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Ticklish Business#193: Anne of the Thousand Days (1969 with Vulgar History)It's Kristen's birthday which means she's picking the movie! Things take a turn for the historical with special guest Ann Foster of the Vulgar History podcast to discuss 1969's Anne of the Thousand Days. We discuss Hollywood's love of historical episodes in the late-1960s, Richard Burton bringing the cringe, and why Anne Boleyn is still a woman we love no matter how many Tudor adaptations there are.
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AARTS2E27: Anne Blair Brown, Contemporary ImpressionistThis week the contemporary impressionist Anne Blair Brown. Her work centers on intimate scenes inspired by local surroundings as well as travel in the US and abroad. She says: “My artwork starts in reality and evolves through my imagination. As an impressionist, I believe in a painting process that enables me to tap into my creativity rather than trying to copy and perfect. My goal is to invite you, the viewer, to connect to the painting such that you personalize the experience and use your own imagination to complete the story.” Anne was born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island and at th...2024-07-0257 minTicklish Business#170: All About Eve (1950 with Sloan De Forest)
Author Sloan De Forest and Patron Ali Moore join Samantha and Emily this week to celebrate Bette Davis, Anne Baxter and 1950's All About Eve. The group talks about the film's depictions of women and who from the movie deserved an Oscar.
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Lit Local Podcast50th Episode and Year in ReviewWelcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Cari, Becca, and Jacqui talk about reading and writing in 2021, and goals for 2022.
Our favorite books of 2021:
Fiction
Burden of Poof by Julie Anne Lindsey
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
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The Best Pick movie podcastBest of the BestBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and a special guest panel Episode 86.5: Oscars Best of the Best Released 12 May 2021 For this episode, we looked back on our Oscars journey with an amazing panel of special guests: John Ross Bowie, Michaela Watkins, Bryan Edward Hill, Melissa Fumero and Rachel Bloom. Follow our guests here: https://www.instagram.com/johnrossbowie https://www.instagram.com/michaelawat https://twitter.com/michaelaWat https://twitter.com/bryanedwardhill https://twitter.com/melissafumero https://www.instagram.com/melissafumero https://twitter.com/Racheldoesstuff https://www.instagram...2021-05-121h 22
The Best Pick movie podcastOscar Winners 2021Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 85.5: Oscar Winners 2021 Released 26 April 2021 For this episode we quickly recap all of the surprises, forgone conclusions, gaffes and highlights of the 93rd Academy Awards – mere moments after the broadcast concluded. BEST PICK LIVE We’re thrilled to announce a special one-off live stream show in which you will be able to see our faces as well as hear our voices. Thanks to our lovely friends at House Seats Live, we’re going to be joined by specia...2021-04-2615 min
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Writers Panel Crossover episodeBest Pick with Ben Blacker, John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky For this episode, we chatted to Ben Blacker, host of the podcast The Writers Panel about our project, the Oscars and various other matters arising. https://twitter.com/benblacker https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-writers-panel/ Doctor Doolittle in Musical Hell. https://youtu.be/rooWwCVLYzs BEST PICK LIVE We’re thrilled to announce a special one-off live stream show in which you will be able to see our faces as well as hear our voices. Thanks to our lovely friends at Ho...2021-04-231h 01
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) with Ned SedgwickBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Ned Sedgwick Episode 85: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1951) Released 21 April 2021 For this episode, we watched The Bridge on the River Kwai, written by Carl Foreman and Michael Wilson, based on the book by Pierre Boulle. The director was David Lean and the stars were William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins and Sessue Hayakawa. From eight nominations, it won seven Oscars, including Best Director, Best Actor for Guinness and Best Adapted Screenplay. https://twitter.com/nedsedgwick GrownUpLand https://www.bbc...2021-04-211h 39
The Best Pick movie podcastMarty (1955)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 84: Marty (1955) Released 7 April 2021 For this episode, we watched Marty written by Paddy Cheyefsky and directed by Delbert Mann, who both won Oscars. The stars were Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair and Joe Mantell, all of whom were nominated, Borgnine winning. It was also nominated for its Art Direction and Cinematography. Anna Magnani https://youtu.be/L3DdzN6Ji7M The Improv Handbook https://amzn.to/3tBbLzV BEST PICK LIVE We’re thrilled to announce a special one-off live stream sh...2021-04-071h 15
Stars in the Rafters7. Growing and changing1. A Bird’s Eye View - Pete Sutherland (Burlington, VT). This song is from Pete’s album Farmland, a collection of story songs and ballads written in collaboration with students across northern Vermont. www.petesposse.com 2. Young by Anne Sexton, read by Lissa Schneckenburger (Brattleboro, VT). Fiddle accompaniment by Rachel Panitch (Boston, MA). 3. Junebug & Vaeda - Countercurrent (Seattle, WA). This beautiful tune comes from Brian Lindsay (fiddle) and Alex Sturbaum (guitar), who make up the duo Countercurrent. They co-wrote it for the baby twins of of a family member, who are named Juno and Vaeda. www.count...2020-05-2800 min
Live Your RAW LifeLive Your RAW Life~ Episode #1| What is Live Your RAW Life AboutHave you been living the life that puts you in a constant feeling of peace, comfort, and joy? The truth is, most of us have not. It is essential to understand that it is not until we have our health and wellness priorities in alignment with who we are truly meant to be will those feelings wash over us. In this episode, I, Rachel Anne Watkins introduce you to the Live Your RAW Life platform. The place we can turn to in order to become in tune with t...2020-03-2508 minThe Best Pick movie podcastThe Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) with Ned SedgwickBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Ned Sedgwick Episode 85: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1951) Released 21 April 2021 For this episode, we watched The Bridge on the River Kwai, written by Carl Foreman and Michael Wilson, based on the book by Pierre Boulle. The director was David Lean and the stars were William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins and Sessue Hayakawa. From eight nominations, it won seven Oscars, including Best Director, Best Actor for Guinness and Best Adapted Screenplay. https://twitter.com/nedsedgwick GrownUpLand https://www.bbc...2018-08-081h 39The Best Pick movie podcastMarty (1955)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 84: Marty (1955) Released 7 April 2021 For this episode, we watched Marty written by Paddy Cheyefsky and directed by Delbert Mann, who both won Oscars. The stars were Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair and Joe Mantell, all of whom were nominated, Borgnine winning. It was also nominated for its Art Direction and Cinematography. Anna Magnani https://youtu.be/L3DdzN6Ji7M The Improv Handbook https://amzn.to/3tBbLzV BEST PICK LIVE We’re thrilled to announce a special one-off live stream sh...2018-07-251h 15
Mud Stories with Jacque Watkins - Messy moments worked for our goodMS 029 Rachel Anne Ridge: Unexpected Turns, Mundane Days, and Taking Just the Next StepLife is full of unexpected turns, crisis, and sometimes many mundane moments. And Rachel Anne Ridge shares how to handle change and crazy circumstances, and not only survive, but thrive by doing just the next step. Rachel also shares about a stray donkey named Flash, who has become one of the family and taught her many lessons along the way.
Flash: The Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me about Life, Faith, and Second Chances, by Rachel Anne Ridge (releasing May 1, 2015)2015-01-271h 02