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Ask Julie Ryan Español¡SECRETOS QUE EL ESPÍRITU NO QUIERE QUE TE PIERDAS! Descifra mensajes de SUEÑOS y SANA con ENERGÍA!📣¡AÚN MÁS sobre este episodio!➡️https://askjulieryan.com/podcast/578¿Qué pasaría si tus sueños pudieran conectarte con vidas pasadas o seres queridos que han trascendido? En este episodio transformador, exploramos el poder de la sanación espiritual, la re-secuenciación del ADN y el aumento de la energía vibracional para desbloquear avances profundos en la salud. Conoce a Elena de Ámsterdam, quien busca alivio del cáncer cervical recurrente a través de un proceso único de visualización destinado a limpiar sus ganglios linfáticos, inspirado en la innovadora invest...2025-06-251h 11
NRJ Séries NewsDeux nouvelles séries au menu : "Kaboul" sur France TV et "La Rivière des Disparues" avec Amanda Seyfried sur Max.Bertrand Lesguillons vous présente "Kaboul" avec Jonathan Zaccaï pour FranceTV et la série "La Rivière des Disparues" avec Amanda Seyfried sur MAX2025-03-2801 minNRJ Séries NewsDeux nouvelles séries au menu : "Kaboul" sur France TV et "La Rivière des Disparues" avec Amanda Seyfried sur Max.Bertrand Lesguillons vous présente "Kaboul" avec Jonathan Zaccaï pour FranceTV et la série "La Rivière des Disparues" avec Amanda Seyfried sur MAX2025-03-2801 min
Pop Icon with David Carson70 - Single White Female reboot, Nova the Vampire Slayer, Kanye & Tate Brothers vs KimThis week on episode 70 of Pop Icon with David Carson, host David Carson talks the "Single White Female" reboot, Nova the Vampire Slayer, spoilers about Euphoria season three, as well as all the new Kanye drama.
- Amanda Seyfried rejects Guardians of the Galaxy
- Black Mirror Season 7
- Materialists trailer
- Jonathan Majors
- Ellen Pompeo pay disparity thoughts
- Donatella steps down2025-03-2040 min
Syira Kalilah Caster#578 - SECRETS SPIRIT DOESN’T WANT YOU TO MISS! Decode DREAM Messages & HEAL with ENERGY!EVEN MORE about this episode!What if your dreams could connect you to past lives or transitioned loved ones? In this transformative episode, we dive into the power of spiritual healing, DNA resequencing, and raising vibrational energy to unlock profound health breakthroughs. Meet Elena from Amsterdam, who seeks relief from recurrent cervical cancer through a unique visualization process aimed at cleansing her lymph nodes, inspired by Thomas Seyfried’s groundbreaking research on sugar’s role in cancer. Explore the mystery of Teresa’s recurring dreams, where she visits the same house nightly—could these be echoes of a past life? Together...2025-01-031h 13
Ask Julie Ryan#578 - SECRETS SPIRIT DOESN’T WANT YOU TO MISS! Decode DREAM Messages & HEAL with ENERGY!EVEN MORE about this episode!What if your dreams could connect you to past lives or transitioned loved ones? In this transformative episode, we dive into the power of spiritual healing, DNA resequencing, and raising vibrational energy to unlock profound health breakthroughs. Meet Elena from Amsterdam, who seeks relief from recurrent cervical cancer through a unique visualization process aimed at cleansing her lymph nodes, inspired by Thomas Seyfried’s groundbreaking research on sugar’s role in cancer. Explore the mystery of Teresa’s recurring dreams, where she visits the same house nightly—could these be echoes of a past li...2025-01-031h 10
Muss Man Gesehen Haben!?WickedFür die letzte reguläre Folge des Jahres haben wir uns einen Film mit Weihnachtspotential angesehen: Wicked! Emmas Leidenschaft für Musicals ist ja mittlerweile bekannt und so hatten wir eigentlich auch gar keine Wahl.In einer Welt, in der Gut und Böse nicht so eindeutig sind wie sie scheinen, treffen zwei grundverschiedene junge Hexen aufeinander: die beliebte, strahlende Galinda und die missverstandene, grünhäutige Elphaba. Was als Rivalität an der Shiz-Universität beginnt, entwickelt sich zu einer unerwarteten Freundschaft. Während Elphaba mit ihren außergewöhnlichen magischen Fähigkeiten und ihrem starken Gere...2024-12-211h 22
The Pop BreakThe Anniversary Brothers Podcast: Mean Girls 20th AnniversaryAaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Mean Girls for its 20th anniversary. Joining them as special guest is Aaron’s friend and Lindsey Lohan stan Stefan Thomas.
Mean Girls is a teen comedy directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. It is based on the self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman. The film opened in theaters on April 30, 2004.
The movie follows high schooler Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) as she tries to fit in after years of homeschooling abroad. Cady starts hanging out with the Plastics, a clique of...2024-05-0958 min
A Procura do Remake PerfeitoMeninas MalvadasNão é 3 de Outubro, mas hoje é dia de Meninas Malvadas (Mean Girls) no nosso podcast. Nesse episódio de A Procura do Remake Perfeito, nós, os Murphys (Manu e Vince) vamos explorar a selva do colegial nas escolas norte-americanas e as músicas e coreografias do novo remake, um musical. E vamos comparar a forma como cada um aprofunda seu assunto central, as (poucas mas brutais) diferenças nas cenas e na história dos filmes, e dar nossa opinião sobre o casting icônico do filme de 2004 e sobre os novos nomes que surgem nas telonas no remake...2024-01-231h 50
Nick Luck Daily PodcastEp 919 - Groundhog Day for Clarence House?Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan harding to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. They get the latest from Lingfield, battling very cold temperatures, with clerk Stephanie Wethered, while Gary Moore joins the show to tell us about Editeur Du Gite's likely repeat should the Clarence House be restaged at Cheltenham. In an extensive interview with RCA CEO David Armstrong, Nick drills into a mixed set of racecourse attendance results from 2023, while broadcaster Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes joins the show to discuss the British Horse Society's road safety initiative, and Old Gold Racing's Ed Seyfried...2024-01-1947 min
LongPlayCastIcónica - Chicas Pesadas - LongPlayCast#206En este episodio del podcast hablamos de la película Chicas Pesadas (Mean Girls) dirigida por Mark Waters, guion escrito por Tina Fey, adaptación del libro Queen Bees and Wannabes de Rosalind Wiseman.
Protagonizada por Lindsay Lohan como Cady Heron, con Rachel McAdams como la icónica Regina George, Tina Fey como Sharon Norbury, Amanda Seyfried como Karen Smith, Lacey Chabert como Gretchen Wieners, Jonathan Bennett como Aaron Samuels, Lizzy Caplan como Janis Ian, Daniel Franzese como Damien, Amy Poehler como la Mamá George, Tim Meadows como el Director Ron Duvall, Rajiv Surendra como Kevin Gnapoor, Dieg...2024-01-151h 03
TensaiReviewsTensai Reviews Mean Girls | It's a Lornie Mikes Production! This movie is SO FETCHLike us on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/TensaiReviewsMovies*** SPOILER TALK *** Check out our YouTube Channel for this Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaO7onafU0xGWnT1Qdx01jQ
Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen comedy film directed by Mark Waters, written by Tina Fey, and starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried (in her film acting debut), Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Poehler and Fey. The supporting cast includes Lizzy Caplan, Jonathan Bennett, Daniel Franzese and Neil Flynn. The screenplay is based in part on Rosalind Wiseman's 2002 book Queen Bees and Wannabes...2023-12-1841 min
The Rom Com Rewind PodcastS4 E35: Mean GirlsMean Girls is a 2004 Teen Romantic Comedy directed by Mark Waters, Mark Waters also directed Just Like Heaven, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Freaky Friday. This movie is also written by Tina Fey and produced by Lorne Michaels. Mean Girls is the story of Cady Heron played by Lindsay Lohan. Cady was homeschooled and lived in Africa for 12 years and she is finally going to highschool for the first time… she has no idea what she is in for. Cady quickly meets the school rejects Janis Ian played by Lizzy Caplan and Damian played by Daniel Franzese. She also meets the ‘plas...2023-09-271h 13
I Love This, You Should Too230 Mean Girls (2004)We’re diving into the beloved and infinitely quotable High School comedy Mean Girls, including bullying, anthropological studies, fashion, downtown Africa, wearing pink on Wednesdays, and we discuss if the film falls into the trap of becoming that which it satirizes.
You go Glen Coco!
Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen comedy film directed by Mark Waters, written by Tina Fey, and starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried (in her film acting debut), Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Poehler and Fey. The supporting cast includes Lizzy Caplan, Jonathan Bennett, Daniel Franzese and Neil Flynn. The screenplay ...2023-09-181h 17
A Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE45 - Farewell...For NowIn this final episode, Jonathan discusses recent life changes that led to the break in episodes. Alas, this will be the last episode for a long while. Thank you to all the listeners who have corresponded and shared their experiences with the podcast. That has been a true joy. Jonathan is starting a History graduate program and won't have time to continue the podcast. Before signing off, Jonathan reflects on Ayn Rand's ideas in American culture in June 2023, as reflected in the funeral episode of HBO's series, Succession. Have Ayn Rand's theories finally been cast into the...2023-06-1144 min
Nostalgia HitsLindsay Lohan's Renaissance is Coming - Mean Girls!I guess you all can come sit with us this week as Laina and Shionne talk about Mean Girls starring Amy Poehler. Supporting actors: Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jonathan Bennett, Lacey Chabert (who is Asian?), Daniel Franzese, Rajiv Surendra, and more.
Ya'll better be wearing pink.
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Cult Cinema CircleJennifer's Body (2009)On today's episode, we're heading to a Low Shoulder show, trying to find a "cute" outfit to wear, and also trying to figure out why our best friend is puking black sludge onto our floor, while revisit the absolute horror cult classic, Jennifer's Body (2009). This movie was written by Diablo Cody, and directed by Karyn Kusama.This movie stars Megan Fox (Transformers, Hope & Faith), Amanda Seyfried (Mean Girls, The Dropout), Johnny Simmons (Evan Almighty, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), and JK Simmons (Whiplash, Juno)This movie is a great example of a cult...2023-03-221h 28A Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE44 - Stinging JetsIn this episode, Jonathan explores Hank Reardon's perception that business enterprise is a "shameful cult." This involves a larger discussion of the value of work and the psychological toll of living with people who have different values. Jonathan mentions the book Callings as an example of how work can hold larger value.My five themes to explore in this podcast's close read of Atlas Shrugged are:What is human nature?Straw-man arguments and their impact on the world Ayn Rand creates.Dagny Taggart as a true hero.How empathy can be de-legitimized.What is Capitalism and...2022-12-0943 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE43 - Guiltless Serenity of SpiritIn this episode, Jonathan finishes up their discussion of Chapter 5. We see Dagny and Francisco interact in the novel's present time. The dialog reinforces the pattern for Francisco: keeping secrets and acting paternalistic toward Dagny. However, we also see suspenseful developments of Dagny's character on the Hero's Journey. Ayn Rand takes some more pot shots at socialism, which Jonathan addresses. My five themes to explore in this podcast's close read of Atlas Shrugged are:What is human nature?Straw-man arguments and their impact on the world Ayn Rand creates.Dagny Taggart as a true hero.How...2022-12-0236 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE42 - A Ray of Hidden LightIn this episode, Jonathan discusses the end of the backstory of Francisco and Dagny's relationship. In reference to the "exhilaration" of Francisco's manic overworking, Jonathan draws out the distinction between workaholism and flow state. Flow state is a concept explained by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (click here for his book on the flow state). This episode contains a lot of commentary about trust in relationships and how Francisco d'Anconia violates Dagny's trust. My five themes to explore in this podcast's close read of Atlas Shrugged are:What is human nature?Straw-man arguments and their impact on the...2022-11-1744 min
Kronica News™Ariana Grande Spotted for First Time on Wicked Set Alongside Husband Dalton Gomez September 29, 2022 Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey Cast asAriana Grande Spotted for First Time on Wicked Set Alongside Husband Dalton GomezSeptember 29, 2022Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey Cast as Fiyero in Wicked MoviesSeptember 22, 2022Ariana Grande's Fabulous Hair Evolution Proves She's a Beauty ChameleonAugust 23, 2022Ariana Grande Shares Rare Look at Her Natural Curls in Makeup-Free VideoAugust 22, 2022Why Ariana Grande Isn't Wearing Wedding Ring in TikTok TutorialAugust 19, 2022Ariana Grande's Winged Eyeliner Technique Is So RelatableAugust 19, 2022Why Ariana Grande's Fans Are CONVINCED Her Makeup...2022-11-0701 min
Entertainment TonightEntertainment Tonight for Monday, October 17, 2022Only ET is with Drew Barrymore and her special guest, George Clooney. The sweet surprise from George that brought Drew to tears. Then, we’re on the Academy Museum Gala red carpet with Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Garner, Kerry Washington, Selena Gomez, Renee Zellweger, Steve McQueen, Miky Lee, Amanda Seyfried, Ariana Debose, Awkwafina, and more. And, how Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez are putting rift rumors to rest with their photo together at the Gala. Plus, we celebrate a movie milestone as “I Know What You Did Last Summer” turns 25. We’re with the cast as they spi...2022-10-1820 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE41 - A Proud Surge of Motion[For October-November 2022, episodes will not be released with the usual weekly frequency due to some family commitments. Hopefully the podcast will get back to regular weekly episodes soon. Thanks, everyone, for your patience and thoughtful engagement with the podcast!]In this episode, Jonathan analyzes the next few scenes of Chapter 5 (Part 1). Dagny and Francisco, now young adults, take their relationship to new levels of intimacy. Ayn Rand's description of that intimacy features the language of capitalism (ownership) but also there are surprising moments of feminism and sex positivity. My five themes to explore in this...2022-09-2439 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE40 - >>Fast Forward>> Part 1 of The 20th Century Motor CompanyIn this episode, we "Fast Forward" to the Story of the 20th Century Motor Company (located in Chapter 10 of Part 2; p.616-627 in the Signet paperback edition). There are not many places on the internet to find the excerpt except for this link.Jonathan begins the Fast Forward episodes on the 20th Century Motor Company by doing a case study of the post-Soviet economy of Estonia, responding to a speech given by Mart Laar at the Universidad Francisco Marroquín in 2006 (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lasy0pfn1is). Much of Ayn Rand's purpose in t...2022-09-171h 59A Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE39 - A Woman of Such Confident Dangerous PowerThis episode starts by checking in with Jim Taggart's growing apprehension of the power of shame-based morality -- something that Dagny thinks is potentially dangerous but Francisco considers merely disdainful. Next, the conversation turns to the dynamic between Francisco and Dagny, which continues to play according to Francisco's terms, mostly. Jonathan responds to the moral formula that someone who doesn't work has no value. The most important thing to understand about this is that the word "work" has an entire network of associations and meanings in our culture. When Francisco slaps Dagny, Rand wants to produce shock in the r...2022-09-0950 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE38 - Too Great a Capacity for JoyIn this episode, Jonathan delves into the next stages of the friendship between Dagny and Francisco. Also, this episode further analyzes the antipathy between James and Francisco. Next, Jonathan spends a lot of time reflecting on the optimistic paragraph that describes how the three friends (Dagny, Francisco, and Eddie) sit around the bonfire imagining the greatness of the future. The next section of this episode addresses the kind of vulnerability that is briefly introduced regarding Francisco's capacity for joy. Lastly, Jonathan interprets the "new reticence" mentioned between Francisco and Dagny.My five themes to explore in this...2022-09-0245 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE37 - Everybody Loves FrankieThis episode focuses on the first scenes presented about Francisco d'Anconia's childhood interactions with the Taggart family, especially Dagny. Jonathan analyzes the friendship dynamics between Francisco, Dagny, and Eddie. Then, when Francisco attempts to test their mettle as an anonymous call boy for the train, we see the temptation that we all have to get an evaluation of our skills apart from our inherited or social background. Jonathan asserts that this is an illusion because of the socially embedded nature of identity, skills, and culture. There are interesting parallels between this episode in Francisco's story and Ayn Rand's biography...2022-08-2631 min
Escuchando PeliculasLa Gran Boda (2013) #Bodas #Familia #peliculas #audesc #podcastPaís
Estados Unidos
Dirección
Justin Zackham
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Justin Zackham
Música
Nathan Barr
Fotografía
Jonathan Brown
Reparto
Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Amanda Seyfried, Topher Grace, Robin Williams, Ben Barnes, Christine Ebersole, David Rasche, Patricia Rae, Ana Ayora, Kyle Bornheimer, Megan Ketch
Sinopsis
Con motivo de la boda de su hijo adoptivo Alejandro (Ben Barnes), Ellie Griffin (Diane Keaton) vuelve a su casa diez años después de que su marido Don (Robert De Niro) la engañara con Bebe, su mejor amiga (Sarandon), y se fuera a vivir con ella. Pero, cuando...2022-08-231h 18A Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE36 - Centuries of BreedingIn this episode, Jonathan analyzes the back story of Francisco D'Anconia's ancestry. The main topic of this episode is how Ayn Rand infuses an aristocratic family with bourgeois values. This involves thinking about social class in the terms conceptualized by Friedrich Nietzsche in the Genealogy of Morals. Jonathan recommends the podcast Philosophize This for a great explanation of the philosophy of Nietzsche. Adam Reed's essay about Francisco D'Anconia's connections to Judaism can be found by clicking here.My five themes to explore in this podcast's close read of Atlas Shrugged are:What is human...2022-08-1957 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE35 - Play It OpenIn this episode, Jonathan reaches the end of Chapter 4. In these last two scenes, Dagny interacts with two characters who share her "sense of life" and value system. The scene with Ellis Wyatt highlights the struggle of someone who has pride in their work but works in a broken system. Ellis Wyatt expresses particular disdain for those who feed off the carcasses of producers and Jonathan draws an analogy to the leeching behavior depicted in the TV show Silicon Valley. In the next scene, Hank Rearden tells Dagny that he likes that she "plays it open." Jonathan ex...2022-08-1245 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE34 - Dan ConwayJonathan first discusses the short scene between Dagny and James. The "secret" that Dagny detects in James Taggart's smile is probably the short-term advantage possessed by those who are willing to use brute force or political maneuvering to achieve their goal. In the scene between Dagny and Dan Conway, we meet another "man's man" who built a successful enterprise in a rags-to-riches fashion. For the first time in the book, college education gets mentioned with disdain in a way that can be connected to the disdain of elite technocrats in the political culture of the USA in...2022-08-0545 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE33 - The Anti-Dog-Eat-Dog RuleThis episode focuses on the vexing problem of setting rules for competition in marketplaces and profit-making. The government's function is to set the rules of the game and enforce them. In Atlas Shrugged, the National Railroad Association conducts illegal collusion, but Ayn Rand makes it seem like this behavior is something that firms could easily get away with in the real world. On the contrary, in the real world, it is not so easy to illegally collude. During this discussion, Jonathan mentions some trade associations that funded ad campaigns (for milk and for cotton). Jonathan e...2022-07-3037 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE32 - NationalizationFile this one under the theme: what is Capitalism and what is wrong with it? Jonathan provides a lengthy history-infused explanation of nationalization (when a government takes over an industry or a particular firm within an industry). The historical journey features Mexico's nationalization of its petroleum industry and the US Department of State's webpage. Jonathan mentions the Takings Clause in the 5th Amendment of the US Constitution and the Supreme Court case Kelo v. New London. Eminent Domain is covered in Article 27 of the Constitution of Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. A very highly recommended book on public ent...2022-07-2947 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE31 - Betty Pope and Ayn Rand's FeminismI thought that I could cover both the gender discussion and nationalization in about 45 minutes, but that did not happen. So, this week, we get into gender with the scene between James Taggart and Betty Pope. The next episode (#32) will discuss nationalization.Jonathan's understanding of contemporary gender theory and research is grounded in the text Gender: Ideas, Interactions, Institutions by Lisa Wade and Myra Marx Ferree.In the discussion about gender and politics, Jonathan mentions Margaret Thatcher and Julia Gillard (see her famous speech). A fictional figure, Claire Underwood, demonstrates some of the "self-immolation" that...2022-07-2234 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE30 - >>Fast Forward>> Part 3 of Francisco d'Anconia's Money SpeechFor the 30th episode, Jonathan "fast forwards" to Part 2, Chapter 2 in order to discuss one of the most quoted sections of Atlas Shrugged, Francisco d'Anconia's Money Speech. The gist of the speech is that d'Anconia (and Rand) claims that money is not the root of evil, but the root of all good. In this longer episode, Jonathan delves into the logic Rand uses to support this claim and examines several underlying assumptions. This is the last of the three fast forward episodes on Francisco d'Anconia's Money Speech.For the video produced by the Bank of England about...2022-07-152h 11A Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE29 - Phaethon SucceededThis episode begins by delving into aesthetics with an exploration of the question: what makes great art great? Dagny returns to her apartment and listens to the music of Richard Halley. Jonathan analyzes the description of Halley's Fourth Concerto and explores the idea that the experience of pain is worse for those who see no purpose in it. Jonathan mentions the philosopher Viktor Frankl as a philosopher who writes on the purpose of suffering (especially in his book Man's Search for Meaning). The biography of Richard Halley engages with the trope of the tortured artist and Rand ends up...2022-07-0843 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE28 - Motive PowerJonathan begins this episode with a review of a recent book on economic systems: Is Capitalism Obsolete?: a Journey Through Alternative Economic Systems by Giacomo Corneo. This episode kicks off the discussion of Chapter 4 of Part 1. The title of the chapter, The Immovable Movers, carries allusions to Ancient Greek philosophical traditions connected to the creation of the cosmos. Jonathan explains some of the connections to Aristotle, Parmenides, and Thomas Aquinas. Following that, Jonathan explores the question of achievement and symbiosis as they relate to human nature. The first paragraph of the chapter brings up questions about the definition of...2022-07-0144 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE27 - The Old Watchdog and the Silent PresenceThis episode begins with Jonathan examining how people typically make decisions about who is deserving of empathy and who is not. This episode's close read starts with the scene between Dagny and the "old watchdog." Jonathan examines the social class evocations called up by the identification of the old watchdog having an "air of breeding" about him. Dagny doesn't want to discuss what she calls her personal torture -- what is she referring to? Jonathan offers an answer: the riddle of why some people seem to give up on life. This connects to the pervasiveness of fear, and fear-based...2022-06-2436 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE26 - Nat Taggart and the Importance of Historical ContextThis episode begins with an analysis of the scene between Dagny and Jim about the San Sebastian Line. This scene reprises a lot of the dynamics we saw before when Jim and Dagny interacted: Jim's sexism, ignorance, avoidance of responsibility, and disdain for facts. This scene also includes some fearmongering about nationalization, and the Mexican government as "looters." Jonathan explains the historical context for socialism in Mexico and for the nationalization of particular industries. Historical context is also missing from the backstory of Nat Taggart, who founded Taggart Transcontinental in the 19th century. Nat Taggart's story also reveals a...2022-06-1732 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE25 - Spectacularly WorthlessSPOILER ALERT: This episode contains some information about Francisco d'Anconia that has not yet been revealed in the book, but it's not really that big of a spoiler.Jonathan begins this episode riffing on the phrase "spectacularly worthless" which is used to describe Francisco d'Anconia when he's introduced to the reader in Chapter 3 of Atlas Shrugged. While analyzing the purpose of Francisco d'Anconia's character in the book, Jonathan makes a connection to Ayn Rand's effort to address the Achilles heel of libertarian morality: inherited wealth. Next, Jonathan explains the cultural associations surrounding Saint Sebastian, which is what...2022-06-1445 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE24 - Admiration and AbilityJonathan begins the episode by pointing out the topsy-turvy nature of which characters in the novel are at the top in terms of power but at the bottom in terms of morality. Following that introduction, Jonathan discusses the backstory information we get about Dagny Taggart and the ways that Dagny's heroism can be appealing regardless of your political ideology. This includes an explanation of the vital importance of "humility with a touch of future pride" in the beginning stages of professional life and building a respectful ethic of work (as opposed to work ethic). The definition of "dull" and "...2022-06-1046 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE23 - Historical NecessityJonathan begins this episode by discussing Schumpeter's concept of "creative destruction" and the thorny problem of those who, through no fault of their own, lose their jobs because of it. Next, we challenge Orren Boyle's notion of "progressive social policy" by clarifying and historicizing the legislation and reforms of the Progressive Era. Swill milk is the example Jonathan uses to emphasize the importance of Progressive Era legislation and regulation. This brings up the question of the government's role in the affairs of particular firms. Should the government intervene when a new invention will lead to some companies going out o...2022-06-0335 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE22 - Definitions of Property (Private, Personal, Intellectual)After a short statement touching base about the format of the podcast, Jonathan returns to Orren Boyle's ideas about the social responsibilities of companies. The Delano Grape Strike & Boycott is a famous example of the "people not standing for it" when a company fails in its social responsibilities. The bulk of this episode is devoted to an economic discussion of the concept of private property. To distinguish between Orren Boyle's definition of private property and most socialists' definitions of private property, Jonathan emphasizes the difference between private property and the economic concept of personal property. Socialists do have an a...2022-05-3040 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE21 - Disunity and Sharing the BurdenIn this episode, Jonathan returns to the first scene of Chapter 3 and analyzes the political-economic ideas alluded to by James Taggart and Orren Boyle. In this scene, Ayn Rand associates socialism with fascism, which is a very similar argument to the ideas of Friedrich Hayek and Ludwig von Mises. Jonathan summarizes the main argument of Hayek's book The Road to Serfdom. Jonathan explains how the problem with iron ore supply discussed in this scene makes for an interesting comparison to current-day supply chain problems in the wake of the Covid pandemic. What should a government do when the economy...2022-05-2737 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE20 - >>Fast Forward>> Part 2 of Francisco d'Anconia's Money SpeechFor the 20th episode, Jonathan "fast forwards" to Part 2, Chapter 2 in order to discuss one of the most quoted sections of Atlas Shrugged, Francisco d'Anconia's Money Speech. In Jonathan's edition, the speech appears on page 387. The gist of the speech is that d'Anconia (and Rand) claims that money is not the root of evil, but the root of all good. In this longer episode, Jonathan delves into the logic Rand uses to support this claim and examines several underlying assumptions. Jonathan will close read the next section of the speech in Episode 30.My five themes to explore...2022-05-2058 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE19 - ConspiraciesThis episode begins the close reading of Chapter 3. Jonathan sets up the discussion of the first scene with a reflection on conspiracy theories. They cite Ross Douthat's March 2, 2021, column "A Better Way to Think About Conspiracy Theories" published in The New York Times. Jonathan then explains Orren Boyle's motivations at the start of the conspiratorial meeting in this scene. Boyle's backstory activates tropes about wasteful government spending that plays favorites. On the topic of government criticism, Jonathan cites the book, The Fifth Risk, by Michael Lewis. Jonathan also mentions the Solyndra scandal and here is the Department of Energy's...2022-04-2933 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE18 - Friends of Global ProgressThis episode concludes Jonathan's close reading of Chapter 2: The Chain. Jonathan interprets the chapter as a series of scenes that feature different species of the category "moocher." In this last scene, Hank tries to make his brother, Philip, feel a moment of happiness but that backfires terribly. Jonathan analyzes Ayn Rand's caricatures of the "failure to launch" phenomenon and of charitable organizations. Jonathan mentions anti-malaria nets as an example of the kind of charitable work that never gets mentioned in Atlas Shrugged. Check out GiveWell's review of the Against Malaria Foundation. Also mentioned (again) in this episode is the...2022-04-2135 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE17 - Public RelationsJonathan begins this episode by returning to a question explored in Episode 6: the difficulty of determining the moral and ethical responsibilities that a business owner has regarding social justice and responding to social change. This scene within Chapter 2 addresses the question with Hank Rearden's friend, Paul Larkin, voicing concern about Hank's poor public image. Jonathan discusses the role of public relations in holding corporations accountable for ethical violations as well as the trouble with public relations as a tool of deception (similar to advertising). The episode ends with a focus on the one sentence about the government that foreshadows...2022-04-0838 min
The Inner World of FilmmakingThe Rehearsal Room Acting SchoolCarey Scott – Actor/Director
Trained under legendary master teacher Stella Adler, Carey has appeared in over 100 episodes of television and over 50 feature films as well as numerous plays in New York and Los Angeles.
Some of his co-stars include: Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Jim Carrey, Tom Hanks, Adrien Brody, John C. Reilly, Jason Segel, Amanda Seyfried, Martin Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston, Whoopi Goldberg, Madonna, Danny Trejo, Tom Sizemore, Judd Nelson, Diane Ladd, January Jones, John Savage, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Andrew Dice Clay, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloe Sevigny, Harry Dean Stanton, James Spader, Ashley Tisdale, Janine Turner, Lind...2022-04-0430 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE16 - The Bracelet and the Anthropology of Gift-GivingJonathan begins this episode by discussing gift-giving from an anthropological perspective. For the article on gift-giving from the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Anthropology, click here. Jonathan then analyzes the reactions of Hank Rearden's family to his gift to Lillian of the bracelet made from Rearden Metal. Next Jonathan discusses the absence of parental love in the novel. Lastly, the exploration widens to thinking about what the portrayal of family in Atlas Shrugged signals regarding Ayn Rand's larger worldview. My five themes to explore in this podcast's close read of Atlas Shrugged are:What is human nature?Straw-man a...2022-03-2638 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE15 - Introducing the MoochersJonathan begins this episode by referring to the previous episode as a "paragraph" -- oops! But then they return to the topic of hegemonic masculinity as a way to frame their analysis of the way that Hank Rearden's family is portrayed in Chapter 2. Jonathan discusses the economics of the family in the modern era and what these economic arrangements mean for status, value, and respect between family members who adopt a breadwinner role and a care worker role. To get a more thorough explanation of why some people behave the way that Hank Rearden's family behaves, then check out...2022-03-2533 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE14 - The Meaning of Accomplishment and "Rearden Life"In this episode, Jonathan analyzes the celebration of Hank Rearden's accomplishment. They then explain hegemonic masculinity and how it is visible in Hank Reardon's recollection of his own backstory. In Rearden's story of working his way up, there's something missing: the way that he was able to save up enough money for purchasing the abandoned industrial property. Jonathan ends the episode by recommending this great essay by Anna Sones about self-promotion for new artists. To explain the extreme unlikelihood of Hank Rearden's rise to wealth, several works are mentioned in this episode: John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, E...2022-03-1930 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE13 - Hank Reardon and the Meaning of VocationAt the start of this episode, Jonathan recommends a recent podcast episode from the Ezra Klein Show that is an interview with historian Timothy Snyder. This episode then explores the first few pages of Chapter 2 and how Rand glorifies industry without taking externalities like environmental pollution into account. There's also a connection to the classic sociological tension between structure and agency. Then Jonathan refers to the philosophy of Martin Heidegger in the worship of technology on display in the descriptions of industry and work in these first few pages of Chapter 2. Jonathan ends the episode by reflecting on the...2022-03-1834 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE12 - Owen KelloggIn this episode, we finally get to the end of Chapter 1! Jonathan focuses on how Chapter 1 has set obstacles in Dagny's path and projected the atmosphere of decay. The chapter ends with two characters "dropping out": Richard Halley who has remained out of public life and Owen Kellogg who decides to quit Taggart Transcontinental. In the last scene, Owen Kellogg quits without providing a reason, but with an amused smile. Jonathan expands on their frustration with how the male characters keep Dagny out of the loop as to the real reasons for their going on strike. Today's M...2022-03-1124 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE11 - The Human ElementIn this episode, Jonathan does a close read of the first scene between Dagny and James Taggart. James protests against Dagny's approach to business by citing some half-baked theories about capitalism and morality. Jonathan picks apart the argument and identifies some of the straw-man arguments that Ayn Rand deploys through the voice of James Taggart. Jonathan also analyzes James's reaction to Dagny in the context of patriarchy. Today's Moment of Non-Contradiction comes from Quora.My five themes to explore in this podcast's close read of Atlas Shrugged are:What is human nature?Straw-man arguments a...2022-03-0935 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE10 - >>Fast Forward>> Part 1 of Francisco d'Anconia's Money SpeechFor the 10th episode, Jonathan "fast forwards" to Part 2, Chapter 2 in order to discuss one of the most quoted sections of Atlas Shrugged, Francisco d'Anconia's Money Speech. In Jonathan's edition, the speech appears on page 387. The gist of the speech is that d'Anconia (and Rand) claims that money is not the root of evil, but the root of all good. In this longer episode, Jonathan delves into the logic Rand uses to support this claim and examines several underlying assumptions. Jonathan will close read the second half of the speech in Episode 20.Jonathan mentions the PBS documentary...2022-03-041h 10A Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE9 - Taking ResponsibilityIn this episode, Jonathan discusses the scene with Dagny Taggart and the train workers who want to follow the broken signal. Dagny's frustration is based on her response to the indifference that has come up earlier in the book. This part of the scene demonstrates a lot of Dagny's heroic characteristics. Jonathan ties some of these heroic qualities to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, taking responsibility for his leadership role during the Russian invasion in February-March 2022. The mention of Jim Taggart's friend as the Division Head scene connects to the tension between loyalty/friendship and the enterprise of...2022-03-0130 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE8 - An Unobstructed Effort to Introduce Dagny TaggartToday's episode begins with speculation about the "actual" Halley's Fifth Concerto in our Moment of Non-Contradiction. Jonathan then discusses the first scene with Dagny Taggart named, in which Dagny has a dramatic reaction to hearing a (new?) song by a favorite composer. The moments in which Dagny gets swept away by the music bring up some interesting elements of meditation and Buddhist philosophy. Jonathan then compares Dagny Taggart to the Count of Monte Cristo as a way of explaining some of the satisfaction a reader experiences with Dagny's journey in Atlas Shrugged. Some might wonder why Dagny let James...2022-02-2626 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE7 - Cynical IndifferenceIn today's episode, Jonathan discusses how to handle the world Ayn Rand creates in Atlas Shrugged as a fantasy world and how that limits the applicability of the ideas in the book to our shared reality. The main scene discussed today is the one between Pop Harper and Eddie Willers, in which Pop bemoans the shortage of woolen undershirts and then claims that they've reached the end of typewriting due to no good typewriters being made anymore. After discussing this scene, Jonathan explains the historical context of how the West, in the 1950s, compared their own economic strength to...2022-02-2327 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE6 - Ellis Wyatt and InnovationIn this episode, Jonathan discusses the problem that Ellis Wyatt presents for Jim Taggart's vision of capitalism. Specifically, Jim Taggart hates change agents such as Wyatt and yearns for stasis. This connects to a discussion of the profit motive and its role in justifying capitalism. Jonathan explores alternatives to the profit motive and then concludes with a discussion of the phrase "feudal serf" in the context of this scene. Today's Moment of Non-Contradiction comes from Reddit.In this episode, Jonathan mentions the book Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy by Joseph Schumpeter.My five themes...2022-02-1528 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE5 - James Taggart's Obsession with BlamelessnessIn this episode, Jonathan explores the nature of the problems Eddie Willers raises with Taggart Transcontinental Railroad President James Taggart. What responsibility does a business leader or a political leader have when it comes to "national conditions?" How do situations like these highlight the obsession over blamelessness in our society and culture? Jonathan concludes with musings on the relationship between reciprocity and loyalty.Today's Moment of Non-Contradiction comes from Quora.In this episode, I mention Chidi Anagonye, the character in the TV series The Good Place. Also, I mentioned Semco and Ricardo Semler. ...2022-02-1225 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE4 - Historical Context, Craft, What is Right, and Meeting Jim TaggartIn today's episode, Jonathan introduces listeners to ideas about how to interact with a text from the past using practices taught to history teachers. Following that explanation, Jonathan discusses just some of the historical context of Atlas Shrugged, published in 1957. Today's Moment of Non-Contradiction touches on the topic of fiction writing craft and Jonathan shares ideas about how to address the buckets of criticism directed at Ayn Rand for the craft problems of Atlas Shrugged. Jonathan then does a close reading of the flashback scene with Eddie and Dagny in which they discuss how to know one's purpose in...2022-02-1024 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE3 - Eddie WillersIn this episode, I focus on the interior thoughts of Eddie Willers and the description of a city in decay. These pages take us into some interesting territory: what is Eddie's sense of apprehension? From the socialist point of view: how does capitalism betray us? From Rand's point of view: how has socialism betrayed what was great about capitalism? Today's Moment of Non-Contradiction comes from Reddit.In this episode, I mention Ayn Rand scholar Jennifer Burns and her book The Goddess of the Market.My five themes to explore in this podcast's close...2022-02-0623 minA Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE2 - The BumThank you for continuing to listen to my close reading of Atlas Shrugged. In this episode, I discuss an example of Atlas Shrugged appearing in the public discourse by Aaron Rodgers. Then, I introduce a regular feature of the podcast, Today's Moment of Non-Contradiction (link to today's comment). In that segment, I choose a comment about Atlas Shrugged from the bowels of the Internet -- the comments and replies sections of various sites like Reddit, Quora, YouTube, Goodreads, and more. I use these two examples to underline my argument that Atlas Shrugged is not a long-forgotten vestige of past...2022-02-0425 min
A Socialist Reads Atlas ShruggedE1 - Introduction and the First LineWelcome to this podcast! In this episode, Jonathan introduces themself and explains their rationale for the podcast. NOTE: this is not a read aloud of Atlas Shrugged, but instead a critical close reading. The Signet paperback is the edition Jonathan will be using.Questions or comments? Email me at: socialistreads@gmail.comLearn more about Jonathan Seyfried at their website, https://jonathanseyfried.artIf you'd like to support my creative work, please visit my Patreon page.The intro/outro music was composed by John Sib. The podcast...2022-02-0321 min
Gotta WatchMean GirlsIt's time to find out who's the real queen bee as Bruno revisits Mean Girls along with Nick! This movie is so famous it has an entire holiday dedicated to it, but how will two grown men rank one of the most iconic chick flicks of all time?Title: Mean GirlsGenre: ComedyRelease Date: 2004Rating: PG-13Directed By: Mark WatersStarring: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, Lizzy Caplan, Danel Franzese, Jonathan Bennett.Tagline: "Welcome to Girl World."This...2021-09-3041 min
Hours of MoviesMean Girls (2004) - Regina George must have gone through it as a kidWhat is up y'all! Welcome back to Hours of movies, today I talk about Mean Girl! One of the funniest and quotable films in the last 20 years and one of my favorites. Director:Mark WatersWriters:Rosalind Wiseman (book) Queen Bees & Wannabes, Tina Fey (screenplay)Cast:Lindsay Lohan as Cady HeronRachel McAdams as Regina GeorgeLacey Chabert as Gretchen WienersAmanda Seyfried as Karen SmithLizzy Caplan as Janis IanDaniel Franzese as Damian LeighJonathan Bennett as Aaron SamuelsRajiv Surendra as K...2021-04-0933 min
BiscoiteirasBiscoiteiras #1 - Filmes da temporada de premiações pra você assistir em streaming já! (parte 1)Chegamos na podosfera (alguém fala essa palavra mesmo?) pra pedir o seu biscoito, e haja (insira sua marca favorita desta iguaria) para o tema da nossa primeira temporada, que vai ser sobre as dezenas de premiações de cinema e TV que marcam todo início de ano. Por conta da pandemia de Covid-19, o Oscar e os demais prêmios precisaram adaptar os seus respectivos calendários, já que ir ao cinema foi impossível no ano que passou e abrir espaço para os serviços de streaming se tornou necessário. Com isso, muitos filmes que devem a...2021-01-251h 27
Little Gold MenWhat to Expect As Awards Season Finally, Actually BeginsA look at the critics awards to come, the controversy around the Golden Globes, and the contenders we still have yet to see. Plus, conversations with Mank star Amanda Seyfried and Da 5 Bloods and Lovecraft Country star Jonathan Majors.
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Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat to Expect As Awards Season Finally, Actually BeginsA look at the critics awards to come, the controversy around the Golden Globes, and the contenders we still have yet to see. Plus, conversations with Mank star Amanda Seyfried and Da 5 Bloods and Lovecraft Country star Jonathan Majors.
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Proust Questionnaire PodcastProust Questionnaire 32: Daniel Kehlmann, NovelistDaniel Kehlmann is a German-language novelist and playwright of both Austrian and German nationality. His novel Die Vermessung der Welt (translated into English by Carol Brown Janeway as Measuring the World, 2006) is the best selling book in the German language since Patrick Süskind's Perfume was released in 1985. According to The New York Times, it was the world's second-best selling novel in 2006.All his subsequent novels reached the number one spot on Germany's Spiegel bestseller list and were translated into English. He collaborated with Jonathan Franzen and Paul Reitter on Franzen's 2013 book The Kraus Project. Kehlmann's play T...2020-12-301h 02
Bloody Awesome Movie PodcastMank (2020)The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast in its new format. In the past, we did a monthly episode where we looked back at four big movies released in the prior month. From now on, we focus on a single film, usually a new release (hopefully theatrically at some point) giving a spoiler free review. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture related topics in a series of segments.
Review of Mank (2020)
Directed by David Fincher
Written by Jack Fincher
Ga...2020-12-101h 11
Who? WeeklyElliot Page, Jonathan Bennett & Rosie Perez?On today's episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we take a brief trip to Chromatica to complain about their sandwich cookies before moving on to calls about all kinds of things, from two famous Phoebes to two famous Babys. Up next, we chat about a shockingly brand-forward bit of engagement spon from Jonathan Bennett (aka Aaron Samuels from Mean Girls), his former co-star Amanda Seyfried, both Elliot Page and Umbrella Academy, and the fact that Chloe Grace Moretz IS Poochie. Finally: a quick game of Who or Them starring Rosie Perez, Jenny Jones, Eric Andre, and Candice...2020-12-041h 08
Certains l'aiment à chaud ! (CLAAC)Eté 85 - Tout Simplement Noir - Lucky Strike - ScoobyJean-Pascal Zadi aurait-il été visionnaire, pour que son film sorte quand le mouvement Black Lives Matter bat son plein ? On ne sait pas, mais une chose est sûre, c'est que Tout Simplement Noir, on l'espère, fera couler de l'encre ! La surprise inattendue de la semaine, qui nous a laissé coi, et dont on parle d'entrée de jeu ! Pour l'accompagner, nous sommes allés vers l'animation et notre nostalgie enfantine avec Scooby, mais aussi vers nos amours coréennes avec Lucky Strike ! Pour terminer, petite envolée légère vers Été 85, de François Ozon, qui sortira la sem...2020-07-111h 17
Movie KweensGet In Loser, We're Going Shopping!Mean Kweens Javi and Robert celebrate the "So Fetch" new classic "Mean Girls" from 2004. Directed by Mark Waters with a screenplay by Tina Fey - starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Franzese, Jonathan Bennett with Amy Poehler Tina Fey and Tim Meadows. Join the kweens as they learn the rules of girl world, and go from shiny plastic to... well you know the rest. Bring your burn book and get ready for a hump day treat!2018-10-241h 06
Top 5 FilmPerceptions and PerspectivesE136 houses reviews for three new 2018 movies, "The Tale," "First Reformed." and "Hereditary." Show Notes: 00:20 - Dark Subjects 01:08 - Segment I: "The Tale" Review 01:57 - Fractured Perspective 05:41 - Asking the Hard Questions 08:15 - Trail of Abuse 09:43 - Her Body 11:33 - Laura Dern 15:38 - Segment II: "First Reformed" Review 17:01 - Spectrum of Perspectives 18:31 - An Unreliable Protagonist 24:30 - Amanda Seyfried and Questionable Behavior 27:34 - Radicalized and the Upperhand 31:26 - Subverting Expectations and Po...2018-06-201h 04