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The Good PodThe Good PodThe Good Wife: Season 3, Episode 7 - Executive Order 13224The Kings clapped back! After a dud last week, The Good Wife delivers a packed episode full of government intrigue, ethical dilemmas, and a courtroom banger. Diane takes on a torture case that pits her against the U.S. government, Alicia gets trapped in a tense game of cat-and-mouse with a quirky Treasury monitor (hi Bob Balaban!), and Peter starts weaponizing the law against Will. Meanwhile, Diane finally clocks Will and Alicia’s not-so-secret romance, Dana pulls out her claws, and the episode’s MVP—Elsbeth Tascioni—returns in all her quirky brilliance. Also, is "Patula Gulb" a region or a cha...2025-06-091h 24Gilbert Gottfried\'s Amazing Colossal PodcastGilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastBob Balaban EncoreGGACP celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of a memorable interview with Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer, director and actor Bob Balaban. In this episode, Bob talks about his family’s history in the movie theater business, his affection for horror films, his transition from acting to directing and his admiration for colleagues Wes Anderson, Christopher Guest and Steven Spielberg. Also, Orson Welles inspires fear, Robert Altman tackles a whodunit, Bill Murray perfects his short game and Bob “apprentices” for Sidney Lumet. PLUS: “Brewster McCloud’! The Marx Brothers on stage! The brilliance of Eugene Levy! Uncle Miltie meets an extrate...2025-05-051h 42Bad Movies We LoveBad Movies We LoveLove Bites: My Boyfriend's Back (1993) with DonnieMy first-ever guest, Donnie, is back to answer the timeless question: Can you be so horny that you come back from the dead? That seems to be the case for Johnny Dingle and the townsfolk aren't too happy about it as we take on Bob Balaban and Dean Lorey's:My Boyfriend’s Back (1993)A teenage boy comes back from the dead because he is determined to win the most beautiful girl in school.Directed by: Bob BalabanWritten by: Dean LoreyStarring: Andrew Lowrey, Traci Lind, Danny ZornJoin th...2025-02-101h 402001: A Space Podyssey2001: A Space PodysseyEpisode 56 - Helen, Bob, James & John: An Actor's Life (2010: The Year We Make Content)An inspiring, surprising, and occasionally silly hour with four of the finest actors in film history. Thanks to the Peter Hyams - Penny Perry secret sauce of perfect casting, we’re exploring the legacy and creative lives of four acting legends: Helen Mirren, Bob Balaban, James McEachin, and John Lithgow. What they each brought to 2010 and how they epitomize their roles of Captain Kirbuk, Dr. Chandra, NCA Chair Victor Milson, and Walter Curnow. Combined, their awards and accolades in film and television, music, literature, theatre and dance would span the length of Discovery. Th...2025-02-051h 12BLOODHAUSBLOODHAUSEpisode 130: Parents (1989)This week, Josh and Drusilla discuss Bob Balaban’s 1989 black comedy Parents. From wiki: “Parents is a 1989 American black comedy horror film directed by Bob Balaban and starring Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis and Bryan Madorsky. Set in a 1950s California suburb, the film centers on a 10-year old boy (Madorsky), who suspects that his parents (Quaid and Hurt) are not what they seem. It was Balaban’s debut as a feature film director.”But also! Martha Stewart and Whatever, Martha. They watched Final Destination, Disturbing Behavior, Josh watched Fright (1971), Drusilla saw Trap, the Ange...2024-08-121h 04Decades of Horror | Horror News RadioDecades of Horror | Horror News RadioPARENTS (1989) – Episode 264 – Decades of Horror 1980s“Uh, if you take a black cat and broil it in the oven, and you peel off the skin on the bones and take it off… and you chew on the bone, you’ll be invisible.” Just a little something for show and tell. Don’t try it at home, children. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out some very weird parents in the aptly titled film… Parents (1989). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 264 – Parents (1989) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert...2024-08-051h 19Fabulous Film & FriendsFabulous Film & FriendsEp. # 80- The Best of John Schlesinger: Midnight Cowboy, Sunday Bloody Sunday, The Day of the LocustSend us a textOn our 80th episode of Fabulous Film & Friends what better way to follow up a Road House podcast than by looking at the highlights of pioneering gay director John Schlesinger? We’re talking about 1969’s Midnight Cowboy starring Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Brenda Vaccaro, John McGiver, Sylvia Miles, Bob Balaban and Barnard Hughes as well as 1971’s Sunday, Bloody Sunday starring Peter Finch, Glenda Jackson, Murry Head and Dame Peggy Ashcroft topped off with 1975’s The Day of the Locust starring William Atherton, Donald S...2024-04-161h 09Fréquence Pop CultureFréquence Pop Culture-CINE- « Rencontres du troisième type » Rétrospective Steven Spielberg Ep #4Pour ce quatrième épisode de Fréquence Spielberg j'ai décidé de me pencher sur un film qui trotte dans la tête de Steven Spielberg depuis de nombreuses années. En effet, dans le premier épisode de Frequence Spielberg je vous parlais de la toute première réalisation d’un film par Steven Spielberg avec le film Firelight, un tout petit film tournée en 8mm qui date de 1964 et dont le sujet principal tournait déjà autours des Extraterrestres  "Rencontres du troisième type" Pays : USA Année :1977 Dur...2024-01-0126 minWake Up HeavyWake Up HeavyS7E3. Leftovers to be: Parents (1989)Weirding Way Media honcho Chris Stachiw is back again, this time we chat about Bob Balaban's pitch-black-cannibal-comedy Parents (1989). The film stars Randy Quaid (Nick Laemle) and Mary Beth Hurt (Lily Laemle) as the parents of Brian Madorsky (Michael) who may or may not be force-feeding him human flesh. Balaban uses the backdrop of Mid-Century Americana to weave a nightmarish tale of childhood dependency.2023-11-141h 06Junk FilterJunk Filter141: Miami Vice: Captain Real Estate (with Jeb Lund)On the fifth episode of this podcast’s summer sidebar series on NBC’s crime drama Miami Vice, the writer and podcaster Jeb Lund joins me from Tampa, Florida for a look at the two-season story arc that pitted Bob Balaban against G. Gordon Liddy. Balaban’s Ira Stone, an Army reporter who served with Sonny Crockett in Vietnam, shows up in Miami 10 years later tracking down his sworn enemy, the mysterious drug trafficker turned private militia financier “Captain Real Estate”, played by the Watergate burglar and convicted felon in his acting debut. Jeb wanted us to add a Seas...2023-08-011h 55Retro Movie RoundtableRetro Movie RoundtableWaiting for Guffman (1996)RMR 0207: Special Guest, Matt Glidden, joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Waiting for Guffman (1996) [R] Genre: Comedy, Mockumentary Starring: Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Lewis Arquette, Bob Balaban, Matt Keeslar, Brian Doyle-Murray, Michael Hitchcock, Larry Miller, David Cross, Linda Kash, Paul Benedict, Paul Dooley, Bob Odenkirk   Director: Christopher Guest Recorded on 2023-03-14 2023-04-191h 33The 80s Movie PodcastThe 80s Movie PodcastVestron Pictures - Part ThreeThis week, we finish our three part episode on the 1980s distribution company Vestron Pictures. ----more---- The movies discussed on this week's episode are: The Adventures of a Gnome Named Gnorm (1990, Stan Winston) Big Man on Campus (1989, Jeremy Paul Kagan) Dream a Little Dream (1989, Marc Rocco) Earth Girls Are Easy (1989, Julien Temple) Far From Home (1989, Meiert Avis) Paperhouse (1989, Bernard Rose) Parents (1989, Bob Balaban) The Rainbow (1989, Ken Russell) Wonderland (1989, Philip Saville)   TRANSCRIPT From Los Angeles, California, the Entertainment Capital of t...2023-03-0920 minCinephile with Adnan VirkCinephile with Adnan VirkYou People + The Big Lebowski + Bob BalabanYou People. Should Adnan watch his Eagles in the Super Bowl or send his kids to college? The last guy invited to a bachelor party. 80 for Brady. Actor, Bob Balaban from 80 for Brady joins us. Adnan loved Dan’s mistake with Vince Wilfork. Causeway. What happened to Jennifer Lawrence? The Big Lebowski. Is Jeff Bridges tired of the Dude character? Triangle of Sadness. The controversy surrounding Andrea Riseborough‘s best actress Oscar nomination.   Lear...2023-01-3155 minMiddle Class Film ClassMiddle Class Film ClassGab & Chatter: Dual / Falling For Christmas / Spider-man / The Departed / High Plains Drifter / Bram Stoker’s DraculaThis week's episode was streamed live in Twitch through Sacramento's own STAB comedy theater. Watch the VOD here--> https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1663436276On this episode: Shelley Duvall back on the Silver Shining screen and John Carpenter doesn’t care about reboots. PLUS! Alexander Skarsgaard behind the camera for the first time, James Gunn abandons Marvel, and Weird Al’s biopic… now with no truth. In news: No shave November, No Nut November, complementing yourself, www.twitch.tv/stabcomedy , Marc Maron, Neckbeard, December break, Season 3, Onepiece, One Piece, Taika Waititi, Next Goal Wins, rugby, Football, Soccer...2022-11-271h 13Gilbert Gottfried\'s Amazing Colossal PodcastGilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastBob Balaban EncoreGGACP celebrates the 45th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's beloved 1977 sci-fi classic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (released November 16, 1977) with this ENCORE presentation of a memorable interview with Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor-producer-director Bob Balaban. In this episode, Bob talks about his family’s history in the movie theater business, his affection for horror films, his transition from acting to directing and his admiration for colleagues Wes Anderson and Christopher Guest. Also, Orson Welles inspires fear, Robert Altman tackles a whodunit, Bill Murray perfects his short game and Bob “apprentices” for Sidney Lumet. PLUS: “Brewster McCloud’! Remembering Francois Truffaut! The Marx Broth...2022-11-141h 42Vice and EasyVice and EasyS02 E11: Back In The WorldThis week on Miami Vice: In this Don Johnson-helmed episode, one of Crockett's friends from his time in Vietnam coms to Miami with a lead on an explosive story regarding the bad smack that's been circulating around Miami. They get closer to the lead when they realize it leads back to their time in Vietnam when Stone (Balaban) discovered heroin in the bodybags of deceased soldiers. Guest stars galore! Iman! Bob Balaban! Patti D'Arbanville! And while we explore the darker themes of the damage the Vietnam war had on the American generation who were drafted and served and how...2022-10-2853 minMANIATIC PodcastMANIATIC PodcastEpisodio 23. SESIÓN VIDEOCLUB - Parents (1989) de Bob BalabanSesión Videoclub nos permite viajar en el tiempo y disfrutar de aquellos días en los que nos reuníamos con amigos para ver películas de videoclub. PARENTS (1989) De la inocencia de los 50 al más puro terror familiar, donde no sabremos distinguir al enemigo entre la vencidad. Brindemos a ritmo de mambo por la peculiar película de Bob Balaban. En esta ocasión dos miembros de nuestro equipo degustarán este sabroso menú. Equipo Maniático: Albert San (Mr. Maniático), Naila Knight, Miguel y Montse Vela. Saludos Maniáticos!!!!!! Intro Musical SINOIA CAVES “1983 Main Titles” Album Beyond the...2022-07-272h 24I Don\'t Speak GermanI Don't Speak GermanUNLOCKED! Bonus Ep#3 Bob Roberts (1992)It's been a while since we released an episode so, to tide you over, here's a bonus show, previously for patrons only.  It's on the subject of the satirical mockumentary Bob Roberts (1992), written, directed by, and starring Tim Robbins (with Alan Rickman, Ray Wise, Giancarlo Esposito, Harry Lennix, Lynne Thigpen, Susan Sarandon, James Spader, Fred Ward, Bob Balaban, John Cusack, Gore Vidal, and Jack Black).  Our patrons got this way back in March, so consider signing up to give one or both of us a dollar a month (or more, if you can) and get ac...2021-12-091h 23K-Drama SchoolK-Drama SchoolK-Drama School: Ep 43 - Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and Bob Balaban as Foucault with Leah Steuer, PhD (c)[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (tvN, 2021). She addresses Kim Seon-ho’s scandal, and how to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of #MeToo to find healing. Grace’s guest is Leah Steuer, PhD Candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who specializes in television audience studies and affect theory. Leah is also Grace’s old friend from back in the UCLA master’s degree days in Los Angeles. They start out by discussing The Many Saints of Newark (2021) (spoilers ahead) and The Sopranos (spoilers ahead), then dive into academia and graduate...2021-10-251h 45K-Drama SchoolK-Drama SchoolK-Drama School: Ep 43 - Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and Bob Balaban as Foucault with Leah Steuer, PhD (c)[Spoiler Alert] In this episode of K-Drama School, Grace discusses the show Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (tvN, 2021). She addresses Kim Seon-ho’s scandal, and how to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of #MeToo to find healing. Grace’s guest is Leah Steuer, PhD Candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who specializes in television audience studies and affect theory. Leah is also Grace’s old friend from back in the UCLA master’s degree days in Los Angeles. They start out by discussing The Many Saints of Newark (2021) (spoilers ahead) and The Sopranos (spoilers ahead), then dive into academia and graduate...2021-10-251h 45I Saw It On Linden StreetI Saw It On Linden StreetParents (1989)A young boy in 1950’s suburbia begins to suspect there is truly something wrong with his seemingly “perfect” folks...which leads to an unappetizing revelation. Tune in as Chris talks Bob Balaban, childhood fear, & meat as the LSCE screens the 1989 cult horror comedy “Parents.” Join us! Check us out at www.LSCEP.com Subscribe, Like, & Review. Follow Us on Twitter @LsceP & on Instagram @ lsce_podcast Did you know we are on Amazon Music Now? I KNOW! Awesome, right? Promos:  Videorama Podcast Bedknobs & Broomflicks Works Cited: Druck...2021-10-191h 17The Joan Hamburg ShowThe Joan Hamburg ShowThe Joan Hamburg Show, October 17, 2021On this afternoon's broadcast of the Joan Hamburg show, Joan is joined by two very special guests for a peek behind the curtain. Stand up comedian and actor Susie Essman joined the show as the first guest. Susie and Joan talked about the upcoming 11th season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm". Susie and Joan also discuss the NYC comedy scene in the 1980's and how Larry David's comedy club stories about his love life turned into stories used for "Seinfeld". Next, Bob Balaban joins Joan to discuss his impressive film career that began over 5 decades ago. Joan talks to Bob about...2021-10-1750 minMaltin on MoviesMaltin on MoviesBob BalabanBob Balaban’s resumé is filled with milestones: he shares an unforgettable scene with Jon Voight in Midnight Cowboy, plays Francois Truffaut’s interpreter in Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and is part of the Christopher Guest ensemble (Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show) and the Wes Anderson repertory group (Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel). He writes, directs, and shares an Oscar nomination as a producer of Robert Altman’s Gosford Park. That doesn’t even scratch the surface of a fascinating life and career, which Jessie and Leonard were happy to explore...2021-05-071h 08Rated P For ParanormalRated P For ParanormalClose Encounters Pt 2 w/ BOB BALABANWe welcome our first ever guest on the podcast, star of Close Encounters Of The Third Kind... Mr. Bob Balaban. Enjoy part 2 of our P4P Close Encounters Extravaganza!  2021-04-221h 09The Swampflix PodcastThe Swampflix Podcast#131: Gosford Park (2001) & Bob "The Madman" BalabanBritnee, James, and Brandon discuss the underappreciated genius of Bob Balaban's career *behind* the camera, ranging from the prestige ensemble-cast drama of Gosford Park (2001) to the Lynchian horror comedy of Parents (1989). https://swampflix.com/tag/mark-boomer-redmond/ 00:00 Welcome 01:51 The Toy Story franchise 06:55 The Last Blockbuster (2020) 09:25 Jasper Mall (2020) 14:10 Dead Illusions (2021) 18:50 Bad Trip (2021) 25:00 Another Round (2020) 29:45 Tenet (2020) 32:55 Sound of Metal (2020) 38:00 Gosford Park (2001) 54:30 Parents (1989) 1:06:50 My Boyfriend's Back (1993)2021-04-011h 24Who’s Here in the HamptonsWho’s Here in the HamptonsDan Rattiner speaks with acclaimed actor, writer, director, producer Bob Balaban – Episode 23 This week’s podcast is with Bob Balaban, acclaimed actor, writer, director, and producer, (and longtime resident of Bridgehampton). Balaban shares some of his most memorable experiences on set with Francois Truffaut and Stephen Spielberg (‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’), talks about his Oscar-nominated role in ‘Gosford Park’ (and how he pitched the idea of the movie to Robert Altman), and his famous recurring role on ‘Seinfeld’ as the NBC exec responsible for accepting or rejecting the pilot pitch by George and Jerry. Balaban is directing a virtual reading of a new play by Drama Desk Award winner J...2021-03-2618 minI Don\'t Speak GermanI Don't Speak GermanPREVIEW: Backer Bonus Ep3 Bob RobertsBecome a backer of Daniel or Jack to get exclusive access to a new bonus episode about Bob Roberts (1992), written, directed by, and starring Tim Robbins; also starring Alan Rickman, Ray Wise, Giancarlo Esposito, Harry Lennix, Lynne Thigpen, Susan Sarandon, James Spader, Fred Ward, Bob Balaban, John Cusack, Gore Vidal, and Jack Black.  Plus access to all other bonus episodes. Daniel's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/danielharper/posts Jack's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4196618&fan_landing=true2021-03-2610 minBorn on this Day podcastBorn on this Day podcastAugust 16thBorn on this Day: is a daily podcast hosted by Bil Antoniou, Amanda Barker & Marco Timpano.Celebrating the famous and sometimes infamous born on this day.Check out their other podcasts:Bad Gay Movies, Bitchy Gay MenEat & DrinkEvery Place is the SameMy CriterionsThe Insomnia ProjectMarco's book:25 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My PodcastCelebrating birthday’s on this day:Cristin Milioti,Taika Waititi,Steve Carell,...2020-08-1624 minSundays On The East EndSundays On The East EndWLIW | Guest Erica Heller | 07/26/2020Join us as we engage in a conversation with author and memoirist Erica Heller about her latest book, "One Last Lunch." Within the pages, Kirk Douglas asks his father what he thought of him becoming an actor. The Anglican priest George Pitcher has lunch with Jesus. Kate O'Toole dines with her dad, Peter O'Toole. Bob Balaban imagines lunch with Groucho Marx. And more...2020-07-2648 minCorpse ClubCorpse ClubEpisode 161: Class of 1980 - Ken Russell's ALTERED STATESKicking off our Class of 1980 retrospective series, the Corpse Club co-hosts take a look back at Ken Russell's Altered States on this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast! Listen as co-hosts Heather Wixson, Bryan Christopher, and special guest Monte Yazzie (Daily Dead contributor and Festival Director of The International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival) dive into the Oscar-nominated adaptation of Sidney Aaron's (aka Paddy Chayefsky) novel of the same name, from its amazing makeup effects and indelible depictions of mind-altering experiments to Russell's creative direction and the memorable performances by a talented cast featuring William Hurt, Blair B...2020-07-021h 09Gilbert Gottfried\'s Amazing Colossal PodcastGilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastBob BalabanGilbert and Frank chat with Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer, director and actor Bob Balaban about his family's history in the movie theater business, his affection for horror films, his transition from acting to directing and his admiration for colleagues Wes Anderson, Christopher Guest and Steven Spielberg. Also, Orson Welles inspires fear, Robert Altman tackles a whodunit, Bill Murray perfects his short game and Bob "apprentices" for Sidney Lumet. PLUS: "Brewster McCloud'! The Marx Brothers on stage! The brilliance of Eugene Levy! Uncle Miltie meets an extraterrestrial! And Bob remembers the late, great Fred Willard! Learn more abo...2020-06-151h 41Cult Classics PodcastCult Classics PodcastWaiting For Guffman (1996)This week the cult discusses Waiting For Guffman Director: Christopher Guest Starring: Christopher Guest, Fred Willard. Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Eugene Levey, Don Lake, Michael Hitchcock, Bob Balaban, Larry Miller, David Cross, Scot Williamson, Deborah Theaker Hosts: Jordan Jones, Cameron Jones, Mark Nussle2020-06-111h 34B-trothedB-trothed10. Parents (1989)Have you ever...fuck it, this movie is great. Watch it, then listen. Seriously, why aren't you watching it yet? RANDY EFFING QUAID is in this?! He's brilliant in it. It's directed by Bob Balaban, who played Ilana Glazer's dad on Broad City...what more do you need? Ok, fine, there's an Academy Award winning actor- Sandy Dennis - and a brilliant performance from Mary Beth Hurt. Need more? STILL? Gratuitous close ups of meat? Too far? Watch it anyway. If you don't you'll be sorry! I mean, JUST WAIT TIL YOUR FATHER GETS HOME!!! This one's on Amazon, Tubi...2020-05-2800 minScreams After MidnightScreams After MidnightEpisode 409: Parents (1989)In this episode of the horror podcast 'Screams After Midnight,' we discuss the horror comedy 'Parents.' The film is Directed by Bob Balaban and stars Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis. patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreamsMidnight facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mildfuzznetwork email: mftvquestions@gmail.com THE CRYPT: https://mildfuzztv.weebly.com/the-crypt.html Audio version: https://screams-after-midnight.pinecast.co/ UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us Horror #HorrorMovies2020-05-2232 minRead Aloud of McGrowl - Beware of Dog Written by Bob BalabanRead Aloud of McGrowl - Beware of Dog Written by Bob BalabanRead Aloud session #3 McGrowl Beware of Dog by Bob BalabanBob Balaban also appeared in Seinfeld as the head of NBC.  He produced and directed feature films Parents and The Last Good Time which won the best film and best Director awards as the Hamptons International film festival.  2020-04-1013 minRead Aloud of McGrowl - Beware of Dog Written by Bob BalabanRead Aloud of McGrowl - Beware of Dog Written by Bob BalabanRead Aloud session 2 of McGrowl Beware of Dog by Bob BalabanBob Balaban is a respected producer, director, writer, and actor.  He appeared in the Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and many others. 2020-04-0912 minTest Pattern: A Horror Movie PodcastTest Pattern: A Horror Movie PodcastEpisode 127: Family Dinner - Parents & We Are What We AreWe sit down to a nice family dinner with Parents and Jim Mickle's We Are What We Are! Sources: Parents (1989) Director/producer commentary with Bob Balaban and Bonnie Palef "Leftovers to Be" featurette "Inside Out" featurette "Vintage Tastes" featurette "Mother's Day" featurette "Once Upon a Honeymoon" short   We Are What We Are (2013) "We Are What We Are Director Q&A" by Clark Collis, Entertainment Weekly "Director Jim Mickle sinks teeth into We Are What We A...2020-03-193h 18Topically Yours - Lorcan Otway, Owner of St Marks Theatre 80Host Deardra Shuler invited Lorcan Otway, owner/director of St Marks Theatre 80, located at 80 St Mark’s Place in NYC.  Mr Otway will discuss the recent play presented by the Negro Ensemble Co, "Grandma's Quilt, starring Karen A. Brown. The influence the Coronavirus has on the theater community. What both the Broadway and off-Broadway Theater Alliances are doing to protect its people, actors, audience and much more. Theatre 80 St Marks is an historic theater also known as "the jewel of Off-Broadway"  built in 1964.  It was built in a former speakeasy and jazz club where Frank Sinatra and Edward Albee began their career...2020-03-1647 minThere Can Be Only Fun!There Can Be Only Fun!Episode 50 – Parents & Faith No More’s The Real ThingThis week on Time Bandits, we travel back to 1989 to visit the criminally underrated Bob Balaban directed Parents. You probably remember the iconic cover art for this Vestron-released movie, but did you know it’s actually an overlooked classic? Listen in to hear all about it! Then, we find out what it is (it’s it) when we listen to Faith No More’s The Real Thing. We dive into the history of the band, before and after this release, so whether you are a big fan or a first-timer, you’ll want to listen through until the end for...2020-01-061h 202 Guys 5 Movies2 Guys 5 Movies051: Top Five Horror B-Movies of 1989This brings an end to our ten month journey of Frank counting down the top five horror B-movies of each year of the 1980s. In this episode, we’ll talk about the Stephen King film adaptation, Pet Semetary, the cult horror film, Puppet Master, Bob Balaban’s 1950s serial killer horror, Parents, the Brian Yuzna-directed Society, and William Peter Blatty’s sequel, The Exorcist III. Finally, Frank and I will talk about our top five movies from the entire decade. If you are a fan of the podcast, there are other two important ways you can help us. Fi...2019-10-282h 08So DramaticSo DramaticSeason 2 Episode 1: With Love From TrumanSeason 2 Episode 1: Crime and Capote In this episode, of So Dramatic, my guest is Business Manager Peggy Hines. Peggy and I talk about the intriguing but sad story of author Truman Capote, our own obsession with true crime, and why you should never divulge your friends’ darkest secrets. Here are links for those who still want more drama: A Visit with Truman Capote, brief documentary by the Maysles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbaAYR0oox8 In Cold Blood by Truman Capote https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Truman-Capote-published-Random/dp/B00E32OX72/ref=sr_1_6?crid=WT...2019-10-1400 minGilbert Gottfried\'s Amazing Colossal PodcastGilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastTreat WilliamsActor, writer and cinephile Treat Williams stops by the studio to talk about his 45 years in film, his admiration for Frank Capra and William Wyler, his love of old movie theaters and his memories of working with legendary directors Milos Forman, Sergio Leone and Steven Spielberg. Also, Vincent Price disses Alan Thicke, John Belushi auditions for "Hair," Gilbert hangs with Katharine Hepburn and Treat cameos in "The Empire Strikes Back"! PLUS: "The Phantom"! Praising Bob Balaban! The mastery of Sidney Lumet! Gene Hackman cuts to the check! And Treat remembers James Cagney, Martin Landau and Orson Welles! Learn more about you...2019-10-071h 35Full Cast And CrewFull Cast And CrewClose Encounters Of The Third KindSteven Spielberg's 1977 masterpiece "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" stands out as a deeply weird major-studio picture and, for many movie fans and directors like J.J. Abrams and Denis Villenueve, their favorite Spielberg movie of them all. Podcast Notes: Chris intro (00:01), putting Close Encounters Of The Third Kind in movie context (2:15), Being a Star Wars kid vs. a Star Wars kid (3:00), Aliens (4:00), Spielberg appreciation (4:15), the cute red dot of light UFO is so Spielberg (5:00), the great and naturalistic Air Traffic Control scene (7:20), Teri Garr and Dreyfuss 'Don't you think I'm taking this really well?' scene (12:45...2019-09-191h 22Legends PodcastLegends PodcastLegends Podcast #438; Gosford Park (Mystery)American director Robert Altman’s career spanned forty years, and included critical and commercial successes like M*A*S*H, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, The Long Goodbye, and Nashville. Altman’s films often featured large ensemble casts, improvisational dialogue, and social commentary - all of which are on full display in 2001’s Gosford Park. Based on an idea of an Agatha Christie-style whodunit set at an English manor house that Altman developed with Bob Balaban, Gosford Park’s script was written by Julian Fellowes, who won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Fellowes later went on to create the period d...2019-09-1157 minBad Movie Night PodcastBad Movie Night PodcastParents (1989)In this  episode of the Bad Movie Night Podcast we talk about the 1989 comedy horror movie, Parents Support our show and get the bonus podcasts! https://www.patreon.com/badmovienightshow For our video show and other episodes please visit www.Bad-Movie-Night.com    Film: Parents Plot: Ten-year-old Michael Laemle (Bryan Madorsky) senses that something is not quite right with his family. Sure, his mother, Lily (Mary Beth Hurt), is the perfect 1950s housewife, and they have a comfortable life in the suburbs, where his dad, Nick (Randy Quaid), works at a mor...2019-09-051h 23GenreVisionGenreVisionPARENTS (1989) Drew and Travis chow down on Bob Balaban’s Parents, the 1989 horror satire that marks the final week of Scary Parents Month here on GenreVision! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:14 - Fanfare and Calls to Action 00:02:19 - Parents 00:52:03 - The Shelf 00:57:21 - Currently Consuming 01:12:37 - End SHOW LINKS Matilda Vigil Underwater Trailer Antlers Trailer Ready or Not Trailer 2019-08-251h 12So It\'s Come to This: A Movie PodcastSo It's Come to This: A Movie PodcastEP 11: Altered StatesPrepare to have your senses scrambled as this week's podcast takes a deep dive into 1980's sci-fi thriller "Altered States." We highlight director Ken Russell's religious obsessions, William Hurt's restrained acting vs Bob Balaban's fiery performance, and the film's iconic visual hallucinations. Clear your mind and listen now.2019-08-0658 minBlank is the KillerBlank is the Killer49 – Vampire Hunters, Folk Death, and Bad KillersThis episode’s lineup:1. Blade II (2002) directed by Guillermo del Toro2. Parents (1989) directed by Bob Balaban3. Midsommar (2019) directed by Ari Aster4. Culture Shock (2019) directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero5. Piercing (2018) directed by Nicolas Pesce6. Blade: Trinity (2004) directed by David S. Goyer7. Los Espookys (2019) created by Ana Fabrega and Julio TorresIf you liked what you heard, you may be interested in watching The Bloody Reuben, a horror/comedy I wrote and directed.Also, check out Sticker Fridge2019-07-1449 minFlix ForumFlix ForumI Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The HouseThis week, your friendly hosts discuss Netflix’s fifteenth film, the 2016 horror film ‘I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House.’ Directed by Osgood Perkins starring Ruth Wilson, Paula Prentiss, Bob Balaban and Lucy Boynton.   Make sure you follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question of the week, 'Have you ever visited a place you thought was haunted? Tell us your story!'   Be sure to watch '7 anos' before next week's episode. You can see the trailer here.  2019-03-2652 minFlix ForumFlix ForumMascotsThis week, your friendly hosts discuss Netflix’s fourteenth original film, the 2016 mockumentary ‘Mascots.’ Directed by Christopher Guest starring Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Fred Wilard, Ed Begley Jr., Christopher Moynihan, Don Lake, Zach Woods, Chris O’Dowd, Bob Balaban and Jennifer Coolidge.   Make sure you follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question of the week, 'What scene in this film made you laugh?'   Be sure to watch 'I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House' before next week's episode. Y...2019-03-1941 minPlaying On Air: Short Audio PlaysPlaying On Air: Short Audio PlaysMILTON BRADLEY by Peter Sagal (Re-Release)How do you eulogize a woman who everybody hated?    In Peter Sagal's MILTON BRADLEY, Rabbi Schoenberg (Michael Stuhlbarg), faced with this dilemma, turns to a metaphor: the game of Life (the board game, that is).    Featuring Stuhlbarg (Call Me By Your Name, The Shape of Water) and Bob Balaban (Gosford Park, Christopher Guest & Wes Anderson ensemble regular), MILTON BRADLEY is a darkly funny exploration of where we're all headed one day. Stay tuned after the play for a conversation with playwright Peter Sagal (of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! fame).  2019-03-1021 minThe OrganistThe OrganistThe DogfatherThis week we bring you dogs, many of them. So many dogs that you can’t possibly scratch the soft fur behind all of their ears or gently caress the scruff of all of their necks or pat all of their bellies when they climb onto your lap and roll over prone for your affection. To investigate the connection between humans and canis familiaris, we talk with acclaimed character actor Bob Balaban, who you’ve seen in dozens of movies and TV shows including Best in Show, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Midnight Cowboy, Seinfeld, Waiting for Guffman, Capo...2019-01-1000 minPulsing CinemaPulsing CinemaEpisode 6: Altered States (1980) In this episode we explore the troubled production history of Ken Russell’s cosmic sci-fi drama, featuring early performances by William Hurt, Bob Balaban and Blair Brown along with innovative special effects by Dick Smith. 2019-01-1031 minBad Reception: Making the Best of Bad TVBad Reception: Making the Best of Bad TVEP43 - Baby Bob  Oh Baby! Mike and Morgan are crying for their mommies after watching this dirty diaper of a show! It's the sitcom everyone in 2002 was clamoring for, based on a dumb Quiznos commercial, and starring a freaking talking baby: Baby Bob. They also rattle on about Baby Bob Balaban, speculate that the Chicago Fire franchise is just an elaborate ruse, and briefly remember that Tila Tequila was a thing! Strap into your booster seats kids, it's gonna be a bumpy ride.   Cut the Shit: Mike: The Twilight Zone Morgan: The Favourite   If you enjoy the show please help spread the word by...2019-01-0855 minCineReeListsCineReeLists#359 – Top 10 Amazing Stories Episodes (w/ Nathan)James and Zach are joined by superfan Nathan to run down his favorite episodes of the Steven Spielberg-produced mid-80s anthology TV series Amazing Stories. Episodes discussed in this podcast include… The Main Attraction (S01E02) Mummy, Daddy (S01E04) Fine Tuning (S01E07) Remote Control Man (S01E10) Mirror, Mirror (S01E19) Miscalculation (S02E02) Welcome to My Nightmare (S02E04) Go to the Head of the Class (S02E08) The Pumpkin Competition (S02E10) The 21 Inch Sun (S02E15) The Family Dog (S02E16) Follow Cinereelists: Facebook – Twitter Follow James: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Zach: Letter...2018-12-102h 16Hail Satire! with Vic ShutteeHail Satire! with Vic ShutteeChapter 5: BEST IN SHOW (2000), The Christopher Guest List | Hosted by Mike Bloom and Vic ShutteeCHAPTER 5 – Back in the comfortable saddle of the mockumentary genre, Guest and Levy attempt to scale the Mountains of GUFFMAN once again with BEST IN SHOW. It’s bigger and debatably better as longtime collaborator Michael McKean returns to a family populated by returning faces (Levy, Parker Posey, Catherine O’Hara, Fred Willard, Bob Balaban, Don Lake, Michael Hitchcock, Larry Miller) and first timers (John Michael Higgins, Jennifer Coolidge, Jane Lynch, Jim Piddock)! Plus, plenty of charming pups, songs for terriers and an outrageous epilogue in what may be the best of Guest. Just don’t forget your Busy Bee! The Chri...2018-09-291h 15Hail Satire! with Vic ShutteeHail Satire! with Vic ShutteeChapter 3: WAITING FOR GUFFMAN (1997), The Christopher Guest List | Hosted by Mike Bloom and Vic ShutteeCHAPTER 3 – More than 10 years after Guest helped reshape comedy on film with SPINAL TAP, the director returns to his comedy roots with WAITING FOR GUFFMAN. Pairing for the first time with SCTV star Eugene Levy, Guest creates perhaps his most enduring characters in Blaine, Missouri. Fred Willard, Catherine O’Hara, Bob Balaban, Michael Hitchcock, Parker Posey and more join the team for the first time in major roles, and the music of McKean and Guest returns with a small town vengeance! Don’t be bastard people, and fill your ass face with the finest Corky impressions offered on podcast! The Christ...2018-09-1553 minKim and Ket Stay Alive... MaybeKim and Ket Stay Alive... Maybe4: Ep. 4: I am the Pretty Thing that Lives in the House: “The Tale of the Hanging Chair”Kim tells Ket about I am the Pretty Thing that Lives in the House, starring Ruth Wilson, Paula Prentiss, and Bob Balaban. We’ll also get Part 2 of Kim’s date with Batman and remain utterly confused. Kim will officially announce her vendetta towards a kitchen chair and Ket’s ‘Dad jokes.’ Most importantly, we’ll find out if Ket will live or die in I am the Pretty Thing that Lives in the House. Dir. Oz Perkins   Get acquainted with the ALL THINGS KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com  Chat with the girls...2018-08-261h 28Behind The LensBehind The LensBEHIND THE LENS #180: Featuring Daniel AdamsHave you got a minute (or 60 minutes) to check out this episode of BEHIND THE LENS? How about AN L.A. MINUTE? Writer/Director DANIEL ADAMS is with us live talking about his new film AN L.A. MINUTE! A deliciously satiric look at human nature that is brimming with life lessons and key messaging about life turning on a dime (or an ankh), redemption, the haves versus the have-nots, listen as Daniel explores the 20-year journey of getting this film made. With in-depth discussions on casting the talents of Gabriel Byrne, Kiersey Clemons and Bob Balaban, designing a visual...2018-08-201h 00Black Squirrel Radio PresentsBlack Squirrel Radio PresentsSpall Talk 34: Topsy-Turvy: Spallo ft. @BowsnonkJen from Have You Seen This? joins the pod for our foray into Spallout Culture, where while discussing Mike Leigh's 1999 film Topsy-Turvy, we put many things on blast, including: Chipotle, Yankee Doodle Dandy, theater kids, Gilbert And Sullivan, The West Wing, Filk, Jonathan Coulton, and MC Frontalot, Mic Dicta, America's best named legal podcast, Criterion, and me for spending so much money on Criterion, Don Pardo, Skype, James Franco, Pony by Ginuwine, J.G. Wentworth, the weather, Ace Ventura, Operettas, Moulin Rouge, Whoever looks like a younger Bob Balaban and works for GSN, Baggage, and Filmstruck.Recs:...2018-07-091h 37I Think You\'re InterestingI Think You're InterestingYou may not immediately recognize Bob Balaban’s name. But you know his voiceClose Encounters of the Third Kind. Gosford Park. Moonrise Kingdom. The original cast of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. These might seem like wildly different projects, but they have one man in common: actor Bob Balaban. Balaban is one of the consummate “hey, it’s that guy!” actors. His name might not immediately ring a bell (unless you, like me, love to keep track of all the great character actors), but the second you see his face or just hear his voice, you’ll instantly know who he is. He’s been working steadily on stage and screen for 50 years...2018-06-2844 minMr. Media Interviews by Bob AndelmanMr. Media Interviews by Bob Andelman826 Bob Balaban, actor, "Seinfeld," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," director "Bernard and Doris"FROM 2008: No matter what role he’s in, Bob Balaban always makes an impression, from Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind to playing the President of NBC on “Seinfeld.” And the same is was true of his work as a director, which you can discover in Bernard and Doris, starring Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes. (Currently, he is appearing in "Condor" on the Audience Network.)2018-06-1230 minMr. Media Interviews by Bob AndelmanMr. Media Interviews by Bob AndelmanBob Balaban, actor, "Seinfeld," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," director "Bernard and Doris"Today's Guest: Bob Balaban, actor Close Encounters of the Third Kind, "Seinfeld," Bernard and Doris No matter what role he’s in, Bob Balaban always makes an impression, from Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind to playing the President of NBC on “Seinfeld.” And the same is was true of his work as a director, which you can discover in Bernard and Doris, starring Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes. (Currently, he is appearing in "Condor" on the Audience Network.) Bob Balaban• • • •2018-06-1230 minKickass NewsKickass NewsBob Balaban Puts the "Character" in Character ActorBob Balaban has been a delightful part of many of the best movies and TV shows of the past 50 years including Moonrise Kingdom, A Mighty Wind, Gosford Park, Capote, and Seinfeld.  This Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor, director, and producer shares how a character actor can have a much longer career than a movie star, why he sometimes enjoys auditioning for a role more than actually getting it, and why he likes to study the famous directors with whom he works from Stephen Spielberg to Wes Anderson.  He recalls his family’s early roots in the golden age of Hollywood, his fir...2018-06-1156 minKickass NewsKickass NewsBob Balaban Puts the "Character" in Character ActorBob Balaban has been a delightful part of many of the best movies and TV shows of the past 50 years including Moonrise Kingdom, A Mighty Wind, Gosford Park, Capote, and Seinfeld.  This Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor, director, and producer shares how a character actor can have a much longer career than a movie star, why he sometimes enjoys auditioning for a role more than actually getting it, and why he likes to study the famous directors with whom he works from Stephen Spielberg to Wes Anderson.  He recalls his family’s early roots in the golden age of Hollywood, his fir...2018-06-1100 minKickass NewsKickass NewsBob Balaban Puts the "Character" in Character ActorBob Balaban has been a delightful part of many of the best movies and TV shows of the past 50 years including Moonrise Kingdom, A Mighty Wind, Gosford Park, Capote, and Seinfeld.  This Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor, director, and producer shares how a character actor can have a much longer career than a movie star, why he sometimes enjoys auditioning for a role more than actually getting it, and why he likes to study the famous directors with whom he works from Stephen Spielberg to Wes Anderson.  He recalls his family’s early roots in the golden age of Hollywood, his fir...2018-06-1157 minWTF with Marc Maron PodcastWTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 923 - Bob BalabanBob Balaban was born into show business and he didn't even know it until he was 10. The ubiquitous actor tells Marc how his immigrant family came to Chicago at the turn of the century and broke into the movie business, eventually winding up in charge of Paramount Studios. Bob also talks with Marc about Charlie Brown, Midnight Cowboy, Altered States, Christopher Guest, Francois Truffaut, and his many roles in film, stage and TV, including his new show Condor. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. ...2018-06-101h 21Programa do webPrograma do webEpisode 923 - Bob BalabanBob Balaban was born into show business and he didn't even know it until he was 10. The ubiquitous actor tells Marc how his immigrant family came to Chicago at the turn of the century and broke into the movie business, eventually winding up in charge of Paramount Studios. Bob also talks with Marc about Charlie Brown, Midnight Cowboy, Altered States, Christopher Guest, Francois Truffaut, and his many roles in film, stage and TV, including his new show Condor. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hos...2018-06-101h 21Özel masallah podcastÖzel masallah podcastEpisode 923 - Bob BalabanBob Balaban was born into show business and he didn't even know it until he was 10. The ubiquitous actor tells Marc how his immigrant family came to Chicago at the turn of the century and broke into the movie business, eventually winding up in charge of Paramount Studios. Bob also talks with Marc about Charlie Brown, Midnight Cowboy, Altered States, Christopher Guest, Francois Truffaut, and his many roles in film, stage and TV, including his new show Condor. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hos...2018-06-101h 24WTF with Marc Maron PodcastWTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 923 - Bob BalabanBob Balaban was born into show business and he didn't even know it until he was 10. The ubiquitous actor tells Marc how his immigrant family came to Chicago at the turn of the century and broke into the movie business, eventually winding up in charge of Paramount Studios. Bob also talks with Marc about Charlie Brown, Midnight Cowboy, Altered States, Christopher Guest, Francois Truffaut, and his many roles in film, stage and TV, including his new show Condor. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hos...2018-06-101h 24Crow Talk: Film SquawkCrow Talk: Film SquawkS1 E4: Isle of Dogs Wes Anderson’s ninth feature and second stop motion film takes us to a future Japan, ravaged by dog flu and a Machiavellian mayor. While attempting to rid the city of all disease—and return cats to supremacy—the wrong dog is exiled, sending a 12-year-old to Trash Island in search of his beloved pet. Anderson’s Boy’s Writing Room:Roman Coppola: Fan of Godfathers and Foxs.Jason Schwartzman: Actor first, scribing on The Darjeeling Limited, second.Kunichi Nomura: All Wes, all the time!The Boy Dogs:2018-04-2037 minWerewolf Ambulance: A Horror Movie Comedy PodcastWerewolf Ambulance: A Horror Movie Comedy PodcastEpisode 161- I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House (2016)Was last week's episode too fun for you? We get it-- "Shaun of the Dead" is a fun movie. It's time to get serious. This week we're discussing the 2016 Netflix film "I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House." Special topics for your consideration include: Things that are great (Shirley Jackson) and things that are not (hockey fans, poetry lovers, Deadheads and men named Scott), the terrors of New England and ASMR, Bob Balaban fandom, salt lamps, and possibilities for bonus episodes for Patreon* donors. *We do not have a Patreon. Did you m...2018-01-2947 minRosemary\'s Baby 6:66 / The Shining 2:37Rosemary's Baby 6:66 / The Shining 2:37Episode 12: CHILDHOOD SCARES with Marcus Pinn from cinephile site Pinnland Empire & the Zebras in America podcast  Marcus Pinn from Pinnland Empire and Zebras in America talks with me about this intense scene, plus the stuff that messed with our brains in childhood.   Download the file here: Shining Episode 12     Trailer for Bob Balaban’s Parents (1989)   Trailer for Elem Klimov’s Come and See (1985)   Marcus refers to this […]2018-01-0900 minThe Director’s Cut - A DGA PodcastThe Director’s Cut - A DGA PodcastGoodbye Christopher Robin with Simon Curtis and Bob Balaban (Ep. 104)Director Simon Curtis discusses his new film, Goodbye Christopher Robin, with fellow Director Bob Balaban. The film offers a glimpse into the relationship between children's author A.A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the Winnie the Pooh stories. As the books became an international success in England after the First World War, Milne's family grapples with the cost of fame.2017-11-0326 minAnatomy of a MovieAnatomy of a MovieClose Encounters of the Third Kind Review | Anatomy of a MovieHosts Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV), and Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss the 1977 film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a 1977 American science fiction film written and directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, Cary Guffey, and François Truffaut. To download the rundown used during the Close Encounters of the Third Kind (2017) anatomy, click here: To download the rundown used during the Close Encounters of the Third Kind anatomy, click here: http://audio.afterbuzztv.com/media/wp...2017-09-081h 27The Director’s Cut - A DGA PodcastThe Director’s Cut - A DGA PodcastEpisode 42: Manchester by the Sea with Kenneth Lonergan and Bob BalabanDirector Kenneth Lonergan discusses his new film, Manchester by the Sea, with Bob Balaban. The film tells the story of a Boston janitor who becomes the sole guardian of his 16-year-old nephew after the sudden death of his brother. He reluctantly returns to his hometown and attempts to deal with the life and family he had left behind. Mr. Lonergan was nominated for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2016 for directing this film.2016-11-2233 minCinema GadflyCinema Gadfly22. Bob RobertsMy guest for this month is Herb van der Poll, and he’s joined me to discuss the film he chose for me, the 1992 American-British satirical mockumentary film Bob Roberts. You can follow the show on Twitter @cinemagadfly. Show notes: The cast is seriously insane, with Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Ray Wise, Gore Vidal, John Cusack, Peter Gallagher, Alan Rickman, and Susan Sarandon Oh and also James Spader, Helen Hunt, Jack Black, Jeremy Piven and his sister Shira, and Bob Balaban Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you already know we have an election happ...2016-06-2900 minWatch and TalkWatch and TalkS01E16 – One Tall Drink of Yogurt We watch season 1, episode 16 of The West Wing ("20 Hours in L.A.") We talk about the law and politics of flag burning, pick our ideal activities for an afternoon with the president, and call out a case of Bob Balaban typecasting. Links:Texas v. Johnson2016-06-281h 14Seincast: A Seinfeld PodcastSeincast: A Seinfeld PodcastSeincast 094 - The Mom and Pop Store"Everybody's talkin' at me...I can't hear a word they're saying...just driving around in Jon Voight's car..." Vinnie & Matt discuss "The Mom and Pop Store", the eighth episode of season six, as well as...the trailer for CICGC Season 8, the inspiration for Jon Voight's LeBaron, and those damn Gideons. Links from our discussion: Jerry Seinfeld Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee - Season 8 trailer Reddit AMA - 6/8/16 On "News Radio" Martin Short Jiminy Glick interviews Larry David on "Maya and Marty" As Larry David on "Primetime Glick" On "Curb Your Enthusiasm" "I Must Say: My...2016-06-091h 40NoCinéNoCinéThe Visit : on repassera peut-êtreConsidéré comme le nouveau Spielberg suite au carton du Sixième Sens en 1999, M. Night Shyamalan a finalement trompé le destin en enchaînant une série de fours plus ou moins retentissants. Nos chroniqueurs, dont les avis sur la question divergent, reviennent sur la filmographie du cinéaste à l’occasion de son dernier film The Visit (en salles le 8 octobre).Animé par Thomas Rozec avec Arnaud Bordas (Figaro Magazine) et David Honnorat (Vodkaster).RECOMMANDATIONS CINÉ DE LA SEMAINE :Arnaud Bordas : Le secret enfoui de M. Night Shyamalan, documentaire de Nathaniel Kahn (The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan, 2004) http://www.i...2015-10-0521 minInterview with the ArtistInterview with the ArtistIWTA, Episode 49: Bob BalabanBob Balaban is an actor, director and producer. As an actor, he's was featured in 1969's Midnight Cowboy, and in Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Perhaps best known for his work in Christopher Guest's films and for his cameos on Seinfeld, Bob Balaban has also been seen in Woody Allen's Deconstructing Harry, Absence of Malice, Lady in the Water and in Robert Altman's Gosford Park, which he also produced and for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He is currently directly the play The New Sincerity which is making its world premiere at Bay Street Theater in S...2015-06-0400 minHideous EnergyHideous Energy#210 – Ghost World: The Crocodiles of My MindBob Balaban enjoying some bagels.Recorded on December 30th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:30:08Topics • Intro – Buy comics from the best website on the Internet (we know what we said, shut up) DCBService.com!• The Cinnamen: Ghost World Edition – We discuss the Ghost World graphic novel by Daniel Clowes and the subsequent film2014-12-3100 minSeincast: A Seinfeld PodcastSeincast: A Seinfeld PodcastSeincast 017 - The Revenge"I like sports. I could do something in sports." Infidelity. Suicide. Property damage. Drugs. Revenge. It's a barrel of laughs this week with our discussion of the twelfth episode from season two, "The Revenge"! By the way, we went a little longer than usual, partly because we recorded until 2am. If we seem more loopy than usual, apologies...or you're welcome! Links from our discussion: Bob Balaban's AMA from 10/21/14 John Capodice as Aguado in "Ace Ventura" We want to hear from you, and what you think of the show/what you lov...2014-10-241h 55Richard Bausch | Tiferet Talk with Melissa Studdard and Donna Baier-SteinJoin Melissa Studdard and Donna Baier-Stein for a conversation with Richard Bausch--the masterful and award-winning author of eleven novels, eight short story collections, and one volume of poetry and prose. Bausch's stories have appeared in Harper's, The Atlantic Monthly, Gentleman's Quarterly, Esquire and many other magazines and have been anthologized in The Granta Book of the American Short Story and Something Is Out There: Stories (Vintage Contemporaries). In 2012, he won the prestigious $30,000 Rea Award for The Short Story. Richard Bausch's story collection “Something Is Out There" was a 2010 Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist, and an earlier novel, The Last Go...2014-05-2800 minNEWSPlus RadioNEWSPlus Radio【文稿】“盟军夺宝队”中国上映,明星不少,评价不好2014 American-German war film "The Monuments Men" is set to hit Chinese cinema screens soon. The film is directed by George Clooney. Written and produced by Clooney and Grant Heslov, it stars Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Hugh Bonneville, and Cate Blanchett. Based on the non-fiction book "The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History", it tells the tale of an allied group responsible for rescuing masterpieces of art from Nazi thieves and returning them to their owners. The film was released in...2014-03-3006 minSilver Screen QueensSilver Screen Queens44: The Monuments MenGeorge Clooney gets a bunch of dudes together because he’d like to hang out with them. There’s a vague plot in there somewhere about saving important works of art from the Nazis. Bill Murray and Bob Balaban have an excellent buddy movie sub-plot. Show notes:The Monuments Men (2014) - IMDbHow 1,280 Artworks Stolen by the Nazis were Hidden in a Munich Apartment Until 2012 | Vanity FairWe love hearing from listeners! Tweet us @screen_queens, like us on Facebook or hang out with us on Tumblr! 2014-03-2632 minThe Empire Film PodcastThe Empire Film Podcast#98: Nick Frost, Bob Balaban - February 14 2014With so many films out this Valentine's Day - The Lego Movie, Her, Cuban Fury, The Monuments Men - it's a bumper-sized Empire Podcast this week, featuring interviews with Bob Balaban and Nick Frost, as well as in-depth discussions on movie love songs, Taylor Lautner's BBC 3 absolution and, um, Wario.2014-02-141h 45Transform Mundane Moments Into Extraordinary Experiences With Our Full AudiobookTransform Mundane Moments Into Extraordinary Experiences With Our Full AudiobookSink or Swim Audiobook by Bob BalabanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 626500 Title: Sink or Swim Author: Bob Balaban Narrator: Bob Balaban Format: Unabridged Length: 04:41:34 Language: English Release date: 08-08-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Mystery & Fantasy, Humor Summary: There's a thief in town, and all signs point to twelve-year-old Charlie Drinkwater. Once you spontaneously morph into a giant mutant dinosaur in the middle of the school day, people will suspect you of just about anything. Charlie's teachers decide that all he needs is a little discipline, so they make him join the swim team. The...2013-08-084h 41How to Download Free Audiobook in Kids, Ages 8-10How to Download Free Audiobook in Kids, Ages 8-10The Creature from the 7th Grade: Sink or Swim by Bob Balaban | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Creature from the 7th Grade: Sink or Swim Author: Bob Balaban Narrator: Bob Balaban Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-13 Publisher: Listening Library Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Summary: There's a thief in town, and all signs point to 12-year-old Charlie Drinkwater. Once you spontaneously morph into a giant mutant dinosaur in the middle of the school day, people will suspect you of just about anything. Charlie's teachers decide that all he needs is a little discipline, so they make him join the...2013-08-084h 41Your Favorite Free Audiobook, Without the PagesYour Favorite Free Audiobook, Without the PagesSink or Swim Audiobook by Bob BalabanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 196360 Title: Sink or Swim Author: Bob Balaban Narrator: Bob Balaban Format: Unabridged Length: 04:41:00 Language: English Release date: 08-08-13 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Humor Summary: Charlie’s problems have gotten monstrously big… There's a thief in town, and all signs point to twelve-year-old Charlie Drinkwater. Once you spontaneously morph into a giant mutant dinosaur in the middle of the school day, people will suspect you of just about anything. Charlie's principal decides that all he needs is a little discipline, so they make him join...2013-08-084h 41Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, HumorListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, HumorSink or Swim by Bob BalabanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/196360to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sink or Swim Series: #2 of Creature from the 7th Grade Author: Bob Balaban Narrator: Bob Balaban Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 41 minutes Release date: August 8, 2013 Genres: Humor Publisher's Summary: Charlie’s problems have gotten monstrously big… There's a thief in town, and all signs point to twelve-year-old Charlie Drinkwater. Once you spontaneously morph into a giant mutant dinosaur in the middle of the school day, people will suspect you of just about anything. Charlie's principal decides that all he needs is a little discipline, so they make him join the s...2013-08-084h 41Major Spoilers Comic Book PodcastMajor Spoilers Comic Book PodcastMajor Spoilers Podcast #495: Zach on Film: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) In this issue: Zach shares his thoughts and learns a little bit about practical effects as we examine Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (often referred to as Close Encounters or CE3K) is a 1977 science fiction-drama written and directed by Steven Spielberg and features actors Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, and Cary Guffey. It tells the story of Roy Neary, a lineman in Indiana, whose life changes after a close encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO). A big Thank You g...2013-01-181h 06How to Discover Free Audiobook in Radio & TV, Great InterviewsHow to Discover Free Audiobook in Radio & TV, Great InterviewsThe Bob Edwards Show, Lynn Povich and Bob Balaban, October 24, 2012 by Bob Edwards | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Bob Edwards Show, Lynn Povich and Bob Balaban, October 24, 2012 Author: Bob Edwards Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-12 Publisher: XM Satellite Radio Genres: Radio & TV, Great Interviews Summary: When Lynn Povich joined the staff of Newsweek in 1965 as a secretary, there were no women reporters. If you want to be a writer, go somewhere else - women dont write at Newsweek, she and her colleagues were told. But Povich and forty-five of her female colleagues including Ellen Goodman, Jane Bryant Quinn and Nora...2012-10-2457 minYour Favorite Free Audiobook, Without the PagesYour Favorite Free Audiobook, Without the PagesBoy or Beast Audiobook by Bob BalabanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 200940 Title: Boy or Beast Author: Bob Balaban Narrator: Bob Balaban Format: Unabridged Length: 03:56:17 Language: English Release date: 09-13-12 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Genres: Kids, Humor Summary: From award-winning actor-writer-producer-director Bob Balaban comes a hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid If popularity were a score between one and ten, Charlie Drinkwater would be a zero. He's nerdy and unathletic, and to top it all off, he's suddenly morphed into a giant mutant sea creature sometime between first-period science class and third-period English. ...2012-09-133h 56Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, HumorListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, HumorBoy or Beast by Bob BalabanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200940to listen full audiobooks. Title: Boy or Beast Series: #1 of Creature from the 7th Grade Author: Bob Balaban Narrator: Bob Balaban Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 13, 2012 Genres: Humor Publisher's Summary: From award-winning actor-writer-producer-director Bob Balaban comes a hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid If popularity were a score between one and ten, Charlie Drinkwater would be a zero. He's nerdy and unathletic, and to top it all off, he's suddenly morphed into a giant mutant sea creature sometime between first-period science class and third-period E...2012-09-133h 56Stop Podcasting YourselfStop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 211 - Charlie DemersComedian and writer Charlie Demers returns to talk about book clubs, Adele, moving, and Bob Balaban.2012-04-031h 43TerrorVision PodcastTerrorVision PodcastParentsReleased: 1989 Director: Bob Balaban “Eat Your Meat.” Michael has a lot to worry about. Its the 1950’s. He is a ten year old boy to whom the world is a scary, scary place. Strict parents enforcing the American Dream through stern glances and verbal threats are the medium through which he experiences the fears […]2012-01-0800 minListen With Your Mind, Not Just Your Ears With Free AudiobookListen With Your Mind, Not Just Your Ears With Free AudiobookArt Audiobook by Christopher HamptonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 129572 Title: Art Author: Christopher Hampton, Yasmina Reza Narrator: Bob Balaban, Brian Cox Format: Unabridged Length: 01:49:00 Language: English Release date: 10-25-09 Publisher: LA Theatre Works Genres: Radio Theatre, Audio Theatre, Drama Summary: How much would you pay for a painting with nothing on it? Would it be "art"? Marc's best friend Serge has just bought a very expensive - and very white - painting. To Marc, it is a joke, and as battle lines are drawn, old friends use the painting to settle scores. 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Wickham was Springfield's close friend and manager for over a decade of Springfield's career. Actor and producer Bob Balaban has appeared...2002-01-1547 min