Best Southern Solstice Podcasts (2024)

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LAist Studios presents Passing The Mantle: Is Gen Z less curious than the Baby Boomers? 15:29

16m ago15:29

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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. In this first episode, Larry Mantle and his son, Desmond, 23, talk about their wide-ranging interests and shared drive to understand why things are the way they are, and discuss whether today's generati…

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FilmWeek: ‘Kill,’ ‘Boneyard,’ ‘Confessions of a Good Samaritan,’ And More 30:30

14m ago30:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson, Charles Solomon, Andy Klein, and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Maxxxine” Wide Release “Despicable Me 4” Wide Release “Kill” In Select Theaters “Escape” CGV Buena Park 8 [Buena Park] + CGV Cinemas LA [Koreatown] “June Zero” In Select…

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Feature (reprised): Seven Samurai 70 Year Later: Looking Back At Kurosawa Masterpiece And Legacy_mixdown 19:00

28m ago19:00

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One of the most prolific and exceptional filmmakers who ever lived, Akira Kurosawa has an anniversary for his best works. His 1954 film “Seven Samurai” has now hit its 70th anniversary this year, and its 4k restoration is soon to be in select theaters. It’s a film that was voted the 20th best film of all time by prominent members of the film indust…

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Unlocking the Sphinx's Passage to Sirian Wisdom 29:11

22m ago29:11

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In this special episode, Julia invites you to embark on a souljorn to activate and retrieve Sirian Wisdom codes in your cellular body. Through the portal of the Sphinx as Wisdom Keeper of Sirian technology, you will step into the infinite realms of cosmic healing. 💙 Connect with the Great Sphinx of Giza as Gatekeeper of cosmic wisdom and sacred acc…

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Introducing Passing The Mantle, from LAist Studios 2:18

1d ago2:18

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Passing the Mantle is a new podcast from LAist Studios about family, curiosity and the things that change — and stay the same — across generations. It's co-hosted by Larry Mantle, host of LAist 89.3’s AirTalk, the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, and his son Desmond Mantle. Even though Desmond is in law school pursuing a diff…

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Feature: Griffin Dunne talks about his new memoir “Friday Afternoon Club” 19:32

6d ago19:32

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Griffin Dunne grew up in the lap of luxury as the child of Hollywood producer turned investigative journalist Dominick Dunne. In his new memoir “Friday Afternoon Club,” the younger Dunne recounts stories about growing up alongside the rich and famous while also navigating the troubled waters of a family burdened by trauma, mental illness and the mu…

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FilmWeek: ‘Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1,’ ‘Daddio,’ ‘A Family Affair,’ And More 30:04

6d ago30:04

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Julia Paskin and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “A Quiet Place: Day One” Wide Release “Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1” Wide Release “Janet Planet” Wide Release “Green Border” Laemmle Royal [Sawtelle] “Daddio” In Select Theaters “A Family Affair…

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The Cosmic Fools Journey: Sacred Site Traveling as a Hybrid Starseed 45:07

6d ago45:07

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Join us for an expanding adventure as Julia is joined by her dear friend and channel, hybrid starseed Allison Holley. Together, they'll transport you into the cosmic stretch of unlocking codes when merging with sacred landscapes. Prepare to elevate your consciousness as Allison shares her remarkable story and brings through a powerful light languag…

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Feature: Larry Talks To Yorgos Lanthimos, Director Of New Film ‘Kinds of Kindness’ 19:06

13d ago19:06

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In a surprise announcement following the success of his film “Poor Things,” which received 11 nominations at this year’s Academy Awards and was awarded 4, director Yorgos Lanthimos took no time to announce his new film “Kind of Kindness.” The film is an anthology, telling 3 distinct stories about love, through the dry and dark humor that many have …

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FilmWeek: ‘Kinds of Kindness,’ ‘The Exorcism,’ ‘Summer Solstice’ And More 30:36

13d ago30:36

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Andy Klein and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Kinds of Kindness,” In Select Los Angeles and New York Theaters; in Wide Release next week “The Bikeriders” Wide Release “Thelma” In Select Theaters “Fancy Dance” Laemmle Noho 7 [North Hollywood] | Stream…

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Gateways of the Solstices 47:19

13d ago47:19

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We are in the middle of the Summer Solstice Portal, a great opportunity to join Julia as she dives deeper into temple structures and representations of man made gateways for the realization of I Am consciousness on Earth. Don't miss the solar code activation in Hatshepsut's Sanctuary at the end! Get ready as we explore: ● Timeless truths of the anc…

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FilmWeek: ‘Inside Out 2’ ‘Tuesday,’ ‘I Used To Be Funny’ And More 30:32

20d ago30:32

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Wade Major review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Inside Out” Wide Release “Brats” Streaming on Hulu “The Grab” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Available on VOD Platforms “Firebrand” In Select Theaters “Fresh Kills” In Select Theaters “Tuesday”…

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Feature: Austin Cross Talks To Jude Law About His Transformation For New Film ‘Firebrand’ 19:04

20d ago19:04

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In the new film ‘Firebrand,’ viewers are transported to a more than 500-year-old story, at a time when King Henry VIII ruled England and kept that authoritative approach to his marriages as well. In the case of ‘Firebrand’ we find an older King Henry VIII in his marriage to his sixth wife, Katherine Parr; Parr endures the loss of a friend at the ha…

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The Dragon Rose Magdalene Path of Southern France 49:32

20d ago49:32

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Julia and her former mentor and beloved guest Achintya Devi take you on an enchanting and magical journey into the landscape of Southern France. A region that is pulsating with the aliveness of symbols, sacred geometry and frequency of the teachings of Yeshua and Mary Magdalene. Prepare to retrieve the grail codes remembering the way of love within…

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FilmWeek: ‘Am I Ok?’ ‘The Watchers,’ ‘Maestra,’ And More 29:36

29d ago29:36

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” Wide Release “Robot Dreams” In Select Theaters “Am I Ok?” Streaming On Max “Flipside” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] |Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] “The Watchers” In S…

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How to Make Every Travel Experience a Sacred One 29:45

1M ago29:45

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In this solo episode, Julia shares about her family trip to the Red Sea in Egypt. What does family holiday have to do with sacred travel? A lot! Being on sacred travel is a choice! Tune in to discover:: How your lived reality is formed by your inner choicepoint of consciousness Fostering deeper connection to the land you are visiting and the people…

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FilmWeek: ‘Summer Camp,’ ‘In A Violent Nature,’ ‘Ezra’ And More 30:32

1M ago30:32

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Amy Nicholson and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Summer Camp” Wide Release “Jim Henson: Idea Man” Streaming on Disney+ “In A Violent Nature” Wide Release “The Dead Don’t Hurt” In Select Theaters “Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara” Landmark Pasa…

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Feature: Director Ron Howard Talks Latest Documentary ‘Jim Henson: Idea Man’ 19:04

1M ago19:04

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From his puppeteering days to viewers of a local D.C. TV station to global audiences theatrically, if you weren’t able to remember Jim Henson’s face you certainly recognized his zany muppets. A new documentary from Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, titled “Jim Henson: Idea Man,” chronologically goes through Henson’s life’s work and how clo…

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Zanskar, Ladakh -Where the Lightening of Shamballa Illuminates the Path to Inner Transformation 38:50

1M ago38:50

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Julia and guest Olivier Ciais invite you to join them on a journey of transformation like no other. Get ready to have your mind expanded, your heart awakened, and your spirit renewed by the ancient wisdom codes of the Zanskar, Ladakh region in the Indian Himalayas. We touched on: Ladakh/ Zanskar Region as vibrational tuning fork for the Anima Mundi…

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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 9 - American Cinematheque's Year-Round Film Fest 19:53

1M ago19:53

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Revival House says goodbye for now with a look at one of the biggest programming groups in town, the American Cinematheque. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, screening 1500 movies a year in three iconic theaters across Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has a movie for everybody, every night of the week. In this episode, How To LA p…

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Feature: The Significance Of ‘Double Indemnity’ For True Crime And Hollywood… Live At Vidiots! 19:04

1M ago19:04

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A new book by film historians James Ursini and Alain Silver titled “From the Moment They Met It Was Murder: Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir” gets into one of Hollywood’s most influential works, the true crime drama “Double Indemnity.” Ursini and Silver helped chronicle the film’s origins, from the 1927 “crime of the century” it's based o…

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FilmWeek: ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ ‘Hit Man,’ ‘Queen of the Deuce,’ And More 30:34

1M ago30:34

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Wade Major, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Wide Release “The Garfield Movie” Wide Release “Hit Man” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] | Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] | Streaming on Netflix June 7 “Hai…

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Ancient Sonic Temples of the Goddess 52:53

2M ago52:53

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Join Julia and fellow sound priestess Elsa Field on a journey to the ancient sonic temples of the goddess, where music and spirituality converge in the essence of healing and creation. From the ancient Sumerian temples of Mesopotamia to the healing structures of Egypt and resonance chambers in Malta, we unveil the forgotten history of these powerfu…

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Feature: Remembering Roger Corman, Storied Filmmaker, Who Passed Away At 98 19:34

2M ago19:34

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Roger Corman, the “King of the Bs” who helped turn out such low-budget classics as “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Attack of the Crab Monsters” and gave many of Hollywood’s most famous actors and directors early breaks, has died. He was 98. Corman died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, California, according to a statement released Saturday by his…

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FilmWeek: ‘Back To Black ’ ‘Gasoline Rainbow,’ ‘Thelma The Unicorn,’ And More 30:04

2M ago30:04

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “If” Wide Release “Babes” Wide Release “Back To Black” Wide Release “Gasoline Rainbow” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] | Streaming on MUBI May 31 “Thelma the Unicorn” Streaming on Netflix “The Tuba Thie…

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Avalon - In The Embrace of The Goddess 47:06

2M ago47:06

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On the newest episode of the Sacred Travel Podcast, "Avalon - In the Embrace of the Goddess" guest, Melanie Trayers, shares her transformative experience as a former participant of Julia's Avalon Rose Pilgrimage. Tune in for a soul-stirring conversation that will transport you to the magical & multidimensional realms of the Holy Isle of Avalon, Gla…

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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 8 - Movies Under — And Among — The Stars At Hollywood Forever 19:38

2M ago19:38

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Go back to the movies with us! It's heating up in the city, so Revival House continues with a classic of spring and summertime in L.A. — a film at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Run by Cinespia, you can picnic and catch a revival film on the iconic grassy knoll. What keeps people coming back year after year? What's the history of it all? Listen al…

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FilmWeek: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ ‘The Last Stop in Yuma Country,’ ‘The Roundup: Punishment,’ And More 30:34

2M ago30:34

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” Wide Release “Poolman” In Select Theaters “Summer Qamp” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] “Power” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]| Streaming On Netflix May 17 “The Las…

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Feature: ‘The Blues Brothers’ Book Brings Together What Made The 1980 Film A Classic 19:03

2M ago19:03

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Saturday Night Live over the decades has served as a building block for comedians, using that platform as a way to get your name out there and eventually spin their popularity into other ventures. One of the earliest, and most iconic cases, being the American Classic that SNL alums Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi created with “The Blues Brothers.” A n…

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Sacred Storytelling as a Portal 59:13

2M ago59:13

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Join Julia and guest Eimear Stassin on this enchanting journey through Ireland's emerald landscape, deeply ingrained with stories, spells and myths of ancient times past. From ancient tales to modern legends, discover how storytelling has shaped Irish culture and connected generations through the spoken word. Prepare to be spellbound as Eimear tran…

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Feature: Larry Talks To ‘I Saw The TV Glow’ Director Jane Schoenbrun & Actor Justice Smith 19:04

2M ago19:04

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“I Saw The TV Glow,” the new film by second-time director Jane Schoenbrun, is a story they consider their most personal. The story follows the character Owen, over multiple decades of their own life, re-visiting their identity through the help of an old friend named Maddy. The film brings together elements of childhood nostalgia and horror in this …

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FilmWeek: ‘I Saw The TV Glow’ ‘The Idea of You,’ ‘Evil does Not Exist,’ And More 30:32

2M ago30:32

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms. “The Fall Guy” Wide Release “Unfrosted” Streaming on Netflix “I Saw The TV Glow” Wide Release “Wildcat” AMC Century City 15 [Century City] | Vidiots [Eagle Rock] May 4th “Blood in Blood Out (1993)” Str…

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Meditation - Connecting to Gaia's Consciousness 25:32

2M ago25:32

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In this special episode, Julia invites you to embark together on a meditation activation to deepen your very own connection with Gaia. Experiencing profound healing and nourishment as you open up your field to merge with the Gaian consciousness. Become a steward and vessel for energy currents to run through you to promote a sense of unity, harmony,…

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Tip of the Iceberg: The Last Airbender Podcast - Jet 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

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It's time to talk about Jet. Join the boys to discuss this potentially controversial episode. Let the opinions fly and join in the conversation. Follow us everywhere @TOTIAvatarpodcast Or contact us at TOTIAvatarpodcast@gmail.comBy Caleb Shaw & Alex Weiss

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FilmWeek: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Bad Faith,’ ‘Humane,’ And More 30:34

2M ago30:34

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Challengers” Wide Release “Boy Kills World” Wide Release “Egoist” Wide Release “Bad Faith” VOD “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story” Laemmle Glendale [Glendale] April 26th | Streaming on PB…

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FilmWeek Feature: Seven Samurai 70 Years Later: Looking Back At Kurosawa’s Masterpiece & Legacy 19:04

2M ago19:04

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One of the most prolific and exceptional filmmakers who ever lived, Akira Kurosawa has an anniversary for his best works. His 1954 film “Seven Samurai” has now hit its 70th anniversary, released on April 26. It’s a film that was voted the 20th best film of all time by prominent members of the film industry who took part in BFI’s Top 225 list back i…

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Delphi - A Journey of the Soul 37:00

2M ago37:00

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Julia welcomes her guest Iona Jones, a priestess and oracle herself. Both take you into the ancient flourishing city of wisdom, fertility rites and buzzingness of the times when the Oracle of Delphi was still thriving! We spoke about: ● The life at Delphi when the oracle was still alive ● Ancient Goddess cult and the praise of the Mother ● The Danc…

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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 7 - The Long Road From Silent Films to Brain Dead Studios 16:49

3M ago16:49

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Go back to the movies with us! We're still profiling LA's repertory theaters in Revival House cause there are SO MANY to check out! In this episode, we explore a cool space with some deep, messy history. Fashion label Brain Dead has taken over a site that some would consider....a little cursed. Originally opened in the 1940s as The Silent Movie The…

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Tip of the Iceberg: The Last Airbender Podcast - The Waterbending Scroll 1:04:14

3M ago1:04:14

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Is Katara a villainess? She's actually kind of mean in contrast to her normal self in this episode. Let's talk about that! Follow us everywhere @TOTIAvatarpodcast Or contact us at TOTIAvatarpodcast@gmail.comBy Caleb Shaw & Alex Weiss

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FilmWeek Feature: Larry Talks To The Zellners, Directors of ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ 19:04

3M ago19:04

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David and Nathan Zellners’ latest feature, ‘Sasquatch Sunset,’ is an unconventional story about a family of sasquatches living their lives in the woods of California’s Humboldt County. The film’s presentation has qualities not much different than popular live nature cams you’ll find today, making for a narrative that’s less to do with structure and…

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FilmWeek: ‘Spy x Family Code: White,’ ‘We Grown Now,’ ‘The People’s Joker,’ And More 30:34

3M ago30:34

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” Wide Release “Abigail” Wide Release “Spy x Family Code: White” Wide Release “We Grown Now” Cinemark Baldwin Hills [Crenshaw] & XD, AMC C…

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Ancient Pilgrimage Routes - The Path to Enlightenment 31:23

3M ago31:23

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Embark on a journey with Julia on pilgrimage routes that predate Christian beliefs and connect the most exquisite cathedrals of Europe to ancient druidic oracle sites aligned with planetary energies. The episode delves into the significance of these paths as a means to awaken the kundalini energy within ourselves, offering a deeper understanding of…

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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 6 - The Academy Museum's Sister Cinemas 16:47

3M ago16:47

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We're back with another episode of Revival House, but this time we're not heading to a 100 year old theater... The David Geffen and Ted Mann theaters at the Academy Museum of Motion Arts and Pictures are a new addition to L.A's revival programming. In this episode, we explore what the theaters, which only opened in 2021, have to offer our city's mo…

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Tip of the Iceberg: The Last Airbender Podcast - Winter Solstice Part 2: Avatar Roku 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

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Things really heat up in this episode when our guys talk about the fire nation in depth for the first time. Who is Avatar Roku? Can he really be trusted? Let's talk about it! Follow us everywhere @TOTIAvatarpodcast Or contact us at TOTIAvatarpodcast@gmail.comBy Caleb Shaw & Alex Weiss

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FilmWeek Feature: Larry Talks to ‘Civil War’ Stars Wagner Moura & Cailee Spaeny 19:04

3M ago19:04

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‘Civil War’ sees director Alex Garland’s imagined universe of what a second civil war would look like in the United States. Audiences are guided through the film by its main protagonists, a quartet of journalists played by Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Shows the lengths to which these journalists are wi…

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FilmWeek: 'Civil War,' ‘The Old Oak,' 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus' & More 30:34

3M ago30:34

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms: “Civil War” Wide Release “The Old Oak” Leammle Royal April 12th [West LA] “Coup de Chance” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica] & VOD “Sasquatch Sunset” Alamo Drafthouse [DTLA] April 12…

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The Lemurian Frequencies of Vancouver Island 44:01

3M ago44:01

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Join Julia and Priscilla Campos from Temples of Atlantis to be soaked into the legacy of Lemuria and how these heart-opening energies are still present today on Vancouver Island, Canada. Tune in to feel the frequencies of Lemuria become alive in your body temple. We explored: The connection of Vancouver Island to Hawaii and other Lemurian Earth Cen…

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HTLA Presents: Revival House: Part 5 - The Highland Theatre says Goodbye 12:12

3M ago12:12

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Revival House is breaking format for this episode, and we’re saying goodbye to a historic first-run movie theater. The Highland Theatre in Highland Park was one of the only movie theaters in Northeast LA. A designated historic cultural monument, the exterior will remain intact, but its future is uncertain. In this episode, How To LA producer Victor…

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Tip of the Iceberg: The Last Airbender Podcast - Winter Solstice Part 1: The Spirit World 1:11:16

3M ago1:11:16

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My goodness! Another week is upon the boys as they discuss the second two-part episode in book one. So grab an acorn and meditate into the spirit world with them as they talk about their favorite show. Follow us everywhere @TOTIAvatarpodcast Or contact us at TOTIAvatarpodcast@gmail.comBy Caleb Shaw & Alex Weiss

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FilmWeek Feature: Larry Talks To Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss, Directors Of Documentary ‘Girls State’ 19:06

3M ago19:06

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A new documentary, directed by Emmy-award-winning directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, looks into the decision-making of 500 civically engaged teen girls in Missouri who go through the process of electing their peers to different branches of government. This follows the 2020 documentary “Boys State,” which won them their Primetime Emmy, followi…

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