Best Enthusiasm Project Podcasts (2025)

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Guy and Madeline Sit On A Park Bench (2009) 1:29:12

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The Men of Micheaux bid a fond farewell to reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025) and question his and others’ place in music history, which steers into the legacy of the Jacksons, and a requiem of sorts for Randy Jackson. Who should sing a song of Thanksgiving? Six Degrees of Two 2009 indie pictures lead directly into this black & white debut from …

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'Eyes Wide Shut' (1999): Escapade, Cavalcade, Masquerade 1:50:55

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Madeline, Emilio, and Julian continue their seasonal cycle of Unorthodox Holiday Movies with a discussion about "Eyes Wide Shut," Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic final feature from 1999. Marking their first discussion about a Kubrick film, the trio take an appropriately late-at-night stroll journey through the many layers of EWS, including its touches …

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Episode 14: How Public Space Builds Stronger Cities With NYU Professor Eric Klinenberg 26:17

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Emily Weidenhof and co-host Burkina Morgan welcome esteemed sociologist, professor, and award-winning author Eric Klinenberg to the podcast to discuss what social infrastructure is and why it is vital to building strong and resilient cities. The trio talks about how everyday community staples like parks, public plazas, and even the subway can shape…

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RWP 244: Babylon 5 - REVELATIONS (2x02) Review 40:31

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Dive into the cosmos with us as we blast off into Season 2 Episode 2 — “Babylon 5: Revelations” of the sci-fi classic! In this out-of-this-world episode of the The Rewatch Project Podcast, your hosts Hannah and Mike don their trench-coats, grab their translator microbes, and take a deep dive into the intrigue, drama, and interstellar action of one …

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Rye Lane (2023) 1:29:03

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The Men of Micheaux share their thoughts on Netflix’s Being Eddie documentary and what it says (and doesn’t say) about Eddie Murphy. Vincent goes Six Degrees to two of his favorite British actors - Naomie Harris and Sophie Okonedo. And then they review a 2023 movie that may be the greatest rom-com of all time (when the subtitles are on). Podcast Sh…

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Medicine For Melancholy (2008) 1:33:45

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The Men of Micheaux remember when Muhammad Ali beat the brakes off of Superman, and a listener has an addendum for It’s a Black Black Black Black World. The Men also pitch a new Rewatch podcast for the culture. Vincent goes Six Degrees of D’urville to actors John Hurt and Rachel Weisz. And Barry Jenkins makes a hell of a debut in 2008’s Medicine Fo…

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

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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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Disappearing Acts (2000) 1:42:46

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The Men of Micheaux discover actor Sally Kirkland is doing well and making new movies. Len has a mini-review of Predator: Badlands. A listener throws catnip at one of the Men by asking them to Black-cast the 1963 classic "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World." Then a month of l'amour kicks off with a review of the 200o HBO adaptation of Terry McMillian'…

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S7:E4 - 30&Nerdy VS The Horrorverse (A Halloween Spooktacular Special) 1:42:53

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30&Nerdy Podcast Show Notes: This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint! In this episode, Tyler & Josh take on icons of The Horrorverse! They are breaking down their strengths and weaknesses for each opponent. Do you think they can take some of these icons, do you think they aren’t giving themselves enough credit, or is there NO CHANCE IN HELL?! Let …

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

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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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Ma (2019) 1:50:37

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Vincent teaches Len an important Halloween candy in time. Then Len reveals the Top Five of horrible Horror Mothers to Vincent. Vincent then tries to connect D'urville Martin to two legends from Len's collection of "Ol' Timey Actors" — David Niven and Joan Crawford. Finally, the Men of Micheaux relive the goofy, eerie lesson of Oscar winners Octavia…

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Episode 13: Why The Brooklyn Bridge Was Built and What It Takes to Maintain It 27:16

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Paul Schwartz, Deputy Commissioner of Bridges at the NYC Department of Transportation, joins the podcast to discuss the history behind New York City’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge, and what it takes to oversee and maintain it along with over 800 other bridges across the five boroughs.By New York City Department of Transportation

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S7:E3 - Kirsten Schuder: Author, Advocate, and Award Winner 1:08:43

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This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint! Kirsten Schuder’s favorite writing projects make a positive impact upon social issues. Kirsten has written hundreds of parenting and mental health articles and has edited thousands as an expert mental health professional. She fetched an international award with her first co-authored book, Farming Industrial…

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S7:E2 - Navigating Entertainment Law and Horror Movies with Joshua Lastine of Lastine Entertainment Law 1:17:28

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This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint! Joshua Lastine is an entertainment attorney and the founder of Lastine Entertainment Law, where he protects the rights of actors, directors, writers, producers, animators, social media influencers, and podcasters. A former in-house attorney at Lionsgate and ViacomCBS, Joshua has helped shape deals for every…

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Good Manners (2017) with Wi-Moto Nyoka 1:48:41

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Artist/Podcaster Wi-Moto Nyoka (Black Women Are Scary) steps onto the Mission with memories of podcasts as intimate affairs for the ears, not the eyes. A listener asks for Len's reaction to The Last Dragon returning to theaters for its 40th-anniversary run, and Len responds. The Men of Micheaux and Wi-Moto share their ideas for original horror film…

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RWP 243: Babylon 5 - POINTS OF DEPARTURE (2x01) Review 47:42

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Welcome back to The Rewatch Project with Hannah and Mike! In today's episode we dive into Season 2, Episode 1 of Babylon 5, titled “Points of Departure”.Join us as we explore the major shift in the series — the arrival of Captain John Sheridan on Babylon 5, the departure of Commander Sinclair, the resurfacing of a rogue Minbari war cruiser, and the…

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

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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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We Strangers (2024) 1:31:40

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The Mission remembers 21st-Century soul legend D’Angelo (and actress Diane Keaton), and Len makes Vincent think about 70s TV-film actress Sally Kirkland (The Sting, JFK) in Six Degrees— because somebody has to. Then, The Men share their thoughts on writer/director Anu Valia’s We Strangers, aka “Not A Horror Movie.” We're making video versions of ou…

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Movies That Scarred Us 2:06:02

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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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S7:E1 - "Look Hard" 1:34:29

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This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint! 30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley This Episode is brought to you by: Fan Boy Expo Tennessee Legend Distillery Hippie Water use the code NERDYSOUTH at checkout Advertising Expressions Encore Theatrical Company S…

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RWP 242: Babylon 5 - CHRYSALIS (1x22) Review 53:07

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🚀 Babylon 5 S1E22 “Chrysalis” | The Rewatch Project Podcast with Hannah & Mike 🪐It’s the season finale of Babylon 5 Season 1, and things are about to change forever! Join Hannah and Mike on The Rewatch Project Podcast as they dive deep into “Chrysalis” — the explosive 22nd episode that sets the stage for everything to come.Expect spoilers, laughs, …

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The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023) 1:30:30

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Vincent and Len remember voice actress Kimberly Gregory, which leads to high praise for Craig of the Creek. Then, they debate which movie franchises should 'give it up' after they watch Tron: Ares. Then a listener challenges the hosts to recast the 80s Whoopi classic Jumpin' Jack Flash before connecting D'urville Martin to two legendary film monste…

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

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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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RWP 241: Babylon 5 - THE QUALITY OF MERCY (1x21) Review 28:34

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🎙️ The Rewatch Project Podcast with Hannah & Mike returns to Babylon 5 for another deep dive! This week, we’re rewatching and reviewing Season 1, Episode 21 – “The Quality of Mercy” — an episode packed with moral dilemmas, telepathic intrigue, and Dr. Franklin doing what he does best: breaking all the rules.💫 Episode Summary:As Babylon 5 deals with…

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Whose Streets? (2017) with Ben Passmore 1:15:20

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Cartoonist Ben Passmore (BTTM FDRS) shares his moment of activation into anarchy and connects it to his new graphic novel, Black Arms To Hold You Up. That seamlessly leads into a review of the compelling 2017 documentary about life in Ferguson during the BLM movement. Vincent explores Six Degrees of separation within the career of 'the white guy in…

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

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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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Episode 12: What the Pedestrianization of Times Square Taught Us About Urban Design 32:44

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Emily Weidenhof is joined by co-host David Breen, director of strategic initiatives at NYC DOT, for a conversation with Andy Wiley-Schwartz about his work leading the pedestrianization of Times Square, shaping the landscape of Manhattan, and how NYC DOT is continuing to reimagine the Broadway corridor. Andy is a manager consultant for Bloomberg Ass…

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Season 7: The Prologue 33:59

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30&Nerdy Podcast Show Notes: This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint! 30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley This Episode is brought to you by: Fan Boy Expo Tennessee Legend Distillery Hippie Water use the code NERDYFOR30 at checkout Advertising Expressions Encore Theatrical Company Shane's Rib Shack R…

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Hale County This Morning This Evening (2018) 1:40:45

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The Missionaries has Vincent and Len combing through the history of Black Teen actors in the 1980s and the origin of the Buddy-Cop genre (would you believe 1974?). They shower respect and flowers on the career of Lorriane Toussaint while questioning the legacy of Nell Carter. Vincent asks, "Who's Dean Jones?" Then, the Men of Micheaux are a couple …

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RWP 240: Babylon 5 - BABYLON SQUARED (1x20) Review 44:26

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Welcome back, space travelers! 🚀 In this week’s episode of The Rewatch Project Podcast, Hannah & Mike dive deep into Babylon 5, Season 1 Episode 20 (“Babylon Squared”). We’re unpacking all the twists, time shenanigans, and character reveals you may’ve missed the first time around — and questioning what it means for the shadowy future of Babylon 5.E…

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Beats Rhymes and LIfe: The Travels of A Tribe Called Effect (2011) 1:45:38

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We remember Terrence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez. We go on a Vision Quest for some reason still unknown. One of us finds out about Robert Redford's passing. We examine the darkness of Happy Feet. And we have reviews (and lyrics) to go for A Tribe Called Quest and director Michael Rapaport. Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank…

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

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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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A New Way Of Monetizing As A Creator 1:17:50

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Send a text message to the show! Over the past year my wife Heather has transformed her gaming YouTube channel into a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It’s a VERY different way to monetize and build a sustainable career as a creator, so I wanted to explore that journey with her! Learn more at heatherjustplay.org 🎙This week's mic: Hollyland Lark A1 h…

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RWP 239: Babylon 5 - A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS PART TWO (1x19) Review 28:39

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🚀 This week on The Rewatch Project with Hannah & Mike, we dive into Babylon 5 Season 1, Episode 18 – “A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 1”. Things heat up as strange seismic activity on Epsilon III sparks political intrigue, interstellar tension, and a mystery that could change everything for the station and beyond.👀 Whether you’re a long-time B5 fan…

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

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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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The Life and Crimes of Doris Payne (2013) 1:53:32

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Vincent and Len marvel at THE LIFE AND CRIMES OF DORIS PAYNE, an 80-year-old jewel thief on absolutely unrepentant glory. But first they partake in recasting of Sinners circa the 90s, suggested by a listener, and unveil a new feature dedicated to celebrating the under-celebrated Black actresses of yesterday and today - With/And - beginning with Fre…

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A New Era - Season 14 Premiere! 1:25:34

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Send a text message to the show! It's a new era not only for the podcast, but for a lot more too... 🎙This week's mic: Warm Audio WA-87jr https://geni.us/ZGaN (Amazon) Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Intro 4:01 - Season 13 Mic Poll Results! 6:44 - Mic of the Week: Warm Audio WA-87jr 13:21 - A New Era 47:13 - Channel Check In 58:18 - Listener Messages ——————…

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

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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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RWP 238: Babylon 5 - A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS PART ONE (1x18) Review 27:34

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🛰 The Rewatch Project Podcast | Babylon 5 S1E18 – “A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 1”Step back aboard Babylon 5 as Hannah and Mike dissect one of the key turning points in Season 1: “A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 1”, an episode that lays the groundwork for so much of the series’ lore.Episode Timings:00:00 - Intro and feedback03:50 - Non-spoiler e…

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Episode 11: How Nashville’s New Half-Penny Sales Tax Is Funding $3.1 Billion in New Sidewalks, Better Bus Service, and Safer Streets 28:15

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Emily Weidenhof and co-host Rochelle Brahalla, director of transit strategy at NYC DOT, welcome Nashville Department of Transportation Director Diana Alarcon to the podcast. The conversation focuses on the Choose How You Move referendum, which raised sales tax 0.5% to fund enhanced public transportation, sidewalk expansions, upgraded traffic signal…

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Crimson Tide (1995) 1:34:22

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Len shares mini-reviews of the late-summer horror box-office hitWeapons and Eden, the most UN-Ron Howard film ever. Then the Men of Micheaux create a Black Acting Mount Rushmore (1980-present) before basking in the master class on display by Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman in director Tony Scott's political thriller Crimson Tide, featuring Quent…

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RWP 237: Babylon 5 - LEGACIES (1x17) Review 30:38

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Join us on the latest episode of The Rewatch Project with Hannah and Mike as we continue our journey through Babylon 5! 🚀This time we’re reviewing Season 1, Episode 17: "Legacies" – an episode that dives deep into questions of heritage, politics, and the burden of the past. We break down the story, explore the character arcs, and share our thoughts…

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Sugar Hill (1994) 1:46:28

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The Men of Micheaux glide through a history of comedy dating back to the 40s just so they can fully unfurl their capes for Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold (again!), two underappreciated comedic geniuses waiting to be "discovered". Then a reflection on character actor Abe Vigoda brings them to their review of SUGAR HILL, a forgotten Wesley Snipes …

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

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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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Iron Eagle 2 (1988) 1:42:44

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The Men of Micheaux create a list of must-see Black films from 1980-2025 for visiting extraterrestrials and give fair consideration to the career choices of Louis Gossett Jr. in light of his jingoistic movie series "Iron Eagle". Nevertheless, as in mourning the loss of 70s child actor Danielle Spencer, Len and Vincent get stuck searching for the an…

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Responsible Use of AI for Researchers - A conversation with Henri Max Deda 1:21:46

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In a world where scientific progress holds the key to solving humanity’s most pressing challenges, Henri Max Deda, co-founder of scienceOS.ai, shares his journey from molecular biologist to science communicator and entrepreneur. Speaking with Jo Havemann, Henri reflects on how his diverse background and a pivotal lecture on the “Network Effect” ins…

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The Final Comedown (1972) 1:21:31

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The Men of Micheaux return to live podcasting to cape for what they've been watching lately, something a little old (King of The Hill, Homicide: Life On The Streets) and something new (Pantheon, King of The Hill?). Vincent gets lost wandering through the small sweatered lands of the Madea Cinematic Universe. And after Six Degrees of Billy Dee Willi…

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S6:E30 - This Season Finale...Is SUPER, Man! 2:00:48

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30&Nerdy Podcast Show Notes: This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint! In this SUPER Season 6 Finale, we sit down and talk Superman with two of the biggest Superman fans we know. We are joined by Matt aka Knoxville Superman, and Julian from Fanboy Expo and his own very successful journeys through The Nerdiverse. We are also very excited because as …