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It’s been nearly twenty years since Ron Burgundy burst into movie fans’ lives, reminding San Diego to “stay classy” while lampooning a time gone by—although maybe not as far gone as we might think? In Kind of a Big Deal, comedy historian Saul Austerlitz tells the history of how Anchorman was developed, written, and cast, and how it launched the careers of future superstars like Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, and Paul Rudd, also setting the stage for a whole decade of comedy to come and influencing films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Talladega Nights, Knocked Up, Superbad, and so many more.

Everyone knows who you find in bookshops: people who want to buy books. But, as Shaun Bythell reveals, that's really only half the story. Join Shaun as he introduces us to seven bookshop characters, from the Person Who Doesn't Know What They Want (But Thinks It Might Have a Blue Cover) to the harried Parents Secretly After Free Childcare and all the way over to the erotica section, where we'll meet The Person Who Is Up to No Good.

It’s the artist’s age-old dilemma: follow your conscience or follow the cash. So when a canceled movie star reaches out to up-and-coming writer Ivey Viola to discuss a mysterious project, she uses the opportunity to escape mid-pandemic New York for his private island with her roommate in tow. However, once on the island, she realizes that the cost of working with the toxic, closeted actor might be more than she’s willing to accept...or can refuse.

Kid Congo Powers has been described as a “legendary guitarist and paragon of cool” with “the greatest resume ever of anyone in rock music." That unique imprint on rock history stems from being a member of not one but three beloved, groundbreaking, and influential groups—Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, the Cramps, and last but not least, The Gun Club, the wildly inventive punk-blues band he co-founded. Some New Kind of Kick begins as an intimate coming-of-age tale.

Lena Dunham, acclaimed writer-director-star of HBO and Sky Atlantic's Girls and the award-winning movie Tiny Furniture, displays her unique powers of observation, wisdom, and humour in this exceptional collection of essays.

As a woman in today’s world, you know what it’s like to feel pressure on all sides from clashing cultural expectations. How can you stay true to who God has uniquely created you to be in the face of the script you’ve been given? What’s more, how can you stand your ground with grace? The classy confidence you know and love - whether it’s on set at Full House or Fuller House, Dancing with the Stars, The View, or Candace’s Hallmark films - is no act. But it hasn’t come easy. In fact, learning to stay true to herself with grace has been one of the biggest fights of Candace’s life.

John le Carré was a best-selling author whose books include and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. On this recording we hear - in his own words - about being brought up by his grandparents and feeling deserted by his mother and father. He talks about being creative as a means of escapism, by telling stories about his absent parents, as well as hating public school where he suffered severe beatings.

New York dilettante Marjorie Taub, a middle-aged doctor's wife, is hooked on culture - mornings at the Whitney, afternoons at MOMA, evenings at BAM. Plunged into a mid-life crisis of Medea-like proportions, she's shaken out of her lethargy by the reappearance of a fascinating childhood friend.

Clifford Odets’ masterpiece, starring Mark Ruffalo, Jane Kaczmarek, Richard Kind, and Ben Gazzara, brings to life the struggles of a working-class family aspiring to the promise of the American Dream. Even as they endure the country’s worst economic nightmare, three generations of an immigrant family are crowded into a Bronx tenement, fiercely determined to stay afloat, no matter what the cost.

When Anna Broinowski learned that fracking had invaded downtown Sydney, she had a brilliant idea: she would seek guidance for a kryptonite-powerful, anti-fracking movie from the world's greatest propaganda factory - apart from Hollywood. After two years of trying, she was allowed to make her case in Pyongyang and was granted full permission to film. She worked closely with the leading lights of North Korean cinema, even playing an American in a military thriller.

What does KINDNESS have to do with CREATIVITY? As we emerge from the pandemic era, we (creative professionals) find ourselves at a defining moment in the new age of workplace mindfulness. Will we continue to prioritize the bottom line and cut-throat competition, or will we choose to thrive together in a culture of empathy? Join award-winning marketing creative Yuhei Ogawa on CREATIVE. KIND. as we explore the transformative power of everyday kindness to forge a better future, one where success is measured not just in efficiency or competitive edge, but in the strength of our communities...

Viele kennen die wunderbaren großen Epen Homers, die Ilias und die Odyssee. Vielleicht noch eine Oper oder ein Theaterstück. Doch die griechische Mythologie ist unglaublich weit. Es gibt sehr viele Sagen, Mythen und Legenden, die sich alle miteinander kreuzen und verwirren. Für die alten Griechen war das "Chaos" der Ursprung der Welt, aus dem die ersten göttlichen Wesen entstanden sind. Aus denen widerum alles weitere entstanden ist. So sind wir wohl alle, genau wie alle Figuren der griechischen Mythen, die Nachfahren des Wirrwarrs – die Kinder des Chaos. Und gleichzeitig mache ich in ...

Highlights from the classic BBC TV comedy sketch show starring Lenny Henry, Tracey Ullman and David Copperfield. Broadcast over three series between 1981 and 1983, Three of a Kind made stars out of Tracey Ullman and Lenny Henry, and helped writers such as Rob Grant, Doug Naylor, Ruby Wax and Ian Hislop hone their considerable comedic talents. Full of quickfire quips and silly sketches, as well as spoof songs, it was hugely popular for its gentle humour, sarcasm and witty satire.

Join film fans Adam and Tom as they embark upon another cinematic adventure, this time watching, analysing, and critiquing the entire filmography of legendary director Steven Spielberg! Each episode will focus on a single film, with Adam and Tom going in chronological order from Amblin' all the way to The Fabelmans. Along the way they will explore the production, release, and context of each film and keep up with Spielberg's career as he develops from tenacious young filmmaker to one of the most successful, famous, and beloved directors of all time. We're gonna need a bigger podcast!

For most people an afternoon trip to the dentist is the very definition of hell. When Deb's routine dentist appointment turns out to be a meeting with Lucifer himself, she bargains her way back to living with a promise to secure a certain number of souls. Naturally she begins her scavenger hunt in the corporate sector - the Disney Corporation, to be exact! Sharp and refreshing, Keith Reddin's Synergy is an uproarious and wry look at life on the corporate ladder.

The official podcast of the Matt Monro estate.

Join Chris and Kevin, two 80s babies, on a cinematic journey across arguably the greatest decade in movie making history! Two amateur movie goers count down every major movie released throughout the 90’s while reviewing the top three grossing films. We take on the 90s one month at a time in chronological order. Hold on to your butts, it’s gonna be an adventure! Contact us through email at BeKindPleaseRewind90@gmail.com

We are going to explore the wondrous world of kindness guest by guest!

We’re a girlfriend and boyfriend who like to watch scary movies together and talk about them. We’re starting this podcast just to have some fun and talk about things we love. Have a listen and have some fun! If there’s a movie you think we should cover (no matter how bad), let us know!

Remco Kraak en Korneel Evers nemen je mee terug naar hun favoriete decennium. Elke aflevering met een gast die voor hen een icoon is uit de jaren '90.