Best Class Of 1975 Podcasts (2025)

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520 - The Surprisingly Interesting History of Ketchup 2:18:14

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Ketchup - it's America's favourite condiment and close cousin of Australia's tomato sauce, but its history goes back a long long way! Join us as we discuss the eighth most voted for topic this BLOCK, the surprisingly interesting history of ketchup! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:07 (though as always, we go o…

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One Battle After Another (2025) BONUS EPISODE with Scott & Drew 1:36:44

11h ago1:36:44

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BONUS EPISODE: Scott and Drew discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s sweeping political action drama "One Battle After Another" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. We break down its Vineland inspiration, revolutionary themes, Jonny Greenwood’s score, and PTA’s signature blend of chaos, in…

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2025: Intervision Song Contest 1:01:03

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This week, we are dedicating an episode to explaining and reacting to the Intervision 2025 International Music Contest held in Moscow, Russia. As the Intervision Song Contest is part of Eurovision history and as this event attempts to tie itself with that history, it’s important to understand what it is. Join us as we reveal the mystery behind Inte…

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Weapons (2025) with Scott and Drew 1:27:02

5d ago1:27:02

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Episode 009: Scott and Drew unravel Zach Cregger’s latest horror mystery, starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. We delve into the chilling disappearance of 17 children, the ensemble cast’s power, the creeping atmosphere, the score, and what makes this genre-bender more than just scares.…

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519 - The 1996 Mount Everest Disaster 2:50:35

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We're kicking of Block 2025 with a disaster episode. Specifcally, one of the worst Mount Everest seasons ever. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 08:56 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other podcasts: Book Cheat: …

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Live From the Stray Cat: Making Contact (1985) 36:11

7d ago36:11

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Find the absolutely incredible.....Its pretty cool to look at slideshow at signalhorizon.com

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Life on the DQ List Vol. 4: 2010-2013 56:11

11d ago56:11

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Welcome to Life on the DQ List, where we look back at the songs that never made it onto the Eurovision stage. From songs withdrawing due to artists changing their minds to scandalous disqualifications, we’re remembering the long lost songs destined for the dustbins of history! This week, we’re looking at cancelled entries from the first half of the…

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Nightcrawler (2014) with Scott and Drew 1:26:56

13d ago1:26:56

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Episode 008: Scott and Drew take a closer look at Dan Gilroy’s neo-noir thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, and Riz Ahmed. We examine the film’s dark take on ambition, media ethics, Los Angeles at night, and Gyllenhaal’s unforgettable performance as Lou Bloom.By Story Punk Podcast

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518 - The Dewey Decimal System 1:23:15

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This week, Josh Earl tells us the wild and troubling story of Melvil Dewey, the inventor of the Dewey Decimal System. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 2:39 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other podcasts: Book C…

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The Eurovision Travel Guide: Turkey (1975-2012) 47:40

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In this week’s episode, we are returning to The Eurovision Travel Guide, our monthly series where we explore the history of a current or previously participating broadcaster at the Eurovision Song Contest. Join us as we feature the broadcaster from Türkiye, then known as Turkey, learning about some of their entries, their national selection methods…

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Superman (2025) with Scott and Drew 1:22:44

19d ago1:22:44

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Episode 007: Story Punk digs into James Gunn’s DCU reboot of Superman with David Corenswet in the title role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. We explore the new take on the origin of Kal-El, the bright, new world-building, character dynamics, scene stealing with Krypto, and what a “new chapter” means for the Man of …

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517 - The History of Frankenstein 2:46:51

20d ago2:46:51

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This week we look at the tragic and fascinating life of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley and explore how the novel she started writing as an 18 year old, changed popular culture forever. Content warning: This episode contains references to suicide, birth trauma and miscarriage. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07…

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1969: ESC Host Laurita Valenzuela 25:37

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This week, we are featuring the story of the only Spanish host of the Eurovision Song Contest, Laurita Valenzuela! Join us as we explore the story of a host tasked with representing a controversial contest and discover how her career went for a few dramatic turns along the way! Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/episode-105-…

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Dog Day Afternoon (1975) with Scott and Drew 43:23

26d ago43:23

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This week we unpack Sidney Lumet’s Dog Day Afternoon, a tense, character-driven heist drama set in New York City, starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, and Chris Sarandon. A story surprisingly forward thinking for a movie made 50 years ago. We dig into this film’s gritty realism, unforgettable performances, true-crime roots, and its pla…

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516 - Spring-Heeled Jack 1:36:04

27d ago1:36:04

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In 19th Century London, a bizarre figure terrorised the streets, lashing out with metal claws and blowing fire in people's faces before leaping over tall fences. Described variously as a bull, a bear, a ghost or even a devil-like creature, the phantom's rampage went for more than six decades! But who was he??? Recorded live at The Frog and Bucket i…

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1988: Hothouse Flowers 27:02

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This week's episode features the story of the interval act of the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, the Hothouse Flowers. Join us as we discover how a busking duo transformed into a legendary Irish band, celebrating European unity! Show Notes: https://esc101podcast.wordpress.com/2025/09/05/episode-104-1988-hothouse-flowers/…

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Warfare (2025) with Scott and Drew 1:19:25

1M ago1:19:25

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Episode 005: In this week's episode we give you a full report on the visceral Iraq war drama Warfare, co-directed by Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza, starring Will Poulter and Joseph Quinn. We examine the real time tension, sound design chaos, gritty realism, and memory based storytelling that make this A24 release unforgettable.…

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515 - The Tenerife Airport Disaster 2:11:30

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“Tenerife is an example of the 'Swiss Cheese' Model: dozens of individual events, each of them incredibly unlikely in their own right, aligning against all odds to create the final outcome.” This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:09 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our importa…

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Live From the Stray Cat Film Center: The Devil's Rain (1975) 28:39

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2 Years of ESC101 - Anniversary Special 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

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In this week’s episode, we are celebrating two years of ESC101! Join us as we look back at the past year. Discover our favourite moments, delve into some listener questions, and join the party!

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Edge of Tomorrow (2014) with Scott and Drew 1:20:58

1M ago1:20:58

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Edge of Tomorrow (2014) — This week we are under orders to dive into Doug Liman’s time-loop sci-fi epic starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. From the action sequences to character arcs, world-building, and visual effects, we explore why this film (also known as Live Die Repeat) still stands out. Also, feel free to fully immerse yourself into the Ed…

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514 - Harvey's Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino Bombing 2:46:58

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Early in the morning of the 26th of August 1980, employees at Harvey's Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino discovered a mysterious metallic box. With the mysterious package was a note, explaining is was a bomb! Thus begins the story of 'one of history’s most bizarre extortion plots'! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 6:…

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Eurovision Yearbook: Lys Assia (Class of ‘56-’58) 41:57

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This week, we are featuring the Grand Dame of the Eurovision Song Contest Lys Assia, the first person to win the contest. Join us as we explore the life story of one of the few people to compete in three contests in a row! From old carousels to spicy Italian waiters, Lys brought the diverse sounds of Switzerland to the Eurovision stage, becoming an…

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Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) with Scott and Drew 50:24

2M ago50:24

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Episode 003: This week we dig into Predator: Killer of Killers (2025), Dan Trachtenberg & Josh Wassung’s brutal, animated take on the Predator mythos: we are discussing the themes, voice acting, overall place in the Predator franchise as well as a brilliant, surprise cameo and how this one expands the franchise.…

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513 - The Dismissal, Australia's 1975 Constitutional Crisis 2:46:44

2M ago2:46:44

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In 1975, for the first and only time in Australia's history, a Prime Minister was sacked. Gough Whitlam was dismissed after months of political manoeuvring and backstabbing, culminating in what is still the most controversial event in the country's political history. On this episode we look at the three men at the centre of the dismissal, Whitlam, …

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Beginner’s Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Part III - The Eurovision Song Contest 38:13

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To celebrate our 100th episode, we’ve put together a three-part mini series exploring the origins of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we are concluding with Part III, covering the origins of the contest itself. If you have no idea what the Eurovision Song Contest is or if you’re curious about how it started, then you’ve come to the right pla…

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John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) with Scott and Drew 1:11:26

2M ago1:11:26

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Episode 002: We're dissecting John Carpenter's paranoid masterpiece "The Thing" (1982) to explore how Kurt Russell's iconic performance and Rob Bottin's legendary practical effects transformed a simple alien invasion script into the ultimate exercise in claustrophobic terror and body horror. Join us as we analyze how Carpenter's genius direction tu…

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512 - The Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson 1:48:46

2M ago1:48:46

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In 1926, Aimee Semple McPherson was one of the most famous women in America. She was an evangelist and healer who attracted huge crowds, and her popularily was growing by the day. And then one day, she disappeared ... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:13 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the r…

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Beginner’s Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Part II - The Sanremo Music Festival (Feat. Andreas Grassl) 40:59

2M ago40:59

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To celebrate our 100th episode, we’ve put together a three-part mini series exploring the origins of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we are continuing with Part II, covering the show which inspired the contest, the Festival della Canzone Italiana, also known as the Sanremo Music Festival. We are joined by fellow Eurovision historian Andreas…

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Sinners (2025) with Scott and Drew 1:52:18

2M ago1:52:18

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Episode 001: We're diving into Ryan Coogler's ambitious vampire and blues mashup, "Sinners", to unpack how Michael B. Jordan's dual role as bootlegging twins and Ludwig Göransson's genre bending score attempt to blend 1930s Mississippi Delta atmosphere with supernatural horror and whether this"kitchen sink" approach actually works or just makes a b…

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511 - The Alien Franchise 2:37:39

2M ago2:37:39

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This week our friend Marcel Blanch-de Wilt drops by to tell us about the history of the Alien Franchise all the way from humble beginnings to a multi-decade, multi-million dollar cinematic machine. On this podcast, no one can hear you scream! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:28 (though as always, we go off on …

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Beginner’s Guide to the Eurovision Song Contest: Part I - The European Broadcasting Union 33:41

2M ago33:41

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To celebrate our 100th episode, we’ve put together a three-part mini series exploring the origins of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we are starting with the story of the institution responsible for the contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Join us as we reveal the mystery behind this mighty organization. Who belongs to the EBU, h…

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510 - The Pez Bandit 1:35:00

2M ago1:35:00

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This is a special episode - it was recorded live in London in November 2024, in front of our largest audience EVER. The crowd were red hot, and we told the story of a kooky character who went on quite the adventure and made a lot of money, all in the pursuit of Pez. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:33 (though …

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Conductor: Mimis Plessas 26:33

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This week’s episode shines a spotlight on the least noticed person on the Eurovision stage…the conductor! Join us as we explore the story of Mimis Plessas, the conductor of the Greek entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1983. Discover the harrowing adventures of a man determined to share Greek culture with the rest of Europe, fighting unexpected ob…

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Live From the Stray Cat Film Center: The Dark Intruder (1965) 41:13

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Check out the episode along with the slides at our youtube channel or check out our show notes at www.signalhorizon.com

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509 - Olga of Kyiv's Bloody Revenge Tour 2:27:48

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When Olga of Kyiv's husband Igor was killed in the year 945, she embarked on one of the wildest revenge tours in history, showing no mercy to the killers. We are joined by pod favourite Michelle Brasier to hear about this wild tale from the Early Middle Ages! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:13 (though as alwa…

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1990: ESC Host Helga Vlahović 27:45

3M ago27:45

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This week, we are featuring one of the hosts of the only Eurovision Song Contest hosted in a country which no longer exists! Join us as we travel to Zagreb, home of the 1990 contest hosted by two incredible people, one of whom is our featured host Helga Vlahović. Discover the story of a talented and professional host who almost walked away from the…

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508 - The Real Great Escape 3:01:08

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You might have seen the 1963 Steve McQueen classic, but this week we look at the real story behind The Great Escape. Tunnels, disguises and forgeries combine for the the most audacious escape attempt in history. And for the fun we are joined by the hilarious Dane Simpson! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:10 (t…

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Eurovision Yearbook: Karel Gott (Class of ‘68) 29:35

3M ago29:35

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This week, we are exploring the life of Karel Gott, a Czech artist who ended up representing Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest. Discover the story of a man whose career managed to outweigh the world’s largest international televised music competition, rising to massive heights of fame across both Eastern and Western Europe. Prepare yourself as…

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507 - The Mysterious Kaspar Hauser 1:44:20

3M ago1:44:20

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In 1828, a teenage boy was found wandering the streets of Nuremberg, Germany. No one knew who he was or where he had come from. What followed was a dramatic few years filled with drama, intrigue, and a lot of unanswered questions... This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:30 (though as always, we go off on tangents t…

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The Eurovision Travel Guide: United States of America (Feat. Dimitry Pompée from the Eurovangelists Podcast) 1:55:25

3M ago1:55:25

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In this week’s episode, we are hosting a special edition of the Eurovision Travel Guide. This is usually a monthly series where we explore a country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. However, this week in honour of the Fourth of July, we decided to celebrate Eurovision artists and songs with connections to the United States of A…

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506 - Mr. Democracy Manifest and his Succulent Life 2:29:55

3M ago2:29:55

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On 11 October 1991, a man was arrested at a Chinese Restaurant in Brisbane. The charge? Enjoying a meal? A Succulent Chinese Meal?? No… actually it was credit card fraud. Now I was assured that I could speak, so this week I will tell the story of the man, the myth, the legend himself and his wild life! CW: institutional abuse is briefly mentioned T…

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Conductor: Szymon Kuran 21:21

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This week’s episode shines a spotlight on the least noticed person on the Eurovision stage…the conductor! Join us as we learn about Szymon Kuran, a Polish composer who served as the conductor of Iceland’s 1997 entry. Discover the story of a father’s dream of music coming to life through his son, rising through the ranks to lead multiple orchestras,…

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Live From the Stray Cat Film Center: The Quartermass Xperiment (Class of 1955) 34:00

3M ago34:00

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505 - Mexican President Santa Anna and His Crazy Antics 1:51:01

3M ago1:51:01

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This week we look at the wild and colourful life of Antonio López de Santa Anna, president of Mexico no less than 11 times! This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:52 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other podcasts:…

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1961: Rencontres à Cannes 22:11

4M ago22:11

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This week, we are treating ourselves to a night at the ballet as we take in the very first visually recorded physical interval act debuting at the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest! Get your bow-ties and ball gowns ready as we settle in for a performance by France’s top ballet dancer and a mysterious woman! Rencontres à Cannes is a story interpreted by …