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The Empire Film PodcastThe Empire Film PodcastAn Award-Losing Podcast (with guests Jai Courtney, Ian McShane, Dean DeBlois)This week's episode of the freshly award-losing Empire Podcast sees the podteam lick their wounds after a demoralising defeat in the Best Podcast (Consumer) category at the BSMEs earlier in the week. How do they do this? By talking about movies, of course, as they discuss the week's news (a load of trailers, and a potential new James Cameron movie), reviewing Ballerina: From The World Of John Wick, Dangerous Animals, and Predator: KIller Of Killers. Oh, and they talk about actors who might be able to reprise their iconic animation roles in live-action, while James hits Helen and Chris...2025-06-061h 57Primal ScreenPrimal ScreenGrand Tour, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, and more!This week on Primal Screen, guest host Will Cox is joined by Alex McShane to review Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Grand Tour. Our favourite frazzled English woman is back for this Valentine’s Day-released rom-com. Renee Zellweger returns to the role of Bridget Jones, this time as a single mother of two facing the prospect of re-starting her love life. New love interests are played by Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor, as well as old flame Daniel Cleaver played by Hugh Grant. This is the fourth instalment of the series, and is based off He...2025-02-1946 minThe Man HugThe Man HugThe Man Hug - Ep022 - Resilience - Christopher Lee Power & Helen Gilbert (Samaritans)In this episode, we are joined by actor/director Christopher Lee Power. Christopher gives us an honest account of his childhood and youth in which there were numerous traumatic events such as sexual abuse, witnessing a murder, and issues with alcohol and drugs. Christopher discovered the world of performing and put all his energy into becoming an actor. He received his Oxford Diploma in Acting from Richmond Drama School,  and training from prestigious institutions such The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, and RADA. Christopher is also passionate about giving back and has established the Power Foundation to provide young p...2024-12-181h 29Grab The Powerful Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Grab The Powerful Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Getting Away With Murder: My unexpected life on page, stage and screen by Lynda La PlantePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/764497to listen full audiobooks. Title: Getting Away With Murder: My unexpected life on page, stage and screen Author: Lynda La Plante Narrator: GIll Titchmarsh, Carol Cleveland, Ann Mitchell, Helen Mirren, Lynda La Plante, Dawn French, Simon Callow, Victoria Smurfit Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 54 minutes Release date: September 12, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The hilarious and moving tell-all memoir from the UK's queen of crime drama. This edition includes content exclusive to the audiobook: alongside Lynda, you will hear from close friends, family and stars she's worked with during her long career, including Dame Helen...2024-09-122h 54Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentAccess Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentGetting Away With Murder: My unexpected life on page, stage and screen by Lynda La PlantePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/764497 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Getting Away With Murder: My unexpected life on page, stage and screen Author: Lynda La Plante Narrator: GIll Titchmarsh, Carol Cleveland, Ann Mitchell, Helen Mirren, Lynda La Plante, Dawn French, Simon Callow, Victoria Smurfit Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 54 minutes Release date: September 12, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: The hilarious and moving tell-all memoir from the UK's queen of crime drama. This edition includes content exclusive to the audiobook: alongside Lynda, you will hear from close friends, family and stars she's worked with during her long career, including...2024-09-1205 minDiscover the Best Audio Stories in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsDiscover the Best Audio Stories in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsGetting Away With Murder: My unexpected life on page, stage and screen by Lynda La PlantePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/764497 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Getting Away With Murder: My unexpected life on page, stage and screen Author: Lynda La Plante Narrator: GIll Titchmarsh, Carol Cleveland, Ann Mitchell, Helen Mirren, Lynda La Plante, Dawn French, Simon Callow, Victoria Smurfit Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 54 minutes Release date: September 12, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The hilarious and moving tell-all memoir from the UK's queen of crime drama. This edition includes content exclusive to the audiobook: alongside Lynda, you will hear from close friends, family and stars she's worked with during her long career, including Dame...2024-09-1205 minThe EditionThe EditionAll hail Harris! Can Kamala bluff her way to the top?This week: All hail Harris! As the Democratic National Convention approaches its climax, The Spectator’s deputy editor Freddy Gray explores vice president Kamala Harris’s remarkable rise to the top of the democratic ticket in his cover article this week. Freddy joins the podcast from Chicago (1:30). Next: live from the DNC. Freddy and Natasha Feroze, The Spectator’s deputy broadcast editor, have been out and about at the convention talking to delegates – and detractors – of the Democratic Party. What do these Americans think? And does Kamala Harris have ‘good vibes’? (7:56).Then: should misogyny really be classified und...2024-08-2235 minBest of the SpectatorBest of the SpectatorThe Edition: All hail Harris!This week: All hail Harris! As the Democratic National Convention approaches its climax, The Spectator’s deputy editor Freddy Gray explores vice president Kamala Harris’s remarkable rise to the top of the democratic ticket in his cover article this week. Freddy joins the podcast from Chicago (1:30).   Next: live from the DNC. Freddy and Natasha Feroze, The Spectator’s deputy broadcast editor, have been out and about at the convention talking to delegates – and detractors – of the Democratic Party. What do these Americans think? And does Kamala Harris have ‘good vibes’? (7:56). Then: should misogyny really be classified unde...2024-08-2235 minOxford Kafka24Oxford Kafka24Tuberculosis: vaccines, diagnostics and experienceKafka died in 1924 of tuberculosis, which remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. This talk looks at the various aspects of tuberculosis from candidate vaccines, the role of genetics in TB treatments and the perspective of a patient. Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, not least because of the prevalence of drug-resistant strains of TB. Researchers at the University of Oxford, supported by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), are tackling TB in a variety of ways, from vaccines to more targeted treatments. Speakers: Professor Helen McShane: Director of the Oxford NIHR Biomedical Rese...2024-06-1255 minOxford Kafka24Oxford Kafka24Oxford Reads KafkaA collective public reading of 'Metamorphosis' to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Franz Kafka’s death. Bringing together literary figures, civic leaders and University academics and students, this event celebrates the power of Kafka’s voice today. Readers include: Lemn Sissay (author and broadcaster), Ben Okri (author), Lisa Appignanesi (author), Professor Helen McShane (Professor of Vaccinology, Oxford University), Danial Hussain (President of Oxford Student Union), Marie Chatardova (Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the UK), Miguel Berger (Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the UK). Produced by the Bodleian Libraries.2024-06-122h 32Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight PalsSubmitted for the Approval of the Midnight PalsThe Tale of the Strangers on a TrainPatricia Highsmith, crime writer, snail friend, and lovable weirdo known for her shabby trenchcoat, eccentric habits, and possibly imaginary wife, investigates a bizarre double murder. Two people who don't know each other, or if you will, "strangers", meet on a rail vehicle, or as it were, "train", and plan the perfect crime. What really happened with Mary Shelley and her polycule at Lake Geneva last summer?Content notes: swearing, violence, murder, death including by train and drowning.CAST: Mary Shelley — REBECCA D'SOUZAEdgar Allan Poe — RODRIGO BORGESClive Barker — SISTER INDICAHP Lovecraft — ROBIN JOHNSONDean Koontz — WREN MONTGOMERYS...2023-11-2847 minREDESIGNING MIDLIFE | Workout Motivation Over 50, Nutrition Facts, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Exercise Inspiration, Menopause Symptoms, Self-Care, Midlife CrisisREDESIGNING MIDLIFE | Workout Motivation Over 50, Nutrition Facts, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Exercise Inspiration, Menopause Symptoms, Self-Care, Midlife CrisisHow Are DECLINING ESTROGEN Levels Affecting Your Skin? | New Skincare Routines In MENOPAUSE With Helen Marray-FinlayIn our conversation with Finlay+Green CEO and renowned Hollywood Makeup Artist Helen Marray-Finlay, we get into the significant impact of menopause on skincare.There is a significant influence of declining estrogen levels on the skin, leading to increased sensitivity and notable changes in texture. During menopause, it's crucial to adopt a gentle skincare regimen, avoiding harsh ingredients like retinol and focusing on hydration and minimalism.Helen stresses the importance of staying hydrated, using products rich in hyaluronic acid and squalene, and diligently applying sunscreen with at least 45 SPF. We talked about her new line...2023-11-1545 minGiant Mess: A Weird Sports Entertainment Comedy PodcastGiant Mess: A Weird Sports Entertainment Comedy PodcastWhy John Wick: Chapter 4 Is A Killer End To The Best Action Movie Franchise (REVIEW) | Giant MessIn this "Giant Mess", movie lover Neal Lynch reviews John Wick: Chapter 4 and explains why it was an extremely fulfilling conclusion to one of the best, if not the best, action movie franchise of all. LOGLINE: John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes. DETAILS: Rating: R  Genre: Action Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2023  Wide Runtime: 2h 49m Distributor: Lionsgate Di...2023-06-141h 18Movies That Don\'t Suck and Some That DoMovies That Don't Suck and Some That DoMovies That Don't Suck and Some That Do: John Wick - Chapter 4/Shazam! Fury of the GodsChris Owen and Neil Blackwood present their John Wick Chapter 4/Shazam Fury of the Gods Review!Sequels Sequels Sequels. That is what the guys talk about in this episode. First off, after intro, they punch, kick and gun fu their way through the globe while they talk about John Wick: Chapter 4. Then, after an extendo news segment, they don their spandex and scream magic words while they give their thoughts on Shazam: Fury of the Gods. Their is a spoiler section on this one but, per protocol they give a fair warning.John Wick: Chapter 4 is...2023-04-071h 32Anchor Baby – the audioAnchor Baby – the audioJohn Wick 4: a Higher Body Count than TitanicAt a whopping two hours and forty-nine minutes, John Wick 4 – the final installment of the Keanu Reeves-led action series – is just 25 minutes shorter than Titanic. It’s longer than Avatar. I could make a semi-decent loaf of sourdough in the time it took me to watch Keanu mow down assassins in what has to be the most complex shoot-em-up in history, a sprawling epic that takes us from New York City to Osaka, ending up in Paris (via a short jaunt to Berlin). Before I say what I’m about to say, you should know: I’ve seen all t...2023-04-0304 minThe Empire Film PodcastThe Empire Film Podcast#557 — Ian McShane, Alexander Skarsgard, John BoyegaAnother Empire Podcast episode, another bumper selection of guests this week, as Chris Hewitt sits down (in person) with Ian McShane, star of John Wick Chapter 4, and they chat about hotels, Lovejoy, McShane's start in acting, and (of course) Columbo. (Note: this interview was conducted before the news broke of the death of McShane's John Wick co-star, Lance Reddick) Chris also has a fantastic chat with John Boyega, star of Breaking, which is released on PVOD on Monday (March 27th), in which they talk about the film's social conscience, how Boyega navigated his career post-Attack The Block and Star Wars...2023-03-242h 01Let Me Entertain YouLet Me Entertain YouPL Travers, Mary Poppins Birthplace Statue - Paul McShaneWith the Mary Poppins musical opening in Sydney, I travelled to Bowral NSW. Over a hundred years ago, the author PL Travers OBE (birthname, Helen Lyndon Goff) lived with her mother and two young sisters, after the death of their father. Extensive research has uncovered Bowral as the birthplace of the character 'Mary Poppins', providing a lot of inspiration for her books. I speak to local historian Paul McShane, who along with his daughter campaigned to have the 'Mary Poppins birthplace statue' made, that twice a year magically turns so Mary can catch the East wind. We speak in...2022-07-3058 minREDESIGNING MIDLIFE | Workout Motivation Over 50, Nutrition Facts, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Exercise Inspiration, Menopause Symptoms, Self-Care, Midlife CrisisREDESIGNING MIDLIFE | Workout Motivation Over 50, Nutrition Facts, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Exercise Inspiration, Menopause Symptoms, Self-Care, Midlife CrisisFNBB 56 - Yaass Queen, Own Your Femininity Like A BossI'm feeling pretty empowered after talking with founder of the Divine Living Brand and author of "The Audacity To Be Queen" this week. She really got me to thinking about what it means to be feminine and how the feminine instinct has been injured so long by the need of all women to express their masculinity to get ahead.Mike had to STAND BACK this week in case I was going to blow estrogen all over him. It could have happened because "I am woman, hear me roar"....cue Helen Reddy.We hope you have...2022-03-1221 minBeyond ShakespeareBeyond ShakespeareTriumph 1621: Live Recording of The Sun in Aries ReconTriumph 1621: Reconstructing: The Sun in Aries by Thomas Middleton. This is mostly an uncut recording of the 12pm show, our first of the day, from various outdoor recording positions that have been edited together into one track. It was not an ideal day to record on - it had rained for most of the morning and, though this performance was dry, our equipment was still largely covered in plastic. A few sections have been taken from other parts of the day for technical reasons. There will be a SPOILERS episode of the podcast coming out next year, where we explicate...2021-12-2033 minHolobiontHolobiont#5 Co-infections: Cytomegalovirus and M. tuberculosis (Shuailin Li)Shuailin Li, a PhD Student at the Jenner Institute in the group of Prof Helen McShane, studies the link between cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and M.tuberculosis infection or tuberculosis(TB) disease. Infections rarely, if ever, happen in isolation: humans are infected with 10 chronic viruses on average and this imprint shapes our response to other pathogens.   On this episode, find out how data from a vaccine study cohort uncovered a detrimental association between CMV infection and TB, the likely immunological mechanisms for this effect and the possible implications of these findings in endemic regions. 2021-06-1019 minThe Official Manchester United PodcastThe Official Manchester United PodcastPaul McShane - "Handing in my transfer request to Sir Alex"This week we hear from Paul McShane about his experiences coming through the Manchester United Academy system and onwards. The Ireland international recalled his time at United and the demands that were placed on young players very early; after winning the FA Youth Cup, the team still got an earful from Sir Alex Ferguson.He also told us how his compatriot Roy Keane would be another one to give him "tough love" on the training pitch. Paul never played a competitive game for the club, as he saw the competition for his place...2021-04-191h 23Mojo for the Modern ManMojo for the Modern ManMeeting the Dramatic Moment with Dana Rowe, Award-Winning Composer - Part 2In part 2 of our conversation, Dana stops by a number of important way-stations as he takes us back and forth between Ohio and New York...We visit bottoming-out, the distorted world of "a musical maestro of self-destruction," finally facing the truth of who he was - and finding alignment, responsibility, compassion, self-acceptance, freedom and gratitude.That's a lot - and barely speaks to the ground we cover!Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world...2021-03-2330 minMojo for the Modern ManMojo for the Modern ManMeeting the Dramatic Moment with Dana Rowe, Award-Winning Composer - Part 1Dana Rowe grew up in a home surrounded by art and music, the latter of which, as he puts it, "became my first language" and "safe place."In this first part of our conversation, Dana shares the story of how the wisdom of an early teacher - Mrs. Martin - pointed him toward a lifetime of writing music "for the dramatic moment.  We also touch on what art is, why it matters and so much more...Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, t...2021-03-1623 minLovejoy ActuallyLovejoy ActuallyA Finite Number of CastlesSpecial guest! Special guest! One of our fantastic Patrons, Kevin, provides maternity cover for Helen this episode, as we get to grips with recording remotely - excuse the sound quality and enjoy a beautiful folk song from Pol to make up for it. We discuss McShane’s work on Shrek, Em’s (now cancelled) upcoming trip to Dublin and Sylvia Plath’s beekeeping career as we review a Lovejoy episode with some terrifying hair, some full on cavorting and Not Rula Lenska (playing the female Olivier no less!) Mind out for the black wigglies!The origin...2020-05-2030 minLovejoy ActuallyLovejoy Actually38. (The Colour of Mary) The Billiard Table Said Nothing...… but louder this time.Yes, the hen do is back - displaying our terrible cinematic ignorance, reliving our Watership Down childhood traumas and possibly slandering some snooker players along the way. We enjoy a wonderfully dramatic Lady Jane and a very sexy Lovejoy (complete with Man U mug!) in this episode, which also sees the return of everyone’s favourite insufferable vulgarian: Charlie Gimbert!In the words of Mr Helen "Is it always like this?"Antique of the Week: Em will take the Ugly Sister hatstand (because we can't have crisp pack...2020-02-261h 07Lovejoy ActuallyLovejoy ActuallyBedouin New Romantic (Eric of Arabia)A double scoop of jalopy please and a sprinkling of asides this week as an incapacitated Lovejoy has the oddest dream…Join us as we delight in Bert Kwouk’s presence and marvel at the NHS in the 90s when it was clearly fine to have any amount of visitors at all sorts of hours and your doctor would drop everything to do keyhole surgery on a leaf, a plaster cast, a terracotta pig etc if it made you happy.We meet a space invader (not the good kind that Polly likes), discover we don't know...2019-07-241h 17Lovejoy ActuallyLovejoy ActuallyANTIQUES MAN (The Real Thing)Mere traces of peril this week as Lovejoy's rescue complex turns away from needy widows to the shopkeepers of Norfolk who have found themselves part of a not-massively-sophisticated fiddle game. He also gets an actual job (finally!) though nothing is as it seems, as per. This episode Pol shares the time she she thrust her ticket at Ian McShane; Helen reveals a surprising family connections and Em remembers her love for Mark Bellingham. We also enjoy Gimbert's turn on Antiques Treasure Trail, and are delighted by the sight of Lotus Lovejoy.Antique of the Week: Lady Jane's...2018-08-2936 minSala de HieloSala de Hielo10. Las 10 MEJORES SERIES de 2017 | SALA DE HIELO¡Bienvenidos Valientes! Soy Noé de Sala de Hielo. Para empezar bien el año aquí tenemos las 10 mejores series de 2017 o el TOP 10 de Series de 2017. Siempre que se hace un TOP alguna buena candidata se tiene que quedar fuera, muy a mi pesar… Muchas gracias por ver el video y, sobre todo, espero que os guste y que coincidamos… ¡o No! Por eso es tan hermoso el cine y todo lo que lo rodea… Estas son mis 10 seleccionadas y su ficha: — TOP 10 — Título: The Crown Director: Peter Morgan (Creador), Stephen Daldry, Philip Martin, Julia Harold, Benjamin Caron Reparto: Claire Foy, Matt...2018-01-0409 minFuture Science GroupFuture Science GroupIDHTalks with Helen McShane: Developing a new tuberculosis vaccineHelen McShane discusses her work leading the TB vaccine research program at Oxford University, and shares her thoughts on the challenges facing vaccine development and eradication of this disease.2017-05-2512 minJCast NetworkJCast NetworkTwo Jews On John Wick: Chapter 2The Boogeyman Is Back And He’s Taking No Prisoners Poor John Wick (Keanu Reeves) All he wants to do is lead a quiet life and play with his dog. Unfortunately, his associates have other plans for him. ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ brilliantly directed by Chad Stahelski (‘John Wick’) and written by Derek Kolstad (‘John Wick’, ‘The Following’) opens with John retrieving his beloved 1969 Mustang from the Russian mobsters who stole it. Of course this doesn’t come easy. After slaying what seems like every Russian bad guy on planet earth, John is pursued by the remaining ones in a...2017-02-1005 minThe Mitchen with Andrew Levins and Mitch OrrThe Mitchen with Andrew Levins and Mitch OrrEpisode 16: Live From RootstockRootstock is an annual sustainable food and wine event in Sydney. Mike, Mitch and Levins were there and drank a few too many wines before hitting record but managed to stumble their way through a handful of interviews with some of the biggest stars of natural wine. Hear us speak with Hartsyard's Gregory LLewellyn, Tim Watkins from Automata, Ned Brooks and Joel Amos from DRNKS, Pub Life's Jovan Curic, Grab Your Fork's Helen Yee, Pat Nourse, Charles Leong, Lauren Eldridge, Annaliese Gregory, Cam Fairbairn, Ed Loveday, Patrick Sullivan, Luke Powell, Roger McShane, Sue Dyson and stacks more interviews with people from...2015-12-0556 minJCast NetworkJCast NetworkTwo Jews On John WickJohn Wick (Keanu Reeves) is the last person you would ever want to piss off. Why is that you ask? Because he is the most lethal dude on planet earth. How lethal is he? Well let’s just say, in any given moment, he can shoot, knife, and.or choke a man quicker than Rachel Ray can break an egg. Wick even has a nickname…The Boogie man. When the film begins, we see that John is not a happy man. He is mourning his beloved wife, Helen (Bridget Moynahan) who we see in a video that John...2014-10-2404 minListen to The LancetListen to The LancetThe Lancet: February 04, 2013Helen McShane from the University of Oxford discusses results from a phase IIb tuberculosis trial.2013-02-0410 minListen to The LancetListen to The LancetThe Lancet: February 04, 2013Helen McShane from the University of Oxford discusses results from a phase IIb tuberculosis trial.2013-02-0410 minListen to The LancetListen to The LancetThe Lancet: February 04, 2013Helen McShane from the University of Oxford discusses results from a phase IIb tuberculosis trial.2013-02-0410 minThe Lancet in conversation withThe Lancet in conversation withThe Lancet: February 04, 2013Helen McShane from the University of Oxford discusses results from a phase IIb tuberculosis trial.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv2013-02-0411 minTranslational MedicineTranslational MedicineTuberculosisDr Helen McShane has been working on a new TB vaccine for 10 years. She explains why developing countries are especially in need of a new vaccine since HIV and TB epidemics overlap and show a devastating synergy. There are about 9 million new cases and 1.7 million deaths every year from tuberculosis. Dr Helen McShane developed MVA85A, a vaccine with the aim to boost the cellular immune response induced by BCG. BCG, now over 100 years old, remains the only licensed vaccine against Tuberculosis. It confers good protection against severe disease and meningitis but doesn't protect against lung disease. MVA85A was...2011-03-0103 minTranslational MedicineTranslational MedicineTuberculosisDr Helen McShane has been working on a new TB vaccine for 10 years. She explains why developing countries are especially in need of a new vaccine since HIV and TB epidemics overlap and show a devastating synergy. There are about 9 million new cases and 1.7 million deaths every year from tuberculosis. Dr Helen McShane developed MVA85A, a vaccine with the aim to boost the cellular immune response induced by BCG. BCG, now over 100 years old, remains the only licensed vaccine against Tuberculosis. It confers good protection against severe disease and meningitis but doesn't protect against lung disease. MVA85A was...2011-03-0103 minTranslational MedicineTranslational MedicineTuberculosisDr Helen McShane has been working on a new TB vaccine for 10 years. She explains why developing countries are especially in need of a new vaccine since HIV and TB epidemics overlap and show a devastating synergy. There are about 9 million new cases and 1.7 million deaths every year from tuberculosis. Dr Helen McShane developed MVA85A, a vaccine with the aim to boost the cellular immune response induced by BCG. BCG, now over 100 years old, remains the only licensed vaccine against Tuberculosis. It confers good protection against severe disease and meningitis but doesn't protect against lung disease. MVA85A was...2011-03-0100 minEpidemics and VaccinesEpidemics and VaccinesTuberculosisProfessor Helen McShane talks about her work on a new vaccine against tuberculosis. There are about 9 million new cases and two million deaths every year from tuberculosis (TB). BCG, now over 100 years old, remains the only licensed vaccine against TB. It confers good protection against severe disease and meningitis, but doesn't protect against lung disease. After working on TB for 10 years, Professor Helen McShane developed MVA85A, a vaccine with the aim to boost the cellular immune response induced by BCG. Professor McShane explains why developing countries are especially in need of a new vaccine since HIV and TB epidemics...2011-03-0103 minFilm Geek CentralFilm Geek CentralCop Out, The Crazies, 44 Inch Chest, The Last StationHey hey, it's our 50th episode of Film Geek Central! Feel free to applaud.First, we're finally getting a look at COP OUT. Now, Austin named this his Least Awaited Film of 2009. If you only saw the original trailer, that's understandable. However, glimpses at several Red Band (read: uncensored) clips have put that in doubt. Will Kevin Smith's cop comedy surprise us all?THE CRAZIES is a film in which several laid back townspeople become infected with a mysterious sickness that turns them into crazed killers. Sounds familiar, doesn't it...2010-03-011h 35