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Pour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Tuesday, February 11, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, Board Games, What is This Question Good For?, Brand Name Origins, Chemical ElementsRound 2: Movie Music (AUDIO), Shakespearean Quotes, Retired Athletes, American Bodies of Water, TV NetworksRound 3: U. S. Presidential Elections, The Name’s the Same, Standing “PAT”, I’m a Bit Tied Up, The Daytona 500Round 4: Pop Albums, Non-Fiction Books, TV Comedy, Business Ethics, Three Clues / One Government Figure
2025-02-1214 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Monday, February 10, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, Staying Hydrated, Let’s Hear it for the “BOY”, U. S. Geography, Urban LegendsRound 2: Musical Act Commonalities (AUDIO), Add a Letter, NBA MVPs, The Planets, TV SpinoffsRound 3: Three Clues / One NFL Quarterback, Heading to the Desert, Film Series Hodgepodge, Cosmetic Brands, Landmark NovelsRound 4: U. S. National Parks, TV Sitcoms, Broadway Plays, Extracurricular Activities, Triple 50/50 (Mythology)
2025-02-1114 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Friday, February 7, 2025Send us a textRound 1: U.S. Demographics, Talladega Nights, Musical Inspirations, Common Conditions, Streaming TVRound 2: Film Clips (AUDIO), Music Lingo, One for the Winos, NFL Nicknames, Fictional CharactersRound 3: Change a Letter, Culinary Hodge Podge, Business Name Inspirations, From the Latin, Professional Sports TeamsRound 4: Feats of Engineering, Frontmen & Their Bands, Test Time, Religious Words, Three Clues / One First Name
2025-02-1016 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Tuesday, February 4, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, New York City, Fabrics, Legal Lingo, Hitting the Fictional StreetsRound 2: Shared Song Titles (AUDIO), Footwear Brands, Leading Ladies, U. S. History, NHL TeamsRound 3: Three Clues / One Body of Water, NASA, Colleges and Universities, Outdoor Activities, Biographical Film RolesRound 4: Foreign Painters, Biblical Geography, Social Media, TV Hosts, R&B Groups
2025-02-0515 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Monday, February 3, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, Film Duos, Transportation, Founding Fathers, TV SpinoffsRound 2: A Perfect Ten (AUDIO), Bloody Good, Ocean Geography, The PGA Tour, Children’s LiteratureRound 3: A Little Question About Countries, Female Scientists, Classic Rock Lyrics, Legends and Lore, Film DirectorsRound 4: U. S. Presidents, Asian Cuisine, Three Clues / One TV Show, Tools of the Trade, The Periodic Table
2025-02-0415 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Tuesday, January 28, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, Current TV Commercials, Brick by Brick, Accessories, Multi-Talented PerformersRound 2: A Little Alliteration (AUDIO), In the Casino, British Films, Edible Etymology, Sports HeadlinesRound 3: World Records, 19th Century Composers, What the ‘H’?, Biblical Figures, GemstonesRound 4: 21 st Century TV, Scientific Namesakes, Classic Rock, Foreign Airports, Three Clues / One Celebrity
2025-01-2915 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Tuesday, January 21, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, Sports Leagues, Product Placement, Country Names, Happy Birthday!Round 2: A Word in Common (AUDIO), Artistic Cities, Spooky Literary Characters, Word Origins, Awards ShowsRound 3: Over / Under, Classic Sci-Fi Films, Recent Albums, Bodies of Water, Opening Literary LinesRound 4: TV Revivals, Horsin’ Around, Three Clues / One U.S. President, The Stanley Cup Playoffs, Chemical Elements
2025-01-2216 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Monday, January 20, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, Happy ‘M-L-K’ Day!, Historic Americans, Wild Animals, British ActorsRound 2: Musical Tributes (AUDIO), Reality TV, The U. S. Government, Defunct Companies, NFL PlayersRound 3: Three Clues / One Name, European Companies, Stage Names, It’s all Greek to Me!, Streaming TVRound 4: Film Reboots, It’s So Cold!, Author Commonalities, The 50 States, Tennis Champions
2025-01-2115 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Thursday, January 16, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, World Leaders, Sci-Fi Films, Broadway Hodgepodge, Name That YearRound 2: A Little Royal Music (AUDIO), Physics Terms, Classic Sitcoms, Cosmetic Brands, Greek MythologyRound 3: Asian Geography, Alcoholic Beverage Brands, Back-Up Bands, The Solar System, The Wide World of SportsRound 4: Three Clues / One First Name, Colleges & Universities, Netflix Films, Presidential Name Word Play, Memoirs
2025-01-1714 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Wednesday, January 15, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, TV Namesakes, For the ‘KID’ in You, Musical Instruments, NFL TeamsRound 2: Spoken Word (AUDIO), World History, Toys & Games, New Jersey, War FilmsRound 3: MLB Sluggers, World Cities, Three Clues / One Music Video, Zoology, Film QuotesRound 4: Television of the 2K’s, Breakfast Brands, Notable Americans, World Religions, Colorful Authors
2025-01-1615 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Tuesday, January 14, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, World Geography, Ancient Things, TV Families, Ready for Some FootballRound 2: Song Commonalities (AUDIO), Religion, Royal Houses, Snack Foods, Film FranchisesRound 3: Fun with Homophones, Kids Literature, Soda Pop, 1970s History, Western FilmsRound 4: MLB Pitchers, Pardon My French, TV Debut Episodes, The Planets, Three Clues / One River
2025-01-1515 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Monday, January 13, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, Chemical Elements, 2024 Movies, Country Music Miscellanea, Sports MascotsRound 2: Cover Songs (AUDIO), A Question About a Forest, Name Those Painters, Telecom Biz, Urban LegendsRound 3: Actresses & Their Roles, Pardon My French Food, Ancient Rome, NHL Players, 2000s Reality TVRound 4: Dude You’re Getting Adele, Astrology Terms, Comediennes, African Geography, Three Clues / One Card Game
2025-01-1415 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Fri-Sun, Jan 10-12, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winners' Choice, Film Settings, Three Clues / One Name, Vocabulary, Presidential PotpourriRound 2: Interview Clips (AUDIO), International Firsts, Oscar-Winning Actors, TV Commonalities, NFL TermsRound 3: We Share the Same Initials, Comedy Groups, The Periodic Table, World Capitals, Old School Cartoon SuperheroesRound 4: Three Events / One Year, Las Vegas Casinos, Music Videos, Exotic Cuisine, Architecture
2025-01-1317 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Thursday, January 9, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, World Leaders, Keeping You Hydrated, Kids Literary Characters, Comedy FilmsRound 2: One Word Titles AUDIO, World Geography, NFL Teams, Diseases, Animated PotpourriRound 3: Three Clues / One MLB Player, 20th Century History, Notorious Americans!, This One is Kind of Knotty, Forgettable RolesRound 4: Rock n Roll Hall of Famers, When in Rome, Word Origins, Memoirs, We’ll Hurry This One Up
2025-01-1015 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Wednesday, January 8, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, The Human Body, Three Clues / One Game, U.S. History, Water GeographyRound 2: “Happy” “New” “Year”, Economics, Tennis Time, Star Trek Hodge Podge, Children’s Literary CharactersRound 3: I Think It’s Time We Get a “PET,” Non-Alcoholic Drinks, 20th Century American Politicians, TV of the 2K’s, It’s All Greek…Round 4: Sibling Singers, Fashion, South American Geography, Name that Painter, Three Events / One Year
2025-01-0914 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Tuesday, January 7, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winner’s Choice, Let’s Start with Breakfast, We Share a Last Name, Tech Companies, Notable AthletesRound 2: In the Year 2000, North American Geography, Film Settings, Game Show Grab Bag, World ReligionsRound 3: Three Clues / One Country, NBA Players, Actors & Their Roles, 20th Century Literature, Car ModelsRound 4: TV Weddings, Biochemistry, Trademarks, A Flowery One, Singer Commonalities
2025-01-0815 minPour House TriviaPour House Trivia: Fri-Sun, Jan 3-5, 2025Send us a textRound 1: Winners' Choice, Films of the 1970s, Films of the 2010s, Tech Products, Classic LiteratureRound 2: Harmonica Time (AUDIO), Sporting Events, Broadway Musicals, Cartoon Characters, Books of the BibleRound 3: Songs of the 1980s, Languages, American Authors, NFL Quarterbacks, Modern Video GamesRound 4: Oscar-Winning Films, Corporate Logos, Art & Museums, Greek Mythology, A Little Alliteration
2025-01-0616 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 66: A Conversation with Gary Sullivan about older movies and their legacySend us a textOn this episode of ARC, I chat with my good friend Gary Sullivan about our time together in local community theatre, and how working from home during the pandemic allowed us to watch stuff that we'd never seen. For Gary, it was old B-movies. Gary gives me a good history lesson on what the movie-going habits were like for audiences almost a century ago, and what hidden gems one could find. We also talk about our shared experiences playing the same role in the play "12 Angry Men."
2024-08-2258 minARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Eleventh Annual ARCademy Awards Show, Part 3: Our Oscar Picks!Send us a textOn the third part of our annual Oscar picks show, Jordan and I pick who will win, who should win, and who should have been nominated in the 96th Oscars.
2024-03-011h 22ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Eleventh Annual ARCademy Awards Show, Part 2: What We Hated in 2023Send us a textOn the second part of our annual Oscar picks show, Jordan and I go over what we didn't like in 2023. Apologies to fans of "Saltburn," but I was not impressed.
2024-02-2923 minARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Eleventh Annual ARCademy Awards Show, Part 1: What We Loved in 2023Send us a textOn the first part of our annual Oscar picks show, Jordan and I go over our favorite movies of 2023. Part 2 will be our least favorite, and Part 3 will be our picks in all of the categories.
2024-02-2939 minARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 65: How "Dune" Shaped my Love of Science FictionSend us a textOriginally recorded two years ago, this episode discusses how Frank Herbert's "Dune" and its subsequent sequels, prequels, and adaptations have shaped my love of science fiction, and how the franchise has helped inform my judgments on adapting literature to different media.
2024-02-2824 minARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Tenth Annual ARCademy Awards Show, Part 2: Our Oscar Picks!Send us a textOn the second part of our annual Oscar picks show, Jordan and I pick all who will win, who should win, and who should have been nominated in the 95th Academy Awards. (NOTE: Apologies for the less-than-stellar audio quality; I was unable to set my levels to reduce echo and reverb.)
2023-03-101h 12ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Tenth Annual ARCademy Awards Show, Part 1: Our 2022 Year in Review!Send us a textOn the first part of our annual Oscar picks show, Jordan and I go over our favorite and least-favorite movies of 2022, our future Oscar hopefuls, and that infamous slap.
2023-03-0829 minARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Ninth Annual ARCademy Awards Show, Part 1: Our 2021 Year in Review!Send us a textThis is the ninth (!) time that my good friend Jordan Rose and I have done this, and we had so much to talk about this year, that I had to split this episode into two parts! In this first part, before we make our Oscar picks, we go over the movies we liked and didn't like in 2021.Follow the show on social media @arcreviewsBecome a Patreon at patreon.com/arcreviewsOmar's Letterboxd page: https://letterboxd.com/arcreviews/Jordan's Letterboxd page: https://letterboxd.com/jordanlrose/
2022-03-2336 minARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Ninth Annual ARCademy Awards Show, Part 2: Our Oscar Picks!Send us a textThis is the ninth (!) time that my good friend Jordan Rose and I have done this, and we had so much to talk about this year, that I had to split this episode into two parts! In this second part, we make our Oscar picks for all the categories of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.Follow the show on social media @arcreviewsBecome a Patreon at patreon.com/arcreviewsOmar's Letterboxd page: https://letterboxd.com/arcreviews/Jordan's Letterboxd page: https://letterboxd.com/jordanlrose/
2022-03-231h 30ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 64: How Values Determine What I Like and Don't LikeSend us a textIn this episode, I break down how my core values influence what I like and what I don't like.Help support the show by becoming a Patron by visiting www.patreon.com/arcreviewsRead my past movie reviews at letterboxd.com/arcreviews/Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @arcreviews
2022-03-0916 min
The SwordfireX5 ShowEpisode #40 - Star Wars! - With Guests Marc Ronick and Omar LatiriThanks for tuning into this episode of "Konversations with Kenny". Joining me on the show are fellow Podcasters Marc Ronick and Omar Latiri. Join us in a fun Konversation about Star Wars and let your mind be taken to a galaxy far far away. If you wanna check out what Marc and Omar are up too you can find their links below : Marc Ronick- marcandlowell.com ironickmedia.com Omar Latiri - https://instagram.com/arcreviews?utm_medium=copy_link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arc-arts-review-commentary/id716749137 To find my Podcast "Konversations with Kenny" follow one of the links belo...
2021-12-101h 00
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 63: Looking Back on 8 Years of ARCSend us a textIn this (almost totally) unscripted episode, I speak from the heart about what I've watched and learned over the 8 years I've done this podcast.
2021-09-2043 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Eighth Annual ARCademy Awards Show!Send us a textJordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I give our picks for the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards airing on April 25, 2021. We also go over how 2020 affected our movie watching experience.
2021-04-211h 04
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 62: Video Games, Part 3: Adapting Video Games to MoviesSend us a textIn this third part of a three-part series on video games, Jenn, Neal, Adam, and I discuss what's needed to adapt a video game to a good movie or tv show. Also, we discuss our most emotional moments while playing a video game.
2020-09-211h 06
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 61: Video Games, Part 2: What Makes a Good Game?Send us a textIn this second part of a three-part series on video games, Jenn, Neal, Adam, and I go over what makes a good video game, and how context plays a key role in what makes acts of violence in video games acceptable or not.
2020-09-1647 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 60: Video Games, Part 1: Our StoriesSend us a textIn this first part of a three-part episode on video games, my friends Jenn, Neal, and I chat with Adam Sharrock of The Gaming Marathon about how video games have impacted our lives.
2020-09-1143 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 59: My Top 23 MCU Movies (so far!)Send us a textIn this appropriately-lengthy episode, I rank the 23 movies of Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga from my least favorite to my most favorite. Let me know your thoughts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @arcreviews!
2020-06-291h 30
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 58: A Conversation with Elizabeth DennehySend us a text Listen as I chat with tv, film, and theatre actor Elizabeth Dennehy about Star Trek, Shelby, Shakespeare and the stage!
2020-02-2654 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 57: Cinema's Most Impactful Phenomena from 2010-2019Send us a textThis isn't your usual retrospective! Here, Jordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I go over what artists, films, and movements we consider to have helped shape cinema the most from the past decade.
2020-01-2848 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Seventh Annual ARCademy Awards Show!Send us a textJordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I give our picks for the winners of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards airing on February 9, 2020. We also go over our favorite and least favorite movies of 2019, and I go over why "Avengers: Endgame" was unprecedented in the history of art.
2020-01-241h 20
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 56: POTUS 3: Stories by the PresidentsSend us a textIn this third of a three-part series on art and the Presidents of the United States, I go how fictional U.S. Presidents have shaped our perception of what makes a good or bad President. Part 1 was about art dedicated to real U.S. Presidents, and Part 2 was about fictional U.S. Presidents.
2019-09-0331 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 55: POTUS 2: Stories about Fictional American PresidentsSend us a textARC 55: POTUS 2: Stories about Fictional American Presidents In this second of a three-part series on art and the Presidents of the United States, I go how fictional U.S. Presidents have shaped our perception of what makes a good or bad President. Part 1 was about art dedicated to real U.S. Presidents, and Part 3 will be about how the Presidents themselves contributed to the artistic world.
2019-02-1934 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Sixth Annual ARCademy Awards ShowSend us a textJordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I give our picks for the winners of the 91st Annual Academy Awards airing on February 24, 2019. We also go over our favorite movies of 2018.
2019-02-131h 12
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 54: Disappointment and the Movies of 2018Send us a textAs we say goodbye to 2018, I take a look back at some of the disappointing entries of 2018 in film. I also give the ratings of all the new releases I saw this calendar year.
2018-12-3113 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 53: POTUS 1: Fictional stories about Real American PresidentsSend us a textIn this first of a three-part series on art and the Presidents of the United States, I go over the all types of art created about real U.S. Presidents. Part 2 will be about fictional U.S. Presidents, and Part 3 will be about how the men themselves contributed to the artistic world.
2018-10-1336 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 52: Art, Identity Politics, and MeSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss how my unique ethnic mix as a biracial American has shaped my perspective on absorbing different forms of art, especially in terms of identity. Later on in this episode, I discuss the only biracial character that I've ever related to in fiction: Elisa Maza from "Gargoyles."
2018-06-1237 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 51: Black Representation and Black PantherSend us a textIn this episode, my guests Karen Elle (@actrizkarenelle) and Josh Thomas (@thyrteen) share their opinions with me regarding Black representation in popular entertainment. Later on, we give our reviews and commentaries on Black Panther.
2018-03-061h 19
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 50: Mental illness and Crazy Ex-GirlfriendSend us a textIn this episode, my friends Meg Williams (@somm_bitch), Phil Watkins (@phildatrainer) and I discuss mental illness and its depictions in popular entertainment. We also discuss our affection for a television series with a mentally-ill character: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Talk to someone now: Call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or on Twitter @800273TALK.
2018-02-261h 14
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Fifth Annual ARCademy Awards Show!Send us a textJordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I give our picks for the winners of the 90th Annual Academy Awards. We also go over our favorite and least favorite movies of 2017.
2018-02-181h 14
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 49: Call Me By Your NameSend us a textIn this episode, my friends Kim, Karrin, and Jordan of thejordanblog.com join me as we go over our feelings about the movie "Call Me By Your Name."
2018-01-2251 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 48: The Movies of 2017Send us a textMy wonderful daughter Helena and I go over all the movies that we saw in 2017 and discuss what we both enjoyed and didn't enjoy.
2017-12-3127 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 47: #metoo in the Performing ArtsSend us a textIn this episode, my theatre friends Wendy Baird and Leigh Rawls discuss the imbalance in power dynamics that has led to the #metoo movement, and how that imbalance affects men and women, gay and straight, in the world of the performing arts. For more information about The Actors Fund, visit them at www.actorsfund.org or follow them on Twitter @TheActorsFund.
2017-12-2340 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 46: Fandom and Star Wars: The Last JediSend us a textIn this episode, Marc Ronick of The Marc and Lowell Show discuss our experience as fans and how fandoms can cause stress in interests that are supposed to be enjoyable. We also provide a review and commentary on "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." ***SPOILER ALERT***
2017-12-181h 08
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 45: The Room and The Disaster ArtistSend us a textARC #46: The Room and The Disaster Artist In this episode, Adam Sharrock of The Gaming Marathon and I discuss our love of The Room as well as provide a review and commentary of The Disaster Artist.
2017-12-1359 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Fourth Annual ARCademy Awards ShowSend us a textFourth Annual ARCademy Awards Show In this episode, my friend Jordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I predict who will win and who should win at the 89th Academy Awards. We also discuss our favorite movies of 2016 and our least favorite Best Picture Winners from Oscars past.
2017-02-161h 02
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 44: The Madness of (and at) 2016Send us a textIn this episode, I give my opinion on how and why the celebrity deaths of 2016 have caused society to be angry at the calendar. Also, I give my ratings of all the movies I saw in 2016.
2016-12-2824 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 43: 2016 Superhero Movie Round-Up!Send us a textIn this episode, I give my reviews and commentaries of all the 2016 superhero movie releases: Deadpool, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War, Batman: The Killing Joke, Suicide Squad, and Doctor Strange. Also, as a special treat, I am including the unaired demo that started this podcast three years ago!
2016-11-2833 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 42: The Lonely Island and Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingSend us a textIn this episode, I go over the history of The Lonely Island, their stylistic influences, and their impact on modern pop culture. Also I give my review and commentary on their latest film, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.
2016-10-2722 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 41: Star Trek QuestionsSend us a textIn this episode, in celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, I answer questions from listeners about Star Trek.
2016-09-2928 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 40: The United States Air Force and "Sully"Send us a textIn this episode, I go over how the U.S. Air Force has (or hasn't) been portrayed in popular entertainment using my own experiences as an airman. Also, I give my review and commentary on "Sully."
2016-09-2323 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Third Annual ARCademy Awards ShowSend us a textIn this episode, my friend Jordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I predict who will win and who should win at the 88th Academy Awards. We discuss the snubs (#OscarsSoWhite) and our mutual hatred of Carol.
2016-02-1856 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 39: The Movies of 2015Send us a textIn this episode, I express some frustrations with 2015, and I give my ratings of all the 2015 new releases that I got to see.
2016-01-0113 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 38: Bill Cosby, The Art of Monsters, and "Spotlight"Send us a textIn this episode, I examine the struggles we go through to appreciate the works of art created by monsters and how Bill Cosby's crimes are especially hard to accept. Also, I give my review and commentary of "Spotlight."
2015-12-2423 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: Star Wars: The Geeks Awaken (Spoilers Included)Send us a textOn a special RELM Crossover episode, Marc Ronick (The Marc and Lowell Show) and Omar Latiri (Arts Review and Commentary) discuss their impressions of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and their memories of Star Wars growing up.
2015-12-221h 14
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 37: Saturday Night LiveSend us a textIn this extra-long episode, I chat with SNL historian Dave Ricklin about the highlights, lowlights, and legacy of Saturday Night Live.
2015-10-261h 04
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 36: The Films of M. Night Shyamalan and "The Visit"Send us a textIn this episode, my good friend Jordan Rose of TheJordanBlog.com and I discuss the ups and downs of the movies of M. Night Shyamalan from "The Sixth Sense" to "The Visit." Stay tuned for a twist ending! Brought to you by Harrys.com.
2015-09-2839 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 35: The Life Lessons of Pixar and Inside OutSend us a text In this episode, I go over some of the more unorthodox lessons taught by the films of Pixar Animation Studios. Also, I give my review and commentary of Inside Out.
2015-09-2225 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 34: Mad MenSend us a text In this episode, my friend Jen and I discuss our feelings on the cultural phenomenon that was Mad Men. Also, I give my analysis on what Don Draper means to me.
2015-06-1846 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 33: Why Superheroes Matter and Avengers: Age of UltronSend us a text This episode traces the history of my affection for comic book superheroes and why I think knowing more about them actually matters in the grand scheme of things. Also, I give my review and commentary of Avengers: Age of Ultron.
2015-05-0528 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 32: 30 Clips, 30 EmotionsSend us a text In honor of Spock, a character who learned the balance of logic and emotion, this episode features 30 sound clips from 30 different motion pictures that evoke 30 different emotions from me. Do these make you feel the same way? What other movies do you remember that make you feel these emotions? (Special Guest Voice: Buzz Burbank!)
2015-03-0242 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC Second Annual ARCademy Awards Show!Send us a text It's that time of year again! Listen as my good friend Jordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I go over our favorite movies of 2014, who we think SHOULD win, and who we think WILL win at the 87th Academy Awards!
2015-02-181h 02
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 31: Science Movies of 2014Send us a text This episode features reviews and commentaries on three movies that featured science and scientists as the heroes: Big Hero 6, The Theory of Everything, and Interstellar. Also included in this episode are my ratings of all the new releases that I saw in 2014.
2014-12-3024 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 30: The Chaotic Artistry of Michael BaySend us a text This episode talks about how "Bayhem" can be interpreted as the film equivalent to modern art.
2014-12-2220 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 29: The James Bond Theme Songs (1962-2012)Send us a textOn this music episode of ARC, we travel through 50 years of music represented by the theme songs of the James Bond movie franchise. I talk about my most and least favorites of these songs, and I go over the changing styles of popular music.
2014-10-061h 30
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 28: The Definitive Star Wars Podcast EpisodeSend us a textIn this episode, I explore the various ways the six Star Wars movies have been interpreted by their fans, and I share new insights after introducing them (in a very specific order) to my young daughter for the first time.
2014-08-1038 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 27: Fixing Time, "X-Men: Days of Future Past," and "Edge of Tomorrow"Send us a textThis episode discusses how time travel has been used in entertainment to achieve victory with reviews and commentaries on "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and "Edge of Tomorrow."
2014-06-1318 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 26: Entertainment in the Nuclear Age and "Godzilla"Send us a textThis episode discusses the different ways the US and Japan have handled nuclear power in entertainment. Also included is my review and commentary on the latest "Godzilla"
2014-06-1318 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 25: Game of Thrones did WHAT?!Send us a textThis episode features commentary on the audience reaction of a recent episode of Game of Thrones. Due to explicit content, listener discretion is advised.
2014-05-1221 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 24: The Day After Tomorrow & NoahSend us a text This episode goes over the similarities between the story of Roland Emmerich's "The Day After Tomorrow" and Darren Aronofsky's "Noah."
2014-04-2121 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 23: Frozen in Time and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"Send us a text This episode discusses several characters who were frozen in time and have woken up in present day. I also give my review and commentary on "Captain America: The Winter Soldier."
2014-04-1119 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 22: The Movie TrailerSend us a textThis episode summarizes the history of the ever-changing format of the movie trailer, and examines common themes in memorable previews.
2014-03-2122 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 21: The Bechdel TestSend us a text This episode describes how gender bias in entertainment is gauged by using The Bechdel Test. Featuring guest Audrey Cefaly.
2014-03-0222 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC: First Annual ARCademy Awards Show!Send us a textListen to my picks to win the Oscar at the 86th Academy Awards. This bonus episode features special guest Jordan Rose of TheJordanBlog.com
2014-02-2450 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 20: Critiquing "Philomena," "Nebraska," and the new "Robocop"Send us a text With special guest Jordan Rose of TheJordanBlog.com, this episode discusses how we critique different genres of movies, using "Philomena," "Nebraska," and the new "Robocop" as examples.
2014-02-1828 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 19: Toys and Games in Entertainment and "The LEGO Movie"Send us a text This episode describes how brand name toys and games have been featured in popular entertainment. Also, I give my review and commentary of "The LEGO Movie."
2014-02-1018 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 18: Campaigning for the Oscar and "Dallas Buyers Club"Send us a textThis episode briefly discusses how Hollywood ad campaigns affect Academy Award nominations. Also in this episode is my review and commentary of "Dallas Buyers Club."
2014-02-0318 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 17: DO NOT DO THIS COOL THING and "The Wolf of Wall Street"Send us a textThis episode goes over movies that make horrible things look awesome. Also included is my review and commentary of "The Wolf of Wall Street."
2014-01-2616 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 16: Spike Jonze and "Her"Send us a text This episode examines the appeal of the films of Spike Jonze. Also included is my review and commentary of his latest movie, "Her."
2014-01-1920 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 15: My Favorite Voice Actors and "American Hustle"Send us a text An overview of my favorite voice actors growing up, and my review and commentary on "American Hustle."
2014-01-1019 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 14: Anchorman and My 2013 Movie ListSend us a text My review and commentary on the Anchorman movies and my ratings of the 2013 releases that I got to see this year.
2013-12-2715 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 13: The Lord of the Rings and The HobbitSend us a text This episode goes over my favorite aspects of The Lord of the Rings movies. Also in this episode is my review and commentary on The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013-12-2226 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 12: AHNOLD!Send us a text With special guest Jordan Rose of TheJordanBlog.com, we both talk about our favorite movies and moments from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
2013-12-1228 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 11: Feminism, Disney Princesses, and "Frozen"Send us a text This episode explores how feminism has shaped the Disney Princess Franchise and the criticisms that come with it. Also, I give my review and commentary on the latest Disney animated movie: Frozen.
2013-12-0819 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 10: Broadway Meets HollywoodSend us a text This episode discusses the hits and misses of bringing a Broadway musical to the screen. Also, I give my commentary on the outrage over the casting of Carrie Underwood in the upcoming airing of "The Sound of Music on NBC."
2013-11-2922 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 9: Robots and "Almost Human"Send us a text This episode analyzes the portrayal of robots in pop culture. Also included is my review and commentary on the new Fox tv series Almost Human.
2013-11-2319 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 8: The Gods and Thor: The Dark WorldSend us a text This episode discusses how the gods of myth have been portrayed in movies. Also included is my review and commentary on Thor: The Dark World.
2013-11-1817 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 7: Fear!Send us a text This episode discusses the formula of fear in supernatural horror movies. Also discussed are movies that have scared me, and what I fear most.
2013-11-0815 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 6: Slavery & 12 Years a SlaveSend us a text This episode discusses works in American culture that have depicted slaves and slavery. Also included is my review and commentary on 12 Years a Slave.
2013-10-2520 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 5: Remakes, Reimaginings, and RebootsSend us a text This episode analyzes how and why original stories are retold and how well they can succeed. Also included is my commentary on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
2013-10-1821 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 4: Tom Clancy and GravitySend us a text This episode discusses the contributions of Tom Clancy to the world of literature, film, and video games, with special commentary from The Gaming Marathon. Also included are reviews of the movies Captain Phillips and Gravity.
2013-10-1123 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 3: Terrorism in Movies and TVSend us a text This episode discusses the various ways terrorism has been depicted over the past couple of decades.
2013-10-0421 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 2: Joss Whedon and Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Send us a text This episode analyzes the critically-successful endeavors of writer and director Joss Whedon, with a brief review and commentary on his new show, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
2013-09-2617 min
ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)ARC 1: Netflix Original Programming and Star Trek Into DarknessSend us a text This episode focuses on Netflix original programs and how their success reflects on how people have changed in the way they consume entertainment. Also, a commentary on some problems in Star Trek Into Darkness.
2013-09-1912 min