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Classic Movie ReviewAuthor Brian Raftery on Hannibal Lecter's Lasting TerrorGet Hannibal Lecter - A Life by Brian Raftery here - https://amzn.to/3OemIq5 đżIn this interview, author Brian Raftery discusses his new book, Hannibal Lecter: A Life, and explores the enduring power of the character. We dive into what makes Lecter both fascinating and frightening, how Anthony Hopkins' performance shaped the cultural legacy, and why audiences remain captivated decades later. The conversation also touches on iconic moments, pop culture impact, and comparisons to other intelligent, complex characters portrayed on screen, including roles connected to Alec Baldwin. đż đ˝Affiliatesđ˝ SmallRig Quick Release Phone Cage Kit Basic...
2026-02-1631 min
Not Another 2001 Movie PodcastEatin' Good in the Neighborhood ("Hannibal" with journalist Brian Raftery)Bowels in or bowels out, Brian?This week weâre thrilled to welcome Brian Raftery, author of HANNIBAL LECTOR: A LIFE, to discuss a movie weâre less thrilled to talk about: HANNIBAL!Directed by Ridley Scott, this bid to turn an iconic supporting character from one of the greatest movies ever made into a top-billed anti-hero is about as ill-prepared as Ray Liottaâs brain. Alas, audiences turned out in droves for it in 2001, affirming Hannibal Lectorâs mighty place in pop culture.Dine with us for a bit as we make our way...
2026-02-102h 26
Murder Made FictionInterview: Brian Raftery on 'Hannibal: A Life'Jenn and Joe interview podcaster Brian Raftery about his new book, Hannibal: A Life, which looks at the evolution and cultural relevance of Hannibal Lecter. It's out Feb 10, 2026 and it's well worth a read.
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2026-02-0931 min
Forgotten HollywoodEpisode 402-Hannibal Lector A Life with Author Brian RafteryIn this episode I spoke with author Brian Raftery about his book "Hannibal Lector: A Life". Drawing from exclusive interviews and previously unseen archival materials, this one-of-its-kind biography of Hannibal Lecter documents the cannibalâs journey from terrifying villain to unexpectedly adored antihero
2026-02-0924 min
Kreative KontrolEp. #1065: Brian Raftery on 'Hannibal Lecter: A Life'Brian Raftery is here to discuss his excellent new book, Hannibal Lecter: A Life, the Burbank Burger King from Back to the Future, what exactly prompted him to explore the origin story and pervasiveness of Hannibal Lecter, his mysterious and seldom-interviewed creator, the best-selling author Thomas Harris, why people love fictitious and apparently also real-life antiheroes, a rundown of the history of Lecter in literature, television, and film beyond The Silence of the Lambs and why Brian Cox was such a compelling Hannibal, how the character is scarier the less we see of him, a great Patton Oswalt bit...
2026-02-071h 12
One Heat Minute ProductionsMINHUNTER: HANNIBAL LECTER - A LIFE w/ author Brian Raftery"One thing that's really interesting to me...is that one of our great cultural critics is Stephen King... the basically the first big review of Red Dragon in the I think it was in the Washington Post in 1981, and it is not only a rave, but it is completely 100 spot on. Red Dragon is like stepping into a limousine where everything works... perfectly."In this very special bonus episode of MINHUNTER, I speak to the extremely talented journalist, author and podcaster Brian Raftery about his great new novel, HANNIBAL LECTER - A LIFE. Synopsis:
2026-02-051h 02
Capes and Tights Podcast#265: Brian Raftery - Author of Hannibal Lecter: A LifeThis week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes author Brian Raftery to the podcast to discuss his latest book, Hannibal Lecter: A Life, and more!
Raftery is a journalist, podcaster, and author. His works include the books Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen (2019) and the upcoming Hannibal Lecter: A Life (2026), both published by Simon & Schuster. He also wrote and hosted the narrative podcasts Mission Accomplished, The Hollywood Hack, Do We Get to Win this Time?, and Gene & Roger, all produced by Spotify and The Ringer.
He is a f...
2026-01-2847 min
Cinema Psychos Movie ReviewsHow Silence of the Lambs Created a New Kind of Monster (With Brian Raftery)Author Brian Raftery joins us to explain how Silence of the Lambs didn't just give us a scary villainâit invented a whole new type. Before Hannibal Lecter, horror villains were mostly slashers in masks. Lecter changed the rules: he was clever, charming, and used his mind as a weapon. That's why this movieâand this characterâstill haunts us decades later. We break down what made Lecter different, why he's scarier than a guy with a knife, and how this film changed scary movies forever. Brian also shares secrets from his new book, Hannibal Lecter: A Life.
2026-01-271h 11
The Leadership Table PodcastEntrepreneurs vs Corporate Leadership that Scales w/ Brian Rafteryđď¸ Entrepreneurs vs. Corporates: Leadership That Scales | Brian Raftery | The Leadership Table PodcastWhat does it take to lead effectively â whether youâre running your own business or leading inside a global corporation?In this weekâs episode of The Leadership Table Podcast, Chad Reyes sits down with Brian Raftery, Partner and U.S. Chair of Trusts & Estates at Dentons, to explore the truth about leadership that lasts. From his transition out of the Big Four world into law, Brian shares how adaptability, integrity, and trust create leaders who can scale â in any environment.đĄ What Youâll Learn:The real differences between corporate...
2025-11-1136 min
War Movie Theatre | for Fans of Classic War Films and Cinema HistoryAliens - with Brian RafteryIs this going be a bug hunt, or a stand-up fight? Rob is joined by Brian Raftery to talk about James Cameron's 1986 magnificent take on the Alien universe. Has there ever been a better sequel? Is it really a Vietnam allegory? And after all that time in hyper-sleep, shouldn't Ripley's savings be worth more?Next week, it's Cold War countdown Fail Safe.The podcast series by Brian mentioned in the show are "Do We Get To Win This Time?" and "Mission Accomplished", from Ringer podcasts.See our prospective movie list! Buy...
2025-09-181h 18
The SchmearCast95 - Laurent Bouzereau on 'Jaws,' Brian Raftery discusses "Mission Accomplished"'Jaws' turns 50 and is back on IMAX screens this weekend!To celebrate, Schmear and Sena Adjei are joined by legendary documentarian Laurent Bouzereau for a deep dive into both 'Jaws' and his new documentary, 'Jaws @ 50' (4:22).They discuss Steven Spielbergâs PTSD while making the original film, whether Laurent sees any modern equivalents to Spielberg, his favorite scene in 'Jaws,' and much more.After that, the conversation turns to Brian Rafteryâauthor, podcaster, and creator of the new Ringer podcast series 'Mission Accomplished,' which explores the movies of the George W. Bush...
2025-08-291h 09
The Big Picture6. âThe Hurt Lockerâ and âIron Manâ | Mission AccomplishedAs Hollywood and America look toward a brighter future, two war films explore the long-term impacts of the Bush years on soldiers and civilians alike.
Host: Brian Raftery
Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Raftery, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Devon Baroldi
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2025-08-2946 min
The Big Picture5. âNo Country for Old Menâ and âW.â | Mission AccomplishedA pair of tough Texas dramas reckon with the bleakness of the Bush yearsâresulting in two of the most unpredictable films of the early 2000s.
Host: Brian Raftery
Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Raftery, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Devon Baroldi
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-2648 min
The Big Picture4. âMichael Claytonâ and âChop Shopâ | Mission AccomplishedAs America falls into a recession, two movies about New York hustlers capture the quiet desperation needed to survive in a country running on empty.
Host: Brian Raftery
Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Raftery, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Devon Baroldi
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-2244 min
The Big Picture3: âAnchormanâ and âZodiacâ | Mission AccomplishedAs Americans pine for a kinder, gentler nation, two wildly entertaining (and wildly different) films about life in 1970s California poke holes in our countryâs past.
Host: Brian Raftery
Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Raftery, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Devon Baroldi
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-1950 min
The Big Picture2. â25th Hourâ and âThe Manchurian Candidateâ | Mission AccomplishedIn the wake of 9/11 and Americaâs new war on terror, two films capture the chaos of a country caught between open rage and simmering paranoia.
Host: Brian Raftery
Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Raftery, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Devon Baroldi
Mixing and Mastering: Scott SomervilleÂ
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2025-08-1548 min
Movie of the Year1999 - Three Kings (feat. Best Movie Year Ever author Brian Raftery!)Movie of the Year: 1999Three Kings (feat. Best Movie Year Ever author Brian Raftery!)In this episode of Movie of the Year, the Taste Buds dive deep into Three Kings, the 1999 Gulf War satire movie directed by David O. Russell. Set in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, the film follows a group of U.S. soldiersâplayed by George Clooney, Ice Cube, and Mark Wahlbergâas they set out on a gold heist and instead face the moral complexities of war. This Three Kings movie blends action, comedy, and political commentary while paying homa...
2025-08-142h 22
The Big Picture1. âBring It Onâ and âDonnie Darkoâ | Mission AccomplishedThe Big Picture Live Show in NYC: Tickets go on sale today, August 12, at 2 p.m. ET at 92ny.org!
As a new millennium gets underway, two beloved high school filmsâone full of pep, the other drenched in dreadâreflect Americaâs sudden shift from post-Y2K cheer to post-9/11 confusion.Â
Host: Brian Raftery
Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Raftery, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Devon Baroldi
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-1244 min
The Big PictureâWeaponsâ Is Why We Go to the Movies, With Zach Cregger!'Weapons' is finally here, and Sean gets back in the void for a deep dive on one of his most anticipated films of the year. But before diving in, he and Amanda are joined by Brian Raftery to discuss his narrative series, Mission Accomplished, that will run on the feed throughout the rest of August (2:02). The limited series examines the making of 12 great 2000s movies and chronicles how Hollywood and America changed during the Bush years. Next, before covering âWeapons,â Sean uses another recent horror releaseââTogether,â starring Dave Franco and Alison Brieâas a comparison point to explore the current...
2025-08-081h 29
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 06/06/25Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Adrian Raftery; Concussion Update with Heidi Kivimaa, Inclusion Sport with Chris Tarrant, Sideline Ball with Brian Colleran, and GAA View with Ray Lannon.
2025-06-091h 59
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 30/05/25Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Roscommon and District Football League Update, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, Sideline Ball with Brian Colleran, and Gym Update with Adrian Wye.
2025-06-031h 47
Optimized Advisor PodcastMastering the Art of Holistic Financial Advising with Ruth Raftery, APEGScott welcomed Ruth Raftery in the studio for a discussion about the importance of education in estate and tax planning, the role of financial advisors in collaborating with estate planning attorneys, and shares insights on effective tax planning strategies.Ruth Raftery, JD, CPA, AEPÂŽ is a licensed attorney and a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience. As President and co-founder of Advanced Planning Educational Group (APEG), Ruth is responsible for creating and executing the design and strategic direction of APEGâs mission to support the needs of professionals who participate in the holistic planning process. In ad...
2025-05-2341 min
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 28/02/25Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Roscommon and District League Update, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy and Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady.
2025-03-031h 55
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 21/02/25Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy and an interview with the 1984 Athlone Town Youth Team Members, Eamon Gavin and Johnny Morris Burke.
2025-02-241h 51
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 14/02/25Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Chat with Brian Colleran and Joe Rynne, Roscommon and District Football League Update, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy, Roscommon Round Up with Robbie Mulvey and an interview with Orla Crilly.
2025-02-171h 53
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 07/02/25Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Results with Brian Colleran, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy and Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady.
2025-02-101h 56
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 15/11/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy, Roscommon & District Football League Update, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, and an Interview with Andy Quinn.
2024-11-181h 52
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 08/11/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sport Chat with Brian Colleran, an Interview with Alan Neary, Premier League News with Robbie Mulvey and Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady.
2024-11-111h 54
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 01/11/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Roscommon & District League Update, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy, and Andy Quinn Interview.
2024-11-041h 49
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 18/10/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy, Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran, Roscommon & District Football League, and Weekend Sport Preview.
2024-10-211h 51
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 11/10/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Donating Blood - Stephen Cousins Interview, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, and Roscommon GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-10-141h 53
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 04/10/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Rugby View with Adrian Leddy, Soccer Overview with Brian Colleran and Sean O' Halloran, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, and GAA View with Seamus Duke.
2024-10-071h 54
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 27/09/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy, and Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran and Brian Colleran.
2024-09-301h 42
Laid Off and LookingThe Sony Hack And Journalism's Ethical DilemmaDo you remember when "The Interview", the controversial comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, became the focal point of the infamous 2014 cyberattack on Sony Pictures? A decade later, Jenna and Dom sit down with journalist Brian Raftery to discuss his podcast miniseries, "The Hollywood Hack", which unpacks the events surrounding the attack.
Brian's podcast explores the hack's impact on Sony employees, Hollywood, and its intersection with global geopolitics. He talks with Jenna and Dom about the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists covering the story in 2014 and reflects on how those challenges might be approached differently today. They examine topics...
2024-09-2752 min
All the Film ThingsEpisode 29: 1999 in Film with Taylor DonaldsonOn the twenty- ninth episode of ATFT, one of my good friends, lover of movies Taylor Donaldson joins me in discussing 1999 in film! This episode is explicit and contains spoilers for a few 1999 films.
1999 is often regarded as one of the greatest years in cinema. There's even a book written by Brian Raftery titled: Best. Movie. Year. Ever: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen. NPR's Scott Detrow describes 1999 to Raftery in a short conversation, as a year in which "old masters like Martin Scorsese and Stanley Kubrick were still putting out provocative work, while new masters like...
2024-09-251h 25
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 20/09/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran and Brian Colleran, Andy Quinn Interview part 1, and Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady.
2024-09-231h 53
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 13/09/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran and Brian Colleran, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady and Roscommon GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-09-161h 48
Runners Diary# 109 - Jack RafteryContact the show & Useful Links:
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2024-09-091h 41
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 06/09/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran and Brian Colleran, Fiona Cox - Lough Key Triathlon Club Interview, and Local GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-09-091h 54
Decipher Security PodcastThe Sony Hack Ten Years Later With Brian RafteryThe Sony Pictures hack in 2014 by the North Korean Lazarus Group was a seminal event both in Hollywood and in the security community, bringing to light the capabilities and ambitions of North Korean attackers and showing the damage a leak of sensitive data can be. Brian Raftery joins Dennis Fisher to discuss his new Ringer podcast, The Hollywood Hack, that digs deep into the incident, its repercussions in Hollywood, and how it helped set the tone for how companies handle public data leaks.Support the show
2024-09-0345 min
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 30/08/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat and Results, Soccer Review with Brian Colleran and Sean O' Halloran, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, Luke Dempsey Interview, and Roscommon GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-09-021h 51
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 23/08/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran and Brian Colleran, Fiona Cox from Lough Key triathlon club Interview, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, and Robbie Forde from Leinster GAA Interview.
2024-08-261h 57
The Big Picture3. Keep Your Distance | The Hollywood HackâThe Hollywood Hackâ is a three-part narrative series chronicling the biggest Hollywood heist of all time: In the fall of 2014, a group of cyberterrorists hacked Sony Pictures, stealing hundreds of thousands of documents. The materials were eventually leaked online, causing an international incident that would change Hollywood forever. In Episode 3, the hackers attempt to halt the release of âThe Interviewâ by threatening to attack theatersâforcing Sony executives to make a difficult last-minute decision. After the dust clears, those involved with the hack reckon with its long-term consequencesâboth for themselves and for Hollywood....
2024-08-231h 02
The Big Picture2. All Hope Will Leave You | The Hollywood HackâThe Hollywood Hackâ is a three-part narrative series chronicling the biggest Hollywood heist of all time: In the fall of 2014, a group of cyberterrorists hacked Sony Pictures, stealing hundreds of thousands of documents. The materials were eventually leaked online, causing an international incident that would change Hollywood forever. In Episode 2, the hackers release hundreds of thousands of top-secret Sony emailsâcausing a scandal that reaches from Hollywood to the White House and beyond. Meanwhile, Sonyâs employees deal with the fallout of having their professional lives upendedâand their personal lives exposed. Ho...
2024-08-2148 min
The Big Picture1. The World Will Be Full of Fear | The Hollywood HackâThe Hollywood Hackâ is a three-part narrative series chronicling the biggest Hollywood heist of all time: In the fall of 2014, a group of cyberterrorists hacked Sony Pictures, stealing hundreds of thousands of documents. The materials were eventually leaked online, causing an international incident that would change Hollywood forever. In Episode 1, thousands of Sony employees show up for work on November 24, 2014âonly to discover a menacing message on their screens. It soon becomes clear that the studio has been targeted by a mysterious foreign powerâall because of a goofy buddy-comedy called âThe Interview.â H...
2024-08-1948 min
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery and Brian Colleran 16/08/24Featured on This Week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran, A special Interview with Luke Dempsey, and Roscommon GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-08-191h 53
The Town with Matthew BelloniThe Legacy of the Infamous Sony Hack, 10 Years LaterMatt is joined by podcaster and journalist Brian Raftery to talk about the 10-year anniversary of the infamous Sony hack, how it changed the perception of Hollywood, how it affected the way villains are portrayed in movies, if North Korea was really to blame, and if this could this happen again (03:08). Matt finishes the show with an opening-weekend box office prediction for âAlien: Romulusâ (27:31).For a 20 percent discount on Mattâs Hollywood insider newsletter, âWhat Iâm Hearing ...,â click here.Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.comHost: Matt B...
2024-08-1533 minThe Big PictureThe Matt Damon Hall of Fame. Plus: The Anxious Wonder of âDĂŹdi.âSean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor Brian Raftery to discuss his miniseries about the Sony hack, running next week on the âBig Pictureâ feed (1:00). Then, they discuss two recent releasesâSean Wangâs coming-of-age movie âDĂŹdiâ and the Matt Damon and Casey Affleck vehicle âThe Instigatorsâ (14:00)âbefore launching themselves into the Matt Damon Hall of Fame (34:00). Finally, Sean is joined by Wang to discuss making âDĂŹdi,â the path to his first feature at just 29 years old, the particular time period of the movie, and more (1:36:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuests: Br...
2024-08-132h 12
How Could You?!Brian Raftery - The Ultimate Films of 99 ConversationBrian Raftery is the author of Best. Movie. Year. Ever. How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen, and in a year where this podcast is celebrating the 25th anniversary of those films, this was the episode we hoped most would happen. Interviewing Brian Raftery is a joy, he's funny, insightful, and an ardent movie fan. His passion for his subject matter and his ability to contextualize how these films still ripple to this day is nothing short of remarkable. Enjoy this week our conversation with Brian in this pinnacle episode for our podcast.
Visit Brian's...
2024-08-131h 06
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 09/08/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran and Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran.
2024-08-121h 58
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 02/08/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat, Soccer Overview with Brian Colleran and Sean O' Halloran, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, Frank Meskall, Awards with Robbie Mulvey and GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-08-062h 00
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 26/07/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran & Brian Colleran, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, and GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-07-291h 56
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery and Brian Colleran 19/07/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Soccer Overview with Sean O'Halloran, and GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-07-221h 52
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 15/07/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Motivation and Strategy with Alan Heary and GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-07-151h 58
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 05/07/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran, Cork City FC, Women's Team with Danny Murphy, and GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-07-051h 56
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 21/06/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports chat with Brian Colleran, Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, and Roscommon GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-07-011h 56
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 14/06/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Soccer Overview with Sean O' Halloran, Roscommon Harriers News, Formula 1 with Michael O'Grady and Roscommon GAA with Ray Lannon.
2024-06-171h 54
Financial DetoxÂŽ ShowEp. 222-Securing Your Legacy: Estate Planning for Generational ImpactIn this special 40-minute episode, of Financial DetoxÂŽ Jason Labrum and Co-hosts Alex Klingensmith team up with Brian Raftery, a partner in Dentons' Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice and currently serves as co-leader of the US Region. Together, they tackle the ins and outs of estate planning with precision and expertise. Join the trio as they delve into the essential aspects of estate planning, uncovering common pitfalls and emphasizing the proactive approach needed for success. Brian sheds light on the importance of a revocable living trust and asset transfer strategies, providing listeners with invaluable insights.
2024-06-0138 min
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 03/05/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Rugby View, Futsal Update and Roscommon GAA.
2024-05-071h 58
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 12/04/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Chat with Brian Colleran, Vision Sport and LGFA.
2024-04-151h 58
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 23/02/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Rugby View and Athlone Town Ladies FA Cup Winners Civic Reception.
2024-02-261h 40
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery and Brian Colleran 16/02/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports chat with Brian Colleran, Rugby View and Local GAA.
2024-02-191h 33
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery & Brian Colleran 09/02/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Rugby View, Gym Update and Local GAA.
2024-02-121h 47
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery and Brian Colleran 02/02/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Gym Update and Rugby View.
2024-02-061h 55
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery & Brian Colleran 26/01/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery & Brian Colleran; Sports Chat and Gym Update.
2024-01-292h 00
A Very Good Year1999 with Brian RafteryBrian Raftery is the host of the excellent narrative podcasts âGene and Roger and Do We Get to Win This Time? for the Ringer and Spotify; heâs also SUCH an expert on the movies of 1999, he wrote an entire book about them: the wonderful âBest. Movie. Year. Ever: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.â He joins us to talk about why âElectionâ still hits, why âEyes Wide Shutâ has had such a wild afterlife, how âBlair Witchâ is somehow underrated, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-281h 08
Ros FM 94.6Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery 19/01/24Featured on this week's Friday Sport with Aidan Raftery; Sports Chat with Brian Colleran, Gym Update and Roscommon GAA.
2024-01-221h 48
The B-Side: A Film Stage PodcastEp. 128 â Vietnam War Movies (feat. Brian Raftery)Welcome to The B-Side from The Film Stage. Here we usually talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today, we talk to a great film writer about a great film sub-genre! Brian Raftery! Vietnam War Movie B-Sides!
Brian (author of the wonderful Best. Movie. Year. Ever. How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen) released a wonderful podcast mini-series for The Ringer called Do We Get to Win This Time? this past summer. It examines the evolution of the American Vietnam War movie through the decades...
2023-11-171h 05
Pure Cinema PodcastNew Beverly Calendar: November, 2023This month Elric, Brian and Phil are joined by film author and podcaster Brian Raftery to discuss the November programming at the New Beverly, as they proudly present a gorgeous, brand new 35mm print of the '70s horror masterwork Messiah of Evil, showcases international masterpieces from Ingmar Bergman, Akira Kurosawa, and Wim Wenders, highlights Greta Garbo classics & Reese Witherspoon comedies, Orson Welles noir faves, and grindhouse nights dedicated to William GrefÊ, Yuen Woo-Ping, and Pam Grier. Plus, Christopher Nolan's latest celebrated blockbuster, Thanksgiving at the Bev, Once Upon a Time in⌠Hollywood midnights, and more! Check out...
2023-10-271h 56
Larry Wilmore: Black on the AirBrian Raftery on âDo We Get to Win This Time?âLarry is joined by journalist and author Brian Raftery to discuss his new podcast at The Ringer called âDo We Get to Win This Time?â which focuses on Hollywoodâs depiction of the Vietnam War during the â70s and â80s. They begin by talking about the importance of a great trailer, the excitement of seeing a classic movie on opening night, and how the podcast came together. Next, Brian and Larry share their personal connections to the war in Vietnam before diving into some of the pioneering movies that exposed society to its visceral realities, notably âThe Deer Hunterâ, âApocalypse Nowâ...
2023-08-201h 15The Big PictureSharks, Alligators, Piranhas, and the Top 10 Garbage Fish MoviesSean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor Brian Raftery to discuss his upcoming series âDo We Get to Win This Time? How Hollywood Made the Vietnam War,â which will be running on âThe Big Pictureâ feed over the next three weeks (1:00). Then, at long last, Sean and Chris Ryan unveil the latest genre in their ongoing niche genre project: Garbage Fish (15:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuests: Chris Ryan and Brian RafterySenior Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi
2023-08-041h 25
Eat Your Words Presents: Saved by the BelliniAuthor Brian RafteryA significant portion of Saved by the Bellini is devoted to the iconic movies that defined the decade. A few years before writing Saved by the Bellini, John read Best. Movie. Year. Ever: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen by journalist Brian Raftery. Listen to hear just how much of an impact Brianâs book had on Johnâs writing process, Brianâs reflections on journalism in the 90s, and why 1999 is the most â90sâ year of the 90s. Eat Your Words Presents: Saved by the Bellini is Powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art1...
2023-07-1437 min
1999: The PodcastBest. Movie. Year. Ever? - with Brian RafteryWas 1999 the best movie year ever? We think it might be, and in this podcast weâll be exploring the movies that made that year so memorable. Before we start, we invited journalist and author Brian Raftery, who quite literally wrote the book on the movies of 1999 â Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen â to share his thoughts on why it was such an important year for movies and for our culture.Find John on Twitter @ProbablyRealJBFind Joey on Twitter @soulpoppedFind Brian on Twitter @BrianRafteryFor more o...
2022-04-0453 min
Talk of AgesBrian Raftery / "The Rise and Fall of the Erotic Thriller"Writer Brian Raftery discusses "The Rise and Fall of the Erotic Thriller" (as featured on TheRinger.com), his book "Best. Movie. Year. Ever.", the future of Hollywood, and more.
2022-04-0147 min
Jon of All TradesEp. 314: Brian Raftery â Movie and Pop Culture Journalist and Author
Brian Raftery is an author, journalist, and podcaster who covers popular culture, and heâs the guest on Ep. 314 of the Jon of All Trades Podcast debuting December 22, 2021.
Brian Raftery is the author of Best. Movie. Year. Ever. How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen, which was one of my absolute favorite reads from this year. Hereâs a couple of snippets from the description from Brianâs website:
In 1999, Hollywood as we know it exploded:Â Fight Club. The Matrix. Office Space. Election. The Blair Witch Project. The Sixth Sense. Being John Malkovich. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. America...
2021-12-2259 minThe Big PictureTop Five Movie Robots, âFinch,â and the Awful Truth About HollywoodA new Tom Hanks movie, âFinch,â just hit Apple TV+; it's about a man and his robot pal enduring a post-apocalyptic terrain. Sean is joined by 'Gene and Roger' host and writer Brian Raftery to break down the movie and share their favorite movie robots (1:00). Then, writer-director-producer Jim Cummings stops by to talk about his new film, âThe Beta Test,â and the uncomfortable truths about a career in Hollywood (49:00).Host: Sean FennesseyGuests: Brian Raftery and Jim CummingsProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2021-11-091h 18
One Heat Minute ProductionsBONUS - Zodiac Sessions: "The All The President's Men of serial killer movies" with Brian Raftery (host of Gene and Roger)Welcome to Zodiac Sessions, a special bonus episode of Zodiac: Chronicle. Joining me to discuss Zodiac through the prism of Roger Ebert's iconic four-star review is the host of the Gene and Roger podcast and author of BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER - Brian Raftery. Via The RingerGene Siskel and Roger Ebert were the most powerful and influential movie critics of their time. The way they talked about film set a template for pop culture conversations far beyond the cinema. In this eight-part series, premiering July 20 on the Big Picture feed, we'll talk to everyone...
2021-09-271h 03
Building Bridges Improv PodcastBuilding Bridges Improv Podcast-Episode 31 (Brian James O'Connell)Brian joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss the art of improv, Pack Theater in L.A., and what BOC has been up to during the pandemic. Brian James OâConnell is a working actor, writer, director, filmmaker and teacher in Los Angeles. After selling his feature film debut as a writer/director, KILLER VIEW (the only film shot on disposable video), he followed it up by directing the 35mm Southern indie comedy ANGRY WHITE MAN starring Matt Berry, Scoot McNairy, Steve Agee and Mary Birdsong. BOC (as his friends call him) is part of th...
2021-09-011h 12
The Press Box'Monday Night Football,' Peyton Manning, Space Porn, and Brian Raftery on 'Siskel & Ebert'Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker open up the mailbag and answer your listener mail. They touch on the ESPN announcement that the Manning brothers will cohost a 'Monday Night Football' telecast (5:40), discuss Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson heading to space (15:52), and weigh in on Addison Raeâs short-lived UFC journalism career (20:56). Later, Brian Raftery joins to break down his new narrative podcast series, 'Gene and Roger' (31:50).Host: Bryan Curtis and David ShoemakerGuest: Brian RafteryAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn mo...
2021-07-231h 14
The Big Picture1. âI Must Destroy Himâ | Gene and RogerGene Siskel and Roger Ebert were the most famous and powerful film critics of their timeâand their shows were smash hits that changed an entire industry. Over the next eight episodes, host Brian Raftery will talk to Siskel and Ebertâs families, friends, coworkers, and peers to explore the duo's lasting impactâon movie criticism, on the media landscape, and on how we talk to one another.Host: Brian RafteryProducers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Isaac Lee, Noah Malale, Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
2021-07-2026 min
The Sports-CastersSeason 11 Episode 14- Kenny Albert, Brian RafterySteve interviews Kenny Albert (00:12:23) from NBC Sports and FOX Sports. Steve and Kenny talk about Kenny's first ever Stanley Cup FInal as the voice of hockey for NBC Sports. Kenny also talks about being hired by TNT to continue to call hockey, working with Jonathan Vilma, and his upcoming assignment for the Olympics. Kenny also looks back on the legendary career of his dad, Marv Albert and shares a story about working with him at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.
Also, Brian Raftery (01:07:17) joins us for the first time to talk about his new podcast, Gene & Roger. Brian talks about why...
2021-07-202h 12The Big PictureThe Return of the Movie Auction!The 'Big Picture' Movie Auction is back! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to bid on the rest of the movies coming out this year that theyâre desperate to see (17:00). Sean and Amanda also talk to Brian Raftery about âGene and Roger,â his new podcast series about the true story behind the rivalry and the partnership between legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert (1:30). Finally, Sean is joined by Morgan Neville to talk about his powerful new documentary, âRoadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain' (1:41:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGue...
2021-07-162h 12
Pivotal FilmEpisode 20 - "Brian Raftery's Favorite Episode" with "Bill and Ted Face the Music" talkpivotalfilmpodcast@gmail.com, www.twitter.com/filmpivotal, www.pivotalfilm.com.
We hope everyone is staying healthy, and safe, and strong, and passionate, and as positive as they can.
Mario and Tom begin the show this week by talking about the sad and crushing news of Chadwick Bosemanâs death (4:27). Then they shrug their way through âBill and Ted Face the Music,â starring Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter and others, like, many others, too many to list (9:55). Then, they call up Brian Raftery and ask him to guess what their number 20âs might be: Mario (23:45), Tom (1:03:35).
On Tap!!!
A film ârelevantâ beer this week: f...
2020-09-052h 08
Stuck At Home with Cliff and Jason Presented by Starburns AudioBest.Movie.Year.Ever. With Brian Raftery1999! What a year...For Movies! Author of Best.Movie.Year.Ever Brian Raftery joins us to talk about some of the films that came out that year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-171h 10
1999: The Year That Rocked CinemaEpisode 0: Go Back To The 90sHello! Welcome to 1999: The Year That Rocked Cinema. This is our inaugural episode! Each week, we will be taking a deeper look into the films of 1999, getting to the core of why this was one of the most influential and defining years in all of cinema's history. In this first episode, we chat about the concept behind the podcast, how the idea came about, and we speak with Brian Raftery, the author of Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up The Big Screen.Next week: we dive into Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, the...
2020-05-081h 11
It's the Pictures080: 1999 Series Q4 with Author Brian RafteryMax talks with special guest Brian Raftery about the 4th Quarter of 1999 releases for their 20th anniversary. There are reviews of some of the new TV offerings from Apple + and then the interview. **Stay tuned after the interview to hear Max's thoughts on The Irishman**   Feature:  1999 4th Qtr with Best. Movie. Year. Ever. Author Brian Raftery  Fight Club The Insider Magnolia  What We've Been Watching:  Max: The Irishman   ________________________________________________ Download the episode today and tweet at John and Max (@itsthepicpod). Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher.
2019-11-071h 03
Can't Make This UpBest. Movie. Year. Ever. with Brian RafteryIf I asked you to name some of your favorite movies from the 1990s, odds are several of those were made in 1999. That year was bombarded with films like The Sixth Sense, Being John Malkovich, American Pie, and The Blair Witch Project that have ingrained themselves in our culture.Â
My guest today is Brian Raftery, who has had a long career of writing on culture and entertainment for such publications as Wired, Rolling Stone, and Entertainment Weekly. Brian is the author of the fascinating book Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen and he join...
2019-11-0546 min
The Christ and Pop Culture Podcast NetworkSeeing and Believing 223 | Bong Joon-hoâs Parasite and an Interview with Author Brian RafteryCritic Ryan Holt returns to the show to help Kevin explore the bonkers plot of Parasite and Wade sits down with Wired senior writer Brian RafteryLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-11-011h 02
Mac N Cheese MoviesFlick Cupcakes, American Pie, Office Space coffee, Brian Raftery and "Best. Movie. Year. Ever: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen"With Flick cupcakes, American pie and Office Space coffee, we talk 1999 films with Brian Raftery and discuss his book, "Best. Movie. Year. Ever: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen."
2019-09-1556 min
Cinephile with Adnan VirkBrittany Runs A Marathon, Brian Raftery, 1999 FilmsAdnan speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the amazing book "Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen." Brian is on the show to talk about what is considered by many to be the greatest year in film's history - 1999. Adnan also reviews the new film "Brittany Runs A Marathon" and in honor of the 1999 films, Adnan and Joe give their Mt. Rushmore of the best movies of that year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-09-111h 00
What Did We Miss?The X-Files with Brian Raftery, author of Best. Movie. Year. Ever.This week we're joined by Brian Raftery, film writer and author of the book Best. Movie. Year. Ever., which examines the films of 1999. At the time, Brian was just getting started as a writer for Entertainment Weekly, so he was on the front lines of a seminal year for film in a year where everything felt a little apocalyptic (ah, the quaintness of Y2K). What he wasn't doing was watching a lot of TV, so for this week's blind spot we'll be Brian's guides as he sits down with the The X-Files for the first time.
In this episode...
2019-09-1100 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenWhy 1999 Was The Best Movie Year Ever (with Brian Raftery)David talks to Brian Raftery about his new book Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen. Brian discusses why this particular year became seminal in movie history and how it continues to influence filmmakers today. David and Brian then proceed to rank their top 5 movies from 1999 (#1 will shock you).
Shownotes:
(2:00) Brian Raftery interview
(38:33) David and Brian's Top 5 Movies from 1999
(1:08:00) Weekly Recommendation
Men. Abuse. Trauma
Vox's write-up about the video
Links:
Buy Brian's book on Amazon
Follow Brian on Twitter
Let me know your feedback for the podcast...
2019-08-131h 10
The FilmcastBonus Ep. - Why 1999 Was The Best Movie Year Ever (GUEST: Brian Raftery)In this special crossover with one of David's other podcasts, Culturally Relevant, David talks to Brian Raftery about his new book Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen. Brian discusses why this particular year became seminal in movie history and how it continues to influence filmmakers today. David and Brian then rank their personal top 5 films from 1999 (#1 will shock you).
Shownotes:
(1:45) Brian Raftery interviewÂ
(39:15) David and Brian's top five films of 1999
Follow Brian on Twitter
Buy Brian's book on Amazon
Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
This episode w...
2019-08-131h 09
Pivotal FilmEpisode 54 - "This Episode Goes to 11" with "Best.Movie.Year. Ever." conversationpivotalfilmpodcast@gmail.com, www.twitter.com/filmpivotal, www.pivotalfilm.com â a cross bow contingency
This week Mario, Tom, and their now frequent guest J.P., open the show with an excerpt of a long, loose, and sometimes poorly recorded conversation based on Brian Rafteryâs new book âBest. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screenâ (8:06). Then Mario and Tom eat what they hope are their number 54âs inside a ring of stones constructed by the druids: Tom (35:03), Mario (51:02).
On Tap!
Its another Root Beer week on Pivotal Film! This week weâre drinking a couple of beers from East Havenâs...
2019-07-271h 15
Battleship Pretension632. Best. Movie. Year. Ever. with Brian RafteryTyler and David are joined by Brian Raftery to discuss his book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.
2019-04-2900 min
The WatchWhy 1999 Was One of the Best Years for Movies, Plus a Conversation With Roxanne Benjamin | The Watch
Author Brian Raftery joins the show to talk about his new book, âBest. Movie. Year. Everâ (2:59), and how 1999 became a seminal year for movies (24:31). Plus a conversation with Roxanne Benjamin, the creator of âBody at Brighton Rock,â about making unique horror movies (45:30).Host: Chris RyanGuests: Sean Fennessey, Brian Raftery, and Roxanne Benjamin
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2019-04-261h 00
Fuel Your Mind With A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Next-Level.Best. Movie. Year. Ever. by Brian RafteryPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/83723to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Best. Movie. Year. Ever.
Author: Brian Raftery
Narrator: George Newbern
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
Release date: 04-16-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 536 ratings
Genres: Film & TV
Publisher's Summary:
From a veteran culture writer and modern movie expert, a celebration and analysis of the movies of 1999 - arguably the most groundbreaking year in American cinematic history.
2019-04-1610h 55
Maximum Film!Golly! The Gang Discusses 'Shazam!' and The Movies of 1999 with Author Brian RafteryShaaazaaam! The gang discusses the brand new entry into the DCU with special guest, author Brian Raftery. They dissect the portrayal of superheroes on screen, and discuss how there is little deviation from the stereotypical superhero body archetype. Plus, the crew talks about the movies of 1999 and Brian's new book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen. And, as always, we've got staff picks. In news, the producer for the Aretha Franklin documentary, Amazing Grace, did not get paid a dime for years of work, Sam Mendes is shooting his new WWI film all in o...
2019-04-121h 05