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WDR 3 KulturfeatureInnere und äußere Landschaften in den Gedichten von Simon Armitage, John Burnside und Alice OswaldEin Ortsbesuch im Imaginären: Einmal über die gesamte britische Insel führt die Erkundung der britischen Gegenwartslyrik.Idyllische Naturlyrik schreiben diese drei britischen Dichter nicht. Für John Burnside liefert die Minenarbeiterstadt seiner Kindheit das Modell für Gedichte, die wenig pastoral ausfallen. Die Strophen von Simon Armitage sind vom Ausblick aus dem Fenster inspiriert, den er als Junge genoss – vor ihm lag sein Geburtsort in West-Yorkshire, umgeben von Mooren. Und Alice Oswald hat am Fluss Dart in Devon in Südengland ihre Seelenheimat gefunden. Michael Hillebrecht hat die drei Lyriker in ihren äußeren Lands...2025-05-2353 min

WDR Feature-DepotInnere und äußere Landschaften in den Gedichten von Simon Armitage, John Burnside und Alice OswaldEin Ortsbesuch im Imaginären: Einmal über die gesamte britische Insel führt die Erkundung der britischen Gegenwartslyrik.Idyllische Naturlyrik schreiben diese drei britischen Dichter nicht. Für John Burnside liefert die Minenarbeiterstadt seiner Kindheit das Modell für Gedichte, die wenig pastoral ausfallen. Die Strophen von Simon Armitage sind vom Ausblick aus dem Fenster inspiriert, den er als Junge genoss – vor ihm lag sein Geburtsort in West-Yorkshire, umgeben von Mooren. Und Alice Oswald hat am Fluss Dart in Devon in Südengland ihre Seelenheimat gefunden. Michael Hillebrecht hat die drei Lyriker in ihren äußeren Lands...2025-05-2353 min

The Movie ConnectionRE-VIEW - Magic Mike XXL : Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2What does a quartet of mutated turtles with ninja skills, and, a group of sexy male strippers on a raunchy road to glory, have in common? Digging in to the archives of previous episodesThis week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION, we ask:Jacob watched "Magic Mike XXL"(4:08) (Directed by, Gregory Jacobs. Starring, Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Jada Pinkett Smith...)KC watched "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze"(35:23) (Directed by, Michael Pressman. Starring, Paige Turco, Ernie Reyes, Jr., David Warner...)Talking Points include:"La Bare" DocumentarySequelsDigital vs Analog movie m...2025-04-1959 min

The Movie ConnectionDirty Rotten Scoundrels : Father of the Bride, Part 2What do a seasoned con-man who competes with a younger adversary, and an aging man whose daughter and wife are both expecting, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS" (5:18) (Directed by, Frank Oz. Starring, Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly...) Jacob Watched: "FATHER OF THE BRIDE: PART 2" (29:35) (Directed by, Charles Shyer. Starring, Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short...) Talking Points include: Recasting Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Did these movies need a sequel? When you know you shouldn't be laughing... and more!! Send us...2025-01-1858 min

The Movie ConnectionAdaptation : PigWhat do, an anxious screenplay writer trying to make a movie about flowers, and a reclusive truffle-hunter who lost his pig, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "ADAPTATION" (7:00) (Directed by, Spike Jonze. Starring, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper...) Jacob Watched: "PIG" (37:13) (Directed by, Michael Sarnoski. Starring, Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin...) Talking points include: A foodie kind of movie Favorite flowers What do you do when it comes to "the big one?" and more!! Send us an email to let us know...2024-09-281h 19

The Movie ConnectionThe 40-Year-Old Virgin : 40 Days and 40 NightsWhat do, a toy-collecting guy who has yet to have sex, and a girl-crazy dude who gives up intercourse for lent, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN" (4:15) (Directed by, Judd Apatow. Starring, Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Seth Rogen...) KC Watched: "40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS" (30:04) (Directed by, Michael Lehman. Starring, Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon, Vinessa Shaw...) Talking points include: What's Apatow's best comedy? Is 2 Hourse too long for a comedy? What would you give up for lent? and more!! Send us an email...2024-09-211h 08

The Movie ConnectionBreathless (1983) : The Cutting EdgeWhat do a rockabilly hustler on the run with his lover, and a couple of mismatched Olympic figure skating partners, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "BREATHLESS" (6:57) (Directed by, Jim McBride. Starring, Richard Gere, Valėrie Kaprisky, Art Metrano...) Jacob Watched: "THE CUTTING EDGE" (31:51) (Directed by, Paul Michael Glaser. Starring, Moira Kelly, D.B. Sweeney, Roy Dotrice...) Talking points include: The Other Breathless movie Romantic gifts that mean something Do you actually watch the Olympics? and more!! Send us an email to let us k...2024-09-141h 17

The Movie ConnectionThe Mitchells Vs. The Machines : Spies in DisguiseWhat do, a strangely dysfunctional family trying to survive the robot apocalypse, and a superspy who gets turned into a pigeon, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES" (4:44) (Directed by, Michael Rianda. Starring, Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph...) KC Watched: "SPIES IN DISGUISE" (39:42) (Directed by, Nick Bruno. Starring, Will Smith, Tom Holland, Ben Mendelsohn...) Talking points include: Favorite Animation Stuido's Is AI inevitable or indecent? 24 Hrs. as your animal of choice and more!! Send us an email to let...2024-07-201h 13

WDR Feature-DepotHutchinson Internment Camp - Das Lager der Künstler und IntellektuellenIn Großbritannien wurden im Zweiten Weltkrieg etwa 25.000 Deutsche und Österreicher als feindliche Ausländer interniert. Die meisten waren gerade erst vor dem Regime von Adolf Hitler geflohen. Auf der Isle of Man waren besonders viel Künstler und Intellektuelle interniert. // Von Michael Hillebrecht/ WDR 2024/ www.radiofeature.wdr.de Von Michael Hillebrecht.2024-04-2654 min

WDR 3 KulturfeatureHutchinson Internment Camp - Das Lager der Künstler und IntellektuellenIn Großbritannien wurden im Zweiten Weltkrieg etwa 25.000 Deutsche und Österreicher als feindliche Ausländer interniert. Die meisten waren gerade erst vor dem Regime von Adolf Hitler geflohen. Auf der Isle of Man waren besonders viel Künstler und Intellektuelle interniert. // Von Michael Hillebrecht/ WDR 2024/ www.radiofeature.wdr.de Von Michael Hillebrecht.2024-04-2654 min

The Movie ConnectionThe Rock : All the Old KnivesWhat do, a high stakes rescue mission set on Alcatraz Island, and a melodramatic interrogation over wine between two CIA operatives, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE ROCK" (4:34) (Directed by, Michael Bay. Starring, Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris...) Jacob Watched: "ALL THE OLD KNIVES" (29:23) (Directed by, Janus Metz Pedersen. Starring, Chris Pine, Thandiwe Newton, Jonathan Pryce...) Talking points include: Is The Rock a James Bond movie? Is Nic Cage a convincing chemical expert guy? A spy thriller for the stage? and more!! ...2024-04-221h 05

The Movie ConnectionCreed : Bleed For ThisWhat do, the son of famous boxer looking to make a name for himself, and a critically injured fighter who hopes to overcome his condition, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "CREED" (3:14) (Directed by, Ryan Coogler. Starring, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Sylverster Stallone...) Jacob Watched: "BLEED FOR THIS" (28:10) (Directed by, Ben Younger. Starring, Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhardt, Katey Sagal...) Talking points include: Who would you like to see against Creed? Stallone Appreciation Creed Vs. Pazienza, who would win? and more!! Send us an...2024-04-071h 00

The Movie Connection8-Bit Christmas : A Bad Moms ChristmasWhat do, one kid's hunt for a Nintendo Gaming System, and one Mom's attempt at having a laid-back holiday, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "8-BIT CHRISTMAS" (5:16) (Directed by, Michael Dowse. Starring, Winslow Fegley, Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Zahn...) Jacob Watched: "A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS" (45:29) (Directed by, Jon Lucas & Scott Moore. Starring, Mila Kunis, Christine Baranski, Kathryn Hahn...) Talking points include: Media highlights of the year 1988 When Christmas movies go raunchy When do you decorate the Footlocker tree? and more!! Send us an email...2023-12-021h 30

Flugforensik - Abstürze und ihre GeschichteTod in karibischer Nacht: Birgenair 301 - nie angekommen in Berlin-SchönefeldDieses Mal geht es um den Absturz mit den meisten deutschen Todesopfern in der zivilen Luftfahrtgeschichte. Insgesamt 189 Menschen sterben am 6. Februar 1996 beim Absturz einer Boeing 757 kurz nach dem Start in Puerto Plata in der Dominikanischen Republik. Die Umstände dieses Absturzes sind nur schwer zu ertragen: Das sind einerseits eklatante Wartungsmängel bei einer Billigairline, die den Traum von erschwinglichen Karibikreisen wahr gemacht hat. Andererseits passieren den erfahrenen Piloten in jener Nacht im Februar 1996 unfassbare Fehler. Der Ferienflieger, der mit einem Tankstopp in Gander nach Frankfurt und Berlin fliegen sollte, stürzt nach einem Strömungsabriss in den Atlantik. Kein...2023-09-291h 32

The Movie ConnectionBirdman : The Unbearable Weight of Massive TalentWhat do, an old celebrity who has a mental breakdown while trying to regain some fame, and a threat to National Security which requires Nick Cage to save the day, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "BIRDMAN" (7:41) (Directed by, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. Starring, Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone...) Jacob Watched: "THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT" (37:37) (Directed by, Tom Gormicon. Starring, Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan...) Talking points include: Favorite Superheroes? Is Mike a good actor or an asshole? Evolution of Pedro Pascal ...2023-06-121h 23

The Movie ConnectionTenacious D in The Pick of Destiny : UHFWhat do, a rock duo who quest for a guitar pick forged from Satan's tooth, and an imaginative guy who is given a shabby public TV channel, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "TENACIOUS D IN THE PICK OF DESTINY" (7:00) (Directed by, Liam Lynch. Starring, Jack Black, Kyle Gass, JR Reed...) KC Watched: "UHF" (31:28) (Directed by, Jay Levey. Starring, Al Yankovic, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards...) Talking points include: The cross between Heavy Metal and Norse/Midieval myth and legend. For those about to Rock....and...2023-05-021h 20

The Movie ConnectionFreaky Friday (2003) : Like Father, Like SonWhat do, an uptight Mom and her teenage daughter who clash over an important day to them, and a overbearing Father with a laid-back son who learn to respect each other, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "FREAKY FRIDAY" (2:54) (Directed by: Mark Waters. Starring, Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chad Michael Murray...) KC Watched: "LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON" (31:32) (Directed by, Rod Daniel. Starring, Dudley Moore, Kirk Cameron, Margaret Colin...) Talking Points include: Most 80's moment of LF,LS? Remember projectors? DOS? VHS?? Favorite Jamie Lee...2023-04-171h 09

The Movie ConnectionRoad to Perdition : EnoughWhat do, a stoic, criminal Father who must protect his son as they flee from gangsters, and a Mother who fights back against her abusive husband, have in common? This week on "THE MOVIE CONNECTION" KC Watched: "ROAD TO PERDITION" (4:22) (Directed by, Sam Mendes. Starring, Tom Hanks, Tyler Hoechlin, Paul Newman...) Jacob Watched: "ENOUGH" (52:09) (Directed by, Michael Apted. Starring, Jennifer Lopez, Tessa Allen, Billy Campbell...) Talking points include: A very different side of Tom Hanks Older actors who still got it What's with the title cards? and more!! Send...2023-03-111h 32

The Movie ConnectionIn the Heights : The Greatest ShowmanWhat do, an assorted family of freaks and performers lead by an ambitious ringleader, and a Latin-American Community that struggles with the obstacles of progress, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "IN THE HEIGHTS" (4:24) (Directed by, Jon M. Chu. Starring, Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace...) Jacob Watched: "THE GREATEST SHOWMAN" (37:47) (Directed by, Michael Gracey. Starring, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya...) Talking points include: What's really going on when people sing in musicals? Stage or screen, which medium told the story best? Modernizing musicals and...2022-12-311h 23

The Movie Connection3 Days (2001) : Mrs. Santa ClausWhat do, the spiritual trial of a cynical literary agent, and the fight for equitable working conditions by the Mother of Christmas herself, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "3 DAYS" (11:10) (Directed by, Michael Switzer. Starring, Kristin Davis, Reed Diamond, Tim Meadows...) KC Watched: "MRS. SANTA CLAUS" (39:07) (Directed by, Terry Hughes. Starring, Angela Lansbury, Terrence Mann, Lynsey Bartilson...) Talking points include: Favorite Mrs. Claus's Best kind of Christmas tree Core memory Christmas Movies and more!! Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on...2022-12-241h 23

The Movie ConnectionBatman Returns : Kiss Kiss, Bang BangWhat do, a dumb small-time criminal who finds himself in the middle of a murder mystery, and a crime-fighter who must fight back against villains' The Penguin and Catwoman, have in common? This week on, THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "BATMAN RETURNS" (7:01) (Directed by, Tim Burton. Starring, Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeifer, Danny DeVito...) KC Watched: "KISS KISS, BANG BANG" (38:20) (Directed by, Shane Black. Starring, Robert Downey Jr, Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan..._ Talking points include: The Acting range of Robert Downey Jr. What Michelle Pfeifer went through to play Catwoman Favorite...2022-12-101h 28

The Movie ConnectionAnt-Man : The BatmanWhat do, a reformed burglar who fights crime with the ability to shrink and talk to bugs, and a brooding millionaire who moonlight's as a rodent-themed investigator, have in common? This week on, THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "ANT-MAN" (6:21) (Directed by, Peyton Reed. Starring, Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Michael Douglas...) KC Watched: "THE BATMAN" (32:07) (Directed by, Matt Reeves. Starring, Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Colin Ferrell...) Talking points include: A different kind of Marvel Movie The Batman movies, ranked. Cocaine Bear....? and more!!! Send us an email to let us...2022-07-301h 14

BAUTALK - so machen wir das.Städte in der Transformation - BAUTALK mit Architektin Dilek Ruf BDAIn Folge 10 treffen wir die sympathische Architektin Dilek Ruf aus Hannover. Sie ist Geschäftsführerin eines erfolgreichen Architekturbüros und engagiert sich im BDA (Bund deutscher Architekten/Hannover). Wir sprechen über die Situation in Architekturbüros und deren Herausforderungen. Von Personalentwicklung bis zu den rechtlichen Hürden bei der Transformation unserer Gebäude und Städte. Dabei spürt man das breit gefächerte Interesse von Dilek Ruf an gesellschaftlichen Themen und die individuelle Haltung welche der Wandel von uns verlangt. Begleitet uns auf einen Streifzug durch die komplexen Aspekte wie wir unsere Zuk...2021-12-0847 min

The Movie ConnectionMiss Congeniality : Rumble in the BronxWhat do a FBI Agent, going undercover at a beauty pageant, and, a visiting martial artist who goes toe-to-toe with a manic biker gang, have in common? This week on, THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MISS CONGENIALITY" (3:44) (Directed by, Donald Petrie. Starring, Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Caine...) KC Watched: "RUMBLE IN THE BRONX" (29:34) (Directed by, Stanley Tong. Starring, Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Francoise Yip...) Talking points include: Clumsiness and physical comedy The Perfect Date Jackie Chan's stuntwork and more! Send us an e-mail to let us know how we...2021-09-1158 min

The Movie ConnectionMagic Mike XXL : Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION, we ask: What does a quartet of mutated turtles with ninja skills, and, a group of sexy male strippers on a raunchy road to glory, have in common? Jacob watched "Magic Mike XXL"(4:08) (Directed by, Gregory Jacobs. Starring, Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Jada Pinkett Smith...) KC watched "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze"(35:23) (Directed by, Michael Pressman. Starring, Paige Turco, Ernie Reyes, Jr., David Warner...) Talking Points include: "La Bare" Documentary Sequels Digital vs Analog movie magic And more!! Send u...2021-07-3159 min

The Movie ConnectionLove, Simon : AliensThis week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION, we ask: What do a High Schooler who is grappling with coming out as gay to his family and friends, and the lone survivor of a horrific massacre by space aliens, have in common? Jacob watched: "Love, Simon"(6:05) (Directed by, Greg Berlanti. Starring, Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Jennifer Garner...) KC watched: "Aliens"(31:51) (Directed by, James Cameron. Starring, Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn...) Talking points include: Coming of age stories Space colonization High School movies Annoying theatre kids and more! You can e-mail u...2021-07-241h 08