Best Illumination Cinema Podcasts (2024)

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Science Fiction Double Feature (Part 3) 59:03

3d ago59:03

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Roy and Gina continue their mini-series with two more sci-fi classics. The Day the Earth Stood Still and When Worlds Collide.By Illumination Cinema

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Big Changes Are Coming! 6:36

2h ago6:36

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I Heart Movies is ending, but don't worry! I Heart Animation is staying right here, and we'll continue to upload new episodes every month! If you want to keep up with new episodes on live action movies, subscribe to my YouTube Channel, or my other two podcasts, Every Version Ever, & The Disney Movie Marathon! The JonCast on YouTube: www.youtube.com…

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Episode 245: Screens and Anxiety, plus: Adventures in Odyssey Celebrates 1000 Episodes 53:10

1h ago53:10

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Research shows screens contribute powerfully to the anxiety kids experience. The Plugged In team looks at the book, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, and the impact of screens on the mental health of our children. Adam Holz then talks with Bob Hoose about Adventures in Odyssey and its 1000 episodes! Get your copy of Becoming a Screen-Savvy …

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Echo: Breaking barriers with Kira Kelly, ASC 57:45

2h ago57:45

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Echo continues the journey of Maya Lopez, a skilled fighter who was first seen in the Marvel series, Hawkeye. After the death of her father, Maya escapes Kingpin's gang by returning to her Choctaw Nation home in Oklahoma. It's the first Marvel series to feature a Native American character and explore indigenous culture and history. As Maya Lopez, E…

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SDCC 2024 Discussion: GeekWave 46:09

8h ago46:09

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San Diego Comic Con 2024 came and went and now we get to talk about it. Talk about all the news that dropped at this show and them some. Image comics Movies and TV Apple TV cutbacks DC Studios Trailers and Logos DC Comics!United Artists Returning? The Boys gets a Prequel In a Violent Nature Gets a Sequel Interview with the Vampire Season 3 Strange …

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Three Film Feature #37: Practical Magic, An Inconvenient Truth & The Story of Mankind 41:52

4h ago41:52

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Another week, another Three Films we're going to feature. This time around we got a mix of some random stuff. Practical Magic (1998) An Inconvenient Truth (2006) The Story of Mankind (1957) business inquiry: ironhawk56@gmail.com Find me Here: https://linktr.ee/TsunamiStudios

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Ranking Every Version Ever of The Grinch! - With Trivial Theater & TYTD Reviews 26:55

2h ago26:55

26:55

Today we've reached the end of Christmas in July on Every Version Ever, and in this episode Dan and Nicki are back one last time to help me rank, Every Version Ever of The Grinch! Follow Nicki online! YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/trivialtheater⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/trivia_chic⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/trivial…

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Episode 244: Plugged In Dives into the Summer Olympics, plus “Deadpool & Wolverine” 49:10

2h ago49:10

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The Summer Olympics are about to start! The Plugged In team reflects on the draw of these games, highlights a few content concerns, and encourages you to look at the Olympics with a different perspective. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsiao about the latest anticipated action flick, Deadpool and Wolverine. Get Your Copy of Becoming a Screen-Savvy…

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Illuminating In The Arena: Serena Williams with DP Ayana Baraka 1:04:29

23m ago1:04:29

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In the Arena: Serena Williams is the second season of the ESPN+ documentary series. Through a series of intimate interviews with Williams and others, the show offers an in-depth look at the legendary tennis player's life and career.Cinematographer Ayana Baraka was the director of photography for the entire 8-episode series. She met with the product…

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The Grinch Musical Live! - 2020 NBC Television Film - w/ Trivial Theater & TYTD Reviews 50:52

5d ago50:52

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Well, we saved the worst for last. NBC's live musical adaptation of the Grinch's Broadway musical. It is... Not good. Follow Nicki online! YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/trivialtheater⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/trivia_chic⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/trivialtheater⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dan online! YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.…

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Illumination's The Grinch - 2018 Benedict Cumberbatch Film - w/ Trivial Theater & TYTD Reviews 38:30

10d ago38:30

38:30

It's our final theatrical Grinch, and the one that made me feel most like a Grinch, the 2018 animated version from Illumination! For a hilarious bonus tangent, cut from this episode, check out my Patreon! This video is free for all members, at all tiers, even free ones!www.patreon.com/posts/british-tv-with-107586573 Follow Nicki online! YouTube: ⁠⁠…

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Episode 243: What Are Dark Patterns? plus: A Conversation with Sing Sing Director Greg Kwedar 43:48

2h ago43:48

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Our world is full of things we should know about, but maybe we don’t. The Plugged In team examines dark patterns online—deceptive practices and tactics that get you to sign up for things you don’t want or spend more money than you intend to. They’ll encourage you to keep your eyes open so you can protect your family. Then Paul Asay talks with Greg …

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Capturing terror in THEM: The Scare with DP Brendan Uegama 1:04:07

4h ago1:04:07

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The second season of the Amazon Prime horror anthology series THEM takes place in 1989 and 1991 Los Angeles. LAPD detective Dawn Reeve is investigating a horrifying murder. As she gets closer to the truth, a dark and menacing force threatens her and her family. THEM: The Scare explores themes of fear, dark family secrets and the supernatural.Cinema…

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The Space Race on Film: GeekWave 43:11

14d ago43:11

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I love Space. I love NASA. And I love movies about those two things. When they come together they can be special and amazing and I always cry. Always. Even with the new film Fly Me to the Moon I got emotional. So, let's talk the best Space Race and Space Exploration films out there. time codes: Shrek Five 2:00 Devil Wears Prada Sequel 3:15 Horizon …

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The Mean One - 2022 Grinch Horror Parody Film - With Trivial Theater & TYTD Reviews 40:02

14d ago40:02

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Of all the ways one could reimagine the Grinch for a new film, I never would have guessed a serial killer. Follow Nicki online!YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/trivialtheater⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/trivia_chic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/trivialtheater⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dan online!YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TYTD…

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Three Film Feature #36: Star Wars! 45:55

3h ago45:55

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In this Special 100th Episode of Movie Tales we take a look at the most important piece of filmmaking ever created. The singular vision of a film nerd trying to make something crazy, the darker sequel that followed, and the fun final film to cap the trilogy. May the force be with us this episode as we look at. Star Wars (1977)The Empire Strikes Bac…

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Season Seven, Episode Fifteen: "The One with Joey's New Brain"/"The Burning Beekeeper" 59:52

19d ago59:52

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Natalie and David flirt with an older guest star with Joey in "The One with Joey's New Brain" and flirt with an older neighbor with Barney in "The Burning Beekeeper." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 242: A Conversation With Arlene Pellicane, plus Luke Combs ‘Fathers and Sons’ 47:48

8d ago47:48

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Raising kids in our world today can feel pretty challenging, especially when it comes to how we navigate the minefields of screens and entertainment. Adam Holz, director for the Plugged In team, speaks with mom and author Arlene Pellicane about her book Screen Kids. The team then looks at Luke Combs’ latest album Father and Sons. Get Your Copy of B…

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Building the world of Fallout: cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh, ASC, NZCS 1:09:14

20d ago1:09:14

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The post-apocalyptic TV show Fallout is based on the 1997 videogame, which was a huge commercial and critical success. Centuries after a nuclear war, Lucy (Ella Purnell) must venture out of her sheltered underground Vault dwelling into the dangerous Wasteland of Los Angeles to find her kidnapped father (Kyle MacLachlan.) She encounters strange char…

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Jim Carrey's How the Grinch Stole Christmas - 2000 Live Action Film - w/ Trivial Theater & TYTD Reviews 56:09

19d ago56:09

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Today we're talking about my favorite Grinch, but apparently no one else's. Oh well. More endlessly quotable lines for me. 🥲 😆Follow Nicki online!YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/trivialtheater⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/trivia_chic⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/trivialtheater⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dan online!YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtu…

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The Films of Illumination: GeekWave 34:56

5d ago34:56

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Anyone else a fan of the minions? No? just me? Well, let's talk about the whole catalogue of mediocrity that is Illumination Animation. News of the Week: Arkham Asylum Cancelled? F1 Trailer Agatha All Along Trailer MAIN TOPIC Starts at 10:23 Business Inquiry: ironhawk56@gmail.com find me here: https://linktr.ee/TsunamiStudios…

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Episode 241: Despicable Me 4 and Illumination, plus Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot 47:24

9d ago47:24

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The long-awaited follow-up to the Despicable Me films has finally arrived! The Plugged In team reveals all you need to know about Gru and his antics before your family heads to the theater. They also look at the Illumination franchise and those adorable Minions. Paul Asay and Adam Holz then discuss the new Christian movie Sound of Hope: The Story o…

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BONUS EPISODE: Fancy Dance director Erica Tremblay and DP Carolina Costa 25:15

10d ago25:15

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In case you missed it, we're reposting our 2023 Sundance interview with Fancy Dance director/writer Erica Tremblay and cinematographer Carolina Costa, AMC. Fancy Dance is now available in select theaters and streaming on AppleTV+.Fancy Dance follows Jax (Lily Gladstone), a Native American woman on Oklahoma's Seneca-Cayuga reservation. When her sist…

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - Original & Sequels - w/ Mark Brown, Carmen M. & Trivial Theater 1:22:59

26d ago1:22:59

1:22:59

Welcome to Christmas in July on Every Version Ever! All month long we're looking at different versions of Dr. Seuss's Christmas classic, starting with the original 1966 TV special plus its two official sequels! How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Halloween is Grinch Night, & The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat! Check out Mark's blogs! The Animation …

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Do We Need New Harry Potter?: GeekWave 45:25

12d ago45:25

45:25

With a showrunner and director attached for the new HBO series, its a perfect time to ask the question if there is any reason whatsoever to attempt another Harry Potter Live Action... Time Codes: Here Trailer 2:26 Hellboy the Crooked Man Trailer 6:00 Bando Stone and the New World Trailer 9:28 Lanterns on HBO 12:14 MAIN TOPIC 14:37 Business inquiry:…

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Season Seven, Episode Fourteen: "The One Where They All Turn Thirty"/"46 Minutes" 1:03:38

15d ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Natalie and David get drunk with Monica in "The One Where They All Turn Thirty" and get drunk with Ted in "46 Minutes." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 240: The Dark Side of the Influencer World, Plus a Conversation with Andrew Erwin 50:11

1M ago50:11

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Social media and other online platforms seem harmless, but there are some real dangers out there. The Plugged In team reflects on a new Wall Street Journal article that reveals the unsettling fact that most online influencers are teenage girls while their audiences are primarily adult men. You’ll be encouraged to better protect your kids online. Ad…

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Cade: The Tortured Crossing 49:58

17d ago49:58

49:58

Tyler, Roy and Gina revisit a favorite director of the podcast, Neil Breen, with his newest feature, Cade: The Tortured Crossing.By Illumination Cinema

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Baby Reindeer cinematographer Kryzsztof Trojnar 53:11

25d ago53:11

53:11

Netflix's Baby Reindeer is a dark comedic thriller that chronicles the true story of a struggling comedian, Donny (Richard Gadd) as he's stalked by a seemingly harmless woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning). As her pursuit of him escalates and becomes progressively unhinged, the audience learns more about why Donny may be so passive about stopping h…

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Disney's Tinker Bell Franchise - 2008 to 2015 - With Katie Fabrick 2:22:33

24d ago2:22:33

2:22:33

Continuing our series on Disney's Peter Pan franchise from earlier this year, today Katie Fabrick and I are talking about the Tinker Bell franchise, or the Disney Fairies franchise, which Disney spun out of their Peter Pan franchise in the latter half of the 2000's.Follow Katie online!Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/KatieFabrick⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https:…

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Superman Leaks, The Future of Pixar & Smiling Friends Season 2: GeekWave 31:15

1M ago31:15

31:15

In this slapped together episode we look at the news of the past few weeks, The Set Leaks from the New Superman Movie, Inside Out 2's success, and a mini review for Smiling Friends. Time Codes: News: Start of the Episode Superman/Pixar 17:06 Smiling Friends Talk 27:36 Business inquiry: ironhawk56@gmail.com find me here: https://linktr.ee/TsunamiStu…

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Three Film Feature #35: The Brat, Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD & Lady Battle Cop 38:03

1M ago38:03

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Talk about a look at forgotten gems from two different era of movie making. a pre hays code feature and some nineties oddities. In this instalment: The Brat (1931) Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD (1998) Lady Battle Cop (1990) Business Inquiry: ironhawk56@gmail.com find me here: https://linktr.ee/TsunamiStudios…

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James Bond II 1:09:48

23d ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Chris, Roy and Tyler follow up an episode from several years ago, talking about three more James Bond films. Including: On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Moonraker and Skyfall!By Illumination Cinema

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Bringing 3 Body Problem to life: DP Jonathan Freeman, ASC 45:45

1M ago45:45

45:45

Jonathan Freeman, ASC faced a unique challenge on Netflix's sci-fi series 3 Body Problem. The books, written by Cixin Liu, are extremely intellectually dense novels. Translating them into visually compelling television seemed like a daunting task. Show creators DB Weiss and David Benioff had worked with Jonathan previously on Game of Thrones, and t…

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Episode 239: A Look at Inside Out 2, plus Screens and Our Brains 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Pixar’s beloved Inside Out characters have returned to theaters, bringing along some new ones. The Plugged In team examines the new sequel and shares everything you need to know before you take your family to see it. Adam Holz and Paul Asay then talk with Dr. Daniel Huerta, Focus on the Family’s Vice President of Parenting, about how screens impact…

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Tokyo Vice producer/director Alan Poul 48:24

2M ago48:24

48:24

The acclaimed crime drama Tokyo Vice on Max follows American journalist, Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort.) As a reporter for a large Japanese newspaper in the 1990's, he dives into the dangerous world of the Yakuza, the Japanese organized crime syndicate. The series is based on the book and real life experiences of Jake Adelstein, who named his memoir…

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