date scenario, the cultural significance of MILF Manor and "out of town" Jacob.By Doctor Diva

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99: Jesus versus the Bikini Girls 1:03:36

20m ago1:03:36

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Our summer travels continue this week to Italy, where Federico Fellini is our guide. The title translates to “the sweet life” in English, and that’s what star Marcello Mastroianni seeks in Rome, over the course of seven days. Mastroianni is a tabloid journalist, and we follow him through seven stories, during the film. Anita Ekberg is the female st…

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"Straight to the Taint" (w/ Tommy Bowe) 1:09:07

5h ago1:09:07

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This week, Annie and Jacob sit down with Tommy Bowe to discuss oil pulling, why the mouth is the butthole of the face and setting a boundary with jeans.By Doctor Diva

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98: Toshirô Mifune Can Get It! 1:07:43

20d ago1:07:43

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Shot in the postwar ruins of occupied Tokyo, Akira Kurosawa’s early buddy-cop thriller will make you feel every drop of sweat in its sweltering summer heat wave. A rookie cop (Toshiro Mifune) loses his gun to a pickpocket; the gun ends up in the hands of a desperate ex-soldier with nothing to lose. As his weapon gets used in a series of escalating,…

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"The Ayahuasca Episode" (w/ George Aivaliotis) 1:05:08

15d ago1:05:08

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This week Annie and Jacob sit down with George Aivaliotis to discuss "the medicine", the difference between burglary and robbery, and why none of them are going to Bonnaroo.By Doctor Diva

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97: Come On, Someone Shoot Him! 47:57

9d ago47:57

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We begin our International Summer Vacation season with a prime example of the French New Wave. Breathless is directed by Jean-Luc Godard, and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg. The film is notable for its visual style, and the impact it had on the careers of its leading actors. Belmondo plays a criminal who wants to be Humphrey Bogart. He sp…

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"My Dad Clocked Bella Hadid" (w/ Spencer Claus) 1:02:48

26d ago1:02:48

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Doctor Diva's very own Annie and Jacob sit down with our youngest guest yet, Spencer Claus—no relation to Santa Claus—to discuss clocking T, brat summer and the pitfalls of being a teenage beauty influencer.By Doctor Diva

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"Three Women and A Gay Man" (w/ Victor Carlesi) 1:04:40

16d ago1:04:40

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This week, Annie and Jacob sit down with Victor Carlesi to discuss cottage cheese, AIDS and what it's like to be a queer person in Staples.By Doctor Diva

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"Big Fiber" (w/ Rachele Friedland) 1:04:07

23d ago1:04:07

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This week on Doctor Diva, Annie and Jacob sit down with Rachele Friedland to discuss gay gyms, creatine and guessing people's weight.By Doctor Diva

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"Led Astray by a Butch Lesbian" (w/ Meat Bar) 1:04:38

1M ago1:04:38

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This week, Annie and Jacob sit down with Meat Bar (Maggie Beasley) to discuss familial tornado trauma, Jacob's desire to critique high school plays and the dangers of Kratom.By Doctor Diva

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"Italian Energy All Around" (w/ Sam Oh) 1:10:31

2M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

On this week's episode of Doctor Diva, Annie and Jacob sit down with Sam Oh to discuss dating apps, tarot and how Sam got scammed by his psychic.By Doctor Diva

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"Anchored to This Realm" ( w/ Kristin Wallace) 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

This week Annie and Jacob sit down with Kristin Wallace to discuss the importance of a shoes-off household (tip-toeing acceptable), blue waffles and when a date says "let's make content" it's time to go.By Doctor Diva

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White Party Vietnam 2024 Promo Podcast 51:38

2M ago51:38

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This summer, I'm returning to Asia to headline White Party Vietnam. For the first time ever, White Party Bangkok is bringing its out-of-this-world production to Vietnam, so you definitely don’t want to miss it. Here's a preview of what I'll be playing. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

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"DogPod" (w/ Fred and Pearl) 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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This week Annie and Jacob interview two very special guests, Fred and Pearl. They talk religion, sexuality and the importance of a living will.By Doctor Diva

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"What Is Your Problem?" (w/ Theresa Bateman) 52:52

3M ago52:52

52:52

On this week's episode, Annie and Jacob talk to Theresa Bateman about her run-in with Dolly Parton, going “Facebook Official” with Chris Brown and they attempt to answer the question: can a queer-owned business survive?By Doctor Diva

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“Wine and Wheat Thins” (w/ Aricia Skidmore-Williams) 58:11

3M ago58:11

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Annie and Jacob sit down with comedian and fellow podcaster Aricia Skidmore-Williams (Even the Rich and Rich and Daily) to discuss their hot takes on VPR (Ariana sucks and James should be deported), Aricia's advanced tap dancing practice and why the hottest man on the Desperate Housewives is Carlos—because he's left-handed.…

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"Tickling Is Complicated" (w/ Camirin Farmer) 56:35

3M ago56:35

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Annie and Jacob are joined by Camirin Farmer to discuss astrology, Catholic school trauma and the authenticity of an Amazon prayer candle.By Doctor Diva

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“I Put My Hands Up” (w/ Hannah Pilkes) 59:35

3M ago59:35

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This week Annie and Jacob sit down with Hannah Pilkes (of Search Party and Comedy Bang Bang) to discuss the importance of maintaining a routine while on the road, trying (and failing) to avoid screen time and the inherent sexual nature of puppets.By Doctor Diva

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96: I Think He Might Be A Sociopah 49:11

3M ago49:11

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Down in the depths of precode cinema, where Shelly likes to spend torrid nights, there’s a depiction of how a department store can be a little Peyton Place, and how Warren William is never to be trusted. The great precode lothario stars with very young Loretta Young and Wallace Ford (who we just saw as a middle-aged creep in The Breaking Point) as …

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"Diva Las Vegas" (w/ Best Actress) 49:27

3M ago49:27

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Annie Paradis and Jacob Crow sit down with the trio behind Best Actress. KP shares her love of fairy smut, Monica dives into her recurring dream that involves a bald man (who may or may not be her husband) and Chelsea defends her queerness while picking the hottest 'Kevin'.By Doctor Diva

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95: My Film Erogenous Zones 1:12:56

3M ago1:12:56

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Here are Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift at their hottest, with an adaptation of Theodore Dreiser’s An American Tragedy. Just as in Night of the Hunter, Shelley Winters maybe ought to watch her back. George Stevens directs, and here, he’s beginning his epic period. In the 50s, he’ll direct Giant and Shane, among others. This one is full of me…

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"Polysecure With Dogs" (w/ Orin Calcagne) 57:53

4M ago57:53

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Annie Paradis and Jacob Crow sit down with Orin Calcagne and dive into the appeal of Sandoval, how much is too much caffeine and what it means to be polysecure with your dog.By Doctor Diva

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Cyberpunk 2077 55:36

3M ago55:36

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CYBERPUNK 2077!!!The year is 2077: “Amidst the bustling chaos of a high-tech metropolis governed by corrupt mega-corporations, the vibrant nightlife offers the only escape.” Brace yourself for an electrifying journey through the sounds of the era: expect a thrilling mix of big room anthems, synthetic melodies, and cybernetic drums that will keep yo…

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94: Mourning Culottes 54:02

3M ago54:02

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Johnny Guitar (1954): It’s unusual, it’s weird, and it’s unlike any other film made by these stars. And it’s our first LTS western. Because maybe your show runner has a slightly twisted appreciation for the genre. Nicholas Ray, whose directorial chops we last experienced with In A Lonely Place, directs Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden and Mercedes Mc…

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93: Situational Gales 49:58

4M ago49:58

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Every once in awhile, your host takes a flier, choosing a film for us to watch that I’ve seen once or twice, if at all. Also arising from the 2022 draft episode is this English romance from 1945. It’s from the filmmaking team of Powell and Pressburger, and stars Wendy Hiller, so on credentials alone, it’s worth your attention. A young woman travels…

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Introducing "Doctor Diva" 1:42

4M ago1:42

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Join comedians Annie Paradis and Jacob Crow each week as they explore the potions and poisons plaguing them while they seek a salve for their sanity. Set boundaries and cross them in the name of exploration. Divine wisdom from spiritual soothsayers and Real Housewives. Lean into the social foibles and ancient fables that reveal themselves in the fr…

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92: We've Got All the French You Need 1:05:27

4M ago1:05:27

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Gene Kelly was at the height of his powers in 1951, starring in musicals for MGM, and choreographing some of them. Here, Vincent Minelli directs, but the dancing is by Kelly. Leslie Caron makes her film debut, and the rest of the cast has a decidedly continental vibe. The film is “inspired” by George Gershwin’s 1928 musical of the same name, but th…

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91: I Wouldn't Go to Salinas Either 49:49

4M ago49:49

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Unlike the mid-40s film that first brought us Bogie and Bacall, The Breaking Point is a relatively faithful adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s story, To Have and Have Not. This one stars John Garfield (in one of his final films) and Patricia Neal. Michael Curtiz directs, but if that suggests a routine Warner Bothers potboiler (I love those) it is not…

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One Magical Weekend 2024: Therapy Pool Party Promo 1:03:22

5M ago1:03:22

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Check out my 2024 One Magical Weekend promo podcast. This time around, I'll be DJing at the Therapy Pool Party on Sunday, June 2nd. Here’s a little taste of what I'll be playing.

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90: Ruth Chatterton is Jacked 53:07

4M ago53:07

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This 1936 film is based on the well-known novel of the same name, by Sinclair Lewis. It’s the story of a successful middle-aged man (Walter Huston) who wants something new from his life. That’s what his wife (Ruth Chatterton) wants, too, but their ideas are very different, and not compatible. And there’s Mary Astor, living her best life in an Itali…

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Episode 1: Gravity Sessions Volume 010 (Vocal Circuit/EDM/Trance) 58:34

5M ago58:34

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GRAVITY SESSIONS 010 After nearly a year, Gravity Sessions is back! Experience the high-energy genre-bending sound that is Gravity. Includes music from Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Calvin Harris, Above & Beyond, and more...Strap in and get ready to be weightless!

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89: You Can't Be Evil in a Cardigan 1:05:14

8M ago1:05:14

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If the Jeopardy answer is “A Christmas-themed film of the mid-1940s”, you might expect the question to be “What is ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’” or “What is ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’” But on this year’s LTS holiday episode, those questions would be wrong! Our movie this year comes with stars like Victor Moore and Don DeFore, not Jimmy Stewart or Donna R…

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Odyssey Volume I 54:36

8M ago54:36

54:36

Experience Odyssey: Prepare yourself for a captivating journey beyond the confines of a mere set. Dive into the depths of my conscious & unconscious mind, strap in and enjoy the ride!

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88: Plausibly Evil 55:59

8M ago55:59

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I hear that Alec Guinness made a couple of movies in the 1970s or 80s that you may know. This is not that. This is a classic Ealing Studios comedy in which Alec plays eight characters. Because it’s a British comedy, I was not surprised to find that it dealt with social class. Robert Hamer directs, and Dennis Price is the actual star. This episode i…

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87: The Barbara Stanwyck of Five-Year-Olds 1:10:37

8M ago1:10:37

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This is a disturbing film: also a good one. Charles Laughton’s only directorial outing focuses on a con man (and worse) terrorizing a pair of children as they run from him. He’s attempting to secure some money he covets, and to shut up those meddling kids. Robert Mitchum is our charismatic villain and star, along with Shelley Winters and silent lum…

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86: Bring a Fan and a Bucket 49:21

8M ago49:21

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For me, this movie answers some important LTS questions: what did that Ernst Lubitsch guy direct besides To Be Or Not To Be? How was Herbert Marshall ever a romantic lead? And finally, where are the precodes? It’s been forever! TIP also give me the chance to introduce Kay Francis and Miriam Hopkins, the fashion-forward queen of Warner Brothers befo…

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85: No Talking! 1:35:52

8M ago1:35:52

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For this episode, we’re breaking format a bit. Instead of focusing on one film, we’ll talk about several: all from the silent film era. It’s not a draft, but each panelist has picked a movie, and we’ve all watched them! Our guide is guest host, Micki Maynard! Silent Sampler Micheline Maynard with Shelly Brisbin, Nathan Alderman, Dr. Drang, Annette …

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84: The Healthy Habits of Hat Check Girls 56:17

9M ago56:17

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Nicholas Ray directs Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Graham. Bogie is Dix Steele, who should not be confused for Captain Picard’s hollowdeck alter ego, Dixon Hill. (Am I the only one who does that?) Bogie is not a detective, but a screenwriter suspected of murder. In A Lonely Place is considered one of the best film noir made, and Bogart and Graham give…

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83: The Original Sin is Littering 50:58

9M ago50:58

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It’s the age-old story: Boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl get married, girl’s psychosexual hangups put strain on their marriage, girl may or may not begin turning into a large murderous panther because of an ancient family curse … you know, the usual. Horror auteur Val Lewton and ace director Jacques Tourneur spin a low budget…

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Anthem Volume 3 (Anthems, Divas & Throwbacks) 1:11:15

10M ago1:11:15

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Ready for another jam packed hour of anthems, divas & throwbacks?! This chapter includes remixes & reworks of, Gloria Gaynor, La Bouche, Peter Rauhofer, Madonna and more… So strap in and get ready for a FULL nostalgic journey!!!

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Dunes Resort Labor Day Weekend 2023: Live Set (High Energy Daytime Vocal) 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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Get ready for an high energy daytime journey as I share with you the highlights of my Labor Day vocal set at the Dunes Resort last Sunday. Brace yourself for a electric adventure that will leave you buzzing. Sit back, strap in, and enjoy the ride. Don't forget, sharing is greatly appreciated!

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82: Diva with a Monkey 1:07:36

11M ago1:07:36

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We watch Billy Wilder’s story of a silent film queen’s life in middle age and the screenwriter who stumbles into her world. Noir, melodrama, dark humor, horror. It’s all here in this classic, staring Gloria Swanson. She’s all of 46 when she made this movie, but a has-been like her character. This episode is full of excellent trivia and unexpected c…

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81: I Will Defend the Weenie King 54:09

11M ago54:09

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Probably the best of the Sturges comedies, The Palm Beach Story is part romance, part screwball comedy, part drawing room comedy. The performances sparkle, the movie looks great, and the plot is inventive. Joel McCrea and Claudette Colbert are our delightful stars. And I get to talk about Mary Astor some more. Don’t miss this one, kids. The Palm Be…

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80: Weapons-Grade Winsome 50:39

12M ago50:39

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Fair warning: this recap of a Preston Sturges film from 1937 also features Barbie content.By The Incomparable

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79: Stock Your Noir Bar 31:25

12M ago31:25

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Shelly talks with the “czar of noir” about his new book, his favorite films noir and what’s happening at Turner Classic Movies.By The Incomparable

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78: Subversive on so Many Levels 41:31

12M ago41:31

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Who would dare comment on the inherently propagandistic aspects of the war effort, right in the middle of World War II? That would be Preston Sturges. A soldier is discharged from the Army because he has hay fever, but is declared a war hero when he returns to his hometown. Eddie Bracken and Ella Raines (last seen on LTS in Phantom Lady) are your s…

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77: A Film Noir and a Dessert Topping 42:57

12M ago42:57

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The Summer of Sturges continues with a movie that’s not in a class with The Lady Eve. But we still need to talk about it. World-renown conductor Rex Harrison suspects his much younger wife (Linda Darnell) of cheating on him, and he dreams up three different ways to punish her for it.By The Incomparable

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Unite Music Festival 2023: Overdrive Live Set 1:58:31

1y ago1:58:31

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This past Saturday, I wrapped up the Saturday Overdrive event (4-6am) during The Unite Music festival. I am thrilled to share a recording of my live set with all of you! Get ready for a high-energy experience that will leave you electrified. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to enjoy the ride! Don’t forget to share.…

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76: A Trunk Full of Dinner Jackets 1:05:56

1y ago1:05:56

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We begin the summer of (Preston) Sturgess celebration with a true classic. Director and stars were at their best here, and it’s a treat to watch LTS’ favorite dame work her magic on Henry Fonda. I have four more Sturgess offerings coming up, but this one is hard to beat.By The Incomparable

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