Τα καλύτερα Spokane Public Radios podcast (2024)

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Comfort Movies 23:28

12d ago23:28

23:28

We all have favorite movies, the kind that we can slip into as if they were a favorite pair of shoes. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart share with you some of what they’re calling their "comfort movies"—the kinds of films that they go to over and over again.

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"Spermworld" & "Girls State" 23:09

19d ago23:09

23:09

The old saw is that opposites attract, though that notion doesn’t necessarily hold true for the movies we watch. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two movies, both streaming documentaries, that couldn’t be more different. The first is “Spermworld,” which delves into the unregulated world of sperm do…

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"Challengers" & "The Beast" 23:09

25d ago23:09

23:09

One of the things that makes life the adventure it is involves facing the various challenges that it poses. Which is convenient for us here at Movies 101 because the very concept of challenges is this week’s theme. In this episode, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two films that involve that very theme. The first is “C…

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"Ripley" & Favorite Patricia Highsmith Adaptations 23:09

1M ago23:09

23:09

Those of us with consciences may not care about killers—but as movie fans, we sure seem to love them. They certainly show up enough on screens both big and small. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss the work of Patricia Highsmith, an author who made a career out of imagining the inner lives of various…

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"Civil War" & "La Chimera" 23:08

2M ago23:08

23:08

Movies have the power to give us a pointed view of America, both good and bad. This has always been true. But it may be more important than ever in today’s polarized atmosphere. Writer-director Alex Garland seems to think so, given the theme of his latest movie, titled “Civil War.” On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat T…

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Screen Unseen, "Richland" & "Monkey Man" 23:09

2M ago23:09

23:09

Some of us enjoy surprises, others not so much. But when it comes to movies, it all depends on what we end up seeing. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss an event they attended on Monday called Screen Unseen. They also talk about a documentary, “Richland,” that is playing at the Magic Lantern, and Nat…

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Buried Treasures 23:09

2M ago23:09

23:09

Yes, we could spend time reviewing the latest horror flick or romantic comedy. But sometimes we here at Movies 101 lust to talk about something far more, for want of a better term, substantial. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart do just that, delving into their respective personal libraries of favorite films…

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"Road House" & "Love Lies Bleeding" 23:09

2M ago23:09

23:09

Here at Movies 101, we like to say that we seek out great cinema wherever we can find it. How we define “great,” though is always up for debate. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two films that defy standard critical summation. The first is Doug Liman’s re-envisioning of the 1989 movie “Road House,”…

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"20 Days in Mariupol" & "Io Capitano" 23:09

2M ago23:09

23:09

Yes, the "-heimer" half of the "Barbenheimer" conglomerate tallied its share of gold during the recent Oscars broadcast. But the also-rans and near-misses had their night as well. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of films that were at least mentioned during the broadcast. One, “20 Days in Ma…

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"Dune: Part Two" & "Spaceman" 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

One of the most dependable movie genres is science fiction, and the best sci-fi films boast a lot more content than mere Flash Gordon adventure. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two recent films that blend sci-fi with relevant social issues. The first is “Dune: Part Two,” which is Denis Villeneuve’…

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96th Academy Awards Preview 23:26

3M ago23:26

23:26

In a year marked by the likes of Barbenheimer, Paul Giamatti’s wall-eyed stare, deadly flowers in Oklahoma and the musical mastery of Leonard Bernstein, it should make for an interesting night on Sunday for the annual Academy Awards fiesta. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart run down their guesses as to who …

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"Perfect Days," "Drive-Away Dolls" & "Rustin" 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

When the names of certain filmmakers are mentioned, expectations among movie fans are bound to rise. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss the work of two such filmmakers: Wim Wenders, director of the Oscar-nominated International Feature Film “Perfect Days,” and Ethan Coen—yes, half of the moviemaking …

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"The Taste of Things" & Oscar Nominated Live Action and Animated Short Films 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

The Bee Gees sang about “Night Fever,” but this time of year the main feeling among movie fans is "Oscar fever." On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss still more Oscar nominees, specifically the Live Action and Animated Short Film programs. But before that, they talk about the sumptuous French blend of …

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"The Teachers' Lounge" & "The Greatest Night in Pop" 23:09

4M ago23:09

23:09

We’re still a month away from the Super Bowl for movie fans, which is how Movies 101 typically views the annual Oscars broadcast, so there’s still plenty of time to catch up with the various nominees. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss one of those nominees, the German film “The Teachers’ Lounge,” wh…

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"The Zone of Interest" & 25th Annual SpIFF 23:09

4M ago23:09

23:09

It’s been over two decades now and the Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF), despite a number of obstacles, continues to thrive. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss what to expect from the 2024 Spokane International Film Festival, which begins its eight-day run this weekend. Prior to that, thou…

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"Origin," "Self Reliance" & SpIFF Preview 23:09

4M ago23:09

23:09

On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a big-screen feature titled “Origin” and a Hulu streamer titled “Self Reliance,” and also give a quick preview of the coming Spokane International Film Festival.

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"All of Us Strangers," "Society of the Snow" & "Remembering Gene Wilder" 23:08

4M ago23:08

23:08

One of the most admirable human characteristics is that of endurance—the ability to forge on despite dire circumstances. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss three movies, each of which tackles some variation on that theme. “All of Us Strangers” stars Andrew Scott as a man haunted by a tragedy he suffe…

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"American Fiction," "The Iron Claw" & "Four Daughters" 23:09

5M ago23:09

23:09

More than halfway through the month of January, and we at Movies 101 are still catching up with the movie releases from 2023. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss three films from last year: the social commentary “American Fiction,” the study of dysfunctional family and professional wrestling titled “T…

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"Poor Things," "Ferrari" & "Fallen Leaves" 23:09

5M ago23:09

23:09

It’s already a new year, and yet we here at Movies 101 central are still catching up with the gaggle of late releases from 2023. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss three of those releases. First up is “Poor Things," a bizarre blend of feminism and—as Leslie Kelly terms it—“arty soft-core porn.” Next,…

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2023 Retrospective 23:09

5M ago23:09

23:09

It’s that time again—when along with looking ahead to a new year, we look back at the one we just lived through. And for movie fans, that means recalling what wonders we saw on screens both big and little. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart run down their picks for what each of them thought were the best fil…

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'The Sun Also Rises,' Episode 8 27:59

2+ y ago27:59

27:59

Doug Nadvornick reads Ernest Hemingway's first novel.Από τον Doug Nadvornick

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'The Sun Also Rises,' Episode 7 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

Doug Nadvornick reads Ernest Hemingway's first novel.Από τον Doug Nadvornick

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'The Sun Also Rises,' Episode 6 27:59

2+ y ago27:59

27:59

Doug Nadvornick reads Ernest Hemingway's first novel.Από τον Doug Nadvornick

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'The Sun Also Rises,' Episode 5 27:59

2+ y ago27:59

27:59

Doug Nadvornick reads Ernest Hemingway's first novel.Από τον Doug Nadvornick

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The Bookshelf: "A Key to Treehouse Living," Episode 3 27:57

2+ y ago27:57

27:57

Episode 3 of Elliot Reed's novel.Από τον Verne Windham

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The Bookshelf: "A Key to Treehouse Living," Episode 2 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

Episode 2 of Elliot Reed's novel.Από τον Verne Windham

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The Bookshelf: "A Key to Treehouse Living," Episode 1 28:30

2+ y ago28:30

28:30

"A Key to Treehouse Living" Episode 1Από τον Jennifer Roseman

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The Bookshelf: "How the World Got Better" by Greg Flint 24:31

2+ y ago24:31

24:31

What if, right about now, every human soul were to answerΑπό τον Verne Windham

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The Bookshelf: "People and Trees," Part 2 32:40

2+ y ago32:40

32:40

"People and Trees" is produced by Jane Fritz, founder of the Idaho Mythweaver, who has been producing local and national programs on Native issues since the 1980s. This is the first in a series called Voices of the Wild Earth.Από τον Verne Windham

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The Bookshelf: People and Trees, Part 1 28:04

2+ y ago28:04

28:04

"People and Trees" is produced by Jane Fritz, founder of the Idaho Mythweaver, who has been producing local and national programs on Native issues since the 1980s. This is the first in a series called Voices of the Wild Earth.Από τον Verne Windham