Τα καλύτερα Sleepless podcast (2025)

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Dads, Daughters, and the Revolution: "One Battle After Another" (2025) with Brendan McDonald 2:31:41

3d ago2:31:41

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Julian, Madeline, and Emilio are rejoined by Brendan McDonald, former producer of the iconic podcast WTF with Marc Maron, for a bonus episode about Paul Thomas Anderson's latest masterpiece, One Battle After Another. Kicking off with a check-in on Brendan's life following WTF's end this past October, the group roll through the many hills of PTA's n…

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The Worst Noel: 'Black Christmas' (1974) with James Codoyannis 1:49:48

16d ago1:49:48

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To kick off the latest cycle of "Unorthodox Holiday Suggestions", Emilio brings the original 'Black Christmas', Bob Clark's other holiday themed masterpiece from 1974, to the group just in time for spooky season. Joining the usual three cohosts is James Codoyannis, fellow cinephile and editor for film/TV who worked on the well-received, recently re…

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Found Footage Evolution with Shaun Seneviratne: 'The Blair Witch Project' (1999), 'Creep' (2014), and 'Searching' (2018) 1:50:47

24d ago1:50:47

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For their Audience Interrogation cycle "Close Up" episode, Emilio, Julian and Madeline hit record and explore a genre that they are, admittedly, not as familiar with: Found Footage Films. They are joined by writer/director/teacher/musician Shaun Seneviratne, a fellow cinephile whose been historically lukewarm on Found Footage films, but enthusiasti…

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Movies That Scarred Us 2:06:02

1M ago2:06:02

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If you're a lover of movies, there is, without a doubt, a disturbing movie (or several) that you saw when you were too young to process it. With imagery and scenes that have lodged themselves in your brain. And since the memory of the discomfort that movie brought you is still there somewhere, it changed us in a small but meaningful way. For this b…

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Pursuing the Money Shot: 'Nightcrawler' (2014) and 'Civil War' (2024) with Michael Cramer 2:04:58

1M ago2:04:58

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Julian, Madeline, and Emilio continue their episode cycle on Audience Interrogation with a "Two-Shot" on Dan Gilroy's "Nightcrawler" (2014) and Alex Garland's "Civil War" (2024), and are joined for the conversation by Michael Cramer, professor of Film History at Julian's alma mater, Sarah Lawrence College. Looking at this surprisingly fitting pair …

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Rock and Roll Re-Creation: 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' 1:39:44

2M ago1:39:44

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As a bonus this week, Julian, Emilio, and Madeline gear up for Spinal Tap’s reunion in the new release “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues”. Released 41 years after the previously discussed “This Is Spinal Tap” (1984), this legasequel catches up with our hosts’ favorite semi-fictional heavy metal band. The group points out the impossibly high bar of …

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Spike Lee's 'Bamboozled' (2000) at 25 with Idris Goodwin 2:10:31

2M ago2:10:31

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For the "Audience Interrogation" cycle's Suggestion Box episode, Emilio, Julian and Madeline go with a pick that's been a long time coming: 'Bamboozled', Spike Lee's unapologetically confrontational satire from 2000 about racial stereotypes and the media. The group welcomes back multi-disciplinary artist, professor, and fellow appreciator of satire…

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Rerelease - 'This is Spinal Tap' (1984) 1:33:33

2M ago1:33:33

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With 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' arriving to theaters this week, England's "loudest band" is coming back to the big screen! If you haven't yet listened to it, or would love to remind yourself of what makes the original film such a delight, don't miss our conversation from last year (originally released August 2024), where Madeline, Julian an…

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Episode 79: Crossovers! Reboots! ...Babygirl Bushroots?! 46:23

2M ago46:23

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It's time for a NEWS AND LISTENER MAIL segment! We're taking a break from comics and episodes to discuss the latest chatter in the Darkwingsphere and answer some of the mail we've received from our wonderful listeners! RELEVENT LINKS MENTIONED: The Hijabi Bounder's interview with Jim Cummings: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyA9rWP9jN/?hl=en *** Do y…

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Hindsight is 2020: 'Eddington' (2025) with Mariquita Reese 1:58:31

2M ago1:58:31

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Continuing their episode cycle discussing films related to "Audience Interrogation", Emilio, Julian and Madeline strap on their masks, observe social distancing guidelines, and harken back to the recent past with 'Eddington', Ari Aster's darkly comedic Neo-Western and one of 2025's more polarizing and thought-provoking releases. In true lockdown fa…

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In Dreams, You're Mine: "Blue Velvet" (1986) with Lily Desmond 1:47:12

3M ago1:47:12

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Julian, Madeline, and Emilio begin a new episode cycle focusing on Audience Interrogation in film with a "View-nanimous" discussion on David Lynch's 1986 masterpiece "Blue Velvet," and are joined by returning guest, multi-talented musician and fellow Lynch fan Lily Desmond for the conversation. Marking their long-awaited first episode on a Lynch fi…

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Goin' Out West: Tom Waits on Film in 'Down By Law' (1986), 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), and 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' (2018) 2:08:08

3M ago2:08:08

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Julian, Madeline, and Emilio wrap up their cycle of Musicians on Film by diving into the filmography of Tom Waits, once dubbed a "performer, singer, actor, magician, spirit guide, changeling" by the great Neil Young. Joined by Madeline's dad Richard, the trio kick off the conversation by discussing Waits' starring role in Jim Jarmusch's "Down By La…

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Big Feminist Swings: "A League of Their Own" (1992) and "Don't Worry Darling" (2022) with Emilio's Sister! 2:03:05

4M ago2:03:05

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For our Musicians-Turned-Actor cycle "Two Shot", Madeline, Emilio and Julian are swinging for the fences with an unexpected pair of films - Penny Marshall's 1992 baseball classic 'A League of Their Own' and Olivia Wilde's 2022 release 'Don't Worry Darling', featuring acting performances by Madonna and Harry Styles, respectively. The cohosts are joi…

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In the Moon for Love: 'Moonstruck' (1987) with Jamie Homs 1:49:52

4M ago1:49:52

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Julian, Madeline and Emilio pop some Asti Spumante and welcome back podcast favorite and social media maven Jamie Homs to talk 'Moonstruck', the beloved 1987 romantic comedy directed by Norman Jewison. A "Suggestion Box" entry from Madeline, the group makes time to highlight the film's musician-turned-actor Cher, and her lauded and iconic turn as L…

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Episode 78: ROUND 2! Dynamite's Darkwing Duck Issue #1! (And Kickstarter review!) 1:17:12

4M ago1:17:12

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Today we talk about the newest Darkwing comic series by Dynamite! What's that you say? We already talked about Issue 1? SURPRISE, this is a DIFFERENT Issue #1 by the same publisher (different writer and different artists)! Well it wouldn't be a Darkwing comic without some anti-continuity, would it? BUT FIRST, Anj has received her rewards from Dynam…

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Intergalactic Man of Industry: 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' (1976) with Michaela Brady 1:54:30

5M ago1:54:30

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Madeline, Julian, and Emilio welcome back past guest and Julian's longtime friend Michaela Brady to continue discussing films with Musicians-Turned-Actors, and this time it's a "Mise-Unseen" on Nicolas Roeg's 1976 film "The Man Who Fell to Earth," starring David Bowie in his first acting role. Centered on the titular alien's efforts to harness eart…

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'Jaws' (1975) at Fifty with Mike Duquette 1:51:32

5M ago1:51:32

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This week, Emilio, Julian and Madeline set sail with pop culture writer and Spielberg aficionado Mike Duquette aboard to take on 'Jaws', the landmark film that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. The group discuss what makes this film so unique in film history, Spielberg's maturation as a nascent Hollywood director, the ways in which t…

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Episode 77: Negaduck Tries To Murder A Child 44:04

5M ago44:04

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Alternatively known as the episode where Negaduck gains fingernails for a hot second! That's right, we're talking about QUIVERWING QUACK, another legendary episode that once made me Google "fiduciary effect"! *** Do you want YOUR letter read on the podcast? Want to send us questions, feedback, and other fun stuff? E-mail us at sleepless.stcanard@gm…

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'Licorice Pizza' (2021): Life Plans and Stick Shift Vans 1:38:08

5M ago1:38:08

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To kick off a new cycle featuring musicians turned actors, Julian, Madeline and Emilio rewatch 'Licorice Pizza', Paul Thomas Anderson's 2021 film and love letter to the San Fernando Valley circa 1973. Populated with memorable turns from Bradley Cooper, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Skylar Gisondo, Benny Safdie and others, the film is anchored by the perfor…

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Marriage Gory: 'Possession' (1981) with Sylvie Dranoff 1:57:51

6M ago1:57:51

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Madeline, Emilio, and Julian are joined by Julian’s oft-mentioned cinephile cousin Sylvie for a standalone discussion about Andrzej Żuławski’s singular film “Possession” (1981). Distinctly mixing a drama of romantic turmoil with elements of body horror, spy thrillers, and creature features, “Possession” centers on the alternatively broad and ground…

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Owen Roizman's New York Cinematography, with Special Guest Brendan McDonald: 'The French Connection' (1971), 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' (1974), and 'Network' (1976) 2:23:29

6M ago2:23:29

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Julian, Madeline, and Emilio are joined by Brendan McDonald, the producer of 'WTF with Marc Maron,' to finish off their cycle of New York City movies with a "Close-Up" on the works of legendary cinematographer Owen Roizman. A versatile visual talent ready for whatever came his way, Roizman burst out of the gate with William Friedkin's crime drama "…

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Outer Borough Scrambles: 'Good Time' (2017) and 'Anora' (2024) with Mariquita Reese 2:00:59

7M ago2:00:59

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For our "Two Shot" episode featuring New York City movies, Emilio, Julian and Madeline welcome on Mariquita Reese, fellow cinephile and cohost of Post Film Clarity, to talk two recent NYC based films about late night desperation that sends characters racing around the boroughs - the Safdie Brothers' 'Good Time' from 2017 and Sean Baker's 'Anora' fr…

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A "Wedding Banquet" (1993) Companion with NYU Film Professor Zhen Zhang 1:00:15

7M ago1:00:15

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For a bonus episode this week, Emilio goes solo for a (mostly) spoiler free talk about a film he really loves, Ang Lee's "The Wedding Banquet". It was a successful and critically acclaimed independent film back when it was released in 1993, but has mostly stayed relevant as its esteemed director's international breakthrough. Yet it's a timeless fil…

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FutureMakerPro: The Surreal Immigrant Experience of 'Problemista' (2024) 1:38:08

7M ago1:38:08

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Madeline, Julian, and Emilio continue their cycle of New York City movies with a "Suggestion Box" entry covering "Problemista," the film debut of director, writer, and actor Julio Torres, known previously for his writing on Saturday Night Live, HBO special "My Favorite Shapes," and co-creating and starring in the supernatural comedy "Los Espookys."…

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Giddy for Gitl: 'Hester Street' (1975) and its Timeless Charms with Sharyn Rothstein 2:07:34

8M ago2:07:34

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For this cycle's "Mise-Unseen" entry, Julian, Emilio and Madeline fire up 'Hester Street', Joan Micklin Silver's overlooked and under-appreciated film from 1975 depicting the struggles one Jewish family, recently immigrants to the United States, face while assimilating to life in their new homeland at the turn of the century. The trio comment on th…

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How Go The Dances?: ‘Frances Ha’ (2012) with Maggie Hill 1:44:00

8M ago1:44:00

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Emilio, Madeline, and Julian are joined again by freshly-minted New Yorker Maggie Hill, who helps them kick off a new episode cycle focusing on New York City movies. They begin with a "View-nanimous" entry on “Frances Ha”, Noah Baumbach’s 2012 film co-written by him and the film’s star, Greta Gerwig. The four New York residents praise the many accu…

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Episode 76: Did the Goldfish get their money though?? Dynamite's Justice Ducks Issue #1! 33:30

8M ago33:30

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Step aside Darkwing, it's time for the JUSTICE DUCKS to shine! I mean, technically Darkwing is part of the team... or is he? Dynamite has created two spin-off series, one which we've previously discussed (Negaduck); the other we've yet to break ground on... until today! What foes will Steggmutt, Neptuna, Gizmoduck, and Morgana face-off against in t…

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Oscar-Winning Comic Roles, with Special Guest Rob McClure: 'A Fish Called Wanda' (1988), 'City Slickers' (1991), and 'My Cousin Vinny' (1992) 2:36:31

9M ago2:36:31

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Julian, Madeline, and Emilio are graced by the enthusiastic presence of Tony-nominated actor Rob McClure to finish off their episode cycle on Oscar-Winning Supporting Performances with a "Close-Up" about three classic comedic roles, which each garnered their performers the coveted trophies. The first of these would be Kevin Kline's role in "A Fish …

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Jess LeProtto on his 'West Side Story' Experience 56:30

9M ago56:30

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This week, Emilio, Madeline, and Julian have the privilege of speaking to Jess LeProtto, an accomplished Broadway performer whose triple threat talents earned him the role of the thorny yet memorable Jet "A-Rab" in Steven Spielberg's 2021 remake of 'West Side Story'. Jess talks about his unusual first exposure to the music of West Side Story, the d…

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West Side Story (1961 & 2021) with Ron Piretti 1:51:29

9M ago1:51:29

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For our "Two Shot" episode of Best Supporting Acting Winners, Madeline, Julian and Emilio keep things local, and with the help of actor/teacher/fight director Ron Piretti, they dive into both film adaptations of the beloved musical 'West Side Story'. Both the Jerome Robbins original and the Steven Spielberg remake have the distinction of earning th…

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Episode 75: Would you still love me if I was a slug? 54:14

9M ago54:14

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It's time to sit back and watch Darkwing sabotage his relationship once again in MALICE'S RESTAURANT where Morgana and Muddlefoots go together like wine and cheese! Or... Adams Apple Pie?? Either way, when Negaduck is involved, you know it's gonna be a chaotically-fun time! NOTE: This episode was recorded a few days before they announced the newest…

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'L.A. Confidential' (1997): On the Record with Matt Friedman 1:55:59

9M ago1:55:59

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This week, Madeline, Emilio and Julian welcome back piano man extraordinaire and film aficionado Matt Friedman to discuss 'L.A. Confidential', the 1997 Neo-noir directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey, and Kim Basinger in an Oscar-winning supporting role. The group discusses how this movie hits differently if …

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Talking 'Dreamgirls' (2006) for One Night Only! 1:45:26

10M ago1:45:26

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Continuing their conversations about films featuring Best Supporting Acting Oscar winning performances, Madeline, Julian and Emilio dive into a film they had yet to see: 'Dreamgirls', the 2006 film adaptation of the Broadway musical, starring Jamie Foxx, Beyonce, Anika Noni Rose, Danny Glover, and Jennifer Hudson, whose portrayal of Effie White ear…

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Not Everyone's Tempo: ‘Whiplash’ (2014) with Rob Mitzner 1:57:57

10M ago1:57:57

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Emilio, Madeline, and Julian are joined by drummer Rob Mitzner to begin a new episode cycle on films featuring winners of the Best Supporting Actor or Actress Oscars, with a "View-nanimous" entry on director Damien Chazelle's 2014 breakthrough film, "Whiplash." Starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, the latter of whom won the requisite Oscar, the …

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We Three ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ (2003) 1:38:08

11M ago1:38:08

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Emilio, Julian, and Madeline wrap up their “Holiday Suggestion/Gift Box” mini-cycle with Satoshi Kon’s penultimate work, “Tokyo Godfathers” (2003). Rather than gold, frankincense, and myrrh, our three hosts come bearing different personal histories with the art form of anime. They discuss the benefits and challenges of this storytelling medium, and…

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Episode 74: THE GANG'S BACK TOGETHER! Dynamite's Negaduck Issue #3! 26:24

11M ago26:24

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Are golden toilets worth all the hype?? No really, I'm asking you all because I still cannot justify my choices in this episode. But REGARDLESS, our pal Negs has finally reached AGONY (not Skull) Island and it looks like he's got some competition! Maybe?? Either way, you know it's gonna be a bumpy ride when the Fearsome Five are involved! *** Do yo…

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'Home Alone' (1990) for the Holidays... with Jamie Homs! 1:43:39

11M ago1:43:39

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For Round 2 of our "Holiday Gift/Suggestion Box" mini-cycle, Emilio selects 'Home Alone', the 1990 Christmas holiday classic directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. It's a first watch for Julian, a rewatch for Madeline, and a welcome return visit from our pal Jamie Homs, a musician extr…

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'Wicked' Reactions with Down the Yellow Brick Pod and Courtney Iventosch 1:16:12

11M ago1:16:12

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For a bonus episode this week, Madeline, Emilio and Julian call on some buddies to help them process and deepen their initial appreciation of the highly anticipated, record breaking movie of the moment, 'Wicked'! After sharing their first reactions to the film, the group welcomes pals and Oz experts EmKay and Tara from Down the Yellow Brick Pod to …

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'Carol' (2015): A Very Todd Haynes Christmas 1:48:30

12M ago1:48:30

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Julian, Madeline, and Emilio kick off their "Holiday Suggestion Box" episode cycle by discussing "Carol" (2015), the great Christmastime-set queer romance directed by Todd Haynes, holding up his title as the most-covered director on the podcast. A re-watch for Madeline and Julian and a first-time viewing for Emilio, the group discuss such topics as…

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Flicky Dick: 'Nixon' (1995), 'Dick' (1999) & 'Frost/Nixon' (2008) with Madeline's Dad! 2:00:52

12M ago2:00:52

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To end their "Politics" cycle, Madeline, Julian and Emilio put a different spin on their Close Up episode format by looking at three different actors' portrayal of one real-life political figure, former President Richard M. Nixon. The group welcomes in another Richard - Madeline's dad! - a retired history teacher and Watergate buff, to give these f…

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Disengaged in '68: 'Medium Cool' (1969) & 'Shampoo' (1975) with Sydney Duncan 2:09:10

1y ago2:09:10

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Madeline, Julian, and Emilio welcome NYC-based comedian, writer, and actress Sydney Duncan to continue their "Politics" episode cycle with a "Two-Shot" discussion on 1969's "Medium Cool" (dir. Haskell Wexler) and 1975's "Shampoo" (dir. Hal Ashby). Though differing on surface level, the two films bear striking similarities in their portrayals of apa…

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Astral Projecting with Matty Ice Cold 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

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Ghost inside a Krispy Kreme? 15:45 Banner Building haunted so many scary levels? 36:40 Special guest Matty Ice Cold

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The Demagogue in Denim: 'A Face In the Crowd' (1957) with Maggie Hill 1:36:12

1y ago1:36:12

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For their Politics-related "Suggestion Box", Madeline, Emilio, and Julian invite social media professional and film lover Maggie Hill to a conversation about Elia Kazan's 'A Face In The Crowd', a film from 1957 whose observations about television, mass persuasion, and political ambition seem more relevant today than ever. Emilio starts the discussi…

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'Night of the Living Dead' (1968): Zombie Ground Zero 1:23:33

1y ago1:23:33

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Madeline, Julian, and Emilio mark this year's Halloween season with a bonus conversation on George A. Romero's genre-defining 1968 Horror film "Night of the Living Dead." A first-time viewing for each of them, the group trace the details of the film that have made far-reaching ripples in the Horror genre and Zombie subgenre ever since, aided by Mad…

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Spin Dog-tors: 'Wag the Dog' (1997) with Idris Goodwin 1:41:59

1y ago1:41:59

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Emilio, Madeline, and Julian continue their "Politics" episode cycle with a "Mise-Unseen" entry on Barry Levinson's 1997 film "Wag the Dog," and are joined to do so by special guest Idris Goodwin - a playwright, educator, fellow cinephile, and significant role model from Emilio's Chicago upbringing. The group get into the movie by discussing its pl…

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Voting for Pedro: The Simple Charms and Politics of 'Napoleon Dynamite' (2004) 1:39:53

1y ago1:39:53

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To usher in a new cycle on "Politics", Julian, Emilio and Madeline soft pedal their way into the theme by way of discussing Jared Hess's 2004 debut feature film 'Napoleon Dynamite', a high school movie featuring socially maladjusted yet charming teenagers, tater tots, rural Idaho, airborne food, fraudulent internet purchases, non-fraudulent interne…

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That Thing He Did! Adam Schlesinger's Music in 'That Thing You Do!' (1996), 'Josie and the Pussycats' (2001), and 'Music and Lyrics' (2007) 1:44:29

1y ago1:44:29

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To close out the "Musicians on Film" cycle, Julian, Madeline and Emilio dig into the work of ace songwriter Adam Schlesinger, focusing on catchy pop songs he penned for three films - 'That Thing You Do!' (1996), 'Josie and the Pussycats' (2001), and 'Music and Lyrics' (2007). Emilio and Julian break out guitars to point out some of the little detai…

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The Times They Were a-Filmin': Bob Dylan in 'Dont Look Back' (1967) and 'I'm Not There' (2007) 1:48:39

1y ago1:48:39

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Madeline, Julian, and Emilio continue their "Musicians on Film" episode cycle with a "Two-Shot" entry on a pair of unforgettable cinematic portrayals of Bob Dylan, namely D. A. Pennebaker's trailblazing 1967 documentary "Dont Look Back" (apostrophe not included), and Todd Haynes' kaleidoscopic 2007 film "I'm Not There." As two of many films out the…

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Episode 73: Long Division to Hell 51:35

1y ago51:35

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We hope you've got a list of citations ready because we're heading back to school with HOT SPELLS, where libraries aren't just forbidden for kids in Idaho. But before we learn all about Warts, Hexes, and Boils we'll be discussing the recent Dynamite comics Kickstarter and a few other goodies in the Darkwing merchandise realm! And also the differenc…

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'This is Spinal Tap' (1984): This Conversation Goes to Eleven! 1:33:33

1y ago1:33:33

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For the Suggestion Box entry to the "Musicians on Film" cycle, Julian, Madeline and Emilio emerge from seed pods and go one louder for a conversation about 'This is Spinal Tap', Rob Reiner's hilarious and influential mockumentary from 1984 chronicling the US tour of England's loudest band. The trio dig into the film's origins, the improvised acting…

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