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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
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CBC Radio's The Next Chapter travels the country, conversing with authors and readers of all kinds. A new episode every Saturday.
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The Rest Is Entertainment pulls back the curtain on television, movies, journalism and more with Richard Osman and Marina Hyde using their years of knowledge, enviable contact book and wit to bring you what’s hot, and what’s not in the world of entertainment.
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Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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Conversations with writers about writing, hosted by Jonathan Rogers.
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Sentimental Garbage is a podcast hosted by Caroline O'Donoghue about the culture we love that society can sometimes make us feel ashamed of. Formerly a chick-lit podcast, sometimes a Sex and the City podcast. We don't know the most, we feel the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If psychological thrillers & horror movies/books are your guilty pleasure - you're at the right place. Brought to you by Rotten Mango hosts!
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Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
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Spybrary is a podcast for fans of spy books, spy tv and spy movies since 2017. We bring you author interviews and reader discussions on our favorite spy books and novels.
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Journalist and book reviewer Suzanne Perez reviews the latest books and such for KMUW on air and right here. Discover new reviews on Mondays.
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Subtext is a book club podcast for readers interested in what the greatest works of the human imagination say about life’s big questions. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O’Luanaigh conduct a close reading of a text or film and co-write an audio essay about it in real time. It’s literary analysis, but in the best sense: we try not overly stuffy and pedantic, but rather focus on unearthing what’s most compelling about great books and movies, and how it is they can touch our l ...
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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life
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“Lessons from the Screenplay” creator Michael Tucker and the LFTS team do deeper dives into the storytelling of individual movies and chat with the creatives behind those films.
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Our podcast breaks down the techniques of great storytelling across our favorite games, movies, literature, and music. I also occasionally upload music I've arranged or composed!
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken ...
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A monthly podcast where we read a horror story, watch the corresponding movie, and discuss which did it better.
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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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A podcast about feature films based on comic books and comic strips that people have stopped talking about.
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A Canadian based Podcast where we discuss recent news, movies, trailers, comic books, television, film scores, and geek culture in general.
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The show where kids discuss a middle grade novel, interview the author, and hear a reading from the book by a celebrity. Kitty Felde is host.
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Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
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In this podcast we set out to answer the age old question: is the book really always better than the movie?
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Do you love movies? Especially superhero movies? Then you've come to the right place! Each episode we talk about a different movie, with every other episode being a superhero movie (usually). Beware we will spoil the movie, so be sure to watch it before listening to the episode. Thanks for being here and we hope you enjoy our show! Artwork by Melissa Wolfert.
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Mostly books but also television & movies, music, and stuff people make or do. Author, creator, and fan interviews with host Jennifer Crittenden. Podcast website: https://booksshowstunes.discreetguide.com/
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Join bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells as they search for the perfect podcast name and talk about the weird things they love—such as food heists, the perfect popcorn salt, and whether any art can truly be perfect. Listen for commentary on movies, TV shows, books, video games, and wherever else their conversation leads them.
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“Go inside the mind of one of television and movies’ wildest storytellers…” Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf is a podcast that feels like discovering a secret diary. Every episode unravels the mysteries of a book from Richard's bookshelf and a story from Richard’s life, weaving together the excitement of the supernatural and the warmth of personal storytelling.
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Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight. No cinematic universe is too obscure or sacred! Over 1,200 reviews at http://nowplayingpodcast.com
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Come join myself and a friend or two as we discuss story arcs from comic books over the years, and also comic book based movies. Episodes will be released every Friday.
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Interviews with Scholars of Film about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
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This is the Official Site for "Hilliard Guess' SCREENWRITERS' RANT ROOM!" Our host is Hilliard Guess, a WGAw writer, director, TV/Film producer and most recently, the former Director of Development at Blue Monday Prods (now executive producer of Amazon's upcoming CROSS: AFTER HOURS series). Hilliard does one-on-one interviews with guests or rotating co-hosts stop by to drop industry bombs in this unfiltered, hilarious podcast series that delivers nuthin’ but REAL TALK… from REAL working writ ...
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A discussion of stories from movies, books, and history.
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Mean Book Club the Podcast: Four ladies (UCB-NY, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) read, discuss & make fun of NYT bestselling books with little literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute? New podcast every Tuesday! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.
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Talk Show & Indie Podcast | Featuring Fans | Reviewing Movies, TV, and Books | Celebrating Music | Pursuing Great Stories
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A podcast about the first-draft secrets behind great movies and TV shows. Each episode, the screenwriter behind a beloved film shares with us their initial screenplay for that movie. We then talk through what changed, what didn’t and why on its journey to the big screen. Hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek.
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Looking for a book club but don't have time to squeeze real-life meetings into your schedule? Join Book Squad Goals, a bi-weekly podcast about—you guessed it—books, plus all the garbage pop culture we consume when we’re not reading (that’s what our “othersodes” are for!). While you’re paying attention, check out our website & blog at booksquadgoals.com, where we have weekly posts about books, pop culture, and probably our pets. We love our pets.
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The Dork Forest is a show where I, Jackie Kashian, interview everyone and anyone about what they really really like. ie thier dorkdom. Started in 2006, the youtube page has clips and full episodes. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com will lead you to all the information you may ever need re this show and Jackie's standup. Guests speak to their love of books, TV, Movies, Comic books, websites, food, wrestling, cars, action figures and bees. Thanks for enjoying the show.
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Two buddies try to make sense of popular books with obscure observations, jokes and their 8th grade reading abilities. Join us and read along as we have fun with our untraditional book club. --> www.BuddyBookClub.com
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Welcome to The Pop Culture Cafe. Thoughts and opinions from seasoned pop culture nerds. Join me, John, Scott and Paul as we explore the world of TV, movies, comics and sometimes the social issues that drive some entertainment content.
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Rather than looking at movies in terms of "two thumbs up" or "two thumbs down" Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger discusses what you can learn from them as a screenwriter. He looks at good movies, bad movies, movies we love, and movies we hate, exploring how they were built, and how you can apply those lessons to your own writing. More information and full archives at WriteYourScreenplay.com 831588
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A podcast where we deep dive into a failed comic book movie! What's a failed comic book movie, you ask? Well, anything that was cancelled. Tune in and see why we think they're underrated or deserving of its failed status!
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A podcast covering the world of movies, tv show, toys, collectibles, gaming and all things Geekcentric. Join us every week as we discuss the latest news, and trailers. Plus we have special interviews with the people who make the things we love, and reviews of some the latest movies and series from around the Geekiverse. Follow us on Twitter @GeekcentricYT Follow us on Instagram @wearegeekcentric
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A weekly Asian & Pacific folklore podcast. Join Kamuela Kaneshiro as he shares tales of people, traditions, and gods from Pacific Island countries, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. These stories influenced films, Marvel and DC comic books, Disney movies, Netflix series, TV shows, and books. Episodes include a featured song, and Hawaiian word. www.LegendsFromThePacific.com
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Romance and romantic women's fiction author Y. M. Nelson discusses the nerdy - superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy, and nerd pop culture; and the romantic - romance novels, romantic movies, and romance tropes she loves. We'll review books, TV, and movies; interview authors, and see who does what romance and nerd pop culture tropes best. So if you like hearing about book boyfriends, HEAs, Star Trek, Marvel and DC Comics and romance books, then this podcast is for you!
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WEEI's Rich Keefe and Ryan Davey talk movies, TV, video games, comic books and other important things. Follow @DORKpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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A podcast about movies set in the world of books and publishing. Each episode, host Tobias Carroll is joined by a new guest to talk about a different film.
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Long time partners, Rachel and Matt, bring their unique blend of wit and weirdness to the worlds of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. From quirky movie reviews to lively book discussions, they keep you entertained and informed with their mature humor and infectious enthusiasm. Join them as they chase their little nerd hearts through the genres they love.
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Travels with My Aunt (1972) Maggie Smith, George Cukor, Louis Gossett Jr, and George Cukor
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Book Vs. Movie: Travels with My Aunt The 1969 Graham Greene Novel Vs. the 1972 Maggie Smith Film The Margos pack their suitcases for Graham Greene’s Travels with My Aunt and its 1972 film adaptation. The story of Henry Pulling, a reserved Englishman, whose life changes when his eccentric Aunt Augusta leads him on an adventurous journey across Europ…
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At just over 100 pages, Irish author Claire Keegan’s novel, "Small Things Like These," is deceptively simple. But her carefully crafted story and characters have readers wrestling with essential moral questions.Por Suzanne Perez
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Episode 107: Here (2024)
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In the left corner... "Here" the comic book short story (1989) and "Here" the graphic novel (2014) by Richard McGuire! And in the right corner... "Here" the movie (2024) directed by Robert Zemeckis; written by Eric Roth and Robert Zemeckis; and starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Paul Bettany! --- Show Notes: The original, 6-page version of "Here…
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Review - Venom: The Last Dance
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The Venom trilogy reaches an end! What was it all for? No idea. Let's talk about it! This third outing is directed by Kelly Marcel and stars Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, and Andy Serkis. Venom: The Last Dance is in theaters! Time Stamps: 3:26 - Background 14:27 - SPOILERS Mentioned Links: Special thanks to That Piano Dude f…
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Ep. 34 The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster by Tim Crothers vs. Queen of Katwe (2016)
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Send us a text Can a young girl from the slums of Katwe, Uganda, rise to become a national chess champion against all odds? Join me, Lluvia, as I unravel the inspiring life story of Phiona Mutesi, captured in both the book "The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster" by Tim Crothers and i…
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Published in 1977 by Jay Anson and based on the real life events surrounding the Lutz family's takeover of the titular house after the murder of the DeFeo family it was turned into a movie soon after in 1979. The movie was directed by Stuart Rosenberg with the screenplay by Sandor Stern, and starred James Brolin and Margot Kidder. It's a short epis…
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Book Review: Hollywood Monster: A Walk Down Elm Street with the Man of Your Dreams by Robert Englund and Adam Goldsher
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Would you dream of reading 300 pages about the actor who played Freddy? This year the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise turns 40 years old, and Now Playing host Arnie has been celebrating all month by revisiting the classic slasher series. As part of that personal retrospective he has read and reviewed Freddy Krueger star Robert Englund's 2009 auto…
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‘Venom: The Last Dance’ and 2024’s Comic Book Movie Nightmare. Plus: ‘The Wild Robot’!
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Sean is joined by Ringer-Verse pals Mallory Rubin and Charles Holmes to discuss a pair of films that have polar opposite energy. They start by assessing the quality of the third entry in the Tom Hardy Venom trilogy, ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ (1:00), before digging into one of the most heartwarming and visually astonishing movies of the year, ‘The Wil…
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The Buddies weren’t too happy about the 5th Harry Potter movie, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", where apparently the longest book in the series got hit with a shrinking charm. The Buddies discussed many important topics including: Death Eaters' and the Lost tv show crossover, Filch's unexpected workout routine, and whether the movie's …
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Landon Palmer, "Rock Star/Movie Star: Power and Performance in Cinematic Rock Stardom" (Oxford UP, 2020)
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During the mid-1950s, when Hollywood found itself struggling to compete within an expanding entertainment media landscape, certain producers and studios saw an opportunity in making films that showcased performances by rock 'n' roll stars. Rock stars eventually found cinema to be a useful space to extend their creative practices, and the motion pic…
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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to talk about (completely on time) The Fall Guy! With Dan having returned from his trip, there is plenty to discuss when it comes to the stunts, why it flopped in the box office, and the robin hoods of the Food Heist world. Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 A…
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Willy's Wonderland (2021) - This is a sequel to Mandy. Fight me.
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Former Patreon exclusive, now all yours. Willy's Wonderland with special guest, Meg. Riverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too.…
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Review | ARCANE Season 2 Act 2 Episodes 4-6 (Spoiler-Free)
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This is our spoiler-free review and discussion of Arcane Season Two, Act Two. We share our thoughts on this incredible series's first and second acts, pushing the medium of animation forward. We gush over the perfect blend of artistry and storytelling that Riot Games and Fortiche have achieved and reveal which episode from Act 2 we’re most excited …
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'Red One' is an action-packed holiday movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Chris Evans that will be released in theaters on November 15, 2024. The movie will then be available to stream on Prime Video. Scotty Scoop and Lyla saw the movie early to help you decide whether to see this one in theaters or to stream at home when it hits Prime Vid…
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Readers from Las Vegas are live, onstage at the Las Vegas Book Festival, talking about Nikki Shannon Smith's tale of adventure Stranded. Award-winning journalist Rita Pardue from KUNV is celebrity reader. Taped before a live audience, readers have lots of questions for writer Nikki Shannon Smith. Kitty Felde is host. FAVORITE BOOKS FROM THE LAS VEG…
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After a brief delay due to, well, current events, there’s a new episode of Framed & Bound. This time out, Drew Buxton joins Tobias Carroll to get very metafictional as they discuss 2022’s Adaptation, featuring two of Nicolas Cage’s best performances. Discussed: writing about wrestling, Brian Cox’s agelessness, Charlie Kaufman’s work as a director, …
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Y. M. Nelson, host, and guests Stacie and Marcie review the newest superhero/sci-fi hit show on Netflix: Supacell. Supacell is a superhero show set in South London, England that imagines what if the sickle cell gene mutated and instead held superpower instead of sickness? We talk about why we were drawn to the show and other topics such as: How we …
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - J.K. Rowling - Episode 110
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The Buddies are now onto the sixth chapter of their magical journey with "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling. The Buddies explored vital wizarding matters including: the questionable ethics of love potions at a high school, the surprising benefits of writing in used textbooks, and whether Dumbledore needed better threat assessm…
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Rich Keefe & Ryan Davey review the season finale of The Penguin. Was this one of the best TV shows of the year? What were the best and worst parts? What do they want to see next with these characters? Plus an important question for all #DORK listeners... Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @DORKpodcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr…
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Nightmares Exist Outside Of Logic | Alan Wake Analysis: (Ep.2) | State of the Arc Podcast
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Alan Wake, a famous crime novelist from New York City, lives in a world of stories, especially those with supernatural elements. But he's been suffering from writer's block for two years, so he and his wife Alice head to the remote town of Bright Falls for some peace and quiet. Suddenly, Alan finds himself driving along a dark road at night, and be…
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Get ready to join Mostly Superheroes at the movies for another Screen & Social. This time, we'll all watch at Sony tries again at a Marvel movie about a Spider-Man villain, most likely without any mention of a Spider-Man at all. We can't wait to see this one in a St. Louis theater with our fans. Learn more and RSVP. https://mostlysuperheroes.com/ca…
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Logan, The Giggler, and Scotty Scoop nerd out about the ever growing Marvel Ultimate Universe (2024) Comic Book Series. Reading Order: https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ultimate-marvel-universe-reading-order/new-marvel-ultimate-universe-2/ www.mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/marvel-ultimate-comic-books …
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The Giggler gives his initial reaction to 'Batman: Resurrection' the book. 'Batman: Resurrection' is a novel by John Jackson Miller that takes place between the events of 'Batman' and 'Batman Returns' in Tim Burton's Gotham City. The book explores the aftermath of the Joker's death and the mysteries that Batman must solve. www.mostlysuperheroes.com…
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Logan reviews 'The Rental' (2020 film). www.mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/the-rental-2020-film ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLCPor Carrogan Ventures
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The Giggler reviews 'The Lincoln Lawyer' TV Series Streaming on Netflix. www.mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/the-lincoln-lawyer-netflix ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLCPor Carrogan Ventures
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Scotty Scoop reviews a new trading card app. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally. Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever! Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your …
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Logan shares a new movie called 'Society of the Snow' (2024 on Netflix). In 1972, a Uruguayan flight crashes in the remote heart of the Andes, forcing survivors to become each other's best hope. www.mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/society-of-the-snow ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLCPor Carrogan Ventures
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Join Logan, Andy, and Scotty as they dive into the finale of Season One of ‘The Penguin’, the latest DC Universe TV series on HBO Max. ‘The Penguin’ is a spin-off from the popular series ‘The Batman’, created by Matt Reeves. The show follows Oz Cobb AKA The Penguin played by the unrecognizable Colin Farrell as she embarks on a dangerous journey to …
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Mostly Superheroes the podcast shares the biggest announcements out of D23 Brazil 2024. https://mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/d23-brazil-2024-announcements ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLCPor Carrogan Ventures
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Mostly Superheroes the podcast discusses the epic conclusion of 'Agatha All Along' on Disney+. https://mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/agatha-all-along ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLCPor Carrogan Ventures
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D23 Brazil Recap, Agatha All Along & The Penguin Finales, Voltron Event, and more
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Logan, The Giggler, and Scotty Scoop, breakdown D23 Brazil announcements, TV finales for MCU show Agatha All Along on Disney+ and DC series The Penguin on HBO Max, an upcoming Voltron event 11/16 at 4 Hands, announce The Urge 11/29 tickets winner, and more. https://mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/d23-brazil-2024 ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLC…
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300: Rise of an Empire
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My Big Fit Greek Wenham Sullivan Stapleton (TV’s Strike Back) aims to turn the sacrifice of 300 Spartans into The Rise of An Empire in this 2014 continuation of Frank Miller’s comic book vision. But will his dream of a unified Greece get undone by bad girl Eva Green (Casino Royale), who proves to be the real power behind Persian God-King Xerxes (Ro…
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Matthew Broussard and Science Fiction with nice Science – EP 798
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Matthew Broussard (@MondayPunday) is a comic (he has a new special/album out Dec 13 Hyperbolic) loves sci fi but likes it when the science seems plausible. So fun. It's November and that means I ask you NOT to donate to The Dork Forest, but to donate to your local food bank instead. FeedingAmerica.org will have you put your zip code in OR... if you…
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On starting up a new sports media platform in 2024; on the reinvention of a veteran journalist; on the glory days of Sports Illustrated; on the misguided anger of a legendary Pittsburgh Penguin.
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John and Craig explore character agency in everything from scenes to entire series. They look at what agency looks like on the page, which characters should have agency, and what to do when you feel your characters sleepwalking through the plot. We also strategize ways to move forward after the recent US election, and answer listener questions on w…
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The Clint Eastwood Mt. Rushmore, and the Curious Case of ‘Juror No. 2.’ Plus: ‘Heretic’!
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Sean is joined by Adam Nayman to discuss the head-scratching rollout of Clint Eastwood’s justice system interrogation, ‘Juror No. 2’ and the movie’s successes, shortcomings, and Eastwood-isms (1:00). Then, Sean briefly discusses the appeal of ‘Heretic’ (55:00) before being joined by the film’s directors, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, to talk about th…
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Heretic with Beck/Woods
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Today on Script Apart – religion, Radiohead and ratcheting terror, in the basement of a man who has spent way too long on the "Monopoly" Wikipedia. Four years after their first appearance on Script Apart, breaking down their franchise-launching script for A Quiet Place, writer-director duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are with us once again, to unpic…
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The horror genre has endured a long and controversial success within popular culture. Fraught with accusations pertaining to its alleged ability to harm and corrupt young people and indeed society as a whole, the genre is constantly under pressure to suppress that which has made it so popular to begin with - its ability to frighten and generate dis…
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Hunter Hargraves, "Uncomfortable Television" (Duke UP, 2024)
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From The Wire to Intervention to Girls, postmillennial American television has dazzled audiences with novelistic seriality and cinematic aesthetics. Yet this television is also more perverse: it bombards audiences with misogynistic and racialized violence, graphic sex, substance abuse, unlikeable protagonists, and the extraordinary exploitation of …
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Lean In by Cheryl Sandberg
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This week we read "Lean In" by Cheryl Sandberg and if we had to sum up this book in one sentence it would be "GO TO HARVARD!" Check out our Patreon where you can get access to ad-free episodes and check us out on all the socials @MeanBookClub. Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whi…
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Broadcast on Suspense, 1943-04-13 Featuring Nancy Coleman Digitally Restored by Nicholas Hans GaryPor The Pop Culture Cafe
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Did legacy media lose it for Harris, and new media win it for Trump? Marina and Richard take us through how both campaigns used the media as tools to put their messages across and support their campaigns. One of the TV events of the year is upon us as 12 celebrities head into the jungle for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. With the lineup in pla…
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503: WRITERS TALKIN SHIT
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In this episode Hilliard & writer (1st Look at Sony) Saeed Crumpler spend two solid hours talkin all kinds of writer shit for y'all to soak up game. A don't miss episode for anyone interested in writing for TV/Film. Also, if you have plans to direct your first film or short, this is the episode for you. Lots of gems to help you on your journey! Sit…
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We came, we saw, we reviewed. Join us for our spoiler-free thoughts on Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II. This movie has big sandals to fill as the original took home 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Was the sequel a toga party worth waiting 24 years for? Join us as we discuss the characters, the production, and the overall story with NO spoiler…
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This is our spoiler-free review of episodes one to four of the HBO Original Drama Series DUNE: Prophecy. Join us as we travel 10,000 years before Paul Atreides's ascension to learn more about the Sisterhood that would become the Bene Gesserit. We share our thoughts on this series's look and feel and impressions of some of the central performances f…
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Lanier Ivester sees hospitality as a primary way she expresses her creativity. All of her creative endeavors are shaped by the belief that the most quotidian things are charged with eternal meaning, if only we have eyes to see. Her new book, illustrated by Jennifer Trafton, is Glad and Golden Hours: A Companion for Advent and Christmastide. In this…
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What do screenwriting, first dates, and electronic voice phenomena (EVP) have in common? For a teenaged Richard Hatem in December of 1982, it was the book: Voices of the Dead? By Susy Smith. Richard discovered something mind-blowing: you didn’t have to go anywhere to find a ghost. You just need a tape recorder, fresh batteries, and some time. With …
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Ep 676 - The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame
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The Wind in the Willows is a classic novel for young readers. But, uh, why? Is it the animals that are basically just Edwardian gentlemen? Is it the deep longing for a nostalgic pastoral past? Is it the friend who is addicted to cars?! Surely, these are all universal childhood experiences. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therap…
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