Best Kevin Ridley Podcasts (2024)

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ETERNAL SUNSHINE: How Innovative Camera Work and a Bold Jim Carrey Performance Made Movie Magic 57:39

25m ago57:39

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237: Lee Isaac Chung + Twisters, Osgood Perkins and Maika Monroe + Longlegs, Fly Me to the Moon, Despicable Me 4, In a Violent Nature, Sleep 1:12:26

1d ago1:12:26

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00.00 – 04.00 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 04.05 – 26.00 Review of Twisters including an interview with the film’s director, Lee Isaac Chung 26.05 – 40.50 Review of Longlegs, including interviews with film’s director Osgood Perkins and star Maika Monroe 40.55 – 50.05 Review of Fly Me to the Moon 50.10 – 55.10 Review of De…

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The Break: The London Film and Comic Con, The Acolyte and Die Hard 47:36

3d ago47:36

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In this episode of The Walk, I walk along the Thames in London as I share with you some of the things I've been doing during my first week as a Digital Nomad in the UK. More information about my Storytelling Course and about how to sign up is coming soon!By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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BULL DURHAM: Baseball, Shots with Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon’s Tube Dress 1:06:34

3d ago1:06:34

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Filmmaker Ron Shelton discusses how his experience as a minor league baseball player inspired him to make one of the most authentic sports films of all time. Star Kevin Costner was an early believer in the film and helped secure a studio deal against all odds, while the biggest casting challenge was solved by Susan Sarandon herself with a bold move…

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236: Ti West and Mia Goth + MaXXXine, Kevin Bacon + Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Kill 54:19

8d ago54:19

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00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching. 03.45 – 26.40 Review of MaXXXine including interviews with writer/director Ti West and star and producer Mia Goth 26.45 – 39.20 Review of Beverley Hills Cop: Axel, including an interview with Kevin Bacon 39.25 – 47.50 Review of Kill 47.55 – 54.25 Film of the Week and answering t…

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THELMA & LOUISE: Callie Khouri’s Feminist Fever Dream and the Movie Ridley Scott Almost Didn’t Direct 1:01:05

13d ago1:01:05

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Producer and writer Callie Khouri takes us on the journey from script to screen of the beloved film Thelma and Louise. Equal parts inspiration (the story in its entirety just popped into her head one day), great timing (Ridley Scott was suddenly available to direct), and integrity (Callie refused to change the ending regardless of studio notes), th…

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The Break: Celine Dion, The Boys, Bear Grylls and Traveling with Tech 44:18

11d ago44:18

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The new documentary 'I am' in which singer Celine Dion shares the heartbreaking consequences of being diagnosed with the rare 'Stiff People Syndrome' may be one of the most important things she has ever recorded. In this episode, I explain why. I also talk about the controversial superhero series 'The Boys' and how its story reflects the current cl…

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235: Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn and Michael Sarnoski + A Quiet Place: Day One, Yorgos Lanthimos and Jesse Plemons + Kinds of Kindness, Horizon 1:06:16

15d ago1:06:16

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00.00 – 03.10 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 03.15 – 25.40 Review of A Quiet Place: Day One with interviews with director Michael Sarnoski and stars Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn 25.45 – 51.30 Review of Kinds of Kindness, plus an interview with director Yorgos Lanthimos and one of the stars of the movie, Jesse Plemons 51.…

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SECRETARY: How Maggie Gyllenhaal's Debut Shocked Sundance 54:41

17d ago54:41

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Director Steven Shainberg recalls the making of 2002's SECRETARY, a daring film that centers around a BDSM relationship between a lawyer and his new secretary. Inspired by the great filmmakers Jane Campion and Mike Lee, Steven decided to turn his short film into a feature, but knew it would be a challenge to get it made. Many of the executives and …

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The Break: Star Wars Fandom; Marketing and the Church; VR Nausea 45:20

17d ago45:20

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In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…

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234: Jeff Nichols + The Bikeriders, Green Border, The Exorcism, Something in the Water 1:08:10

23d ago1:08:10

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00.00 – 04.10 Intro and presenters discuss their picks of the week 04.15 – 33.00 Review of The Bikeriders including an interview with writer and director Jeff Nichols 33.05 – 40.25 Review of Green Border 40.30 – 51.30 Review of The Exorcism 51.35 – 1.01.00 Review of Something in the Water 1.01.05 – 1.08.20 Film of the Week and answering the questio…

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HARRIET: How Cynthia Erivo Helped Make a Superhero Origin Story for Harriet Tubman 51:59

24d ago51:59

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For the first time on the podcast, host Daniela Taplin Lundberg talks to her right-hand woman Becca Cammarata to discuss their own trials and tribulations when producing the historical biopic HARRIET. From the stress of pivoting from a indie film to convincing a studio to come on board to taking a risk on casting relatively unknown Cynthia Erivo, t…

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The Break: Doctor Who, Writing For A Living, Lego and VR Time Travel 41:41

24d ago41:41

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During my coffee break I share my thoughts on the new episodes of Doctor Who, I give you an update on my writing, coaching and travel plans, I talk about Lego and I share my recent experiences in VR.By Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

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233: Pete Docter and Kelsey Mann + Inside Out 2, Ryan Condal + House of the Dragon S2, Sasquatch Sunset, Ultraman: Rising, Àma Gloria, Freud’s Last Session 1:00:15

30d ago1:00:15

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00.00 – 04.00 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 04.05 – 12.20 Interview with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal ahead of Season 2. 12.25 – 38.20 Review and of Inside Out 2 including interviews with Chief Creative Officer at Pixar Pete Docter, who also directed the first film, and this film’s director Kelsey Mann 38.25 …

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The Break: The Acolyte, Godzilla, The Princess Bride and WWDC24 41:30

1M ago41:30

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During my coffee break, I talk about how the first episodes of the new Star Wars show 'The Acolyte' touch me on a personal level. I also share my impressions of the movie Godzilla Minus One and I tell you about the surprising connection between Young Sheldon, Toy Story and The Princess Bride. Inconceivable! I also discuss the latest innovations App…

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THE OUTSIDERS: Francis Ford Coppola Gets His Groove Back 39:23

1M ago39:23

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S.E. Hinton's classic book The Outsiders has influenced an entire generation of young people, and has inspired artists to create various adaptations. The most well-known of these is Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film starring Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, and Diane Lane. In this episode, producer …

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232: Interview special: The Acolyte, The Watched, Hit Man, The Dead Don’t Hurt 1:27:18

1M ago1:27:18

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00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week 03.45 – 19.00 Review of The Acolyte, with an interview with the series’ showrunner Leslye Headland and star Manny Jacinto 19.05 – 40.00 Review of The Watched, with interviews with the film’s director and producer Ishana Night Shyamalan and her father M. Night Shyamalan,…

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: How John Travolta Learned to Disco 55:38

1M ago55:38

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Producer Kevin McCormick recalls the making of 1977's generation-defining SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER. Based on a New York Magazine article about working class Italian Americans in Bay Ridge who let off steam by dancing at the local disco, the film became iconic for its bestselling soundtrack, courtesy of the BeeGees, and its incredible dance scenes. It a…

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The Break: Star Wars The Acolyte 41:45

1M ago41:45

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During my coffee break this week I share my thoughts about the new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' and about the upcoming 'Starfleet Academy' series. I also rave about T. Kingfisher's book 'A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking' and about a VR demo I saw that let's you walk around Hogwarts Castle. To conclude, I talk about my intention to live and wo…

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231: Daisy Ridley + Young Woman and the Sea, Sting, The Beast, Eric, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 1:10:30

1M ago1:10:30

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This week, Daisy Ridley tells Molly Edwards about inspirational true life story Young Woman and the Sea. Plus, Jordan Farley and Jamie Graham review that film, as well as giant space spider horror Sting, romantic tragedy The Beast, Benedict Cumberbatch Netflix series Eric and the 20th anniversary rerelease of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaba…

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The Break: Star Wars and Anime Life Lessons 37:15

1M ago37:15

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This week, I talk about the real reason I want to discuss Star Wars and Anime on my YouTube and TikTok channels. I also share with you some insights I learned from Alex Hormozi about identifying the dreams and fears of the people you would like to reach and I tell you the surprising treasure I discovered when I cleaned up my kitchen. Lastly, I tell…

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I, TONYA: How Margot Robbie Learned to Skate While Allison Janney Needed an Oxygen Tank 53:56

2M ago53:56

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Producer Bryan Unkeless recounts the making of 2017's smash I, TONYA. The script, floating around the industry as a spec, was about the incredible life and rise to fame of professional skater Tonya Harding, focusing on the events surrounding the attack on Nancy Kerrigan at the 1994 National Figure Skating Championships. Bryan knew it could be somet…

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The Break: How Young Sheldon Approaches the Existence of God 56:35

2M ago56:35

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Recently, I've found myself binge-watching the TV show 'Young Sheldon'. This delightful comedy series offers a glimpse into the early life of Sheldon Cooper, the iconic character from 'The Big Bang Theory' sitcom. Sheldon, an exceptionally gifted and nerdy boy, finds the concept of God illogical, as the existence of a deity cannot be empirically va…

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230: George Miller & Tom Burke + Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Chris Pratt + The Garfield Movie, Atlas, Trainspotting 1:08:52

2M ago1:08:52

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00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching. 03.45 – 34.05 Review of Furiosa including interviews with director George Miller and Tom Burke, who plays Praetorian Jack 34.10 – 45.10 Review of Garfield including an interview with the man who voices the lasagne-loving moggy, Chris Pratt 45.15 – 53.05 Review of Atlas 53.10 – 1…

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THE PROPOSAL: How Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock’s Surprising Chemistry Reinvigorated the RomCom Genre 49:32

2M ago49:32

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Producer Todd Lieberman joins Hollywood Gold to discuss 2009’s romantic comedy classic THE PROPOSAL. Having been a huge fan of romcoms and an admirer of Sandra Bullock’s versatility as an actor, the prospect of Bullock returning to the genre was incredibly exciting to Todd. A match made in comedy heaven was made when a young Ryan Reynolds joined th…

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Summer Movie Preview Presented by Kalshi 45:46

2M ago45:46

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Daniela, Vanessa and Rachel go over what are sure to be some of the biggest movies of the summer including Furiosa, Inside Out 2, and Kinds of Kindness. What movies will be box office successes? We make our best guesses, and thanks to Kalshi you can get in on the action as well. Place your first bet now by going to Kalshi.com/hollywoodgold Hosted o…

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229: Renny Harlin + The Strangers: Chapter 1, IF, Hoard, Tiger Stripes, Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg 45:07

2M ago45:07

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00.00 – 03.15 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.20 – 15.50 Inteview with The Strangers: Chapter 1 director Renny Harlin 15.55 – 27.10 Review of If 27.15 – 33.20 Review of Hoard 33.25 – 37.20 Review of Tiger Stripes 37.25 – 40.00 Review of Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg 40.05 – 45.15 Film of the Week and answer…

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The Break: Rings of Power Season 2, The Hunt for Gollum and Mastering Notion 34:42

2M ago34:42

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This podcast episode was recorded at a local coffeehouse in my hometown during a break with coffee and apple pie. I share my excitement about all the Tolkien-related news we got this week: the new trailer for Rings of Power Season 2, the announcement of a new Peter Jackson movie set in the world of the Lord of the Rings called 'The Hunt for Gollum'…

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GIRL, INTERRUPTED: How Winona Ryder's Passion Led to Angelina Jolie's Oscar 57:42

2M ago57:42

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Producer Cathy Konrad returns to Hollywood Gold to discuss the making of 1999's GIRL, INTERRUPTED. The film's champion from the start was star Winona Ryder, who had read Susanna Kaysen's memoir about her time in a mental institution, and was compelled to translate it to the screen. Not only was the film unique in the female-led team that was leadin…

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The Break: Baby Reindeer Gets Real; How Gaming Helps My Health; Apple's iPad Pro Misfire 34:01

2M ago34:01

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In this episode of The Break, I take you outside for a visit to my local Italian ice cream parlor. I talk about what happened after the real stalker whose story was used as an inspiration for the Netflix TV-series 'Baby Reindeer' came forward and agreed to an interview with Pierce Morgan. I also share how a couple of life-style changes allow me to …

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228: Wes Ball, Owen Teague, Freya Allen and Kevin Durand + Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, La Chimera, Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger, Dark Matter and Doctor Who 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

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0.00 – 03.25 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.30 – 29.50 Review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes including interviews with the film’s director Wes Ball and stars Owen Teague, Freya Allen and Kevin Durand 29.55 – 37.30 Review of La Chimera 37.35 – 42.50 Review of Made in England 42.55 – 48.40 Review of Dark Matter 48.45…

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THE IDEA OF YOU: How Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway Created a New Kind of Romantic Comedy 41:31

2M ago41:31

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Writer/Director/Producer Michael Showalter recounts the journey of this year's romance THE IDEA OF YOU, recently released on Amazon and making waves for its grounded but fantastical portrayal of a 40 year old woman embarking on a whirlwind romance with a 24 year old pop star (Nicholas Galitzine). Showalter was a huge fan of both Anne Hathaway and r…

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The Break: New iPads, the Ascension, Star Wars and Baby Reindeer 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

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In this episode of The Break I talk about Apple's new iPads, about Speechify and other text-to-speech technologies, I review the end of The Bad Batch and the beginning of Tales of the Empire, I talk about the Netflix show 'Baby Reindeer' and I explain why catholics celebrate the feast of the Ascension and why it matters.I also announce the next cha…

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227: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt + The Fall Guy, Love Lies Bleeding, The Idea of You, The Phantom Menace 53:38

2M ago53:38

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00.00 – 04.45 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 04.50 – 23.20 Review of The Fall Guy with an interview with the film’s stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt 23.25 – 32.20 Review of Love Lies Bleeding 32.25 – 42.10 Review of The Idea of You 42.15 – 50.20 This week’s big re-release – Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 50.25 …

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CHALLENGERS: How Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist Make Tennis Sexy in Luca Guadagino's Unabashed Film 51:33

2M ago51:33

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[WARNING: This content contains spoilers] When Producer Rachel O'Connor first read the script for CHALLENGERS, she was immediately intrigued. The character of Tashi, brought to life brilliantly by Zendaya, captivated her attention, as did a movie set in the world of tennis with an unabashedly sexy subplot. Once she got the writer on board with the …

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The Break: Daisy Ridley's Return to Star Wars; Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters 33:53

3M ago33:53

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In this episode of the Break I discuss what Daisy Ridley says about reprising the role of Rey in the upcoming Star Wars movie; I talk about The Bad Batch, Fallout and Star Trek and I react to the trailers for Atlas, Transformers One and Twisters. In the Premium part of the episode, available to my patrons, I talk about returning to reading and work…

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226: Moritz Mohr + Boy Kills World, Challengers, I.S.S., Ordinary Angels, Spy X Family Code: White 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

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00.00 – 03.20 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been up to 03.25 – 20.20 Review of Boy Kills World with an interview with the film’s director Moritz Mohr 20.25 – 35.10 Review of Challengers 35.15 – 41.20 Review of I.S.S. 41.25 – 49.20 Review of Ordinary Angels 49.25 – 55.00 Review of Spy X Family Code: White 55.05 – 1.00.40 Film of the Week…

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FATHER OF THE BRIDE: How Steve Martin and Martin Short's Improv Led to Comedy Gold 33:35

3M ago33:35

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When Steve Martin first approached Charles Shyer and Nancy Meyers about rewriting the script for a modern take on the 1950 Spencer Tracy film FATHER OF THE BRIDE, Charles wasn't sure. He thought the script was truly awful, but he took the meeting and told Steve the script wasn't good enough for him. Charles and Nancy proved a dynamic duo behind the…

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225: Zack Snyder, Sofia Boutella and Staz Nair + Rebel Moon Part Two, Dan Stevens + Abigail, The Book of Clarence, Sometimes I Think About Dying 1:10:15

3M ago1:10:15

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00.00 – 07.20 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 07.25 – 29.10 Review of Abigail including an interview with the one of the stars of the movie, Dan Stevens *mild premise spoilers for Abigail* 29.15 – 51.10 Review of Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver including interviews with the film’s director Zack Snyder and stars Sofia Bout…

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The Break: Why I Love Fantasy Festivals; X-Men 97, Fallout and the Vatican 53:55

3M ago53:55

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This weekend, I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of my cosplaying friends again at Haarzuilens Castle during the Elfia Fantasy Festival. I vividly remember my first visit to this festival and how out of place I felt as a priest among thousands of people dressed in fantasy costumes. But I kept coming back year after year, and made lots of friends t…

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BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD: How an Oscar Nominated Hit Was Crafted By a Team of Industry Outsiders 55:47

3M ago55:47

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Producer Josh Penn recalls leaving the Obama campaign to try his hand at movie producing, and striking gold with 2012's BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD. Not only was the film nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture, it grossed nearly 10x its budget at the box office. Not having much film experience served the filmmaking team well because thei…

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224: Marisa Abela + Back to Black, Kirsten Dunst and Alex Garland + Civil War, Lucy Boynton and Justin H. Min + The Greatest Hits, The Teachers' Lounge 1:18:14

3M ago1:18:14

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00.00 – 04.40 Intro and presenters discuss what else they've been watching 04.45 – 27.05 Review of Back to Black including an interview Marisa Abela who plays Amy Winehouse. 27.10 – 53.20 Review of Civil War including interviews with the film’s director Alex Garland and the film’s star Kirsten Dunst 53.25 – 1.07.15 Review of The Greatest Hits inclu…

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The Break: Tales of the Empire and the one thing lacking in Star Wars: Outlaws 41:28

3M ago41:28

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In this episode of The Break, I review the movie 'Tenet' by Christopher Nolan, I watch and review the trailer for Tales of the Empire and I share the one thing that is missing in the story trailer for the game Star Wars: Outlaws. In the premium part of the show, available to my patrons, I talk about Acceptance and Commitment Coaching, I discuss vac…

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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE: How Ziggy Marley and the People of Jamaica Blessed the Film 53:59

3M ago53:59

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Director Reinaldo Marcus Green recalls the challenges of making a film about the legendary Bob Marley. One of the hardest tasks was finding the right actor to embody Marley mind, body, and soul. Rei and the producers reviewed many audition tapes and almost lost hope when Kingsley Ben-Adir entered the picture. Not only did he look like Marley, he de…

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223: Dev Patel and Jordan Peele + Monkey Man, The First Omen, Scoop, Io Capitano, Evil Does Not Exist 54:04

3M ago54:04

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00.00 – 04.25 Intro and presenters discuss their picks of the week 04.30 – 21.50 Review of Monkey Man including an interview with the star and director Dev Patel and producer Jordan Peele 21.55 – 32.20 Review of The First Omen 32.25 – 38.00 Review of Io Capitano 38.05 – 43.15 Review of Evil Does Not Exist 43.20 – 51.20 Review of Scoop 51.25 – 54.15…

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The Break: The future of Star Trek, the Star Wars Prequels today, when does faith become superstition? 46:10

3M ago46:10

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There is one aspect of Star Trek Discovery that keeps bugging me now that the series enters its final season. And looking back on the Star Wars Prequels: do those movies still hold up after all these years? I answer a listener question about a particular form of prayer that borders on superstition. In the premium part of the show for my patrons, I …

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BLADES OF GLORY: How Ben Stiller Passed the Baton to Will Ferrell and Jon Heder Broke His Ankle 57:49

3M ago57:49

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Directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon glide us through the making of 2007's hit comedy BLADES OF GLORY. Having made their mark directing a few iconic commercial campaigns, the duo went into directing their first feature film with a little too much confidence, and hit their first big challenge when Ben Stiller decided the role felt too repetitive for…

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222: Adam Wingard + Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Jack Black + Kung Fu Panda 4, Mothers' Instinct, Drift, Silver Haze 1:02:01

4M ago1:02:01

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00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.45 – 24.35 Review of Godzilla X Kong including an interview with the film’s director, Adam Wingard 24.40 – 40.50 Review of Kung Fu Panda 4 including an interview with the film’s star, Jack Black 40.55 – 47.30 Review of Mothers’ Instinct 47.35 – 52.10 Review of Drift 52.15 – 56…

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The Break: Holy Week and Easter Explained, Fallout, Alien Romulus and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 48:46

4M ago48:46

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In this week's episode of the Break I talk about Alien: Romulus, about the Fallout TV series and about the trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. I also explain the background of Holy Week and Easter. In the premium part of the show, available to all my patrons, I talk about Tolkien Reading Day, the AI short film 'Airhead' and about what Ap…

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MAJOR LEAGUE: How Producers Didn't Need to Give Away a Car to Get 27,000 People to Fill the Stands 55:11

4M ago55:11

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Writer/Director (and Daniela's stepdad) David Ward recounts how he hit a box office home run with 1989's MAJOR LEAGUE. At a time when both baseball movies and baseball as a sport were struggling, he managed to create the perfect formula for a sports underdog story. Performances from Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, and Tom Berenger combined to make th…

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