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The Film Real

Tez The Writer

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The Film Real is a podcast that explores the journey of indie filmmakers to Hollywood, blending urban culture with global cinema. Hosted by Tez The Writer and co-host Ciarra, who will deliver raw and edgy truths. The show features exclusive news, interviews with filmmakers, writers and actors, offering insights into the creative process. Industry strategies, relationships, budgeting, marketing, distribution and the challenges of moving from indie films to mainstream success will be shared. W ...
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Criminal Adaptations

Criminal Adaptations

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Criminal Adaptations is a True Crime/Movie Review Podcast discussing some of your favorite films, and the true crime stories that inspired them. With hosts Remi, who spent over a decade working in the film and television industry, and Ashley, a clinical psychologist and forensic evaluator. They discuss a new movie each week and compare the film to the real life events that the film is based on.
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Get Reel Movies

Daniel Chadwick-Shubat

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Get Reel Movies is a film blog and podcast that gets real about film. In this podcast Daniel Chadwick-Shubat will be interviewing people whose stories have been featured in true story films. In films that are based on real life but have no living subjects to talk to, he will chat to experts on the subject or descendants of the character(s) about their unique perspectives. Once a month Daniel will also be joined by Mason Taylor to chat about a new release out in theaters, as well as engaging ...
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CommentFakers

Cracy McDonald, Amy Whiting, Andrea Brimhall, Bryan Dayley

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A podcast where we invite definitely-real film crew members to record commentary for movies. Please don't fact-check us.
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Real Films Podcast

Jamison and Jason

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A show dedicated to spreading the word that documentary films are not boring. Jamison and Jason review some of thier favorite documentary films ranging from the weird and dark to the heart breaking and inspirational. Join us for a look into real life...
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Fool’s Hope is an intimate storytelling podcast about otherness, belonging, and the fragile hope of being seen. Through quiet, reflective monologues inspired by moments in television, film, and real life, Zac explores what it means to feel deeply in a world that often moves too fast. A podcast for wanderers, sensitives, and anyone who has ever felt a little out of place. Contact: [email protected]
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Film Church Radio

L.A. Walker & Branden Ray Selman

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The righteous path of cinematic enlightenment… The cinema is the real film church. Watching a great movie on opening night with a packed audience is a religious experience. This podcast is an extension of that. To help you get through your week until you can get back to the cinema again.
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Join us - (ages 57, 55, 52 and 41) - as we laugh, disagree and share the truth about life, love, family and everything in between. From hilarious childhood confessions to honest chats about growing older, nothing is off-limits. We're authentic, funny, and sometimes brutally honest - the way only sisters can be. New episodes every week. Grab a cuppa, pull up a chair, and come be part of the family. Unscripted, unfiltered, unforgettable.
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Real Folk - Inspiring life stories. Jo chinwags with guests from diverse backgrounds and delves into their lives so far. Guests include actors, adventurers, comedians, dancers, artists, singers, filmmakers, foster carers, authors, entrepreneurs, linguists and more. Who would we be without our stories? Sharing, listening and learning about our experiences is the essence of being human.
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Dean from LSG Media is plying his profane ramblings in a solo show that focuses on recently available (to rent) movies. Join Dean every week as he rants (or raves) in quick and accessible 30 minute episodes. This show will spoil the material, and it should be considered for mature audiences only.
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Horror Movie Yearbook

Midwest Podcast Network

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Hosts Tim Long and Willie Gibbs take you on a journey through horror history! Every episode covers a year in the storied history of the genre (and the world), taking one or more films released that year and dissecting the cultural impact, themes, and real-world implications of each film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Real Life Ghost Stories

Real Life Ghost Stories

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Real Life Ghost Stories is a podcast dedicated to real life paranormal stories. Every Sunday we deep dive into a famous paranormal case or claim (with a brief horror film review to kick off the episode). Every Wednesday and Friday we release a mini episode which is full to the brim of paranormal stories from our listeners. Email us your stories at: [email protected] Why not support us on patreon: patreon.com/reallifeghoststories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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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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🎬 Welcome to The Silly, Nerdy & Wordy Podcast — hosted by me BK! I’m a passionate Black content creator sharing spoiler-filled movie reviews, TV commentary, Broadway takes, and behind-the-scenes & sometimes production insights. I’ve never worked in Hollywood or studied film—just a true fan with an outsider’s perspective. Each episode covers storytelling, casting news, theater, and creative breakdowns. If you love film, TV, or stage, hit play-musical and geek out with me! #MoviePodcast #Spoil ...
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The most intimate, real talks you'll find with celebrities. From therapist to celebrity whisperer, Kara Mayer Robinson gets to the goods and brings out the REAL in everyone. You'll instantly feel the connection and know the real person behind the fame. Sure, they're famous, but with Kara, they're real. You'll feel like you're hanging out with best friends or eavesdropping on a therapy session. Join us! New episodes weekly.
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🎬 The Drop Box is a movie podcast where every film gets a real, honest second look. Whether it’s an action movie, a horror classic, a blockbuster hit, or something completely out of left field, we don’t care if it’s good or bad, loved or hated, we’re here to give our unfiltered, factual opinions. Expect hot takes, passionate criticisms, and everything in between. All delivered in a way you won’t find on any other podcast!!!
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Newbreed Film Reviews

Newbreed Film Reviews

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New Episodes Every Sunday Honest movie reviews, and discussions on anything relevant in the movie industry. We will also cover trailers, upcoming projects or movies in development, rumors, actors, old school must see flicks, themed genre episodes, sprinkled with some general banter/rants. Welcome to our Podcast! "RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod CC License www.incompetech.com
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Oh Brother

Dan and Mike Smith

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Real brothers, Reel Talk: Dan & Mike Smith cover film, TV, & artist interviews 🍿📺🎤 My brother Mike and I launched the “Oh Brother” podcast in 2020. The show’s primary objective is to share our enthusiasm for film and cinema in an informative and entertaining way. We also enjoy interviewing artists with diverse backgrounds in film and television who work both in front of and behind the scenes. We invite you to join us each week and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. We’d love to ...
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HYSTO? aka Have You Seen This One?

Jay Bullington & Keith Karseno

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"Have You Seen This One?" (aka HYSTO?) is a podcast where two friends force, uh, INVITE each other to watch a movie they have never seen before. The catch? The film could be real Movie Magic or pure Cinema Torture...so join Jay Bullington and Keith Karseno as they simultaneously delight and horrify each other on each episode… Oh, and by the way, Have You Seen This One?
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REBEL[LIOUS] Podcast

Jennifer Esposito and Cat Yezbak

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REBEL[LIOUS] Art. Culture. Human. with Jennifer Esposito and Cat Yezbak We’re tackling the world’s biggest issues… with absolutely no plan to solve them. Each week, we dig into culture—how it shapes us, traps us, and tells us who we’re supposed to be—as artists and as humans, just trying to make it through. We question everything, laugh a lot, offer unsolicited advice, and when it gets too heavy? We dance it out. No answers. Just honesty, rebellion, and a little joy in the chaos.
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Even though his role as Sonny was fiction, AJ Buckley gained a front-row seat into the world of Navy SEALs, their discipline, mindset, and brotherhood. Real Fake Seal is where AJ takes those lessons and brings them into real conversations. From Hollywood to high-stakes business, fatherhood to fitness, and everything in between, every episode explores what it means to approach life with a SEAL mindset, authentic, disciplined, and unfiltered.
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Real Paranormal Activity-The Podcast/Network features audio and video shows featuring the paranormal, dreams, horror and the strange! PLUS Indie short films! The Network also has a FREE App for both Apple and Android! Search your app store for "Real Paranormal Activity-The Podcast" and download it today!
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Larry Wilson is an Emmy nominated performer, producer, writer, and 2017 Comedy Magician of the Year, who synthesized his long history in show business into a powerful training system called The Wilson Method. As a successful TV Star and Communications Expert, Larry Wilson, shares his secrets to quality & clear communication. Every week a new episode takes the listener into another level of training where he/she can find success in business & relationships through better communication skills.
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You can have success, or you can have excuses, but you can’t have both. This isn’t just another business podcast. This is for those who are done with the fluff, the motivational soundbites, and the sugar-coated stories. This is for the ones who want the real conversations about what it actually takes to succeed, no shortcuts, no excuses, just raw, unfiltered truth. James Fleming is a multi-seven-figure business owner who’s been in the trenches, built from the ground up, and knows first-hand ...
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The hosts of Now Playing Podcast dive deep into every franchise from Bond, DC and Marvel to Mad Max, Andromeda Strain to Wolverine, breaking down each film with sharp insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and a lot of humor. If a movie has a sequel (or three), we’ve probably reviewed it with real research, real opinions, and zero patience for bad movies.
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The incredible real stories behind the making of the biggest documentary series & films on Netflix. Host Rebecca Lavoie leads in-depth interviews with creators and subjects, exploring how these stories are produced & their impact, while uncovering new information. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Creative Struggles

Nahjalae Lovelace

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This podcast dives into the unfiltered grind of chasing a dream in acting and the creative world. Instead of polished stories from those who’ve already ‘made it,’ you’ll hear the raw, funny, and heartfelt perspective of guests and myself still in the hustle — pushing, learning, and carving out a place in the film industry. It’s about navigating the struggle in real time. If you’re a creative chasing your dreams, this is your space to feel seen.
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Join host Ryan Rebalkin and his rotating guest hosts on The Worst of the Best Podcast, where they dive into the flaws of the best in pop culture and more. Covering genres like films, music, food, true crime, historical events, celebrity culture, and quirky societal trends, this podcast delivers a humorous, irreverent critique of the finest’s shortcomings.
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Johnny Depp might have played Donnie Brasco in the Academy Award-nominated film, but the real-life hero is Joe Pistone. Pistone came up on the mean streets of Patterson, New Jersey before going deep undercover and spending six years inside the Bonanno and Columbo crime families. In the new podcast “Deep Cover-The Real Donnie Brasco,” Joe Pistone shares the true stories of his time with The Mob to his friend, and our host, actor Leo Rossi. If you loved the Sopranos--“Fuhggedaboutit”--this is ...
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Real Play Games Podcast

Real Play Games Podcast Players

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An actual-play role-playing game podcast where G.M. John runs his friends through a bunch of tabletop role-playing games, some pretty popular, and some of them obscure! We release episodes every week using a variety of different role-playing systems!
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PUMPDABEAT

PUMPDABEAT

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"Preserving the Vogue Beat Since 1998 🎛️⚡ To every click, listen, and dip—thank you. To the music outlets, writers, television, radio, and film crews, the online and real-time supporters, the dancers, commentators, and sponsors: PumpDaBeat exists because of you. For 25+ years, we’ve been the heartbeat of ballroom’s greatest musical talents and phenoms, nurturing sounds that move culture forward. From the underground to the mainstream, our mission stays true: protect the Vogue Beat, elevate t ...
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Critics at Large is a weekly culture podcast from The New Yorker. Every Thursday, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss current obsessions, classic texts they’re revisiting with fresh eyes, and trends that are emerging across books, television, film, and more. The show runs the gamut of the arts and pop culture, with lively, surprising conversations about everything from Salman Rushdie to “The Real Housewives.” Through rigorous analysis and behind-the ...
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Practical AI

Practical AI LLC

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Making artificial intelligence practical, productive & accessible to everyone. Practical AI is a show in which technology professionals, business people, students, enthusiasts, and expert guests engage in lively discussions about Artificial Intelligence and related topics (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, GANs, MLOps, AIOps, LLMs & more). The focus is on productive implementations and real-world scenarios that are accessible to everyone. If you want to keep up with the lates ...
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Ryan and guest host Doug (from *Good Times Great Movies* podcast) team up for a chilling countdown of **10 horror films "inspired" by real-life events**, dissecting how loosely (or creatively) Hollywood twisted urban legends, news stories, and historical incidents into iconic scares. Filled with laughs, trivia, and mutual horror love (despite Doug …
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Send us a text Hollywood made billions, but some of its greatest architects were unpaid, sidelined, or erased. In this episode of The Film Real, hosts Tez The Writer and Ciara break down how Melvin Van Peebles, Eric Monte, Robert Townsend and Spike Lee helped shape modern Black cinema and television--yet faced systemic barriers when it came to owne…
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Marc Weinberg and Victoria Fraser are screenwriting partners who have sold scripts to Paramount, USA, and Dick Clark Productions. They've also written for the Discovery Channel and A&E. Before they teamed up, Victoria worked as Director of Development for the Disney Channel. Marc has taught screenwriting at Boston University, Emerson College, and B…
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We’re back — and we’re starting Series 2 with a cosy, feel-good episode all about the stories that shaped us.From the books we couldn’t put down, to the films that made us cry, howl laughing, or totally rethink life… we’re chatting about the moments, characters, and scenes that stayed with us long after they ended.But it’s not just the stories them…
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Check Out: http://realfakeseal.com/ In this emotional episode, AJ Buckley talks with Scott about guilt, heroes who don’t make it home, and the pressure that never turns off when operators return from deployment. From the song “Heroes” to the story of a lodge built for dads and kids to reconnect, this conversation dives into purpose, faith, and high…
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PUMPDABEAT proudly presents guudafternoon! by JVW — an artist introduced to the PUMPDABEAT collective through DJ Delish.This mix is anything but sleepy. guudafternoon! is a high-energy blend of party-ready jungle, Jersey club, and R&B treats, layered with bounce and rhythm that keeps the momentum moving from start to finish. It’s built for motion—w…
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We return to our discussion of the one true crime story you couldn’t get enough of in 2025: the Netflix documentary series Amy Bradley is Missing. Host Rebecca Lavoie revisits her conversation with directors Phil Lott and Ari Mark. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Amy Bradley is Missing yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listen…
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ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! When a lonely polar bear can't find a friend... he makes one. Created with more than 11,000 Drawings , animated over 3 years , and crafted entirely by 1 artist , Oscar-nominated director and Disney veteran A…
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You Only Live Twice Daniel “007” Craig loses faith in his abilities to solve a third Knives Out Mystery after murdered monsignor Josh Brolin rises from the grave in Wake Up Dead Man. Is Sheriff Mila Kunis right to slap the cuffs on Josh O’Connor after the doubting priest confesses to a violent past? Or should she be looking at suspicious parishione…
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Mark and Zanandi hand out random awards to 2025 horror (or horror-adjacent) films. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about Weapons, Sinners, Companion, Beast of War, Best Wishes to All, 28 Years Later, Presence, Heart Eyes, The Gorge, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Dangerous Animals, The Ugly Stepsister, The Monkey, Together, Troll 2, and many…
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Ever felt your heart race as you step onto a stage or set, forgetting every line you've rehearsed? You’re not alone! In this episode, I will be diving into the struggle of stage fright and how it can hit just when you’re about to shine. Also getting into my own personal journey from a timid child to a confident adult (well sometimes). I will be giv…
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A brand new year incoming, a fresh chapter, and plenty of honest sister chat. In this episode, we chat about what we’re ready to leave behind, and what we’re gently calling in for the year ahead.We talk New Year intentions (not rigid resolutions!), finding calm after the Christmas chaos, protecting your energy, and how we stay connected and grounde…
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This Nerdy Note breaks down the behind-the-scenes planning of the final airplane sequence in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, using details straight from the Blu-ray special features. From aircraft reinforcement to aerial choreography and the physical risks involved, this sequence is a masterclass in controlled chaos. Chapters 00:00 Intro…
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Pamela Cunningham didn’t wait for the perfect moment, she built opportunities long before they existed. From helping her husband grow ROSSCO Tiling into a high-end, in-demand business, to launching her own consultancy for small construction companies, Pamela’s story is all about urgency, graft, and backing your ideas before anyone else sees the vis…
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In this Nerdy Note, I break down how sound design in The Fellowship of the Ring helps sell the power, weight, and danger of the Ring through subtle audio choices — from bouncing on rocks to hitting the floor. 🎧 Hit the Follow button for future nerdy conversations, film, theater, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns. (The full episode is already availab…
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In Episode 92 of the Nerdy Re-Watch series, I revisit The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Extended Edition, stepping back into Middle-earth to explore why this film still holds up today. From the sound design of the One Ring, the cinematography by Andrew Lesnie, the iconic score by Howard Shore, and the extended Shire moments, this …
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ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! Desperate for credits, a punch-burn laborer joins a hazard crew harvesting psychoactive sap from the forests of Jatar. Seduced by whispers from the ancient trees, he's lured into the deep woods and consumed …
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In 2025, the crack team of intrepid presenters here on CrowdScience have been on some incredible adventures. They’ve wondered whether water is wet, and gone a hunt for a missing tangerine. They’ve wondered why animals swallow rocks, imagined what would happen if the earth spun backwards and pondered whether atoms are immortal. But, as the year draw…
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ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! A careless young man is sent to a frozen northern town where kindness has long been forgotten. There, he meets a quiet woodcutter who makes toys no one has ever received. By delivering letters and simple gif…
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On this episode of the Padernacht Podcast, "brick by brick", host Steven M. Padernacht, a third-generation Bronx native born and raised in the real estate game, welcomes guest Jimmy Riley. Jimmy Riley is a healer, body worker, and a fifth-degree black belt. Riley has dedicated his life to studying the human body, focusing not only on how it moves b…
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Electronic music pioneer Daniel Lopatin (aka Oneohtrix Point Never) joins SCORE to discuss his explosive new score to A24’s MARTY SUPREME, directed by Josh Safdie, as well as his background as a godfather of the late-2000s “Vaporwave” music genre and his ongoing record producing with singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd).Daniel dives into his…
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Though Jane Austen went largely unrecognized in her own lifetime—four of her six novels were published anonymously, and the other two only after her death—her name is now synonymous with the period romance. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz choose their personal favorites from her œuvre—“Emma,…
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There are hatches where hatches don’t belong, and Susanne, George, and Jaime are going to get to the bottom of it, unless it’s going to get them killed, at which point they’re all very reluctant to get to the bottom of it. Still, once a thing is in motion, without the exertion of an outside force it is impossible for said thing to stop, and there’s…
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In this episode of Truly Independent, Garrett Batty and Darren Smith unpack a mindset shift that separates struggling indie films from profitable ones: starting with the end in mind. They dive into why distribution conversations should happen before production, how early funding decisions shape a film’s future, and where initial investment dollars …
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On this episode, we’re revisiting one of the most thought-provoking and conversation-starting films from the past year. We’ll return to our discussion of the Netflix documentary The Perfect Neighbor. Host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Geeta Gandbhir and producer Nikon Kwantu. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched The Perfect Neighbor yet, make…
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Feliz Na’vi Dads Pandora will be turned into Fire and Ash if Giovanni Ribisi and Edie Falco learn the secret to breathing the planet’s toxic air from feral human Spider (Jack Champion). Can adoptive father Sam Worthington protect “monkey boy” from being reclaimed by bio-parent Stephen Lang, or getting whacked by his grieving wife Zoe Saldana? And w…
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ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! This short film tells the story of a woman living alone in the forest who becomes fond of a wolf and her cub. One night, she is awakened by a gunshot. Despite her fear, she rushes into the forest, determined…
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Check Out: http://realfakeseal.com/ Grayson Russell takes it from the Listening Room in Pigeon Forge “redneck Disneyland” by Dollywood to the moment a brutal, true line hit him in Walmart by the salmon. He shares the family truth his dad revealed, why his mom didn’t know, and how it became the song “Turned Out Good,” played for crowds from 100 to 3…
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Has someone ever told you about a job opportunity and you thought, This is perfect. Exactly what l need? Thats exactly how I felt when I was hired to do a job, until it was turned into a job that I did not sign up for. I even had to chase my check and got push back. As an actor, working side jobs to get by can be a breeze or a nightmare. Today we’r…
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CHRISTMAS #11. Richard and Greg resume their annual quest for a movie that brings the Christmas Feels. Despite disappointing past candidates, they review films from the last three-quarters of a century to find a Christmas miracle. Greg again brings in something to celebrate the Spirit of Christmas (this year, no spiders!) with a gospel choir to lig…
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(Because one sister was born on Christmas Day!)What’s it really like having your birthday on Christmas Day? In this festive special, we chat about the magic, the compromises, and the realities of celebrating a birthday when the whole world is already celebrating something else — especially for Trudy!Alongside birthday talk, we share our unspoken Ch…
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