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On _This Film is Lit_ we finally settle the score on one simple question… Is the book really better than the movie? Bryan has a film degree. He watches the movie but doesn't read the book. Katie has two English degrees, so she does things the right way and reads the book before we watch the movie. Prepare to be wowed by our expertise and charm as we dissect all of your favorite film adaptations and decide whether the silver-screen or the written word did it better. Turn it up, settle in, and ...
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Criminal Adaptations

Criminal Adaptations

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Criminal Adaptations is a True Crime/Movie Review Podcast discussing some of your favorite films, and the true crime stories that inspired them. With hosts Remi, who spent over a decade working in the film and television industry, and Ashley, a clinical psychologist and forensic evaluator. They discuss a new movie each week and compare the film to the real life events that the film is based on.
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A Bald Opinion

A Bald Opinion

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Join two hopeful filmmakers Guðni Líndal Benediktsson and Neill Prentice on their journey through the strange world of films based on video games, in an attempt to discover what makes a good adaptation. From Hitman and Max Payne, to Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider, no stone will be left unturned in their search for truth.
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Movie adaptations of videogames have a fairly infamous reputation for being...well, let's be honest, terrible. But surely an entire genre can't be written off? Of the hundreds made so far, there must be a few good ones, right? Join hosts Jamie and Rory as they suffer through the seemingly endless sea of bad videogame movies in search of the few diamonds in the rough. There will be laughs, tears (mostly from Jamie) and nerdy details nobody could possibly care about! Let us suffer through thes ...
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The Creative Cut Up

Felicia Pride, Driadonna Roland, Georgette Pierre

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A lively and honest space for storytellers that sits at the intersection of craft, business, and independence. Join us weekly where Felicia Pride and her co-hosts, Dria Roland and Georgette Pierre, talk shop and smack, share the good, the bad, and the ugly. And provide tangible tips to support your creative practice, your career, and your artist self.
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Sequelisers is a film podcast about discussing, re-writing, recasting and ultimately fixing the bad sequels from the history of cinema. Hosted by Jack Chambers-Ward with Matthew Stogdon and Tim Maytom.
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Movie Theater Butter

TillKim Productions

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Some corn pops and some corn flops. "Movie Theater Butter" puts the heat on adapted films to see how they hold up to their original source. New episodes every Wednesday! A TillKim Productions podcast, hosted by Kim Labick with a rotating guest lineup of industry professionals and movie buffs. Executive Producer Sean Alt (This podcast was previously known as "Flip The Script")
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Film Philosophy Podcast

Film Philosophy Podcast

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Film Philosophy is a project that was always something needing to be started. To engage with the film community and create something that we can all share. Sam Mascaro and myself; Alex Martinez , are setting out to do the unthinkable. A podcast, that is directly influenced by the audience, what you want to see, when you want to see it. We not only plan to do the show but would also love to do many other events. So stay tuned Philosophers, and enjoy!
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Ink to Film

Luke Elliott & James Bailey

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Do you like to read the book before you see the movie? Or do you prefer to hunt down the source material after you fall in love with a film/tv show? If you answered yes to either, you’re like Luke and James--a writer and filmmaker respectively who use their backgrounds studying stories for in-depth discussions of adaptations past and present. If you like delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you. It’s a book and movie club all in one, focused on the art of s ...
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Join comedian Maddy and writer/ director Briana for their book to film podcast, recorded all the way from middle-earth (aka Aotearoa, New Zealand). Each month we discuss how well, or not so well, a movie was made from the book it was based off, e.g. Twilight. If you love movies, books, and funny lesbians talking about movies and books, then this is the podcast for you.
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Wit Beyond Measure

Wit Beyond Measure - Elle Kammerer and Catrina Mayer

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a reader in possession of Austen novels must be in want of a podcast. Hosts Catrina and Elle are lit majors who love reading these books through a modern and historic lens.
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Adaptational

Skye Thorleifson

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You've re-read this book a thousand times. You've memorized every panel of this graphic novel. You know every line and lyric from this anime, TV series, or musical. Only one question remains: What would happen if it was made into a movie? Skye Thorleifson presents 'Adaptational', a discussion of every facet of the adaptation process. Each episode introduces a new story that has yet to be made into a film, and asks: What if it was given a chance on the big screen? Could it be adapted to film? ...
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NOIR TALK

Film Noir Foundation

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NOIR TALK is a podcast devoted to discussing the Film Noir Foundation. It is the foundation’s mission to find and preserve noir films in danger of deterioration, damage or loss, and to ensure that high quality prints of these classic films remain in circulation for theatrical exhibition to future generations. The views and opinions of guests do not necessarily reflect those of the Film Noir Foundation, or its directors and advisors.
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Hollywood Hangover

Christopher Price and Joe Russo

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Joe Russo and Christopher Price are filmmakers who love disagreeing about what makes the wonderful world of cinema tick. Join them as they take a sober look at what’s happening on and off the big silver screen.
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The Distracted Librarians

Bloomfield Township Public Library

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The Bloomfield Township Public Library presents the Distracted Librarians Podcast. We are your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can’t resist the siren call of movies, video games, music and everything else in the pop culture universe. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted with us!
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Written By

Robert and Chase

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Written By is a bi-weekly screenwriting podcast where Robert Therrell and Chase Bridges either work together to outline a new short film based on random suggestions or compete head to head with rival movie pitches! Listen each week to hear the creation of fun stories and join in on the creative process. Check us out over on Youtube for more!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/written-by/support
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Join fairy tale enthusiasts Drew and Cassie as they discuss the world of film and literary adaptations! Each month they will choose a specific fairy tale, and each week they will discuss a different book, movie, or musical adaptation of that fairy tale, exploring the way authors and artists retell, change, twist, conserve, and diversify the same stories over and over.
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Special Topics in Media Studies is a lecture-based podcast that tackles media history one artifact at a time. Each season of the series we will investigate a different mass media theme, medium, or programming genre. While our focus is educational (it is an academic podcast after all), we tailor our conversations toward a broad audience of media enthusiasts.
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Welcome to Horror Dads, a Podcast delivered to you from 2 dads who love horror, and work to balance our love of horror with our family life. Join us and listen in as we discuss franchise favorites, movies we’ve never seen, movies we’ve seen 1,000 times, and desert island horror movies. We will also focus on discussing our favorite horror merchandise, the artists behind the work, and our discovery of new artists and work.
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Take Me To Your Reader

Pavement Pounders Podcast

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The Pavement Pounders discuss adapted science fiction, generally well-known films derived from written works. They read the book, watch the movie, watch remakes, reboots, re-adaptations, and give it all a good mulling over.
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Iconography

Charles Gustine

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How do we understand the places we visit (and even the places we’ve never been)? As a shorthand, we use agreed-upon touchstones - famous places, famous people famous foods, and, of course, dreams. Dreamed-up people and dreamed-up places and dreamed-up things. This podcast looks at a culture's icons - real and imagined - to see what they say about the culture itself, as well as the outsiders who've elevated those icons above all others.
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Development Hell

DREAD Podcast Network

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For every horror title to hit V.O.D ... there are countless others that end up D.O.A. ... DEVELOPMENT HELL is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions, to find out what went wrong, and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Join Dread Central's managing editor, Josh Korngut, as he digs up the dirt on the best horror movies never made. Discover dead projects like ALIEN 5, BEETLEJUICE GOES HAWAIIAN, HALLOWEEN 3D, FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH, and many more ...
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Cinematic Doctrine is a mature, millennial-infused film/tv discussion podcast from Melvin Benson that features Movie Discussions (conversational episodes about specific movies), Party Pleasers (movies fully-summarized from start to finish to discern if its a 'Party Pleaser' or 'Party Pooper'), and Let's Talks (prepared film-or-Christian related topical episodes). Influenced by Acts 17 and Romans 2:4. Podcast Magazine says Cinematic Doctrine "uses the shared value of human life as a springboa ...
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Elsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of TikTok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Mi ...
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Feeling Seen

Jordan Crucchiola, Maximum Fun

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On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relatio ...
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Hello, I’m Lisa Miller, a passionate writer. My words weave tales that evoke emotions, spark imagination, and foster connection. Through my stories, I aim to inspire and transport readers to worlds of wonder and introspection.
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The Envelope

Los Angeles Times

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The Envelope podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal intimates stories from this award season’s top contenders. A-list actors, directors and showrunners join Los Angeles Times entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen for conversations about their personal lives and creative processes — and how it all fuels their art.
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Let's autopsy the screenplays of your favorite films and TV shows. We'll talk the craft you can learn from their concrete examples, as well as the underlying theories and philosophies behind their storytelling structures. Hosted by Carl Albert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. For years, Shitty Rigs has been a platform for filmmakers to showcase the ingenuity and problem solving skills they use to get the shots they need. Sprouting from that same idea, we present Wrap Drinks; a podcast dedicated to talking with those same film & television professionals from around the world as they tell us how they got into the industry, offer tips & tricks, and share their experiences from set. There's a fine line between "shitty" and "genius," join u ...
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Morning Martlet is your hangout for all things gaming. We are your daily podcast about gaming: from industry news to fresh releases and leaks. We are on air Monday to Friday, and we aim to give you the best of the best within 5 to 15 minutes, so that you do not need to check what's new out there. Get ready to join us bright and early as we dive into the pulse of the gaming world, bringing you the freshest updates, insights, and stories from the realm of pixels and play.
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Today on Morning Martlet: Sony State of Play has been scheduled for today. MultiVersus officially launched. Activision won $17m from EngineOwning. And much more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional sound effects: https://www.zapsplat.comBy Martlet Mountain
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The Horror Dads dedicate an episode to 10 Horror Films that take place in the woods. John and Jamie avoid the obvious classics (like Friday the 13th and The Burning), and spend time on some lesser-known films that take place in the great outdoors. Summer is here, and many are planning their camping adventures - this episode might make you think twi…
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Brenna and Joe are dismayed to hear from listener Dann that (of course!) the Muzak we're been hearing on Skins isn't what originally aired. And when we find out what we *could* be hearing, it's even more galling. Grrrr! Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacg…
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This pride month, the city of Detroit plays host to a pioneering exhibition thought to be the first queer international art biennial. "I'll Be Your Mirror: Reflections of the Contemporary Queer," showcases more than 800 works from 170 artists from across the world. Special correspondent Christopher Booker has the story for our arts and culture seri…
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Is the upcoming debate rigged against Trump? In this episode, we unpack the intense preparations and strategies on both sides, focusing on President Joe Biden's stamina and the speculation around moderator bias. We also analyze Trump's tactics, the necessity for him to stay composed, and how Biden might attempt to provoke him. Our discussion highli…
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The visions are clear now. I see possible futures, all at once. Our enemies are all around us, and in so many futures they prevail. But I do see a way, there is a narrow way through. It's Dune: Part 2, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It O…
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Whether he's starring in major movies like ELEMENTAL or JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, or sinking his teeth into roles like his his latest (in Yorgos Lanthimos' new KINDS OF KINDNESS), actor Mamoudou Athie follows his gut and ignores the algorithms. When Dev Patel's directorial debut, MONKEY MAN hit theaters earlier this year, Mamoudou found new depths o…
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PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard! Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss a movie neither of them had heard of before: The Man From Earth! John Oldman says he's lived for 14,000 years, but his coworkers aren't so sur…
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Strap on your mask, practice your Argentine tango and set a saucer of milk out for the hideous abominations - we're taking a look at movie adaptations of Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals this week, and yes, that does mean a lot of Cats chat. Why is Lloyd Webber's success on the stage so hard to recreate? Are any of his remaining musicals ripe for adapt…
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The potential election of Donald Trump (pictured) as the next U.S. President seems to have provided oxygen to Australia's Liberal/National Party: "How the prospect of Trump 2.0 is emboldening the Coalition on climate change"; "Tiny and unsubstantiated nuclear idea grabs the nation's attention"; "Former Liberal minister’s new climate role heightens …
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DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. Part III: THE LONG WALK Written under the Richard Bachman pen name, THE LONG WALK is a dystopian horror drama surrounding a group of 100 teenage boys who participate in a brutal competition that will l…
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In this BONUS episode epilogue to our Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Season 2 focus, we are thrilled to be rejoined with Batman (and now Joker!) scholar Kyle Hammonds. In this continuation of our conversation concerning Batman's arch nemesis, we count down our Top 5 incarnations of the "Clowned Prince of Crime". Spanning comics, cartoons, literary…
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Joe and Brenna's journey through the first series of Skins continue with extremely different episodes: an underwhelming episode on Jal that doesn't even put her front and center, and a harrowing episode about Chris that nearly broke Joe's husband. Plus: a ratings discrepancy, hatred for Michelle, and Brenna finally confesses why her mothering insti…
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Academy Award®-nominated director (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) — and Dolby Institute Fellowship winner — Carlos López Estrada brings together another panel of working filmmakers and creatives, this time to discuss the hot button issue of AI in Filmmaking. Joining the discussion are: - Jorge R. Gutierrez (Filmmaker - “The Book of Life,” “Maya and th…
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An artist, activist, community builder and teacher. LaToya Ruby Frazier's art-making ideas come together in her first retrospective exhibition. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our ongoing arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/…
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Mexico has it all in just one day (picture: hail 'flooded" street)- "‘Multiple disasters all in one day’: New Mexico’s brutal week of fire and flood"; "Big Solar is already outperforming Big Oil – learn how"; "‘Dripping with self-righteous sanctimony’: Littleproud lashes teal MPs in nuclear debate"; "Dutton’s claim nuclear waste would be size of Co…
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In this episode of VGMP the boys take a look at the Japanese Sonic The Hedgehog OVA from 1996 which was released in western territories as Sonic The Hedgehog The Movie. It's an animated movie that definitely makes some interesting choices when it comes to voice cast and some of the more "anime" elements found in the film (yes, Robotnik kidnaps a ca…
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Australia's Opposition leader, Peter Dutton (pictured) and his LNP cohort want Australia to build seven nuclear-powered electricity-generating power plants - "Dutton’s nuclear gamble puts everything on the line – except the details"; "Liberals, Nationals split over support for big wind and solar"; "Why Dutton’s nuclear power plan is so Soviet"; "Nu…
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It's officially summer, which means it's a great time to go to the movies. This season had a slow box office start with "Furiosa" and "The Fall Guy'' underperforming expectations. Jeffrey Brown looks ahead with Aisha Harris of NPR and Mark Olson of the Los Angeles Times. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https…
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Actual teenage listener Neve (who is the child of listener Toni from Australia!) writes in to recommend the new iteration of Netflix's Heart Break High, which sounds like an Aussie version of Degrassi! Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray (BlueSky/Insta…
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Alison McCormack (pictured) leads the Melbourne-based Bicycle Network and is excited and overwhelmed by what is "Australia's e-bike moment". Working with her team, Alison recently organized an e-bike event at the Brunswick Velodrome attracting some 4000 people from all parts of Victoria. The event, which allowed people to test-ride their preferred …
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Whether you're on vacation at the beach or find yourself with a little more time for reading, summer is always a good time to pick up a new book. Jeffrey Brown has recommendations from two News Hour regulars for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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Stanislaw Lem was one of the world’s most widely read science fiction writers, so why don't people talk about him more? In episode 315, Join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they take their first visit the truly alien world of the novel, see the differences in translations first hand, learn about Lem’s attitude towards American SciFi of the time, c…
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What happens when a half-century-old trade agreement between global powerhouses expires? In this episode of the Elsa Kurt Show, we sit down with Clay Novak to unravel the profound consequences of the 1974 US-Saudi Arabia oil agreement coming to an end. This pact, pivotal in anchoring the US dollar and cementing military and economic alliances, now …
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June Squibb was born an actor, and had a rich career on stage for years before becoming an on-screen performer in her sixties. It’s not your typical trajectory, sure, but then neither is being 94 and carrying your first feature film – which, by the way, is an action comedy. With her new movie THELMA new in theaters this weekend, the singular June S…
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Ray Evans (pictured) founded the Australian Business Forum (ABF) and is excited and energized by the "Electric SUV Expo" that people can enjoy at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre over three days from August 9. The ABF is a premier business platform dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals in the small a…
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MOVIE DISCUSSION: Melvin digs into the archives (read: he found lost audio from 2020) to unearth a surprise Logan Sharp guest appearance! As The Reformed Gamers posted their last episode on January 24th, 2024, Melvin figured it would be fun to release this special episode as a final hoorah to one of his podcasting inspirations. We'll miss you, The …
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From Robert De Niro and Jared Leto to Daniel Day-Lewis and Jeremy Strong. There have been some amazing actors who turned in career-defining performances using method acting. But what is method acting? Is it the best way to be a truly great actor? Or is it selfish and obnoxious for everyone else around you? Or is it simply a way of branding a set of…
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Following the success of our Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Season 2 Retro Rewind season, this week we sit down with academic scholar and author of the newly released book, Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker: The Dark Side of Film Fandom (Lexington Books, 2024). In a twist of fate, Joker's author is none other than guest host and frie…
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DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. In Part II of STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, we get lost in the woods of New England and uncover the yet-unmade cinematic adaptation of his book THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON. Published in 1999, this Stephen Kin…
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Brenna and Joe dip back into dystopian territory with The 5th Wave, Rick Yancey's 2013 novel and J Blakeson's 2016 film adaptation. This one is unique because it's aliens, though we are still dealing with a Chosen One narrative and a potential love quad. Plus: changing (sometimes inefficiently) perspectives, a film that moves too fast but is too lo…
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The Bald Bros are off on another Side Quest looking at another fan film. And if there are two things these hairless hunks know it is fans and films! Kevin Tancharoen's Mortal Kombat: Rebirth takes a fresh approach to the Mortal Kombat property but is it a Scorpi-win or Sub-par Zero? Find out in this week's A Bald Opinion. Support the Show. Follow u…
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The June 15 Swanpool Environmental Film Festival was in equal portions depressing and uplifting - the latter arising from the fact that the Swanpool theatre was full of people eager to understand what is ahead for humanity and how best they could contribute to decisions ensuring the correct path was chosen. The eight-hour festival included the scre…
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Walter Keane was one of the most in-demand artists in the 1960s. His portraits of children with saucer-sized eyes could be found in galleries across the world, on advertisements nailed to telephone poles, and on lithographs in department store bargain bins. While Walter was partying with the rich and famous, Margaret Keane, his wife and true creato…
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Graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier has been described as "like the Beatles for teenagers." Her popular books depict feelings and emotions young people may not want to talk about with adults, like adolescent anxiety, loneliness and embarrassment. John Yang sits down with Telgemeier to discuss her work and her legions of fans. PBS News is supported by…
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Dr. William Lynn Weaver, a renowned surgeon, helped integrate a Knoxville high school in 1964. Even in those difficult times, he felt safe and supported thanks to his father, Ted Weaver, who worked long hours as a janitor and chauffeur. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, Dr. Weaver remembered his father's influence in this 20…
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Dr Mark Diesendorf (pictured) delivered a powerful and relevant address at the Saturday, June 15, Swanpool Environmental Film Festival. Dr Diesendorf is an associate professor from the University of New South Wales and is the co-author of "The Path to a Sustainable Civilisation". During his presentation, Dr Diesendorf pointed to the "Australian Con…
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Matthew B.Eisenson (pictured) from the Columbia Climate School Sabin Centre for Climate Change Law was the guest on a recent webinar where he talked about the "Myths and Misinformation about Renewable Energy". A recording from the session will be posted soon on the Columbia Climate School YouTube site, please check back there. --- Send in a voice m…
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