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Episode #141 - Noreen Mughees & Autumn Lawrence-Barnette 1:03:13

9d ago1:03:13

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Welcome to Romance Happy Hour! Join co-hostesses Dawn Luedecke and Dylann Crush as they chat with authors Noreen Mughees and Autumn Lawrence-Barnette! This episode was recorded on October 10, 2024. To find out more about Romance Happy Hour and sign up for our newsletter, visit our website at: https://www.romancehappyhour.com/. Or our Facebook pa…

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20th October 2024 - Audubon Connecticut talk about their Junior Forest Techs and Wildlife Guards youth employment programs 29:39

1d ago29:39

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In this podcast episode ... Looking after more than just our state birds. We talk to Audubon Connecticut about their work and two youth employment programs, junior forest techs and wildlife guards that are inspiring tomorrow’s conservationists. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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Smile 2 And What's Making Us Happy 22:53

2d ago22:53

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The horror movie Smile was a massive hit. Its flashy new sequel Smile 2 finds the franchise's terrifying entity infecting a new host: a pop star (Naomi Scott) who's about to head out on tour after experiencing a trauma. And the movie has a lot to say about the horrors of pop stardom. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adch…

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We Live In Time 18:27

3d ago18:27

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Two people meet, they fall in love, and someone gets sick. The new film We Live In Time tries to bring something new to that familiar story of the preciousness of life. Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield laugh and cry as a couple trying to make the most of their time together. Director John Crowley (Brooklyn) utilizes an unconventional structure tha…

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The Pop Culture That Scared Us As Kids 21:51

4d ago21:51

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A lot of us are about to have the experience of opening our front doors to find witches, goblins, ghosts, and Moo Deng standing on our porches. Why? Because it's almost Halloween. In this encore episode, we talk about what kinds of entertainment scared us when we were kids, and whether they still scare us now. Learn more about sponsor message choic…

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Disclaimer 23:22

5d ago23:22

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In the powerful new Apple TV+ drama Disclaimer, Cate Blanchett plays a woman who's terrified after she's sent a novel that's based on a chapter of her past that she's desperate to keep secret. From Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuarón, the series was also stars Kevin Kline, as a man who's also consumed by the events recounted in the book. Subscribe to Pop C…

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13th October 2024 - We talk to Ryan Rivera and Yasmine Tohme about their award-winning film - Those Who Don't 29:15

9d ago29:15

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In this podcast episode ... It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month And we talk to two Connecticut College students about their award-winning short film about an Hispanic student seeking acceptance and navigating life in a predominantly white educational institution. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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Saturday Night And What's Making Us Happy 17:29

9d ago17:29

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The new film Saturday Night attempts to capture the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the very first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Untried producer Lorne Michaels (played by Gabriel LaBelle) and his cast of complete unknowns prepare to make television history. At the same time, network suits breathe down their necks, and just about everything th…

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Pop Culture Pumpkin Spice Lattes: Basic But We Love It 25:53

10d ago25:53

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The word "basic" often gets thrown around to describe anything that's mainstream, popular, frictionless, or otherwise inoffensive. But sometimes basic stuff is just what we crave, whether it's a binge-watch, a popular song, or a pumpkin spice latte. It's fall, so today we're talking about what we're calling... Pop Culture Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Lear…

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SNL, Late Night, And The Election 22:56

11d ago22:56

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We're in a pretty critical election year. And in times like these, a lot of us are turning to political comedy to help make sense of (and fun of) the bizarre, ongoing news cycle. Today on the show, we're talking about how late night comedy shows like Saturday Night Live, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Daily Show are speaking to the mom…

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A Different Man 19:25

13d ago19:25

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The off-beat psycho dramedy A Different Man follows Edward (Sebastian Stan), an aspiring actor living with facial disfigurement. He takes an opportunity to try a new procedure and reconstruct his appearance. But then, he encounters a guy with the same condition he once had, and who lives a fun, fulfilling life. To put it mildly, Edward now has some…

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The Fellowship of the Ring - J.R.R. Tolkien 18:34

15d ago18:34

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The episode, an excerpt from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring, explores several key themes: the origins of the story and its main theme, the development of the Shire, and the consequences of Bilbo Baggins's discovery of the One Ring. The text also introduces the reader to the complexities of the Ring's history and the characters involved…

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 13:35

16d ago13:35

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The episode provides a detailed look at an excerpt from the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," which is a continuation of the popular Harry Potter series. It focuses on the journey of Harry Potter's son, Albus, and his best friend, Scorpius Malfoy, as they attempt to manipulate time using a Time-Turner, ultimately leading to unintended conse…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 13:38

16d ago13:38

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The episode are from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, detailing key events in the final battle between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort. The story follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they search for and destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes, while simultaneously facing the growing threat of Death Eaters and the Ministry of Magic's persec…

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 10:27

16d ago10:27

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These episodes from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" explore the various interactions between Harry Potter and several individuals. The first set of excerpts focuses on the Prime Minister's initial encounter with the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, and how the Prime Minister gradually becomes concerned about the Ministry'…

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 10:07

16d ago10:07

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This episode is an excerpt from the first few chapters of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." It shows how Harry Potter is thrust back into the wizarding world after Voldemort's return. Harry is dealing with the trauma of the previous year, including Voldemort's return and the death of Sirius Black. He is forced to confront the Ministry's …

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 7:21

16d ago7:21

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The episode provides an excerpt from the fourth book of the "Harry Potter" series, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," by J.K. Rowling. It begins with a prologue, detailing the events leading up to the murder of the Riddle family fifty years prior to the main story, during which a character named Frank Bryce encounters the villainous Lord Voldem…

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 5:25

16d ago5:25

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The provided episode is an excerpt from the book "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," which describes Harry's summer before his third year at Hogwarts. Harry is forced to spend his summer with his Muggle relatives, the Dursleys, who are unaware of his magical heritage and try to suppress his powers. Harry is isolated from his wizarding frien…

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 10:38

16d ago10:38

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This is an excerpt from the 2nd book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The excerpt details Harry’s return from Hogwarts to his home with the Dursleys. He is unhappy because he misses his friends and Hogwarts, especially Quidditch. The excerpt highlights the Dursleys' disdain for magic and their attempt to keep Har…

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 11:42

16d ago11:42

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The episode is an excerpt from the first book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone". It depicts the events leading up to Harry's eleventh birthday when he learns he is a wizard and receives his acceptance letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The excerpt focuses on the prejudice Harry faces from the Dur…

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6th October 2024 - We talk with two Connecticut doctors about their new waterless soap 29:36

16d ago29:36

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On this podcast episode ... They’re two doctors on a mission to help us clean our hands without water. We talk to two Connecticut entrepreneurs as they launch the first truly waterless soap. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.Av Brian Scott-Smith

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Joker: Folie à Deux And What's Making Us Happy 21:08

16d ago21:08

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The new film Joker: Folie à Deux is the sequel to 2019's Joker, which won Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar. This new film is a courtroom drama and a romance tossed into a musical blender set to liquefy, as the Joker goes on trial for the murders he committed in the last film and falls in love with a groupie played by Lady Gaga. Learn more about sponsor mes…

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The Art of Seduction 15:32

16d ago15:32

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The sources are excerpts from Robert Greene's "The Art of Seduction," a book that explores the principles and techniques of seduction in a variety of contexts. The excerpts examine different types of seducers, ranging from the charismatic to the natural, and delve into specific strategies they use, such as creating an aura of mystery, playing the v…

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The Art of War Sun Tzu 14:25

17d ago14:25

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The episode presents an English translation of "The Art of War," a classic Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu and written in the late sixth century BC. The book covers various aspects of warfare, including strategy, tactics, and leadership. Sun Tzu emphasizes the importance of deception, planning, and understanding both the enemy and o…

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame 8:54

17d ago8:54

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The episode comes from Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, focusing on the 15th-century city of Paris. The novel follows the love story of Quasimodo, the bellringer of Notre Dame, and Esmeralda, a beautiful gypsy dancer. It explores the themes of social injustice, prejudice, and the power of love against the backdrop of a vivid and det…

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The Wild Robot 19:23

18d ago19:23

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The Wild Robot is a gorgeous and moving new animated movie from Dreamworks. It follows a helper robot named Roz (Lupita Nyong'o) who washes up on the beach of a remote island and learns to blend in with the wildlife. After an accident, Roz unexpectedly finds herself the caregiver of a baby gosling named Brightbill (Kit O'Connor) Soon, it's learning…

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Nobody Wants This 18:23

19d ago18:23

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In the new Netflix series Nobody Wants This, Kristen Bell plays an agnostic podcaster, who meets a rabbi, played by Adam Brody. They like each other immediately, but there are some hurdles for them when it comes to being together. The show offers plenty of romantic comedy banter and good chemistry, as well as some pretty deep questions about faith …

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Industry 24:47

20d ago24:47

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The latest season of HBO's Industry was over the top. The drama is about backstabbing, morally compromised investment bankers. But it managed to make its characters even more backstabb-y and ethically dubious than ever before. Frenemies fought hard. Buried vices and addictions came to light. And death hovered over the entire season in shocking fash…

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Who Wrote The Bible? 8:42

21d ago8:42

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The provided text discusses the complexities surrounding the authorship of the Bible. While traditional belief attributes most of the Old Testament to Moses and the New Testament to Paul the Apostle, historical evidence suggests a more intricate reality. Scholars have identified multiple authors for the Old Testament based on internal clues and sty…

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Episode #140 - Jess Christine & C.A. Szarek 1:07:46

23d ago1:07:46

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Welcome to Romance Happy Hour! Join Dylann Crush and guest hostess Kameron Claire as they chat with romance authors Jess Christine and C.A. Szarek! This episode was recorded on September 26, 2024.To find out more about Romance Happy Hour and sign up for our newsletter, visit our website at: https://www.romancehappyhour.com/.Or our Facebook page …

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29th September 2024 - We visit the iconic BF Clyde's Cider Mill in Mystic Connecticut to welcome in Fall 29:25

23d ago29:25

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In this podcast episode ... They’re 143 years old and only open for 3 to 4 months a year We take a visit to the iconic BF Clyde’s Cider Mill in Mystic and find out more about the last steam powered cider mill in the nation. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.Av Brian Scott-Smith

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Megalopolis And What's Making Us Happy 25:38

23d ago25:38

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Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary filmmaker behind The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now, is back with his first new film in over a decade. It reimagines the fall of Rome through a futuristic American city, and has a lot of big and messy ideas about time and the fate of humanity. It's also jam-packed with stars like Adam Driver, Giancarlo Espo…

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His Three Daughters 21:06

24d ago21:06

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Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon, and Natasha Lyonne are often the best thing about their projects, and they're all together in the moving new Netflix film His Three Daughters. They play three sisters who are odds with one another, but must gather in their father's apartment when he's dying. As his illness progresses, their own sibling relationships ar…

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Colin From Accounts 16:33

26d ago16:33

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The fun series Colin From Accounts is part raunchy comedy, part romantic comedy, part friendship story, and part very cute dog. It begins with a chance encounter between two strangers (played by Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall) who meet after accidentally injuring an adorable dog. They reluctantly decide to take joint responsibility for the pup, …

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John Wick (2014) - WICK UNFORGIVEN - Part Two 1:10:39

27d ago1:10:39

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Breaking Down John Wick with Blake Snyder's Beat Sheet Jerome and Chris dig into the action-packed world of 'John Wick.' Using Blake Snyder's beat sheet as a framework, Jerome meticulously dissects the movie's plot, pacing, and character development, and along the way, points out several intriguing plot issues, provides insights on 'praise of the k…

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The Substance 18:19

27d ago18:19

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The Substance is a bloody, campy, fiercely feminist body horror film. Demi Moore plays a TV aerobics instructor desperate to stay in the spotlight. She learns of a mysterious drug she can inject that causes another, younger, entirely separate version of herself (Margaret Qualley) to splurt out of her back and assume her consciousness. They must swi…

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22nd September 2024 - Who is Connecticut Sea Grant and what do they do? We sit down and find out. 28:49

1M ago28:49

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In this podcast episode ... They’re one of 34 organizations across the nation helping to educate and empower people about the living environment around them. We talk to Connecticut Sea Grant about their work, their mission and how well we’re doing on the environment. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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Transformers One And What's Making Us Happy 18:07

1M ago18:07

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The Transformers franchise has been around for decades, and it's brought us many toys, TV shows and movies. Now, in the new animated film Transformers One, the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron finally gets told. With a voice cast that includes Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry, the movie hopes to offer a fresh entry point for the long…

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My Old Ass 18:57

1M ago18:57

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What would you do if you met your future self, who's a couple of decades older and maybe a little wiser? Would you freak out? In the delightful new movie My Old Ass, a teenager named Elliott (Maisy Stella) faces this very scenario. Her older self is played by Aubrey Plaza, and she's got some advice to impart. But her younger self may or may not tak…

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Fall Guide 27:31

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Fall is beginning, and it's the perfect time to talk about all the great things we're excited to watch and listen to between now and the end of the year. Today, we're offering up a guide to spotlight some of the movies, TV, and music we are looking forward to this fall. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Learn more a…

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2024 Emmys Recap 16:25

1M ago16:25

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Last night's Primetime Emmy Awards included big wins for Hacks, The Bear, Shōgun, and Baby Reindeer. And if you're nostalgic for shows like Schitt's Creek or Happy Days, the telecast had you covered. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Episode #139 - Sophie Stern & Eve London 1:08:46

1M ago1:08:46

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Welcome to Romance Happy Hour! Co-hostesses Dawn Luedecke and Dylann Crush chat with romance author Sophie Stern! This episode was recorded on September 12, 2024. To find out more about Romance Happy Hour and sign up for our newsletter, visit our website at: https://www.romancehappyhour.com/. Or our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Rom…

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15th September 2024 - Publicly owned energy infrastructure? We talk with Solar Security Net's CEO Benjamin Lee about it 29:45

1M ago29:45

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In this podcast episode ... He’s on a mission to eliminate residential energy bills for all of us. But how realistic is that? We talk to Benjamin Lee founder of the nonprofit Solar Security Net about his ambitious plans and vision. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.Av Brian Scott-Smith

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Speak No Evil And What's Making Us Happy 21:46

1M ago21:46

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Never visit your weird new friends at their enormous isolated country estate. That's a basic rule that an American family fails to follow in the new horror thriller Speak No Evil starring James McAvoy. By the time they figure out they are in way over their heads, it's much much too late. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/…

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Unforgiven (1992) WICK UNFORGIVEN - Part One 1:07:15

1M ago1:07:15

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Analyzing 'Unforgiven' (1992) A must-listen for movie buffs and aspiring screenwriters! Chris and Jerome dig into the thematic elements of Clint Eastwood’s 'Unforgiven' in this first of a two-part series that explores a "once a killer theme". Jerome provides an insightful breakdown using Blake Snyder's storytelling structure, while Chris shares ent…

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Rebel Ridge 16:01

1M ago16:01

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In Netflix's new film Rebel Ridge, Aaron Pierre plays Terry, a young Black man who enters a small Southern town to post bail for his cousin. But when the local cops seize his money, he faces off against the corrupt chief of police (Don Johnson). Things escalate, and soon he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens his life. Learn more about sp…

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The Front Room 14:19

1M ago14:19

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Maybe you think you've seen every scary mother-in-law fiction has to offer — you absolutely haven't. In the new movie The Front Room, a pregnant woman (Brandy Norwood) allows her mother-in-law (Kathryn Hunter) to move in. In a film that's part creepy and part very darkly funny, the two women square off for control of the house and the child on the …

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The Perfect Couple 14:13

1M ago14:13

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We all love a fancy wedding. The music, the flowers — the body washing up on the beach. At least that's what happens in Netflix's fun new thriller The Perfect Couple. Based on the novel by Elin Hilderbrand, the series stars Nicole Kidman as the matriarch of a wealthy Nantucket family that suddenly finds itself in the middle of a whodunit. And in th…

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8th September 2024 - Talking with journalist and author Elissa Bass about her debut romance novel - Happy Hour 28:45

1M ago28:45

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In this podcast episode ... She’s an award-winning journalist and comes from a family of writers. We talk to Elissa Bass about her debut romance novel, Happy Hour and why she decided to get into the novel writing business. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.Av Brian Scott-Smith

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice And What's Making Us Happy 20:38

1M ago20:38

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There's a reason Beetlejuice was a hit back in 1988: it delivered both the spectacle and big stars of a major studio film, and the hilarious, weird vision of director Tim Burton. Now he returns with the sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice — which stars Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Michael Keaton, and Jenna Ortega. But does Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ca…

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