Best Kevin Brackett Podcasts (2024)

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TWISTERS Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos 1:15:44

1h ago1:15:44

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A mere 28 years later, the sequel to the Bill Paxton movie TWISTER you've been waiting for is here. Find out if Glen Powell makes the long wait worth it in TWISTERS. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, and written by Mark L. Smith - based on a story by Joseph Kosinski. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, a…

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LONGLEGS Starring Maika Monroe , Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt 1:17:22

1h ago1:17:22

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Summer horror continues with LONGLEGS, directed by Oz Perkins. Matt F Basler returns. Longlegs is written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Starring Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, Michelle Choi-Lee, and Dakota Daulby. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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MaXXXine Starring Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Kevin Bacon 1:17:48

1d ago1:17:48

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Ti West's horror trilogy starring Mia Goth (X, Pearl) comes to a close with MaXXXine. Written and directed by West, and starring Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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S5E05.5 - Preston Sturges and Sullivan’s Travels [1941] with Tim Brayton 58:17

4d ago58:17

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Tim Brayton returns to discuss noted Lubitsch fan and disciple Preston Sturges and his 1941 meta-comedy SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS. We cover Sturges’ immense admiration of Lubitsch, the film’s immensely fascinating but perhaps frustrating relationship with its own status as a satire of its own form, Sturges’ political beliefs and moral compass, the value o…

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Ep. #71 Wild on 7th: Brackett, Billy, and the Boys 1:57:51

5d ago1:57:51

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Summer is in full swing but hockey is always on our mind at Wild on 7th, so we’re bringing you a marathon of a pod this week! Director of Amateur Scouting, Judd Brackett sits down with Carts and King to discuss the draft, the process, and the Sphere! Billy G swings by to talk all things Wild, Wawa and 4 Nations; and a couple of this years draft hig…

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A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff 1:13:09

9d ago1:13:09

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Here we are 11 years later with a TRUE MILESTONE, covering the third installment of A Quiet Place on episode 800! Thanks for sticking with us all these years. A Quiet Place: Day One is written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (PIG), based on a story by Sarnoski and John Krasinski. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounso…

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S5E05 - That Uncertain Feeling [1941] and Comedic Theory with Lance St. Laurent 52:33

14d ago52:33

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UW-Madison PHD Candidate Lance St. Laurent joins us to discuss THAT UNCERTAIN FEELING, as well as some comedic theory. We discuss our mutual admiration for elements of this relatively minor divorce-and-remarriage-style comedy, Lubitsch’s attempts to tackle psychoanalysis and modern art, and the film’s production origins. Additionally, we go deep on…

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Disney-Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2 w/ Paul Harris 1:07:30

16d ago1:07:30

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The latest from Disney-Pixar is out in theaters now, and Inside Out 2 is making a ton of money. Here to talk about the movie is friend of the show and frequent collaborator Paul Harris (HarrisOnline.com). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S5E04.5 - Jack Benny is Not Appearing on This Show [1940] 31:31

18d ago31:31

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This week, we present an episode of the SCREEN GUILD THEATER starring Ernst Lubitsch, Claudette Colbert, and possibly Jack Benny! Originally aired on October 20th, 1940. We have a Discord! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify NEXT WEEK: Lance St. Laurent joins us to discuss THAT UNCERTAIN FEELING, as well as some comedic theory. For information as t…

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HIT MAN Starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta 1:01:00

27d ago1:01:00

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This week we're circling back to Richard Linklater's latest film, HIT MAN - now streaming on Netflix. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S5E04c - The Shop Around the Corner [1940] with Adrian Martin 46:50

25d ago46:50

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Critic Adrian Martin joins us for our final episode on THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER. In our discussion, we deconstruct some of the film’s camera direction, discuss Lubitsch’s late-period style and his more subtle (yet still very much present) formalism, his structural methodology, his use of repetition, the dynamics between “art” and “craft”, and Lub…

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S5E04b - The Shop Around the Corner [1940] with Whit Stillman and Jose Arroyo 45:25

1M ago45:25

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Whit Stillman and Jose Arroyo join us for our second episode on THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER. Whit discusses Lubitsch’s writing process, the ways in which the film is exemplary of the Hollywood studio system at its best, and his admiration for Pirovitch. Jose later joins us for a formal breakdown of the film’s final scene. We have a Discord! Listen o…

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BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE Starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence 1:15:31

1M ago1:15:31

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence team up once again FOUR the FOURTH installment in the franchise, you know, because they are BAD BOYS 4 LIFE. Just to be clear, the title is BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE. The third movie was great, but they jumped the gun on the title - and we will never forget. Is WILL SMITH back? Is all forgiven? And are these movies embraci…

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S5E04a - The Shop Around the Corner [1940] with Kevin Bahr 54:04

1M ago54:04

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Kevin Bahr joins us for the first of our episodes on the greatest Jimmy Stewart-related Christmas movie of them all, THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER. In this episode, we discuss the film’s unusual structure, ensemble nature, each character’s arc towards self-improvement, capital, our shared admiration of Pepi, the film’s historical context, Samson Rapha…

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UNFROSTED, Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Movie (w/ Rob McCallum) 1:14:50

1M ago1:14:50

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Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut, UNFROSTED, is now streaming on Netflix. Joining us to review the breakfast tall tale is award-winning filmmaker Rob McCallum. McCallum (https://linktr.ee/robmccallum) is the award-winning filmmaker behind "Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe," currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, which just won 5 Canadia…

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S5E03b - Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, & Ninotchka [1939] with Donald Brackett 51:12

2M ago51:12

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Author Donald Bracket joins us to discuss NINOTCHKA, and in particular the collaboration between the film’s two writers: Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder. We cover their tumultuous collaboration from their first films to its sordid ending with the masterpiece SUNSET BOULEVARD, as well as the development of the screenplay for NINOTCHKA. Edited by G…

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FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (w/ Patrick Scott Patterson) 1:25:09

2M ago1:25:09

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George Miller is back with another Mad Max story, this time a prequel to his 2015 masterpiece FURY ROAD. This time around, Anya Taylor-Joy plays Furiosa, as we find out about the events that lead her on her journey. We're joined on the show by Patrick Scott Patterson. If you're into gaming and pop culture collecting, you've probably seen him on sho…

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IF (2024) Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

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The summer movie season is here, and we've been patiently waiting for the next great kids movie. Well, you might have to wait a little longer. Join us as we spoil the latest from Writer/Director John Krasinski - IF (2024). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S5E03a - Ninotchka [1939] with Griffin Newman 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

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Actor and podcaster Griffin Newman joins us to discuss NINOTCHKA! We discuss Lubitsch’s stature in Hollywood, Greta Garbo’s incredible lead performance, Rouben Mamoulian’s musical remake SILK STOCKINGS, the early development of the script, Cary Grant’s possible involvement, the film’s mechanics as both a romantic comedy and geopolitical satire, the…

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KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

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This week we're diving into the latest in the Planet of the Apes franchise, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Shaurya Chawla returns. Directed by Wes Ball, written by Josh Friedman. Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See…

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S5E02 - Bluebeard's Eighth Wife [1938] with Olympia Kiriakou 47:32

2M ago47:32

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Film historian and podcast host Dr. Olympia Kiriakou joins us to discuss Lubitsch’s sole screwball comedy: BLUEBEARD’S EIGHTH WIFE. We run down the definition of “screwball” through lenses of class, sex, tone, and pace; the impact of the production code on the genre; the uneasy fit between Lubitsch and the genre; the film’s terrific meet-cute; the …

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THE FALL GUY Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson 1:20:44

3M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

After taking the world by storm with Barbenheimer last year, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt team up in the latest action movie from David Leitch. THE FALL GUY is based on the 1980s television show starring Lee Majors. Orlandez returns to help us review. Long live practical stunts! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on A…

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S5E01 - Angel [1937] with Chris Cassingham 52:08

2M ago52:08

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Film programmer and curator Chris Cassingham joins us to discuss Lubitsch’s ambiguous, cloistered chamber drama ANGEL. We cover Lubitsch’s newfound low-key late period style, the withholding nature of both the film’s characters and the film itself, interwar politics, the film’s deeply-encoded implications, Marlena Dietrich’s persona, and our femini…

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CHALLENGERS Starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor 1:18:35

3M ago1:18:35

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We're joined by Paul Harris to review CHALLENGERS, the latest from director Luca Guadagnino. Written by Justin Kuritzkes, and starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S5E0.5 - Desire [1936] with Imogen Sara Smith 54:56

3M ago54:56

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Film writer and author Imogen Sara Smith joins us to discuss Frank Borzage’s DESIRE, produced by Ernst Lubitsch during his tenure as Production Head at Paramount Studios! In this episode, we discuss the state of Lubitsch’s career in this time of personal and political upheaval, the state of Hollywood in the Hays Code era, the the careers of Marlene…

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ABIGAIL Starring Alisha Weir, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton 1:14:44

3M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Radio Silence, the team behind READY OR NOT (2019) and SCREAM (2022), is back with the vampire ballerina movie you didn't know you needed. Here's our in-depth spoiler review for ABIGAIL (2024). Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. Starring Alisha Weir, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn …

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S5E00 - Scott Eyman, author of 'Laughter in Paradise' 57:54

3M ago57:54

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It’s our final season, and much has changed: Lubitsch is production head of Paramount, though not for long. The Production Code administration is enforcing the Hays code with an iron fist and, much worse, the National Socialist German Workers' Party is ruling Germany with a significantly heavier iron first. Over the course of the next ten years, we…

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Ep. #70 Wild on 7th: Billy Guerin Puts A Bow On It 1:39:39

3M ago1:39:39

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The Minnesota Wild finish the regular season short of the playoffs and Carts and King wrap weekly pods with a finale featuring a frequent favorite, Wild GM Billy G. The guys talk about what needs to change, returning to "7th Street Savagery," the summer honey-do-list, and more. The guys don't quit and neither do we, take a listen to this week's pod…

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CIVIL WAR Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson 1:19:55

3M ago1:19:55

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Alex Garland's latest film may not be what everyone expected, but one thing is for sure - it has people talking. The filmmaker says he has fallen out of love with directing, and it may be his last movie. Here's what we thought of it. Written and directed by Alex Garland, CIVIL WAR stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley H…

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Ep. #69 Wild on 7th: Faber for Calder 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

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Carts and King bring the energy in the studio this week for a NICE little episode that matches Auston Matthews current goal total. The guys talk NCAA final, Woman's World Championship, King laments his championship winless streak, but the real meat comes in the form of the Faber for Calder campaign. Will the NHL still shine its light on their golde…

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MONKEY MAN Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma 1:12:24

4M ago1:12:24

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Jordan Peele and Universal saved MONKEY MAN from Netflix, giving it a theatrical debut with a huge $12 million dollar opening weekend. Here's our review of Dev Patel's action-packed directorial debut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep. #68 Wild on 7th: Jake Lucchini, Hairstyles, Silver Linings, and The Swedes 1:13:48

4M ago1:13:48

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Carts and King are back in studio for a nice return to pace to kick off this week's show. Lean into the silver linings that seem to surround the Minnesota Wild; injuries aside Kirill hits 40 and 41, trade deadline results, and more. Jake Lucchini sits in to talk about his time at Michigan Tech, how he longs for his college hairstyle, going buckets …

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GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE 1:11:52

4M ago1:11:52

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Godzilla and Kong are back at it, in WB and Legendary's Kaiju Cinematic Universe. Find out if they finally make up in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. #67 Wild on 7th: Kevin Gorg, A Rat in Vegas, and Green Jackets 1:27:35

4M ago1:27:35

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Bally Sports North Analyst Kevin "K-Train" Gorg joins the pod to talk hair styles, grasshoppers in Warroad with T.J. Oshie's late father, his favorite movies, the rock solid core of the Minnesota Wild, the NCAA Frozen Four in Saint Paul, and his favorite to win the green jacket. Carts plays head games with Tiger Woods and there is a bonafide rat in…

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GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE w/ Matt Reedy 1:27:37

4M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

Who you gonna call? Matt Reedy! It's time to discuss the latest film in the Ghostbusters franchise, and why it may be time to hang up the proton packs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. #66 Wild on 7th: Patrick Dwyer, Playoff Hockey and Life in the Jungle 1:02:00

4M ago1:02:00

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Minnesota Wild Assistant Coach and Montana native, Pat Dwyer, rejoins Ryan Carter for the first time in years (they were linemates in Carolina) alongside celebrity guest host Wild Radio Joe O'Donnell, for a robust conversation about his roots in the mountains, life in the AHL jungle, his coaching origins, playoff hockey and more. Tip toe through th…

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LOVE LIES BLEEDING Starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris 1:21:15

4M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

The latest from A24 is here, and it's a banger. Find out why LOVE LIES BLEEDING is the movie we wanted from the Coen brother earlier this year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. #65 Wild on 7th: Wild Radio Host Joe O'Donnell, Kirill's Eggs, Bold Predictions Revisited, and Orange County Dogs 1:07:52

4M ago1:07:52

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Wild Radio personality and one of the excitable ones, Joe O'Donnell joins the pod to talk about the Wild playoff race, how he once stole Kirill Kaprizov's eggs, proper pronunciation of Wild newcomer Marat Khusnutdinov, getting some much needed R&R, and how to handle the Orange County Dog(s). It's a perfect use of time....how do you like them eggs?…

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IMAGINARY Starring DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns 1:25:18

5M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

Matt F Basler fancies himself a bit of a horror guru, so it was only right we had him on for the latest Blumhouse spooktacular. But, the only thing is, we didn't tell him it was awful. Imaginary is directed by Jeff Wadlow, and written by Wadlow, Greg Erb, and Jason Oremland. Starring DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Matthew Sato,…

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Ep. #64 Wild on 7th: Declan Chisholm, Peaky Blinders, and the State Tourney 1:06:00

5M ago1:06:00

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Declan Chisholm makes his debut on the pod and brings the luck of the Irish with him! Decky talks Peaky Blinders, his first NHL goal, Irish heritage, and his recent engagement. King is live from the studio as Carts applies some aloe remotely from FLA on his spring break. The boys talk state tourney, Hynes in OT and what to expect moving forward.…

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DUNE PART TWO Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler 1:17:22

5M ago1:17:22

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We're back with Part Two of Denis Villeneuve's incredible adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel - Dune. See it on the biggest screen possible, then get ready for two completely opposite takes. Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep. #63 Wild on 7th: Lou Nanne, The Tourney, and International Influence 1:06:12

5M ago1:06:12

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Sweet Lou from the Sault (Soo), Mr. State Tourney himself, Lou Nanne drops by the pod to talk all things hockey, his decades long career announcing the Minnesota High School Hockey State Tournament, his international escapades that rival 007, and his take on the current state of the Minnesota Wild as we head into the trade deadline. A DO NOT MISS a…

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DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS Starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein 1:11:02

5M ago1:11:02

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The first directing credit for Ethan Coen without Joel, DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS has us missing the other half of the writing-directing team. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. #62 Wild on 7th: Hat tricks, A Heater, and Playing with Heart 55:57

5M ago55:57

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The Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 10-7 in a game loaded with hat tricks, scoring the most goals in a game in franchise history, only to pack their bags and continue the heater on a trip to the west to pick up more points against some serious competition. The boys talk hat tricks, the heater, Kinger goes stat crazy, and Carts shares his …

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MADAME WEB Starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced 1:24:19

5M ago1:24:19

1:24:19

If you've been excited for a new entry in the Sony Marvel-Verse, you're in luck - Madame Web is finally here! Matt F. Basler, our resident Madame Web expert, was born for this. And he's also on the episode. Directed by S. J. Clarkson, written by Clarkson, Claire Parker, Matt Sazama, and Burk Sharpless. Starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celes…

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S4E09b - The Merry Widow [1934] with Tim Brayton 1:06:49

5M ago1:06:49

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It’s our season finale, and the end of the pre-code era! To celebrate, Tim Brayton returns to discuss THE MERRY WIDOW. We effuse about the film’s infectious energy, the many incredible ‘Lubitsch Touch’ moments and gestures, discuss Lubitsch’s extremely loose adaptation of the Lehar operetta, the French-language version, Edward Everett Horton’s grea…

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Ep. #61 Wild on 7th: The return of Mason Shaw 54:02

5M ago54:02

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The Alberta Shaman, #15 Mason Shaw signs his NHL ticket after recovering from his 4th ACL surgery and rejoins his favorite pod squad. He talks about his support system, his time in Iowa, being a “back of the bus beer guy”, chuckin’ cards, and more. This dude has battled back harder than maybe anyone ever has, so give this pod the listen it deserves…

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LISA FRANKENSTEIN Starring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Carla Gugino 1:17:54

5M ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Travel back to the '80s for some good ol' romantic zombie hijinks in LISA FRANKENSTEIN. Directed by Zelda Williams, written by Diablo Cody. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S4E09a - The Merry Widow [1934] and Sound Recording Technology with Eric Dienstfrey 42:01

5M ago42:01

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Eric Dienstfrey joins us to discuss the sound technology behind early talkies, and in particular THE MERRY WIDOW. We cover the ways in which recording and exhibition technology changed and fluctuated throughout the 1930s, the sordid tale of both the innovation and skullduggery engaged in by Electrical Research Products, Inc, the institution of the …

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Ep. #60 Wild on 7th: Frédérick Gaudreau, Mountains, Maple Syrup and Monumental Occasions 1:30:48

6M ago1:30:48

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Minnesota Wild forward #89 Freddy Gaudreau drops by to talk all things Quebec and his home town of Bromont, the mountains, the maple syrup, and some big moments throughout his career. He talks about being a teammate of Marc-Andre Fleury following the big ceremony from the other night, while the guys talk about OT with the pigskin, chewing gum, and …

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