Best Purple Rain Watch Podcasts (2024)

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493: Purple Rain (1984) & What We've Been Watching 1:08:30

12d ago1:08:30

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We truely embrace our roots as Paul and Mike clash over the 1984 Prince vehicle 'Purple Rain', catch up on what we have been watching and do a little listener feedback. Episode timings: 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Purple Rain -REVIEW 35:00 - Godzilla (2014) King Skull Island and Godzilla King of Monsters - REVIEWS 48:00 - Fail Video discussion 50:00 - Sc…

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61st Academy Awards: Rain Man 1:12:23

13h ago1:12:23

1:12:23

In this episode we discuss the sixty-first Best Picture winner, Rain Man, the notorious opening number starring Rob Lowe and Snow White, the historic financial success of Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman’s performance as Raymond, and the critique and positive outcomes of his portrayal of someone with autism in the late 1980s. -- Instagram: https://www.inst…

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Someone to Watch Over Me 27:43

5d ago27:43

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Written by George Gershwin for the musical Oh Kay, Someone To Watch Over Me has endured as a tender ballad about searching for someone special. It has been recorded by many different artists from Ella Fitzgerald to Willie Nelson but it's perhaps Ella's version that is best known.Lyn Mackay grew up listening to it as a small child at her parents' ho…

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Academy Archives: The Untouchables and John Patrick Shanley 48:28

7d ago48:28

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In this episode we discuss Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables, Kevin Costner’s breakout role as Elliot Ness, and Sean Connery’s Best Supporting Actor win. We also discuss John Patrick Shanley’s career as a writer, his penchant for magical realism, and his Oscar winning script for Moonstruck. -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypod…

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The 1930's Fresh Air Award 54:41

11d ago54:41

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Episode #44 - Welcome to the fifth Fresh Air Award! Four cinephiles continue a Fourwind Films tradition of awarding a film that pushed cinema forward the most as an artform during a particular decade. To be nominated, a motion picture has to have advanced cinema in some way and made a lasting impression on how movies are made. This episode delves i…

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Sweet Thing 27:37

12d ago27:37

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Sweet Thing by Van Morrison has an atmosphere full of tenderness, wonder and joy. But underneath this there a feeling of transience, a melancholy sense of things coming to an end, and of inevitable change. It was written for his 1968 album Astral Weeks, at a time when the Northern Irish born Van had left his home country and was down-and-out in Bos…

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Our 100th Episode! 51:58

14d ago51:58

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In this episode we look back at our first 100 episodes, going through the first 60 years of the Academy Awards. We discuss our favorite stories from the making of the first sixty Best Picture winners, special moments from the first sixty Oscar ceremonies, and name several of our favorites from our first one hundred episodes of Thank the Academy! --…

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60th Academy Awards: The Last Emperor 1:00:16

21d ago1:00:16

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In this episode we discuss the sixtieth Best Picture winner, The Last Emperor, the big six-decade milestone for the Academy, the lackluster ceremony and poor performance by host Chevy Chase, the predictability of a historical epic winning Best Picture, and Bernardo Bertolucci’s experience making The Last Emperor in The Forbidden City. -- Instagram:…

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Academy Archives: Children of a Lesser God and Marlee Matline 50:56

29d ago50:56

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In this episode we discuss Children of a Lesser God, Randa Haines’ contributions to the film, our qualms with the film’s perspective on deafness, and William Hurts’ one-note character. We also talk about Marlee Matlin’s award winning performance in the film, her relationship with the Winklers, the rocky start to her career, and her many successes i…

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492: Gojira (Godzilla 1954) & What We've Been Watching 1:12:31

1M ago1:12:31

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Afrer a surgery induced haitus we are back! On the latest CSVSP we return to our old format as we have a feature review (1954's Gojira/Godzilla) as well as 'what we've been watching' and listern feedback segments. We hope you enjoy the new/old format! Episode timings: 0:00 - Intro 10:07 - Godzilla Minus One REVIEW 12:28 - The Beekeper REVIEW 18:51 …

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59th Academy Awards: Platoon 56:41

1M ago56:41

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In this episode we discuss the 59th Best Picture winner, Platoon, the shift in American culture to discuss the Vietnam war more honestly, the brutality of the film, and the lengths to which the actors went to do their characters justice. We also discuss the 59th Oscars Ceremony, Marlee Matlin’s record-breaking win for Best Actress, Platoon’s four w…

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ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE PODCAST/PODCAST UPDATE 1:44

1M ago1:44

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ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE PODCAST/PODCAST UPDATE

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Academy Archives: The Color Purple and Award Ceremony Directors 55:03

1M ago55:03

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In this episode we discuss The Color Purple, Alice Walker’s involvement in making the film, Quincy Jones’ first turn at producing a film, Steven Spielberg’s reluctance to direct, and Whoopi Goldberg’s and Oprah’s breakout roles. We also discuss the directors of the Academy Award ceremonies up through the 60th Academy Awards, their contribution to t…

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58th Academy Awards: Out of Africa 58:22

2M ago58:22

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In this episode we discuss the fifty-eighth Best Picture winner, Out of Africa, the politics of The Color Purple not winning any awards, the low ratings for the 58th Award ceremony, and the low point for the film industry and the Academy in awarding Out of Africa the Best Picture prize. --Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcastX…

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Academy Archives: Places in the Heart and Sally Field 58:44

2M ago58:44

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In this episode we discuss Places in the Heart, Danny Glover’s stirring turn as Moze, Robert Benton’s semi-autobiographical script, and Sally Field’s second Oscar win. We also discuss Sally Field’s career up to this point in history, her start in television, her shift to movies, and her business savvy in creating her successful career. -- Instagram…

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57th Academy Awards: Amadeus 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

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In this episode we discuss the fifty-seventh Best Picture winner, Amadeus, the many quintessential 1980’s movies to come out in 1984, the historic Best Supporting Actor win for Haing S. Ngor, and the story of Amadeus from real life, to play, to Best Picture winning film! -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcast X: https://www.…

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Academy Archives: 80’s Music and Shirley MacLaine 44:40

2M ago44:40

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In this episode we discuss the music of Flashdance and Tender Mercies, Irene Cara’s historic songwriting win for Best Original Song, the music in the films of the 80’s, Shirley MacLaine’s Best Actress Oscar, and her long career in the film industry. --Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcast X: https://www.twitter.com/thankacadem…

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56th Academy Awards: Terms of Endearment 59:42

3M ago59:42

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In this episode we discuss the fifty-sixth Best Picture winner, Terms of Endearment, Shirley MacLaine’s and Jack Nicholson’s wins for acting, rumors of Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger not getting along, and Irene Cara’s historic win for Best Original Song. --Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcast X: https://www.twitter.com/th…

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We’re Back! 27:04

3M ago27:04

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We’re back! Thank you for your patience during our long hiatus! In this episode we discuss the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, wrap up the end of our 2023, and look forward to this new year for the podcast! Info on the SAG-AFTRA agreement: https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/TV-Theatrical_23_Summary_Agreement_Final.pdf ttps://www.backstage.com…

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491: Five Nights at Freddy's, Wonka, Shin Godzilla, Fist of the North Star and MORE 1:16:13

3M ago1:16:13

1:16:13

On latest ep of ChinStroker VS Punter, Mike and Paul discuss, review and riff-on: 00:00 - Intro 05:00 - Shin Godzilla REVIEW 15:00 - Classic Doctor Who Rewatch Update 30:10 - Monarch (full season one) REVIEW 40:10 - Foundation Season One REVIEW 52:30 - Fist of the North Star (1986) REVIEW 01:00:00 - Five Nights at Freddy's REVIEW 01:08:50 - Wonka R…

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Riki McManus: Rated, Purple Rain 13:18

3M ago13:18

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Episode #43 - Riki McManus began with her own talk show on KQRS Radio in Minneapolis while still in high school. She went on to the commercial industry in Minneapolis as On Camera and Voice Over Talent. McManus continued as an agent and then became the Director of Plaza Three Model and Talent Agency. She opened the first casting company in Minnesot…

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490: Star Wars Holiday Special Documentary, The Creator, Frasier (2023), Monarch (season 1), Godzilla (2014) and MORE 1:14:12

4M ago1:14:12

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On latest ep of ChinStroker VS Punter, Mike and Paul discuss, review and riff-on: 00:00 - Intro 05:30 - Fraiser (2023) 15:27 - Monarch - Season 1 Review 23:20- Godzilla (2014) 27:58 - The Creator 32:28 - What is Killing Cinema - discussion ( https://www.youtube.com/@patrickhwillems ) 42:38 - A Distrubance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Spe…

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489: Doctor Who: The Star Beast, Doctor Who Retrospective, South Park: Joining the Panderverse, the collapse of Disney and the MCU, and MORE 1:07:41

5M ago1:07:41

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On the audio version of the latest episode of CvsP we discuss Doctor Who: The Star Beast, Doctor Who Retrospective, South Park: Joining the Panderverse, the collapse of Disney and the MCU, and MORE Episode timings: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - The Collapse of Disney and the MCU and South Park: Joining the Panderverse - Discussion 20:45 - Doctor Who - The …

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Songs My Mother Taught Me 27:47

5M ago27:47

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Antonin Dvorak wrote his Gypsy Songs in 1880. He was passionate about the folk music of his native Bohemia and set a poem by Czech poet Adolf Heyduk to music. Songs My Mother Taught Me is the fourth song in the cycle. Songs my Mother taught meIn the days long vanishedSeldom from her eyelidsWere the teardrops banished.... It's a wistful melancholic …

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Fire and Rain 27:48

6M ago27:48

27:48

James Taylor's song of suicide, loneliness and addiction somehow remains hopeful and uplifting, even as people experience their own dark times. Holly Sinclair was driving through a Missouri winter to see her brother, in hospital after a suicide attempt, when the song came on the radio. Michael Granberry, arts writer for the Dallas Morning News, is …

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488: Exorcist: Believer, Dr Who Youtube Doc, The X-Files Movie (Fight the Future), Tarantula (1955) and MORE 1:12:14

6M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

On the audio version of the latest ep of Chin stroker VS Punter, Mike andPaul (in person no less!) discuss: 04:00 - Fight the Power - How Hip-Hop Changed the World 09:24 - Dr Who Youtube Documentary Series (Clever Dick Films Channel - YT) 29:06 - Gone With the Wind 36:24 - The New Anime Season 42:30 - Exorcist: Believer 55:33 - Tarantula (1955) 57:…

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Pata Pata 27:56

6M ago27:56

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Miriam Makeba recorded 'Pata Pata' in 1967 with the help of American producer Jerry Ragovoy. It became a huge hit and Miriam Makeba used newfound fame to speak the injustices of apartheid. Her records were banned and South Africa and she was forced to live in exile. Here, people from around the world share their stories about what this iconic track…

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Defying Gravity from Wicked 27:52

6M ago27:52

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Wicked the musical is 20 years old in 2023. The story of the Wizard of Oz told from the witches' perspective examines themes of difference, power and alienation. The so called Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba born with green skin experiences the pain of growing up different and of longing for acceptance. No surprise then that anybody who has ever f…

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Bonus Episode: Geeking-Out with Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Picard, 12 Monkeys) 43:39

6M ago43:39

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In this bonus episode, Mike is joined by actor and writer Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Picard & 12 Monkeys) to geek-out about everything from D&D to Indiana Jones, fantasy movie synth scores and Bill Murray! Check out Todd's awesome website https://www.thenerdcircus.com/ Subscribe (and review us) at Apple Podcasts Check out Mike's other show The Rewa…

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487: Blue Beetle, The Continental, Haunted Mansion, Old Henry, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Open Range and MORE 1:06:51

6M ago1:06:51

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On the audio edition of the latest Chin Stoker VS Punter podcast, Mike and Paul revie and riff-on: Episode Timings: 00:00 - Intro 03:26 - The Continental: From the World of John Wick 13:06 - Ahsoka (Paul's Take) 26:41 - Chris Claremont's X- Men 33:15 - Blue Beetle 38:20 - Old Henry 43:31 - We Need to Talk About Cosby 48:20 - Open Range 56:26 - The …

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I Will Always Love You 27:28

6M ago27:28

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Written by Dolly Parton... sent stratospheric by Whitney Houston; I Will Always Love You is a song that has a worldwide fanbase reflected by the diverse memories shared here: Nagham Kewifati tells how her mother, Mayada Bseliss, had a huge hit in Syria with an Arabic version. It was produced by Nagham's father, Mayada's husband, Samir. Dr. Marie Th…

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Justin Joseph Hall: Marcellus Hall an Artist in New York City, Fog of War 13:05

6M ago13:05

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Episode #42 - Justin Joseph Hall is an award-winning, multilingual multimedia director and founder of Fourwind Films and Quatre-Vents. His work has been acquired by major television networks such as HBO and he’s worked as a lead creative on projects that received awards at The Emmys, TriBeCa Film Festival, Brooklyn Film Festival, and more. Justin J…

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486: Ahsoka, Last Voyage of the Demeter, Raw Deal, Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes movies, WebRcade Emulator AND MORE 1:04:26

7M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

On the audio version of the latest ep of Chin Stroker VS Punter, Paul and Mike riff-on, react-to and (in some cases) review: 00:00 - Intro 01: 47 - Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes Series - REVIEW 13: 00 - WebRcade - emultor discussion 23: 15 - The Last Voyage of the Demeter - REVIEW 29: 47 - Ahsoka 43:40 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Paul…

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485: Battle Beyond the Stars, The Meg 2, Babylon 5 The Road Home, Sharksploitation, The X Files (Seasons 1-4), I'll Be Gone in the Dark and MORE 1:27:24

8M ago1:27:24

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On the audio version of the latest Chin Stroker VS Punter we riff-on and review: 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark 12:53 - The X Files (Seasons 1-4) 25:53 - The Dark Intruder 32:40 - Friday 13th 2 and 3 (Mike's take) 36:20 - The Meg 2 39:30 - Sharksploitation 46: 05 - Pennywise: The Story of It 52:05 - Battle Beyond the Stars 58: 30 - …

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Colin Buckingham: November Ninth, Unidentified Objects 11:55

8M ago11:55

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Episode #41 - Colin Buckingham is an actor and writer who’s worked on Mr. Robot & Sleep No More. He cares deeply about how to improve society as a whole and reflects that in the work he pursues. We held the live event an intimate Fourwind Films studio with a small group of friends and colleagues. For his short, Colin brought the short he wrote and …

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We’re on Strike! 42:10

8M ago42:10

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In this episode we break down the current entertainment industry strike, especially from the point of view of SAG-AFTRA (the Screen Actor’s Guild). We outline a few of the biggest current talking points, A.I. In entertainment, residuals, and keeping up with inflation. Kristen lets us know what it’s been like on the front lines and we talk about wha…

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484: Superman: The Movie (3 Hour Cut), Transformers Rise of the Beasts, Wham! Documentary, Quatermass, Punisher: Warzone and MORE 1:23:04

8M ago1:23:04

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On the audio version of the latest ep of Chin Stroker VS Punter we riff-on, review and react-to: Episode Timings 00:00 - Intro and Rare Replay - Gaming Talk 14:44 - Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday -REVIEW 23:00 - Superman The Movie - Three Hour Cut REVIEW 43:07 - Transformers Rise of the Beasts - REVIEW 52:55 - Wham! Documentary - REVIEW 1:03:…

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In a pre-Barbie movie world 53:13

8M ago53:13

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The gals discuss a Midsummer gathering and talk about the first week of SummerBy Best Summer Ever

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Academy Archives: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and 50 Years of SAG 1:07:53

9M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

In this episode we discuss E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and 50 years of the Screen Actors’ Guild. We discuss Steven Spielberg’s continued success in technical filmmaking, his new working partnership with Kathleen Kennedy, and Melissa Mathison’s script for E.T. We also discuss the first 50 years of the Screen Actors’ Guild, the first actors to start t…

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55th Academy Awards: Gandhi 1:03:04

10M ago1:03:04

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In this episode we discuss the fifty-fifth Best Picture winner, Gandhi, and the foibles of having multiple uncommitted hosts for the ceremony, the night of peace, and The Temptations’ suprise appearance. We also discuss Sir Richard Attenborough’s twenty year quest to make a film about Gandhi, the discovery of Ben Kingsley, his stirring turn at the …

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Fast Car 27:34

10M ago27:34

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'Fast Car' is one of Tracy Chapman's biggest hits, with listeners from around the world finding striking connections with their own lives in the song's story. It was released in April 1988, and that summer, the American singer-songwriter performed it to a global audience of 600 million at Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Tribute. This broadcast catap…

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I Say a Little Prayer for You 27:50

10M ago27:50

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When Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David wrote I Say A Little Prayer For You in 1967 the war in Vietnam was raging. The song was intended as message of support for the soldiers there. It was originally recorded by Dionne Warwick and the following year by Aretha Franklin.Doug Bradley was drafted and served in Vietnam as a war correspondent. He say…

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Barbie Summer 31:47

10M ago31:47

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The Gals are back with another attempt at having the Best Summer Ever. Can Barbie save Summer?By Best Summer Ever

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Ghost Town 27:43

10M ago27:43

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'Ghost Town' was recorded by British two-tone band The Specials as a comment on urban decay and social unrest. It was released in June 1981 as riots were springing up around the UK and with the help of an iconic video it topped the UK singles charts. It was also be the band's final single. Writer Alex Wheatle first heard 'Ghost Town' in 1981 whilst…

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Academy Archives: On Golden Pond and Katherine Hepburn 1:14:24

10M ago1:14:24

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In this episode we discuss On Golden Pond, Jane Fonda’s involvement in producing and acting in the film, her relationship with her father, Henry, and their climactic scene together. We also discuss Katherine Hepburn’s final Oscar winning performance in the film, her early days in Hollywood, her self-made outlook on the industry, and her long and st…

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I Only Have Eyes For You 28:02

10M ago28:02

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When I Only Have Eyes For You first emerged in 1934 it was a jaunty ditty written by Harry Dubin and Al Warren for the movie "Dames". But it gained huge popularity when the 1950s doo wop group The Flamingos under the musical arrangement of Terry Johnson transformed it into a dreamy otherworldly love song. Terry explains how he went about turning th…

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54th Academy Awards: Chariots of Fire 57:21

11M ago57:21

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In this episode we discuss the fifty-fourth Best Picture winner, Chariots of Fire, a controversy free 54th Academy Awards ceremony, the historic wins for Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn, behind the scenes of David Puttnam’s Chariots of Fire, and the new trend to British films and biopics among Academy voters! -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

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Academy Archives: Films of 1980 and Thelma Schoonmaker 52:30

11M ago52:30

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In this episode we discuss two Academy Award favorites from 1980, Raging Bull and The Elephant Man and discuss Thelma Schoonmaker’s first Academy Award win for Best Editing. We talk about her immense contribution to the film industry, to Martin Scorsese’s films over his career, and the signature look and style of a Scorsese film and how those feeli…

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53rd Academy Awards: Ordinary People 1:13:40

12M ago1:13:40

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In this episode we discuss the fifty-third Best Picture winner Ordinary People, the ceremony delay after the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, Robert Redford’s directing debut, Mary Tyler Moore’s exciting break from type, and the amazing ensemble assembled for Ordinary People!**Content Warning** Mentions of suicide in relation to …

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Academy Archives: Apocalypse Now and Dustin Hoffman 1:17:16

12M ago1:17:16

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In this episode we discuss Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, the months and months of shooting in the jungle, his ever expanding budget, and the endless pitfalls the cast and crew had to endure to make this film. We also discuss Academy Award winning actor Dustin Hoffman, his life in New York City, friendship with Robert Duvall, love of theate…

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