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New Books in FilmLester D. Friedman, "Citizen Spielberg" (U of Illinois Press, 2022)Steven Spielberg's extraordinary career redefined Hollywood, but his achievement goes far beyond shattered box office records. Rejecting the view of Spielberg as a Barnumesque purveyor of spectacle, Lester D. Friedman presents the filmmaker as a major artist who pairs an ongoing willingness to challenge himself with a widely recognized technical mastery.This new edition of Citizen Spielberg (University of Illinois Press, 2022) expands Friedman’s original analysis to include films of the 2010s like Lincoln and Ready Player One. Breaking down the works by genre, Friedman looks at essential aspects of Spielberg’s art, from his storytelling concerns and worldview...
2025-11-1748 minNew Books in FilmKubrick’s Worlds: Power, Paranoia, and the Politics of the Human ConditionIn this episode of International Horizons, Interim Director Eli Karetny speaks with film scholar Nathan Abrams about the enduring relevance of Stanley Kubrick and what his work can teach us about our current era. From the nuclear absurdities of Dr. Strangelove to the cosmic rebirth of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Kubrick’s films expose the fragile line between technological mastery and moral collapse. Abrams unpacks Kubrick’s fascination with war, authority, and obedience, his roots in the New York Jewish intellectual tradition, and his exploration of mystical and mythic themes—from Kabbalah to The Odyssey. Together, they reveal how Kubrick’s cinematic univers...
2025-10-281h 30
The Director DossiersA Deep Dive on Stanley Kubrick's The Shining - The Director Dossiers #15Join Danny and Johnny in this retrospective as we detail the writing, filming, editing, fan theories and our thoughts on Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. The Shining might be the most talked about movie on Youtube so we wanted to do it justice...(checks runtime) Maybe a little too much justice.---------------------------------------WATCH THE TRAILER FOR THE DOCUMENTS!:https://thedocumentsmovie.my.canva.site/---------------------------------------WATCH on Youtubehttps://linktr.ee/TheDirectorDossiers---------------------------------------CHAPTERS:...
2025-04-165h 08
The Film Situation056- Kubrick: An Odyssey with Nathan Abrams & Robert P. KolkerIn this episode of The Film Situation, we sit down with acclaimed Stanley Kubrick biographers Nathan Abrams and Robert P. Kolker, co-authors of KUBRICK: AN ODYSSEY, to explore the genius of one of cinema’s most enigmatic directors.
From the Bronx to London, Stanley Kubrick’s legacy continues to fascinate and influence filmmakers and cinephiles alike. We dive deep into his obsessive attention to detail, behind-the-scenes stories from his most iconic films, and what made him such a singular force in cinema history.
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2025-02-1150 minThe Film Situation055 - Kubrick: An Odyssey with Nathan Abrams & Robert P. KolkerIn this episode of The Film Situation, we sit down with acclaimed film scholars Nathan Abrams and Robert P. Kolker, co-authors of KUBRICK: AN ODYSSEY, to explore the genius of one of cinema’s most enigmatic directors.
From the Bronx to London, Stanley Kubrick’s legacy continues to fascinate and influence filmmakers and cinephiles alike. We dive deep into his obsessive attention to detail, behind-the-scenes stories from his most iconic films, and what made him such a singular force in cinema history.
2025-02-0851 min
Alert and Oriented#46 - Doctor's Playbook - Reflections on 40 Years of Practice with Dr. Richard AbramsIn this inspiring episode of The Doctor's Playbook, host Andrew Mohama sits down with Dr. Richard Abrams, a distinguished internist, educator, and Associate Dean of Learning Environments at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Abrams reflects on nearly 40 years in medicine, sharing insights on finding joy in patient care, mentorship, and personal growth.We explore the evolution of medicine, from diversifying medical teams to the shift toward team-based care, and discuss how connection—both with patients and colleagues—enriches clinical practice. Dr. Abrams recounts pivotal moments in his career, including memorable patient encounters, lessons learned from mistakes, and the...
2024-12-2145 min
Every Single AlbumPop News Grab Bag: Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, and Gracie AbramsNora and Nathan talk about a mix of pop music news from the week, including the end of the U.S. leg of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour (1:00), the news that Beyoncé will perform at the halftime show during a Christmas Day NFL game and whether this is the start of her Grammy campaign (25:44), and Gracie Abrams's first top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100, "That's So True," and why fans seem to be connecting with this song (50:07).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn m...
2024-11-221h 07
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2024-10-0400 min
Lit with CharlesRobert P. Kolker & Nathan Abrams, authors of "Kubrick: An Odyssey"Stanley Kubrick was a visionary American filmmaker, whose groundbreaking work redefined cinema. Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail, visual innovation and the complexity of his narratives, Kubrick's films crossed many genres. Perhaps most interestingly for Lit With Charles listeners, many of his most famous movies also began their lives as books. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) set new standards in science fiction, while A Clockwork Orange (1971) delved into dystopian violence. His horror masterpiece, The Shining (1980), remains a genre-defining classic. Beyond his creative output, he had a reputation as a complicated somewhat anti-social man, with both foibles and genius aplenty. Kubrick's...
2024-08-1241 min
The Etan Ilfeld PodcastStanley Kubrick and Film: Interview with Robert Kolker and Nathan AbramsStanley Kubrick is one of the greatest filmmakers in the 20th century. In this podcast, film scholars Nathan Abrams and Robert Kolker discuss their latest book, Kubrick: An Odyssey published by Faber & Faber in 2024.
Kolker and Abrams are interviewed by Etan Ilfeld, where they discuss what made Kubrick's career remarkable and deconstruct the myths surrounding him. The films discussed include A Clockwork Orange, Spartacus, Eyes Wide Shut, The Shining, Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, and Full Metal Jacket.
2024-07-0559 min
Teenage Golden AgeKubrick: An Odyssey (ft. Robert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams)In this episode, Eliana interviews Robert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams about their biography, Kubrick: An Odyssey, which explores the life of the notable director Stanley Kubrick. Using the latest research and new interviews, it provides a comprehensive look into Kubrick’s life, work, and unmade projects, while debunking myths about his reclusive nature.
2024-07-0430 min
Film FuryEp. 20 - Why The Shining Is My Favorite Movie and Debating Some Theories With a Kubrick expert. (With Professor Nathan Abrams)Alan explains why "The Shining" is so scary and so mesmerizing with great performances by Jack Nicholson and Shelly Duval. From the creepy opening to the famous "redrum" scene, there's a lot to give you nightmares. Professor Nathan Abrams, author of "Kubrick: An Odyssey" discusses some theories of what the film is about from the Holocaust to the attacks against Native Americans. They speak about the Delbert Grady vs. Charles Grady question, why the original ending was anticlimactic, and Abrams shares some other nuggets of his expertise.
2024-07-0255 minEvery Single Album'The Secret of Us' | Every Single Album: Gracie AbramsNora and Nathan discuss the second studio album from Gracie Abrams: 'The Secret of Us.' They then talk about Taylor Swift's influence on and close relationship with Abrams, as well as whether that's helping or hurting Abrams's music (1:00). Later, they get into how her songs feel the strongest when her lyrics are plain-spoken (39:37), and how, with this album, it seems like Abrams is still trying to find her distinct musical sound (47:46).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2024-06-271h 10
Clearer Than TruthElliot AbramsAmbassador Elliot Abrams joins "Clearer Than Truth" for our inaugural episode, where we engaged in a detailed discussion concerning the current state of global affairs. During our dialogue, he also delved into the intricate dynamics of the Middle East, shedding light on various geopolitical nuances. Furthermore, the conversation took a turn towards domestic politics, providing listeners with insight into the current political landscape and its implications on international relations.Support the show
2024-03-2025 min
The Hatchards PodcastRobert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams on Stanley Kubrick: An OdysseyOn this episode, we were joined by authors Robert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams to discuss Kubrick: An Odyssey, their authoritative new biography on the life and work of the legendary filmmaker behind The Shining, Dr. Strangelove, and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Robert and Nathan spoke to us about the process of rendering the mythology of Kubrick into flesh and blood; the rogues gallery of famous personalities that provided conflicting firsthand accounts; Kubrick's creative and personal life in the UK; and of course, the films, which according to our guests, represent the most rigorous body...
2024-02-2049 min
NBN Book of the DayRobert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams, "Kubrick: An Odyssey" (Pegasus Books, 2024)The definitive biography of the creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange, presenting the most in-depth portrait yet of the groundbreaking filmmaker.The enigmatic and elusive filmmaker Stanley Kubrick has not been treated to a full-length biography in over twenty years.Kubrick: An Odyssey (Pegasus Books, 2024) fills that gap. This definitive book is based on access to the latest research, especially Kubrick's archive at the University of the Arts, London, as well as other private papers plus new interviews with family members and those who worked with him. It offers comprehensive and i...
2024-02-0657 minNew Books in FilmRobert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams, "Kubrick: An Odyssey" (Pegasus Books, 2024)The definitive biography of the creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange, presenting the most in-depth portrait yet of the groundbreaking filmmaker.The enigmatic and elusive filmmaker Stanley Kubrick has not been treated to a full-length biography in over twenty years.Kubrick: An Odyssey (Pegasus Books, 2024) fills that gap. This definitive book is based on access to the latest research, especially Kubrick's archive at the University of the Arts, London, as well as other private papers plus new interviews with family members and those who worked with him. It offers comprehensive and i...
2024-02-0657 min
New Books in BiographyRobert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams, "Kubrick: An Odyssey" (Pegasus Books, 2024)The definitive biography of the creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange, presenting the most in-depth portrait yet of the groundbreaking filmmaker.The enigmatic and elusive filmmaker Stanley Kubrick has not been treated to a full-length biography in over twenty years.Kubrick: An Odyssey (Pegasus Books, 2024) fills that gap. This definitive book is based on access to the latest research, especially Kubrick's archive at the University of the Arts, London, as well as other private papers plus new interviews with family members and those who worked with him. It offers comprehensive and i...
2024-02-0657 min
New Books in Popular CultureRobert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams, "Kubrick: An Odyssey" (Pegasus Books, 2024)The definitive biography of the creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange, presenting the most in-depth portrait yet of the groundbreaking filmmaker.The enigmatic and elusive filmmaker Stanley Kubrick has not been treated to a full-length biography in over twenty years.Kubrick: An Odyssey (Pegasus Books, 2024) fills that gap. This definitive book is based on access to the latest research, especially Kubrick's archive at the University of the Arts, London, as well as other private papers plus new interviews with family members and those who worked with him. It offers comprehensive and i...
2024-02-0657 min
New Books in Performing ArtsRobert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams, "Kubrick: An Odyssey" (Pegasus Books, 2024)The definitive biography of the creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange, presenting the most in-depth portrait yet of the groundbreaking filmmaker.The enigmatic and elusive filmmaker Stanley Kubrick has not been treated to a full-length biography in over twenty years.Kubrick: An Odyssey (Pegasus Books, 2024) fills that gap. This definitive book is based on access to the latest research, especially Kubrick's archive at the University of the Arts, London, as well as other private papers plus new interviews with family members and those who worked with him. It offers comprehensive and i...
2024-02-0657 min
MoviestruckMoviestruck Episode 66: The Remains of the Day (1993) feat. Brian AbramsContent Warning: Brief Nazi/Holocaust DiscussionTake a stiff upper lip and ring the bell, we're taking our tea and talking The Remains of the Day (1993) with author Brian Abrams! Despite Sophia's continued lack of automobile knowledge, we soldier on to striking performances and tight recollections of days gone by. Moviestruck would like to acknowledge the importance of the actors on strike for equity in Hollywood. The films on this podcast would not exist without their work, creativity, and dedication, and they deserve to be compensated fairly and treated with respect by the studios and s...
2023-10-231h 48
New Books in British StudiesAndrew Hesketh, "Escape to Gwrych Castle: A Jewish Refugee Story" (U of Wales Press, 2023)In 1939, a number of German Jewish refugee children, brought over on the Kindertransport, found themselves in Abergele, North Wales. Their temporary new home? Gwrych Castle, where a Hachshara was being set up: a residential 'training centre' aimed at preparing the Jewish children for life on a kibbutz in Israel, where they hoped to be reunited with their families. In Escape to Gwrych Castle: A Jewish Refugee Story (U of Wales Press, 2023), Andrew Hesketh explores the lesser-told history of the children who lived in this North Wales castle, bringing together their personal memories and experiences to create a unique picture of...
2023-09-0436 min
New Books in Jewish StudiesAndrew Hesketh, "Escape to Gwrych Castle: A Jewish Refugee Story" (U of Wales Press, 2023)In 1939, a number of German Jewish refugee children, brought over on the Kindertransport, found themselves in Abergele, North Wales. Their temporary new home? Gwrych Castle, where a Hachshara was being set up: a residential 'training centre' aimed at preparing the Jewish children for life on a kibbutz in Israel, where they hoped to be reunited with their families. In Escape to Gwrych Castle: A Jewish Refugee Story (U of Wales Press, 2023), Andrew Hesketh explores the lesser-told history of the children who lived in this North Wales castle, bringing together their personal memories and experiences to create a unique picture of...
2023-09-0436 min
New Books in Western European StudiesAndrew Hesketh, "Escape to Gwrych Castle: A Jewish Refugee Story" (U of Wales Press, 2023)In 1939, a number of German Jewish refugee children, brought over on the Kindertransport, found themselves in Abergele, North Wales. Their temporary new home? Gwrych Castle, where a Hachshara was being set up: a residential 'training centre' aimed at preparing the Jewish children for life on a kibbutz in Israel, where they hoped to be reunited with their families. In Escape to Gwrych Castle: A Jewish Refugee Story (U of Wales Press, 2023), Andrew Hesketh explores the lesser-told history of the children who lived in this North Wales castle, bringing together their personal memories and experiences to create a unique picture of...
2023-09-0436 min
New Books in Comics and Graphic NovelsHeike Bauer et al., "Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders" (Syracuse UP, 2022)In Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders (Syracuse UP, 2022), contributors draw upon a rich treasure trove of Jewish women’s comics to explore the representation of Jewish women’s bodies and bodily experiences in pictorial narratives. Spanning national, cultural, and artistic borders, the essays shine a light on the significant contributions of Jewish women to comics. The volume features established figures including Emil Ferris, Amy Kurzweil, Miriam Libicki, Trina Robbins, Sharon Rudahl, and Ilana Zeffren, alongside works by artists translated for the first time into English, such as artist Rona Mor. Exploring topics of family, motherhood, miscarriages, queerness, gender...
2023-09-0255 min
New Books in Women's HistoryHeike Bauer et al., "Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders" (Syracuse UP, 2022)In Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders (Syracuse UP, 2022), contributors draw upon a rich treasure trove of Jewish women’s comics to explore the representation of Jewish women’s bodies and bodily experiences in pictorial narratives. Spanning national, cultural, and artistic borders, the essays shine a light on the significant contributions of Jewish women to comics. The volume features established figures including Emil Ferris, Amy Kurzweil, Miriam Libicki, Trina Robbins, Sharon Rudahl, and Ilana Zeffren, alongside works by artists translated for the first time into English, such as artist Rona Mor. Exploring topics of family, motherhood, miscarriages, queerness, gender...
2023-09-0255 min
New Books in Literary StudiesHeike Bauer et al., "Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders" (Syracuse UP, 2022)In Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders (Syracuse UP, 2022), contributors draw upon a rich treasure trove of Jewish women’s comics to explore the representation of Jewish women’s bodies and bodily experiences in pictorial narratives. Spanning national, cultural, and artistic borders, the essays shine a light on the significant contributions of Jewish women to comics. The volume features established figures including Emil Ferris, Amy Kurzweil, Miriam Libicki, Trina Robbins, Sharon Rudahl, and Ilana Zeffren, alongside works by artists translated for the first time into English, such as artist Rona Mor. Exploring topics of family, motherhood, miscarriages, queerness, gender...
2023-09-0255 min
New Books in GenderHeike Bauer et al., "Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders" (Syracuse UP, 2022)In Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders (Syracuse UP, 2022), contributors draw upon a rich treasure trove of Jewish women’s comics to explore the representation of Jewish women’s bodies and bodily experiences in pictorial narratives. Spanning national, cultural, and artistic borders, the essays shine a light on the significant contributions of Jewish women to comics. The volume features established figures including Emil Ferris, Amy Kurzweil, Miriam Libicki, Trina Robbins, Sharon Rudahl, and Ilana Zeffren, alongside works by artists translated for the first time into English, such as artist Rona Mor. Exploring topics of family, motherhood, miscarriages, queerness, gender...
2023-09-0255 minNew Books in Jewish StudiesHeike Bauer et al., "Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders" (Syracuse UP, 2022)In Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders (Syracuse UP, 2022), contributors draw upon a rich treasure trove of Jewish women’s comics to explore the representation of Jewish women’s bodies and bodily experiences in pictorial narratives. Spanning national, cultural, and artistic borders, the essays shine a light on the significant contributions of Jewish women to comics. The volume features established figures including Emil Ferris, Amy Kurzweil, Miriam Libicki, Trina Robbins, Sharon Rudahl, and Ilana Zeffren, alongside works by artists translated for the first time into English, such as artist Rona Mor. Exploring topics of family, motherhood, miscarriages, queerness, gender...
2023-09-0255 min
New Books in ArtHeike Bauer et al., "Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders" (Syracuse UP, 2022)In Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders (Syracuse UP, 2022), contributors draw upon a rich treasure trove of Jewish women’s comics to explore the representation of Jewish women’s bodies and bodily experiences in pictorial narratives. Spanning national, cultural, and artistic borders, the essays shine a light on the significant contributions of Jewish women to comics. The volume features established figures including Emil Ferris, Amy Kurzweil, Miriam Libicki, Trina Robbins, Sharon Rudahl, and Ilana Zeffren, alongside works by artists translated for the first time into English, such as artist Rona Mor. Exploring topics of family, motherhood, miscarriages, queerness, gender...
2023-09-0255 minNew Books in Popular CultureHeike Bauer et al., "Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders" (Syracuse UP, 2022)In Jewish Women in Comics: Bodies and Borders (Syracuse UP, 2022), contributors draw upon a rich treasure trove of Jewish women’s comics to explore the representation of Jewish women’s bodies and bodily experiences in pictorial narratives. Spanning national, cultural, and artistic borders, the essays shine a light on the significant contributions of Jewish women to comics. The volume features established figures including Emil Ferris, Amy Kurzweil, Miriam Libicki, Trina Robbins, Sharon Rudahl, and Ilana Zeffren, alongside works by artists translated for the first time into English, such as artist Rona Mor. Exploring topics of family, motherhood, miscarriages, queerness, gender...
2023-09-0255 min
Morning MeditationsThe Greatest Hits- Abraham: God Works for GoodIn this episode, we are reminded that even in Abrams, bad decisions, God is working a future for him!
2023-08-2209 minNew Books in British StudiesAndrea Hammel, "Finding Refuge: Stories of the Men, Women and Children who fFed to Wales to Escape the Nazis" (Honno Press, 2022)A popular history telling the stories of people who found refuge in Wales from Nazism in the 1930s and 1940s.Finding Refuge will resonate with those who have personal experience of similar situations, those looking to understand the refugee experience, young people investigating Welsh and European history and the stories of their ancestors, as well as the general history reader.These are stories of child refugees, artists and doctors. Their testimonies are harrowing and sad, but also at times funny and hopeful.Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wa...
2023-04-0442 minNew Books in Jewish StudiesAndrea Hammel, "Finding Refuge: Stories of the Men, Women and Children who fFed to Wales to Escape the Nazis" (Honno Press, 2022)A popular history telling the stories of people who found refuge in Wales from Nazism in the 1930s and 1940s.Finding Refuge will resonate with those who have personal experience of similar situations, those looking to understand the refugee experience, young people investigating Welsh and European history and the stories of their ancestors, as well as the general history reader.These are stories of child refugees, artists and doctors. Their testimonies are harrowing and sad, but also at times funny and hopeful.Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wa...
2023-04-0442 minNew Books in Popular CultureJ. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich, "Stanley Kubrick's The Shining" (Taschen, 2023)In 1966 Stanley Kubrick told a friend that he wanted to make “the world’s scariest movie.” A decade later Stephen King’s The Shining landed on the director’s desk, and a visual masterpiece was born. J. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich's book Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (Taschen, 2023) is the definitive compendium of the film that transformed the horror genre features hundreds of never-before-seen photographs, rare production ephemera from the Kubrick Archive, and extensive new interviews with the cast and crew.Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wales. His most recent work is on film dire...
2023-02-0657 minNew Books in FilmJ. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich, "Stanley Kubrick's The Shining" (Taschen, 2023)In 1966 Stanley Kubrick told a friend that he wanted to make “the world’s scariest movie.” A decade later Stephen King’s The Shining landed on the director’s desk, and a visual masterpiece was born. J. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich's book Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (Taschen, 2023) is the definitive compendium of the film that transformed the horror genre features hundreds of never-before-seen photographs, rare production ephemera from the Kubrick Archive, and extensive new interviews with the cast and crew.Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wales. His most recent work is on film dire...
2023-02-0656 minNew Books in Performing ArtsJ. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich, "Stanley Kubrick's The Shining" (Taschen, 2023)In 1966 Stanley Kubrick told a friend that he wanted to make “the world’s scariest movie.” A decade later Stephen King’s The Shining landed on the director’s desk, and a visual masterpiece was born. J. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich's book Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (Taschen, 2023) is the definitive compendium of the film that transformed the horror genre features hundreds of never-before-seen photographs, rare production ephemera from the Kubrick Archive, and extensive new interviews with the cast and crew.Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wales. His most recent work is on film dire...
2023-02-0657 minNew Books in FilmCraig Oldham, "The Shining: A Visual and Cultural Haunting" (Rough Trade Books, 2022)The Shining: A Visual and Cultural Haunting (Rough Trade Books, 2022) is an immersive, multi-dimensional examination of one of the most famous films in cinematic history. This loose-leafed and beautifully boxed book—disguised as the ‘writing project’ Jack is typing throughout the course of the film—explores the film’s cultural legacy through exclusive essays, original recollections, contributions from cultural luminaries, and art and visual ephemera.Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wales. His most recent work is on film director Stanley Kubrick. To discuss and propose a book for interview you can reach him at n...
2022-12-0352 minNew Books in Popular CultureCraig Oldham, "The Shining: A Visual and Cultural Haunting" (Rough Trade Books, 2022)The Shining: A Visual and Cultural Haunting (Rough Trade Books, 2022) is an immersive, multi-dimensional examination of one of the most famous films in cinematic history. This loose-leafed and beautifully boxed book—disguised as the ‘writing project’ Jack is typing throughout the course of the film—explores the film’s cultural legacy through exclusive essays, original recollections, contributions from cultural luminaries, and art and visual ephemera.Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wales. His most recent work is on film director Stanley Kubrick. To discuss and propose a book for interview you can reach him at n...
2022-12-0353 minNew Books in Popular CultureJoseph McBride, "The Whole Durn Human Comedy: Life According to the Coen Brothers" (Anthem Press, 2022)The Coen Bros. have attracted a wide following and have been rewarded with Oscars and other honors. Some of their films such as Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and No Country for Old Men are cult favorites and box office hits. Yet this team of filmmaking brothers remains misunderstood in some critical circles, partly because, like John Ford, they mischievously refuse to explain themselves to interviewers, preferring to let their work speak for itself. Ethan and Joel Coen also delight in unsettling cinematic conventions and confounding audiences while raising disturbing questions about human nature.Mixing film genres and...
2022-10-281h 03New Books in Performing ArtsJoseph McBride, "The Whole Durn Human Comedy: Life According to the Coen Brothers" (Anthem Press, 2022)The Coen Bros. have attracted a wide following and have been rewarded with Oscars and other honors. Some of their films such as Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and No Country for Old Men are cult favorites and box office hits. Yet this team of filmmaking brothers remains misunderstood in some critical circles, partly because, like John Ford, they mischievously refuse to explain themselves to interviewers, preferring to let their work speak for itself. Ethan and Joel Coen also delight in unsettling cinematic conventions and confounding audiences while raising disturbing questions about human nature.Mixing film genres and...
2022-10-281h 03New Books in FilmJoseph McBride, "The Whole Durn Human Comedy: Life According to the Coen Brothers" (Anthem Press, 2022)The Coen Bros. have attracted a wide following and have been rewarded with Oscars and other honors. Some of their films such as Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and No Country for Old Men are cult favorites and box office hits. Yet this team of filmmaking brothers remains misunderstood in some critical circles, partly because, like John Ford, they mischievously refuse to explain themselves to interviewers, preferring to let their work speak for itself. Ethan and Joel Coen also delight in unsettling cinematic conventions and confounding audiences while raising disturbing questions about human nature.Mixing film genres and...
2022-10-281h 02
Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in CinemaA Clockwork Orange w/Nathan AbramsIn this week’s episode, Daniel and Harry are joined by Professor Nathan Abrams, a professor of film studies at Bangor University in Wales and Jewish film scholar, to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 film A Clockwork Orange, starring Malcolm McDowell.They discuss the film’s exploration of the relationship between power and authority, consider the Jewishness in its approach to free choice and accountability, and uncover the subtle allusions Kubrick makes in this, and the rest of the films, to the Jewishness of his upbringing.As always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewish...
2022-09-011h 38
Uncharted Media PodcastEpisode 173: CinemaCon 2022 RecapCinemaCon is here, showcasing all the big projects coming to the theaters soon from all the major studios. Nate an Josh breakdown all the big headlines coming out of the event. They also discuss the past week's movie news including:
Justin Lin exiting director role for Fast X
WarnerBros Discovery considering theatrical release for Batgirl movie
JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot producing a Hot Wheels movie
Is Netflix in trouble?
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2022-04-281h 49
New Books in Israel StudiesAnthony Shaw and Giora Goodman, "Hollywood and Israel: A History" (Columbia UP, 2022)From Frank Sinatra’s early pro-Zionist rallying to Steven Spielberg’s present-day peacemaking, Hollywood has long enjoyed a “special relationship” with Israel. This book offers a groundbreaking account of this relationship, both on and off the screen. Tony Shaw and Giora Goodman investigate the many ways in which Hollywood’s moguls, directors, and actors have supported or challenged Israel for more than seven decades. They explore the complex story of Israel’s relationship with American Jewry and illuminate how media and soft power have shaped the Arab-Israeli conflict.In Hollywood and Israel: A History (Columbia University Press, 2022), Shaw and Goodma...
2022-04-0851 minNew Books in Jewish StudiesAnthony Shaw and Giora Goodman, "Hollywood and Israel: A History" (Columbia UP, 2022)From Frank Sinatra’s early pro-Zionist rallying to Steven Spielberg’s present-day peacemaking, Hollywood has long enjoyed a “special relationship” with Israel. This book offers a groundbreaking account of this relationship, both on and off the screen. Tony Shaw and Giora Goodman investigate the many ways in which Hollywood’s moguls, directors, and actors have supported or challenged Israel for more than seven decades. They explore the complex story of Israel’s relationship with American Jewry and illuminate how media and soft power have shaped the Arab-Israeli conflict.In Hollywood and Israel: A History (Columbia University Press, 2022), Shaw and Goodma...
2022-04-0853 min
New Books in Middle Eastern StudiesAnthony Shaw and Giora Goodman, "Hollywood and Israel: A History" (Columbia UP, 2022)From Frank Sinatra’s early pro-Zionist rallying to Steven Spielberg’s present-day peacemaking, Hollywood has long enjoyed a “special relationship” with Israel. This book offers a groundbreaking account of this relationship, both on and off the screen. Tony Shaw and Giora Goodman investigate the many ways in which Hollywood’s moguls, directors, and actors have supported or challenged Israel for more than seven decades. They explore the complex story of Israel’s relationship with American Jewry and illuminate how media and soft power have shaped the Arab-Israeli conflict.In Hollywood and Israel: A History (Columbia University Press, 2022), Shaw and Goodma...
2022-04-0853 min
New Books in the American WestAnthony Shaw and Giora Goodman, "Hollywood and Israel: A History" (Columbia UP, 2022)From Frank Sinatra’s early pro-Zionist rallying to Steven Spielberg’s present-day peacemaking, Hollywood has long enjoyed a “special relationship” with Israel. This book offers a groundbreaking account of this relationship, both on and off the screen. Tony Shaw and Giora Goodman investigate the many ways in which Hollywood’s moguls, directors, and actors have supported or challenged Israel for more than seven decades. They explore the complex story of Israel’s relationship with American Jewry and illuminate how media and soft power have shaped the Arab-Israeli conflict.In Hollywood and Israel: A History (Columbia University Press, 2022), Shaw and Goodma...
2022-04-0851 minNew Books in FilmTony Shaw and Giora Goodman, "Hollywood and Israel: A History" (Columbia UP, 2022)From Frank Sinatra’s early pro-Zionist rallying to Steven Spielberg’s present-day peacemaking, Hollywood has long enjoyed a “special relationship” with Israel. This book offers a groundbreaking account of this relationship, both on and off the screen. Tony Shaw and Giora Goodman investigate the many ways in which Hollywood’s moguls, directors, and actors have supported or challenged Israel for more than seven decades. They explore the complex story of Israel’s relationship with American Jewry and illuminate how media and soft power have shaped the Arab-Israeli conflict.In Hollywood and Israel: A History (Columbia University Press, 2022), Shaw and Goodma...
2022-04-0851 min
Off the Page: A Columbia University Press PodcastTony Shaw and Giora Goodman, "Hollywood and Israel: A History" (Columbia UP, 2022)From Frank Sinatra’s early pro-Zionist rallying to Steven Spielberg’s present-day peacemaking, Hollywood has long enjoyed a “special relationship” with Israel. This book offers a groundbreaking account of this relationship, both on and off the screen. Tony Shaw and Giora Goodman investigate the many ways in which Hollywood’s moguls, directors, and actors have supported or challenged Israel for more than seven decades. They explore the complex story of Israel’s relationship with American Jewry and illuminate how media and soft power have shaped the Arab-Israeli conflict.In Hollywood and Israel: A History (Columbia University Press, 2022), Shaw and Goodma...
2022-04-0851 minNew Books in BiographyLester D. Friedman, "Citizen Spielberg" (U of Illinois Press, 2022)Steven Spielberg's extraordinary career redefined Hollywood, but his achievement goes far beyond shattered box office records. Rejecting the view of Spielberg as a Barnumesque purveyor of spectacle, Lester D. Friedman presents the filmmaker as a major artist who pairs an ongoing willingness to challenge himself with a widely recognized technical mastery.This new edition of Citizen Spielberg (University of Illinois Press, 2022) expands Friedman’s original analysis to include films of the 2010s like Lincoln and Ready Player One. Breaking down the works by genre, Friedman looks at essential aspects of Spielberg’s art, from his storytelling concerns and worldview...
2022-04-0650 minNew Books in Performing ArtsLester D. Friedman, "Citizen Spielberg" (U of Illinois Press, 2022)Steven Spielberg's extraordinary career redefined Hollywood, but his achievement goes far beyond shattered box office records. Rejecting the view of Spielberg as a Barnumesque purveyor of spectacle, Lester D. Friedman presents the filmmaker as a major artist who pairs an ongoing willingness to challenge himself with a widely recognized technical mastery.This new edition of Citizen Spielberg (University of Illinois Press, 2022) expands Friedman’s original analysis to include films of the 2010s like Lincoln and Ready Player One. Breaking down the works by genre, Friedman looks at essential aspects of Spielberg’s art, from his storytelling concerns and worldview...
2022-04-0650 minNew Books in Popular CultureLester D. Friedman, "Citizen Spielberg" (U of Illinois Press, 2022)Steven Spielberg's extraordinary career redefined Hollywood, but his achievement goes far beyond shattered box office records. Rejecting the view of Spielberg as a Barnumesque purveyor of spectacle, Lester D. Friedman presents the filmmaker as a major artist who pairs an ongoing willingness to challenge himself with a widely recognized technical mastery.This new edition of Citizen Spielberg (University of Illinois Press, 2022) expands Friedman’s original analysis to include films of the 2010s like Lincoln and Ready Player One. Breaking down the works by genre, Friedman looks at essential aspects of Spielberg’s art, from his storytelling concerns and worldview...
2022-04-0650 min
Rutgers University Press PodcastRobert P. Kolker, "Triumph Over Containment: American Film in the 1950s" (Rutgers UP, 2021)The long 1950s, which extend back to the early postwar period and forward into the early 1960s, were a period of “containment culture” in America, as the media worked to reinforce traditional family values and suspected communist sympathizers were blacklisted from the entertainment industry. Yet some brave filmmakers and actors still challenged the status quo to produce indelible and imaginative work that delivered uncomfortable truths to Cold War audiences.Triumph Over Containment: American Film in the 1950s (Rutgers University Press, 2021) offers an uncompromising look at some of the era’s greatest films and directors, from household names like Al...
2022-03-2535 minNew Books in FilmRobert P. Kolker, "Triumph Over Containment: American Film in the 1950s" (Rutgers UP, 2021)The long 1950s, which extend back to the early postwar period and forward into the early 1960s, were a period of “containment culture” in America, as the media worked to reinforce traditional family values and suspected communist sympathizers were blacklisted from the entertainment industry. Yet some brave filmmakers and actors still challenged the status quo to produce indelible and imaginative work that delivered uncomfortable truths to Cold War audiences.Triumph Over Containment: American Film in the 1950s (Rutgers University Press, 2021) offers an uncompromising look at some of the era’s greatest films and directors, from household names like Al...
2022-03-2535 minNew Books in Performing ArtsRobert P. Kolker, "Triumph Over Containment: American Film in the 1950s" (Rutgers UP, 2021)The long 1950s, which extend back to the early postwar period and forward into the early 1960s, were a period of “containment culture” in America, as the media worked to reinforce traditional family values and suspected communist sympathizers were blacklisted from the entertainment industry. Yet some brave filmmakers and actors still challenged the status quo to produce indelible and imaginative work that delivered uncomfortable truths to Cold War audiences.Triumph Over Containment: American Film in the 1950s (Rutgers University Press, 2021) offers an uncompromising look at some of the era’s greatest films and directors, from household names like Al...
2022-03-2537 minNew Books in Popular CultureRobert P. Kolker, "Triumph Over Containment: American Film in the 1950s" (Rutgers UP, 2021)The long 1950s, which extend back to the early postwar period and forward into the early 1960s, were a period of “containment culture” in America, as the media worked to reinforce traditional family values and suspected communist sympathizers were blacklisted from the entertainment industry. Yet some brave filmmakers and actors still challenged the status quo to produce indelible and imaginative work that delivered uncomfortable truths to Cold War audiences.Triumph Over Containment: American Film in the 1950s (Rutgers University Press, 2021) offers an uncompromising look at some of the era’s greatest films and directors, from household names like Al...
2022-03-2537 minRutgers University Press PodcastHelene Meyers, "Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition" (Rutgers UP, 2021)Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition (Rutgers University Press, 2021) focuses on a rich, usable American Jewish cinematic tradition. This tradition includes fiction and documentary films that make Jews through antisemitism, Holocaust indirection, and discontent with assimilation. It prominently features the unapologetic assertion of Jewishness, queerness, and alliances across race and religion. Author Helene Meyers shows that as we go to our local theater, attend a Jewish film festival, play a DVD, watch streaming videos, Jewishness becomes part of the multicultural mosaic rather than collapsing into a generic whiteness or being represented as a life apart. This engagingly written book demonstrates t...
2022-03-1148 minNew Books in Popular CultureHelene Meyers, "Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition" (Rutgers UP, 2021)Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition (Rutgers University Press, 2021) focuses on a rich, usable American Jewish cinematic tradition. This tradition includes fiction and documentary films that make Jews through antisemitism, Holocaust indirection, and discontent with assimilation. It prominently features the unapologetic assertion of Jewishness, queerness, and alliances across race and religion. Author Helene Meyers shows that as we go to our local theater, attend a Jewish film festival, play a DVD, watch streaming videos, Jewishness becomes part of the multicultural mosaic rather than collapsing into a generic whiteness or being represented as a life apart. This engagingly written book demonstrates t...
2022-03-1150 minNew Books in FilmHelene Meyers, "Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition" (Rutgers UP, 2021)Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition (Rutgers University Press, 2021) focuses on a rich, usable American Jewish cinematic tradition. This tradition includes fiction and documentary films that make Jews through antisemitism, Holocaust indirection, and discontent with assimilation. It prominently features the unapologetic assertion of Jewishness, queerness, and alliances across race and religion. Author Helene Meyers shows that as we go to our local theater, attend a Jewish film festival, play a DVD, watch streaming videos, Jewishness becomes part of the multicultural mosaic rather than collapsing into a generic whiteness or being represented as a life apart. This engagingly written book demonstrates t...
2022-03-1148 minNew Books in Jewish StudiesHelene Meyers, "Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition" (Rutgers UP, 2021)Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition (Rutgers University Press, 2021) focuses on a rich, usable American Jewish cinematic tradition. This tradition includes fiction and documentary films that make Jews through antisemitism, Holocaust indirection, and discontent with assimilation. It prominently features the unapologetic assertion of Jewishness, queerness, and alliances across race and religion. Author Helene Meyers shows that as we go to our local theater, attend a Jewish film festival, play a DVD, watch streaming videos, Jewishness becomes part of the multicultural mosaic rather than collapsing into a generic whiteness or being represented as a life apart. This engagingly written book demonstrates t...
2022-03-1150 minNew Books in Performing ArtsHelene Meyers, "Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition" (Rutgers UP, 2021)Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition (Rutgers University Press, 2021) focuses on a rich, usable American Jewish cinematic tradition. This tradition includes fiction and documentary films that make Jews through antisemitism, Holocaust indirection, and discontent with assimilation. It prominently features the unapologetic assertion of Jewishness, queerness, and alliances across race and religion. Author Helene Meyers shows that as we go to our local theater, attend a Jewish film festival, play a DVD, watch streaming videos, Jewishness becomes part of the multicultural mosaic rather than collapsing into a generic whiteness or being represented as a life apart. This engagingly written book demonstrates t...
2022-03-1150 min
New Books in Canadian StudiesDavid Schwartz, "David Cronenberg: Interviews" (UP of Mississippi, 2021)From his early horror movies, including Scanners, Videodrome, Rabid, and The Fly—with their exploding heads, mutating sex organs, rampaging parasites, and scientists turning into insects—to his inventive adaptations of books by William Burroughs (Naked Lunch), Don DeLillo (Cosmopolis), and Bruce Wagner (Maps to the Stars), Canadian director David Cronenberg (b. 1943) has consistently dramatized the struggle between the aspirations of the mind and the messy realities of the flesh. “I think of human beings as a strange mixture of the physical and the non-physical, and both of these things have their say at every moment we’re alive,” says Crone...
2022-02-2448 minNew Books in Performing ArtsDavid Schwartz, "David Cronenberg: Interviews" (UP of Mississippi, 2021)From his early horror movies, including Scanners, Videodrome, Rabid, and The Fly—with their exploding heads, mutating sex organs, rampaging parasites, and scientists turning into insects—to his inventive adaptations of books by William Burroughs (Naked Lunch), Don DeLillo (Cosmopolis), and Bruce Wagner (Maps to the Stars), Canadian director David Cronenberg (b. 1943) has consistently dramatized the struggle between the aspirations of the mind and the messy realities of the flesh. “I think of human beings as a strange mixture of the physical and the non-physical, and both of these things have their say at every moment we’re alive,” says Crone...
2022-02-2450 minNew Books in BiographyDavid Schwartz, "David Cronenberg: Interviews" (UP of Mississippi, 2021)From his early horror movies, including Scanners, Videodrome, Rabid, and The Fly—with their exploding heads, mutating sex organs, rampaging parasites, and scientists turning into insects—to his inventive adaptations of books by William Burroughs (Naked Lunch), Don DeLillo (Cosmopolis), and Bruce Wagner (Maps to the Stars), Canadian director David Cronenberg (b. 1943) has consistently dramatized the struggle between the aspirations of the mind and the messy realities of the flesh. “I think of human beings as a strange mixture of the physical and the non-physical, and both of these things have their say at every moment we’re alive,” says Crone...
2022-02-2450 minNew Books in FilmDavid Schwartz, "David Cronenberg: Interviews" (UP of Mississippi, 2021)From his early horror movies, including Scanners, Videodrome, Rabid, and The Fly—with their exploding heads, mutating sex organs, rampaging parasites, and scientists turning into insects—to his inventive adaptations of books by William Burroughs (Naked Lunch), Don DeLillo (Cosmopolis), and Bruce Wagner (Maps to the Stars), Canadian director David Cronenberg (b. 1943) has consistently dramatized the struggle between the aspirations of the mind and the messy realities of the flesh. “I think of human beings as a strange mixture of the physical and the non-physical, and both of these things have their say at every moment we’re alive,” says Crone...
2022-02-2448 minNew Books in FilmRich Brownstein, "Holocaust Cinema Complete: A History and Analysis of 400 Films, with a Teaching Guide" (McFarland, 2021)Holocaust movies have become an important segment of world cinema and the de-facto Holocaust education for many. One quarter of all American-produced Holocaust-related feature films have won or been nominated for at least one Oscar. In fact, from 1945 through 1991, half of all American Holocaust features were nominated. Yet most Holocaust movies have fallen through the cracks and few have been commercially successful. This book explores these trends—and many others—with a comprehensive guide to hundreds of films and made-for-television movies.From Anne Frank to Schindler’s List to Jojo Rabbit, more than 400 films are examined from a range of...
2022-02-0142 minNew Books in Jewish StudiesRich Brownstein, "Holocaust Cinema Complete: A History and Analysis of 400 Films, with a Teaching Guide" (McFarland, 2021)Holocaust movies have become an important segment of world cinema and the de-facto Holocaust education for many. One quarter of all American-produced Holocaust-related feature films have won or been nominated for at least one Oscar. In fact, from 1945 through 1991, half of all American Holocaust features were nominated. Yet most Holocaust movies have fallen through the cracks and few have been commercially successful. This book explores these trends—and many others—with a comprehensive guide to hundreds of films and made-for-television movies.From Anne Frank to Schindler’s List to Jojo Rabbit, more than 400 films are examined from a range of...
2022-02-0147 min
New Books in German StudiesRich Brownstein, "Holocaust Cinema Complete: A History and Analysis of 400 Films, with a Teaching Guide" (McFarland, 2021)Holocaust movies have become an important segment of world cinema and the de-facto Holocaust education for many. One quarter of all American-produced Holocaust-related feature films have won or been nominated for at least one Oscar. In fact, from 1945 through 1991, half of all American Holocaust features were nominated. Yet most Holocaust movies have fallen through the cracks and few have been commercially successful. This book explores these trends—and many others—with a comprehensive guide to hundreds of films and made-for-television movies.From Anne Frank to Schindler’s List to Jojo Rabbit, more than 400 films are examined from a range of...
2022-02-0142 min
New Books in Genocide StudiesRich Brownstein, "Holocaust Cinema Complete: A History and Analysis of 400 Films, with a Teaching Guide" (McFarland, 2021)Holocaust movies have become an important segment of world cinema and the de-facto Holocaust education for many. One quarter of all American-produced Holocaust-related feature films have won or been nominated for at least one Oscar. In fact, from 1945 through 1991, half of all American Holocaust features were nominated. Yet most Holocaust movies have fallen through the cracks and few have been commercially successful. This book explores these trends—and many others—with a comprehensive guide to hundreds of films and made-for-television movies.From Anne Frank to Schindler’s List to Jojo Rabbit, more than 400 films are examined from a range of...
2022-02-0145 min
New Books in LanguageKeith Kahn-Harris, "The Babel Message: A Love Letter to Language" (Icon Books, 2021)A thrilling journey deep into the heart of language, from a rather unexpected starting point. Keith Kahn-Harris is a man obsessed with something seemingly trivial – the warning message found inside Kinder Surprise eggs:"WARNING, read and keep: Toy not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts might be swallowed or inhaled."On a tiny sheet of paper, this message is translated into dozens of languages – the world boiled down to a multilingual essence. Inspired by this, the author asks: what makes 'a language'? With the help of the international community of language geeks, he shows us w...
2022-01-0747 min
FilmwhysFilmwhys #66 Cloverfield and Superman and the Mole Men**Originally released 3-8-16**Episode 66 of Filmwhys aka the Why Haven't You Seen This Film Podcast. Host Bubbawheat is introduced to the 2008 JJ Abrams found footage monster movie Cloverfield. And in return, guest James Thompson from the renamed-then-retired Meanwhile... podcast is introduced to the first feature length DC film Superman and the Mole Men.
2021-09-281h 18
The Movie LootThief's Monthly Movie Loot 43: The Kubrick Loot (with Nathan Abrams)Get ready for a Kubrickian episode, as me and guest Nathan Abrams explore the rooms of the Overlook Hotel, the jungles of Vietnam, and the infinites of space while we talk about my favorite director, Stanley Kubrick. Abrams, a film scholar and expert on Kubrick also shares with us his Top 5 Kubrick films, but we talk about pretty much everything Kubrick, as well as his work in academia. Check it out!00:00:00 - 00:01:55 -- Intro00:01:55 - 00:09:26 -- Meet Nathan!00:09:26 - 00:25:04 -- The Kubrick Talk00:25:04 - 00:30:07 -- The Kubrick Trivia00:30:07 - 00:47:41 -- The Kubrick Loot
2021-08-1559 min
Uncharted Media PodcastEpisode 131: Pitching Comic Book Movie IdeasJosh and Nate like to talk about stories and concepts they would love to see as a movie someday. So, this week they bring three ideas each for how they would write specific superhero franchise. They also breakdown the past week’s movie news including:
Eternals teaser trailer
Timothée Chalamet cast as Willy Wonka in an upcoming origin movie
Batgirl finds directors in Bad Boys for Life directors
New Batman animated series coming to HBO Max from Matt Reeves, JJ Abrams, and Bruce Timm
DC making animated Injustice mov...
2021-05-262h 11
Manifesting Joy : 52 Weeks of HopeHow to get through Tough Times with Jack HerrguthLauren welcomes writer, producer, and entertainment executive Jack Herrguth. A writer and developer for many shows including the hit television series “Sister, Sister” and “Nathan For You” at Comedy Central, he’s also served in senior development roles and Jack recently developed the half-hour comedy, “Killing It” with Paul Feig, and executive produced the 2019 feature film, “Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary.” He produces the monthly comedy game show, “Pop Cultured” with Nicky Urban and Jimmy Pardo.
But this resume doesn't tell the full picture. Jack candidly discusses overcoming cancer twice, thinking his career was over after losing what...
2021-05-1941 min
Uncharted Media PodcastEpisode 120: Spider-Man No Way Home DiscussionAfter seemingly waiting for an eternity, we finally have a title for the next Tom Holland Spider-Man movie: Spider-Man No Way Home. So, Nate and a returning Josh discuss the title, all the rumors surrounding the film as well as what they believe will happen as well as the future of Spider-Man in the MCU. They also breakdown the past week’s movie news including:
JJ Abrams producing Superman reboot, rumored to be featuring a black lead actor
Nickelodeon creating Avatar Studios, group responsible for multiple Avatar spinoff projects
Army of the Dead tr...
2021-03-031h 32
The Boxing Hour w/Marc AbramsTalking with Pro Debuting Atif OberltonAtif Oberlton talks about his pro debut that will come this Saturday against Nathan Davis Sharp on FS1
@inatifwetrust @kingsboxing_ @premierboxing @fs1 #Boxing #Philadelphia
2021-01-2712 min
Six Of SwordsSix Of Cups # 84 - The Navajo Know aka Code Talkers Delight Asks Can You Say Hi Hi Hi Fi Fi Fi ??? ... Tool's Fear Inoculum, Fox's Fringe, and Grant Morrison's Invisibles 84th Episode Extravaganza!11!In times like these, which, is always, we can use the lyrical framework and philosophy and klews strewn threwout ye olde FEAR INOCULUM and such when combined with the FRINGE television Bad Robot produced by Futurama facemask J.J. Abrams and such mercuriously alchemized athanorially via Invisibles hypersigil comic written by chaos magician Grant Morrison... uh... it's this show, and it's gonna rock you. But it won't pick you up and drop you. That's what the Tool song 'Sober' is for. ENOUGH! In To This! ^^
This is the 84th episode spectacular. Spifftacular. Testacular! Just seeing if you're...
2021-01-261h 47
TrendlinesDemocrats Disagree On Next StepsUnexpected losses and razor-thin wins have seemingly left the Democratic Party in disarray. Join us as we review key data on split voters, analyze the err, the lively debates between progressives and centrists, and pay homage to the amazing Stacey Abrams for showing us how it’s done.
2020-11-1631 min
Startup Hypeman: The GOAT to Market ShowS14E8: Lessons Learned from 4000+ Demos with Demio Cofounder David AbramsHow do you respond when a prospect starts talking about your competitor on the phone? When you've run 4,000 demos like David Abrams has, you're bound to encounter that at least a few times and figure out what to say. Demio has learned enough along the way to the tune of over 3k active customers who have collectively run over 1 million webinars on their platform, and a team of 22. As a bootstrapped company they've had to be scrappy, but they've also been able to give the company breathing room to figure...
2020-09-2747 min
Uncharted Media PodcastEpisode 80: Best and Worst Movie TwistsA good plot twist can make or break an otherwise great movie. Nate and Josh breakdown the best and worst movie plot twists of all time. They also breakdown the past week’s movie news including:
Warner Brothers delays DC film slate releases
Comic-Con cancelled for the first time in 50 years
JJ Abrams developing Justice League Dark and Shining series for HBO Max
First official images from Dune
Universal developing a Green Hornet movie
Capone trailer
Psych 2 trailer
Be sure to subscribe for al...
2020-04-202h 02
Uncharted Media PodcastEpisode 67: Most Rewatchable MoviesOne of Nathan and Josh’s most rewatchable movies, National Treasure, is finally getting a new installment. So, to celebrate they take a look at their most rewatchable movies. They also discuss the past weeks movie news including:
National Treasure 3 finally in the works
JJ Abrams developing Justice League Dark movies and tv shows
Ezra Miller appears as Flash in CW crossover
Lucasfilm trying to get Taiki Waiti to direct a Star Wars film
Patrick Stewart confirms talks with Kevin Feige
Don’t Breathe 2 coming from original writ...
2020-01-231h 44
Uncharted Media PodcastEpisode 61: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy RecapWe are just around the corner from the end of the Skywalker story. So, to celebrate the build up we will be going through the entire Star Wars Saga. First, Michael and Nate discuss the much divisive prequels. They also discuss the past week’s movie news including:
Michael B Jordan reportedly met with WB for Superman role, JJ Abrams met as well, studio trying to make him “relevant”
Johnny Depp producing Michael Jackson movie, from the gloves perspective
Doctor Doom rumored to be the villain of Black Panther 2
December Movie Previe...
2019-12-031h 55
Kubrick’s Universe: The Stanley Kubrick Podcast29. Eyes Wide Shut: Stanley Kubrick and the Making of His Final Film with Robert Kolker & Nathan Abrams
The co-authors of a new book called, EYES WIDE SHUT Stanley Kubrick and the Making of His Final Film, have created an archeology of the film from its origin to its creation and beyond.
Robert P. Kolker is Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland, and taught cinema studies for almost 50 years. He is the author of A Cinema of Loneliness, The Altering Eye, Film, Form, and Culture, The Extraordinary Image: Welles, Hitchcock, Kubrick and the Reimagination of Cinema. His current project is Triumph Over Containment: American Film in the 1950s.
Nathan Abrams is Professor in Fi...
2019-11-091h 19
Uncharted Media PodcastEpisode 45: Best Movie OpeningsA movie can leave a lifelong impressions as soon as the first frame appears, but what movie openings are the best? That’s what Nate and Josh discuss this week as well as discussing the past weeks movie news including:
JJ Abrams rumored to be taking over DCEU, directing a Superman movie
Ava Duvernay confirms appearance of Darkseid in New Gods movie
Zombieland 2 trailer
Andy Serkis in the running to direct Venom 2
Tommy Doyle rumored to return in Halloween Kills
James Wan producing I Know What You Di...
2019-07-311h 18
Uncharted Media PodcastEpisode 40: Ranking the Spiderman MoviesSpiderman: Far From Home is right around the corner so to celebrate, Nate and Josh give their overall rankings of all 7 cinematic Spiderman movies. They also break down the past week’s movie news including:
Endgame returning next weekend with new bonus content
JJ and Henry Abrams writing new Spiderman miniseries with new villain
Michael Giacchino scoring the Batman?
Pixar’s Soul comes out June 19th, 2020
Halloween reportedly filming this fall, aiming for October 2020 release, Jamie Lee Curtis and David Gordon Green expected to retu...
2019-06-261h 42
Political Breakfast from WABEStacey Abrams Says "No Thanks;" Parties and Candidates ScrambleWe’re just over a quarter of the way through 2019, but the mad scramble for 2020 is already on. With a single "no, thanks" from Stacey Abrams, Democrats are lining up to run for a Georgia seat in the U.S. Senate, while would-be members of the House are piling up in both parties. A retiring state Supreme Court justice opens the way for another high-profile battle, and a sitting state attorney general opens a probe into years of sex abuse by some members of Georgia's Catholic clergy. It's all in this edition of the Political Breakfast. WABE political contributor De...
2019-05-0343 min
LBI LondonTreyf Jews?: Jewish Gangsters in McMafia and Peaky BlindersProf Nathan Abrams
(Bangor University, UK)
6.30pm, 4 April 2019
In this illustrated lecture, professor Nathan Abrams will explore recent British representations of Jews on television focussing on the role of the Jewish gangster in McMafia and Peaky Blinders in particular.
Nathan Abrams is Professor in Film at Bangor University of Wales where he directs the Film Studies programme and the Centre for Film, Television and Screen Studies. He is the author of Stanley Kubrick: New York Jewish Intellectual (2018) and Eyes Wide Shut: Stanley Kubrick and the Making of His Final Film (2019) and co-fo...
2019-04-041h 24
Alan Buttle Radio ShowHour 15 - (((Pornography)))In this episode i discuss the Jewish domination of the global trade in pornography and why it is increasingly becoming mainstream.Timothy Kelly's "Our Interesting Times" podcast page, including his especially excellent "Powers and Principalities" show with Joe Atwell: https://tkelly6785757.podomatic.com/Jews dominate porn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFAvlxSZMBQJews control U.S.A., therefore the World - Is that a good thing? - https://www.solargeneral.org/wp-content/uploads/library/jews-control-usa-therefore-the-world-is-that-a-good-thing.pdfPorn Star Unrated [biography of Ron...
2019-02-171h 01TEKLA PRODUCTIONSEpisode 46: STANLEY SEMITIC with author Nathan Abrams Jewish film scholar Nathan Abrams discusses the Jewishness of Kubrick, his Nazi family connections, and the lost script Burning Secret. Download the file here: Shining Episode 46 Guest Nathan Abrams’ article in The Forward about the Jewishness of 2001: A Space Odyssey Please donate if you can to support my work! […]
2018-11-1900 min
Rosemary's Baby 6:66 / The Shining 2:37Episode 46: STANLEY SEMITIC with author Nathan Abrams Jewish film scholar Nathan Abrams discusses the Jewishness of Kubrick, his Nazi family connections, and the lost script Burning Secret. Download the file here: Shining Episode 46 Guest Nathan Abrams’ article in The Forward about the Jewishness of 2001: A Space Odyssey Please donate if you can to support my work! […]
2018-11-1900 minKubrick’s Universe: The Stanley Kubrick Podcast17. Burning Secret with Leon Vitali, Gerald Fried and Nathan Abrams
In this episode, we talk about a recently discovered screenplay on July 15th this year that made the headlines.
This wasn't just any screenplay. It was a script penned by Stanley Kubrick and Paths of Glory co-writer Calder Willingham, over 62 years ago and it had only been discovered when one of Stanley's earliest collaborators, the composer Gerald Fried, brought it to the attention of Kubrick fans the world over.
The script is called Burning Secret and it's an adaptation of a 1913 novella by Austrian writer Stefan Zweig, and it tells the story of a...
2018-11-1752 minKubrick’s Universe: The Stanley Kubrick Podcast12. 2OO1: Beyond 50 Event (1/5)
In this episode, The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society is proud to present, 2OO1: Beyond 50 - A day of talks, music, and art celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, 2OO1: A Space Odyssey, featuring experts and people who worked on the film and was presented by The Centre for Film, Television and Screen Studies at Bangor University in Wales.
Our good friend, Professor Nathan Abrams organised this event, which took place on the 16th of June 2018.
This was a full day event and now we will present it to you in a s...
2018-11-0636 minKubrick’s Universe: The Stanley Kubrick Podcast09. Stanley Kubrick New York Jewish Intellectual with Nathan Abrams
Professor Nathan Abrams talks about his new book Stanley Kubrick: New York Jewish Intellectual. Nathan is Professor in film and Director of Research for the School of Creative Studies and Media at Bangor University in Wales.
Nathan also lectures, writes and broadcasts widely on UK and American popular culture, history film and intellectual culture.
He co-founded Jewish Film and New Media: An International Journal and has also written several books on the subject of Jewishness in popular culture including; The New Jew in Film: Exploring Jewishness and Judaism in Contemporary Cinema (2012) and Hidden in...
2018-05-221h 24
Coffee With Kenobi: Star Wars Community & ConversationCWK Show #182: J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars Episode IXDan Z is joined by Richard Woloski and Mark Sutter. They start the show with a look at J.J. Abrams returning to Episode IX and a new release date for the film. Richard talks Galaxy's Edge in California, and Tom does news. For the Coffee Chat, they discuss whether or not Luke was tempted by the dark side in Return of the Jedi. They close out the show with an iTunes review. This the podcast you’re looking for! Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar Medley-Beyond the Guitar" by Nathan Mills; Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by St...
2017-09-141h 01
PreestrenoSerie de Watchmen - JJ Abrams y Stephen King juntos de nuevoEstos son nuestros contenidos de esta semana:CINE- La película “La Torre Oscura” será una secuela de las novelas- ”First man”, próxima película de Damien Chazelle sobre la- Película de imagen real de “Los caballeros del zodiaco”- ”Jigsaw”: la saga “Saw” se reinicia estas navidades- Ya están escribiendo el guión de ”Conjuring 3”- Tom Holland: de Peter Parker (Spiderman) a Nathan Drake (Uncharted)- Cambios en las aventuras del joven Han Solo: Ron Howard dirigirá la peli y le ponen un tutor a Alden Hehenreich- Primer póster y título de “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” con JA Bayona...
2017-06-2933 min
JewseumJewish Perspectives on KubrickThree of the foremost scholars on Kubrick examine his films through a Jewish lens, with Nathan Abrams (The New Jew in Film: Exploring Jews and Jewishness in Contemporary Cinema), Dr Geoffrey Cocks (The Wolf at the Door: Stanley Kubrick, History and the Holocaust), and Dr Marat Grinberg (Woody on Rye: Jewishness in the Films and Plays of Woody Allen). Panel moderated by The CJM's Associate Director of Public Programs, Gravity Goldberg.
Nathan Abrams is Professor of Film Studies at Bangor University in Wales. He is an expert on Jewish cinema, having written The New Jew in Film: Exploring Jews and...
2016-10-051h 03
JewseumNathan Abrams on Midrash in 2001: A Space OdysseyDr. Nathan Abrams explores Jewish interpretations of Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.
2016-07-1619 min
Another Aussie in LA#121 - Toby WallaceActor Toby Wallace (NEVER TEAR US APART, THE TURNING) has a Star Wars: The Force Awakens audition story!!!! And he waits a whole eight minutes to tell me! Can you believe it?!?! Before that we discuss what it was like coming to LA for the first time as a 2014 Australians In Film Heath Ledger Scholarship finalist, auditioning in odd places and preparing for pilot season. After he shares what it was like auditioning for J.J. Abrams, we talk about playing a young Michael Hutchence, seven year contracts and the weirdness of watching yourself on screen. Did I mention he...
2015-12-2133 min
MicroBrewr PodcastMicroBrewr 046: Start your brewery as a worker-owned co-op
The cooperative business model is gaining popularity. Even many craft breweries are forming as co-ops. If you want to form your brewery as a co-op, Janelle Orsi, Executive Director of Sustainable Economies Law Center, in Oakland, California can answer your questions.
The cooperative business model is still relatively unknown. A worker-owned “co-op” is usually democratically organized, so each employee gets a vote on business decisions and elections for the board of directors. Employees earn dividends based on patronage—the amount of time they have invested in the business, rather the amount of money they have invested.
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2015-01-2044 min