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Rod and Gabi Versus The WorldRod and Gabi VS Miss Rebecca BONUSNostalgia Trip Down Squiggle Lane Mr Squiggle is back! The iconic Australian children's TV puppet returns in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia. Rod and Gabi chat with Rebecca Hetherington, daughter of Mr Squiggle creator Norman Hetherington, about this magical blast from the past. Visit the National Museum of Australia before October 13 to see all the magic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-2208 min
Sunday Extra - Separate stories podcastMr Squiggle: The Man from the MoonBefore Bluey, before B1 and B2, even before Play School, there was Mr Squiggle. The puppet man from the moon with a pencil for a nose was a fixture of kids television on the ABC for 40 years from 1959 and 1999 . And now Mr Squiggle is back - not on television, but in a new free exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.GUEST:Rebecca Hetherington Daughter of Norman Hetherington and former presenter of Mr Squiggle and Friends.Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington. 2025-07-0616 min
Sunday Extra - Full program podcastSunday Extra 6 July 2025Ukraine has joined Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in withdrawing from the UN's landmine treaty. Mary Wareham from Human Rights Watch explains what is at stake. Rebecca Hetherington, co-star to Australia's favourite childhood puppet, Mr Squiggle, celebrates the upcoming exhibition at the National Museum. The Year That Made Me returns to 2005, as Gill Hicks recounts the moment, 20 years ago, when she was caught in London Bombings. 2025-07-052h 40
IlluminatedReaching for RossiniIn an engaging programme full of beautiful music, Joanna Robertson eavesdrops on a cast of talented young opera singers from around the world, as they work on favourite arias to perfect the style of "bel canto" ("beautiful singing"). They have come to the bel canto summer school of the Georg Solti Accademia, in the small Italian seaside town of Castiglione della Pescaia in Tuscany. The academy was founded in memory of the legendary conductor who had his summer residence here. We listen in on the world-class students as they hone their bel canto technique with leading vocal coaches, opera...2024-09-0828 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 176 - Liam Cormier #2 (Cancer Bats)Hail Destroyer. Cancer Bats vocalist, Treadwell Clothing CEO and captain of positivity, Liam Joseph Cormier, is our guest on Episode176 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Canadian sweetheart (and frontrunner for the loveliest human on the planet), returns with stories full of happiness, punk-rock and feel good energy. In this conversation, Liam opens up personally on his famous positive mindset, how learning to channel his focus early on helped him enjoy life, if anything can actually make him angry, becoming straight edge, sourcing lyrics, awkward misinterpretations, new album Pychic Jailbreak, recent lineup dynamic changes, their relationship with Wade (Alexisonfire), comedy style...2022-04-081h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 175 - Steven Battelle (LostAlone)The Bells! Worldwide riffologist, lego builder and UFO maniac, Steven Battelle, is our guest on Episode 175 of Sappenin' Podcast! The LostAlone songwriter talks to us, exclusively, on the bands return, new music and opening for My Chemical Romance, in stadiums, next month. In this conversation, Battelle opens up on reuniting with Alan and Mark, why they had to keep a lot of secrets, their original breakup in 2014, how a cruse trip changed his entire life's vision, being an extended member of the MCR family, his close relationships with Gerard Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero, beautiful full circle moments...2022-04-011h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 174 - Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)Punk Rock 101. Proud Texan, nice guy and the voice of Chuck E Cheese, Jaret Reddick, is our guest on Episode 174 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bowling For Soup storyteller peels back the curtain behind a career of hilarity, heartache and his lyrical genies. In this conversation, Jaret opens up on the bands legacy of comforting the pop-punk scene with laughter, the secret meaning of some of their biggest hits, releasing his first country solo album, celebrities he's seriously annoyed, why BFS have always tried to stay true to themselves, new album Pop Dunk Snot Bread, originally breaking up in 2013, how...2022-03-251h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 173 - Bianca Del Rio (Roy Haylock)Not Today, Satan. International drag superstar, brutal stand up comedian and the winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Season 6, Bianca Del Rio, is our guest on Episode 173 of Sappenin' Podcast! The biggest modern queen in the would is with us for a round of roasting, testicle tips and an insight into the highest level of drag. In this conversation, Bianca aka Roy Haylock, opens up on helping take drag into mainstream pop-culture, being the first queen to solo headline Wembley Arena, brutal comedy routines vs getting away with murder, what separates his two identities, seeing the world from th...2022-03-1839 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 172 - Matt Heafy (Trivium / Ibaraki)Dying In Your Arms. Metal legend, Twitch royalty and guitar genies, Matthew Kiichi Heafy, is our guest on Episode 172 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Trivium vocalist discusses his goal for changing heavy music, embracing his Japanese heratige and how online communities can bring everyone together. In this conversation, Heafy opens on Trivium's biggest ups and downs, how Twitch sparked different creativity, his black-metal project IBARAKI, promoting different cultures, getting Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) to scream on a song, moments he never thought he'd achieve, writing a kids book, fatherhood, why Download Festival 2005 changed his career, their awkward relationship with...2022-03-1156 min
Tape NotesTN:92 Yard Act & Ali ChantIn this episode, John heads to Bristol to chat with Yard Act’s James, Sam and Ryan along with producer Ali Chant about how their debut album ‘The Overload’ was written, recorded and produced.Catching up after a big night on the Bristol stop of their tour, the band reflect on their process of bringing the album together, from solitary lockdown demos and recording over WhatsApp videos, to learning how to play the drums and the last minute additions after the tracks had been mastered.Sharing their experience of transforming what started as a side projec...2022-03-101h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 171 - Cody Carson (Set It Off)Who's In Control? Enthusiastic emo, hair dye expert and Set It Off vocalist, Cody Carson, is our guest on Episode 171 of Sappenin' Podcast! The energetic frontman shares secrets behind a career of overcoming setbacks, personal roadblocks and never giving up. In this conversation, Cody opens up on the bands new album 'Elsewhere', dealing with countless vocal surgeries, mental health struggles, never fitting into a certain genre, label and management disputes, building a cult community of fans, their pop-punk vs rap and theatre backgrounds, originally starting off as a drummer, confidence advice, losing valuable belongings on tour, how members of...2022-03-041h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 170 - Darran Smith (Funeral For A Friend)All The Rage. Funeral For A Friend guitar legend, emo fringe pionear and dad joke expert, Darran Smith, is our guest on Episode 170 of Sappenin' Podcast! The six-string slinger takes us for a ride through his musical journey, tour burnouts and returning to the spotlight with this new era of FFAF. In this conversation, Darran opens up on the bands reunion, originally leaving in 2010, how it's a much more relaxed atmosphere, dealing with the early day success of their first three albums, his nine years away, why the guitar partnership of himself and Kris Roberts was so complimentary, insane...2022-02-251h 05
Tape NotesTN:90 Alt-J & Charlie AndrewIn this episode, John ventures over to Alt-J’s band studio to chat with Joe, Gus and producer Charlie Andrew about how they wrote, recorded and produced their new album ‘The Dream’.Unearthing early demos and some very special voice notes, the trio look back on forming the sonic world encapsulated within the record, reflecting on the importance of their individual roles within the writing process along with the fundamental stories behind each track.From serendipitous church bells to missions of sneaking in old album references, we hear about the intricacies of the kit key to the...2022-02-212h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 169 - James Bourne (Busted / Son Of Dork)Ticket Outta Loserville. Hit songwriter, vocalist and Back To The Future fanatic, James Bourne, is our guest on Episode 169 of Sappenin' Podcast! Busted's resident FutureBoy celebrates two decades of creating generation defying anthems, finally going solo and life in the tabloid spotlight. In this conversation, James spill secrets on his new solo album 'Sugar Beach', being stuck on a island during the pandemic, the twentieth anniversary of Busted and their debut album, their current status, reuniting in 2015, the Son Of Dork days, why it ended so abruptly, writing music for other artists including McFly, Backstreet Boys and Mel C...2022-02-181h 08
Tape NotesTN:89 Bastille & Mark CrewIn this episode, John heads over to Bastille’s West London HQ to catch up with Dan Smith and producer Mark Crew about how the band wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘Give Me The Future’.Having written most of the tracks in remote lockdown sessions, Dan takes us all the way back through his initial ideas and the random voice notes of inspiration that came to him at the most unexpected times.As well as sharing their thoughts on the challenges that come with writing a sci-fi concept album and blending them with the us...2022-02-141h 58
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 168 - Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose)Counting Worms. Hardcore vocalist, mosh conductor and ETID superfan, Bryan Garris, is our guest on Episode 168 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Knocked Loose leader peels back the curtain on the bands cult following, road to success and establishing themselves as one of this generations most talked about heavy artists. In this conversation, Bryan opens up on the art of creating concepts with new EP 'A Tear In The Fabric Of Life', getting inspired by strange road signs, representing Oldham County to the world, early day nightmares, playing one gig with a playstation microphone, how members of Every Time I Die...2022-02-111h 12
Tape NotesBest of Season 9 - Part 2Find out more about Tape It and redeem 50% off any Pro plan - tape.it/tapenotes------------------------------Welcome to part two of the Best Of Season 9. We pick up where we left off, looking back and pulling out our selection of highlights and memorable moments from the season. If you haven’t heard every episode from season 9, this is a good way to introduce yourself to more of the guests we’ve had on and hear some of their top studio tips, unique writing processes, along with the thoughts and philo...2022-02-1048 min
Tape NotesBest of Season 9 - Part 1Season 9 has been so full of amazing albums that we’ve decided to split this Best Of into two parts. Welcome to Part One!In this episode, we look back across the season picking out a selection of highlights from our conversations with the artists and producers we were lucky enough to speak to.If you haven’t heard every episode from the last season, this is a good way to introduce yourself to some of the guests we’ve had on and hear some of their top studio tips, unique writing processes, along with the th...2022-02-0840 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 167 - Steve VaiPassion and Warfare. Living guitar legend, whammy bar master and secret beekeeper, Steve Vai, is our guest on Episode 167 of Sappenin' Podcast! The iconic axeman reflects on his four decades of reinventing the six-string, unbelievable achievements and making records with everyone from Whitesnake to David Lee Roth (Van Halen) and Frank Zappa. In this conversation, the riff virtuoso opens up on keeping healthy way into his sixties, staying inspired with new album "Inviolate", how some of his most signature solos were written, getting Ibanez to make him a futuristic three neck guitar, jumping between massive bands throughout the 80's...2022-02-0451 min
Tape NotesTN:88 Hiatus KaiyoteIn this episode, John links up with Simon, Perrin and Bender of Hiatus Kaiyote, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Mood Valiant’.Having written the album across the globe, from Rio De Janeiro to Byron Bay, the trio reflect on the development of their writing process, discussing how the effects of taking road-hardened demos to South America pushed their creativity into unfamiliar territory.Unearthing some unheard recordings dating back to the mid-2010s, we are given a rundown of some of the key moments of the band’s career, along with a...2021-12-081h 38
Tape NotesTN:87 Chet FakerIn this episode, John links up with Chet Faker aka Nick Murphy, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Hotel Surrender’.Diving into the tracks initially found within one of his numerous demo playlists, Nick looks back on his variety of music making processes, sharing thoughts on slingshotting around different creative mediums and maximising inspiration.From scrapbooking and self-sampling to a great deal of file management, we’re treated to stories of productivity-inducing gear limitations and tricks to get strange harmonic options, all alongside advice on putting music out, taking criticism and si...2021-12-011h 52
ON Spinal ChatDelivering Optimal Care to Patients with ArthritisThis episode will provide you with practical research and insights on proven approaches to effectively assess, diagnose and treat patients with spinal stenosis and other forms of arthritis. Hear 'world expert in spinal stenosis' Dr. Carlo Ammendolia outline how he delivers optimal treatment to his patients and subtle variations between demographics. He offers tips and resources on how to assess a patient's physical, functional and psychosocial issues to help you strengthen your skills in these areas. As part of an interprofessional clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Dr. Ammendolia shares examples of his collaborations with physicians a...2021-11-1529 min
Start the WeekWorking the land - Orwell and HG Wells‘Outside my work the thing I care most about is gardening’, wrote George Orwell in 1940. In Orwell’s Roses Rebecca Solnit explores how the writer’s love for growing things, especially flowers, seeps into his work. She reflects on how he uses pleasure, beauty and joy as powerful acts of resistance. And how far these can counter the political and environmental challenges we face today.The father of science fiction, H.G. Wells was also driven by a desire to reform the society he lived in at the turn of the 20th century. The biographer Claire Tomalin brings t...2021-10-2542 min
The Best Pick movie podcastNo Country for Old Men (2007)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 87: No Country for Old Men (1987) Released 19 May 2021 For this episode, we watched No Country for Old Men. This is the only film directed by the Coen Bros to win Best Picture, but the second of their four nominations in this category. The film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson and Kelly Macdonald – Bardem winning Best Supporting Actor. As well as the film winning Best Picture, the Coens also won Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. Next ti...2021-05-191h 18
The State of Potentiality PodcastGreg Hetherington - Persistence Got Me HereGreg Hetherington
Originally from the small farming town of Thamesville, Greg has worked in local radio for more than 30 years. After a substantial career on the airwaves, Greg was given the opportunity to branch out and open up a new station in Wallaceburg, taking to the air in October of 2009. Greg is married to Kelly,who loves radio, loves meeting people, and is the backbone of this radio venture. Climb out of bed with the help of Greg Hetherington, up first at 5 AM. It’s a timeless, local tradition.
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The Best Pick movie podcastParasite (2019)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 86: Parasite (2019) Released 5 May 2021 For this episode, we watched Parasite, the first film not in the English language ever to win Best Picture. Director Bong Joon-ho also won Best International Feature, Best Director and shared Best Original Screenplay with Han Jin-won giving it a total of four awards. None of its cast was nominated. Audrey Hepburn flogs Dove Chocolate. https://youtu.be/sB44n4ADg2Y Marilyn Monroe and others recreated for Dior. https://youtu.be/eyA71PGUNYM Parasite average shot length...2021-05-051h 17
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 podcastAn American in Paris (1951)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Matheus Carvalho Episode 83: An American in Paris (1951) Released 24 March 2021 For this episode, we watched An American in Paris, written by Alan Jay Lerner, inspired by and featuring the music of George Gershwin. The director was Vincente Minnelli and the stars were Gene Kelly, Oscar Levant, Leslie Caron, Georges Guétary and Nina Foch. It was nominated in eight categories and won six Oscars, plus a special award for Gene Kelly. http://www.cinemamuseum.org.uk https://letterboxd.com/matcarvalho https://w...2021-03-241h 25
The Best Pick movie podcastOscar Nominations 2021Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 82.5: Oscar Nominations 2021 Released 16 March 2021 For this episode we discussed the nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards which were announced on 15 March 2021 at 12:15 GMT by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas. Next time we will be discussing An American in Paris. If you want to watch it before listening to the next episode you can buy the DVD or Blu-Ray on Amazon.co.uk, or Amazon.com, or you can download it via iTunes (UK) or iTunes (USA). To...2021-03-1624 min
The Best Pick movie podcast12 Years a Slave (2013)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 82: 12 Years a Slave (2013) Released 10 March 2021 For this episode, we watched 12 Years A Slave, written by John Ridley, from the memoir by Solomon Northup. The director was Steve McQueen with music by Hans Zimmer and cinematography by Sean Bobbitt and the stars were Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, and Lupita Nyong’o. As is fairly typical for this period, as well as Best Picture it only won two other awards – adapted screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Nyong’o....2021-03-101h 21
The Best Pick movie podcastYou Can't Take it With You (1938) with Sam BainBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Sam Bain Episode 81: You Can’t Take it With You (1938) Released 24 February 2021 For this episode, we watched You Can’t Take it With You, written by Robert Riskin, adapted from the play by George Kaufman and Moss Hart, directed by Frank Capra and starring Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart, Edward Arnold, Mischa Auer, Ann Miller, and Spring Byington. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards but only won Best Picture and Best Director. The Stand In https://youtu.be/v4XE...2021-02-241h 06
The Best Pick movie podcastMillion Dollar Baby (2004)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 80: Million Dollar Baby (2004) Released 10 February 2021 For this episode we watched Million Dollar Baby, written by Paul Haggis, based on stories by FX Toole. It was directed by Clint Eastwood and starred Hilary Swank, Eastwood and Morgan Freeman. As well as Best Picture, Eastwood won Best Director and Swank and Freeman both won acting awards. Eastwood was nominated as Best Actor but lost to Jamie Foxx. It was also nominated for its screenplay and its editing. Next time we will be...2021-02-101h 12
The Best Pick movie podcastMrs Miniver (1942) - with Helen O'HaraBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Helen O’Hara Episode 78: Mrs Miniver (1942) Released 13 January 2021 For this episode, we watched Mrs Miniver based loosely on the 1940 novel by Jan Struther. It starred Greer Garson (won), Walter Pidgeon (nominated), Henry Travers (nominated), May Whitty (nominated) and Theresa Wright (won) and was directed by William Wyler (won). It also won for its screenplay and cinematography. Helen O’Hara https://twitter.com/HelenLOHara The real Helen O’Hara https://youtu.be/8vBUUfO_m5Q Bette Davis hawks war bonds https...2021-01-131h 06
The Best Pick movie podcastChristmas Quiz 2020 with special guest quizmaster Thom TuckBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest quizmaster Thom Tuck Episode 76.5: Christmas Quiz 2019 Released 23 December 2020 For this episode, writer, actor and comedian Thom Tuck joins us with a quiz he has set, testing us on what we have said over the last twelve months’ worth of episodes. Feel free to play along at home but be warned – it’s not easy. https://twitter.com/turlygod Next time we will be discussing Titanic. If you want to watch it before listening to the next episode you can buy th...2020-12-2344 min
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Hurt Locker (2009)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 76: The Hurt Locker (2009) Released 16 December 2020 For this episode, we watched The Hurt Locker, written by Mark Boal (won) and directed by Kathryn Bigelow (won). The stars were Jeremy Renner (nominated), Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Evangeline Lilly, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse and Guy Pearce. In total it was nominated in nine categories and it also won for its editing, sound mixing and sound editing. Next time we will be discussing Titanic. If you want to watch it before listening to the...2020-12-161h 14
The Best Pick movie podcastMutiny on the Bounty (1935)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 75: Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) Released 2 December 2020 For this episode, we watched Mutiny on the Bounty, written by Talbot Jennings, Jules Furthman and Carey Wilson based on the novel by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall. It was directed by Frank Lloyd and starred Charles Laughton, Clark Gable and Franchot Tone (all nominated). It was also nominated for its screenplay, its music, its editing and Lloyd as Best Director but Best Picture was its only win, making it the third and most recent...2020-12-021h 03
The Best Pick movie podcastDiscussing "Moonlight" with Syrus LoweBest Pick with Jessica Regan and Syrus Lowe. Episode 74.5: Discussing “Moonlight” with Syrus Lowe Released 25 November 2020 For this extra episode, we caught up with friend of the pod Syrus Lowe to get his take on Moonlight and matters arising. https://twitter.com/SyrusLoweDown https://www.instagram.com/syruslowedown Jay-Z Moonlight https://youtu.be/FCSh48OlvMo Next time we will be discussing Mutiny on the Bounty. If you want to watch it before listening to the next episode you can buy the DVD or Blu-Ray on Amazon.co.uk, or Amazon.com, or y...2020-11-2521 min
The Best Pick movie podcastMoonlight (2016)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 74: Moonlight (2016) Released 18 November 2020 For this episode, we watched Moonlight, written by Barry Jenkins, based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Jenkins, with cinematography by James Laxton and music by Nicholas Britell. The cast included Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won three – Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Ali) and Best Picture. https://www.scriptbook.io Next time we will be discussing Muti...2020-11-181h 13
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Godfather Part II (1974) with Phill JupitusBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Phill Jupitus Episode 73: The Godfather Part II (1976) Released 4 November 2020 For this episode, we watched The Godfather, Part II, written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by Puzo and it was directed by Coppola with music by Carmine Coppola. It starred Al Pacino, Robert de Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Michael V Gazzo, John Cazale and Lee Strasberg. Five of the cast were nominated for acting Oscars, with de Niro winning. It also won for...2020-11-041h 47
The Best Pick movie podcastRocky (1976)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 72: Rocky (1976) Released 21 October 2020 For this episode, we watched Rocky, written by and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G Avildsen. It also featured Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith. Stallone was nominated for his screenplay and Stallone, Shire, Meredith and Young were all nominated as actors but all it won was Best Picture, Best Director and Best Film Editing. Angel (Every Boxer’s Girlfriend) https://youtu.be/x_iGcnTm3Z8 Next time we will be discussing Th...2020-10-211h 23
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Films of Stanley Kubrick - with Garrett MillerickBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Garrett Millerick Episode 71.5: The Films of Stanley Kubrick Released 14 October 2020 For this episode, we watched the films of Stanley Kubrick (or at least most of us watched most of them). Kubrick directed 13 feature films between 1953 and 1999 which between them were nominated for 27 Oscars, winning nine. Kubrick himself was nominated 14 times and won once (Best Special Effects for 2001: A Space Odyssey). Sunflower: Live in London https://800pgr.lnk.to/MillerickWE https://twitter.com/millerickcomedy Radiohead support group. https://youtu.be/Zkvhszm...2020-10-141h 42
The Best Pick movie podcastMy Fair Lady (1964)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 71: My Fair Lady (1964) Released 7 October 2020 For this episode, we watched My Fair Lady, the movie adaptation of the Lerner and Lowe musical, itself based on the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. It won eight Oscars from twelve nominations, including Best Actor for Rex Harrison, Best Director for George Cukor and Best Adaptation Score for Andre Previn. Leading lady Audrey Hepburn was not nominated. Thurl Ravenscroft “Ghosting” as Stewpot in South Pacific https://youtu.be/Ljm9CDRAhMQ Jim Cummings on “Be Prepar...2020-10-071h 24
StalkedSeason 2 - Episode 2 The Murder of Sophie Toscan Du PlantierThis episode looks at the horrific murder of a woman on holiday in Ireland and the possible motives and suspects behind it. For more information on this case, please listen to West Cork.2020-09-301h 09
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Felicity Ward Episode 70: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Released 23 September 2020 For this episode, we watched The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson from the book by JRR Tolkein. It was directed by Jackson and starred Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis and many others. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won every single one, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best...2020-09-231h 44
The Best Pick movie podcastWings (1928)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 69: Wings (1928) Released 9 September 2020 For this episode, we watched Wings, written by John Monk Saunders, Hope Loring, Louis D Lighton, Julian Johnson; directed by William A Wellman and starring Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Richard Arlen, Gary Cooper. As well as Best Picture, Wings also won for its Engineering Effects. Next time we will be discussing The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. If you want to watch it before listening to the next episode you can buy the...2020-09-091h 30
The Best Pick movie podcastDriving Miss Daisy (1989)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 68: Driving Miss Daisy (1989) Released 26 August 2020 For this episode, we watched Driving Miss Daisy, written by Alfred Uhry from his play, directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Jessica Tandy (won), Morgan Freeman (nominated) and Dan Aykroyd (nominated). It also won for its screenplay and its make-up. Beresford was not even nominated as Best Director – very rare for a Best Picture winner. Kim Basinger sticks up for Do the Right Thing. https://youtu.be/vbePj-sKV8w?t=367 Newness on Netflix. https://www.netflix.co...2020-08-261h 28
The Best Pick movie podcastGentleman's Agreement (1947)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 67: Gentleman's Agreement (1947) Released 12 August 2020 For this episode, we watched Gentleman’s Agreement, written by Moss Hart (nominated) from the novel by Laura Z Hobson and directed by Elia Kazan (won) and starring Gregory Peck (nominated), Dorothy McGuire (nominated), John Garfield, Anne Revere (nominated) and Celeste Holm (won). Those wins were the only categories in which it triumphed, although it was also nominated for its editing. http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/2019/10/21/six-degrees-of-song-of-the-south-episode-1-disneys-most-controversial-film Joker – Honest Trailer. https://youtu.be/0fOCZS0J3qM http...2020-08-121h 20
Intelligence TalksWhat is driving the UK forestry market and why do landowners want to plant more trees?This week we take another look at The Rural Report with a specific focus on our new Forestry Investment Team, which launched in April 2020. The team includes Andrew Bronwin, who is an external consultant to our Private Office. Andrew’s firm, Bronwin Andrew & Co also has an association with Knight Frank.We hear from Andrew Bronwin, alongside our Head of Rural Research, Andrew Shirley; and David Hetherington, Ecology Advisor at Cairngorms National Park - who was also a contributor to our Rural Report.Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Kni...2020-08-1021 min
The Best Pick movie podcastGoing My Way (1944)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 66: Going My Way (1944) Released 29 July 2020 For this episode, we watched Going My Way, written Frank Butler and Frank Cavett, directed by Leo McCarey and starring Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald and Risë Stevens. It was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won seven including Best Director for McCarey and Best Actor for Crosby. Captain Planet Saves Belfast https://youtu.be/a9tg4NZbyhY https://play.acast.com/s/hollywoodcrimescene/episode146-bingcrosby The Priests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03HhnaJAOY8 A Canterbury T...2020-07-291h 28
StalkedSeason 2- Episode 1 - The case of Johnny Depp and Amber HeardThis week I look in real time at the defamation case Johnny Depp has against a UK newspaper for calling him a "wife beater" and the allegations Amber Heard has made against him in support of that claim.2020-07-1837 min
The Best Pick movie podcastTom Jones (1963)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 64: Tom Jones (1963) Released 15 July 2020 For this episode, we watched Tom Jones, written John Osbourne, based on the novel by Henry Fielding. It was directed by Tony Richardson and it stars Albert Finney, Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans and Joan Greenwood. It was nominated in ten categories and it won four awards: Best Director, Best Score, Best Adapted Screenplay and, of course, Best Picture. Sammy Davis Jr has the wrong envelope. https://youtu.be/mmmi9ksOtt4 The List of Adrian Messenger...2020-07-151h 50
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Life of Emile Zola (1937)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 64: The Life of Emile Zola (1937) Released 1 July 2020 For this episode, we watched The Life of Emile Zola, written by Norman Reilly Raine, Heinz Herald and Geza Herczeg (won), directed by William Dieterle (nominated) and starring Paul Muni (nominated), Gloria Holden, Gale Sondergaard and Joseph Schildkraut (won). It was also nominated for its art direction, score, sound and assistant director. That Ain’t Jean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T413rxpceA (body double Mary Rees, voice artist Paula Winslowe) When They Se...2020-07-011h 19
The Best Pick movie podcastOut of Africa (1985)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Deborah Frances-White Episode 63: Out of Africa (1985) Released 17 June 2020 For this episode, we watched Out of Africa, written by Kurt Luedtke (won) based on the books Out of Africa, Isak Dinesen: The Life of a Story Teller and Silence Will Speak. It was directed by Sydney Pollack (won) with music by John Barry (won) and it stars Robert Redford, Meryl Streep (nominated) and Klaus Maria Brandauer (nominated). It also won for its Cinematography, Art Direction and Sound. Here’s to the Lo...2020-06-171h 15
The Best Pick movie podcastAmadeus (1984)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 62: Amadeus (1984) Released 3 June 2020 For this episode, we watched Amadeus, written by Peter Shaffer (won), based on his play. It was directed by Milos Forman (won). It starred Tom Hulce (nominated), F Murray Abraham (won), Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice, Simon Callow and Jeffrey Jones. It also won for its Sound, Art Direction, Costume Design and Makeup. Norbert Smith – A Life. https://youtu.be/uD0yDWzX_BM?t=285 Reeve on Brando. https://youtu.be/QDeJcN45F7E Grumpy Guardian article. https://www.theguardian.co...2020-06-031h 24StalkedEpisode 13 - Coercive Control and Malicious CommunicationsThis week I look at the crime of coercive control and what behaviours counts as it, examples of it in TV and finally host a quiz on malicious communication behaviours.2020-05-2035 min
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Deer Hunter (1978)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 61: The Deer Hunter (1978) Released 20 May 2020 For this episode, we watched The Deer Hunter, written Deric Washburn, Michael Cimino, Louis Garfinkle, Quinn K. Redeker and directed by Cimino. It stars Robert De Niro, John Cazale, John Savage, Meryl Streep and Christopher Walken. The Academy rained Oscars upon it, awarding Cimino Best Director, Walken Best Supporting Actor, and giving it Best Sound and Best Editing as well as Best Picture. There were also nominations for de Niro and Streep as well as for the...2020-05-201h 27
The Best Pick movie podcastCitizen Kane (1941)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Tish Potter Episode 60.5: Citizen Kane (1941) Released 13 May 2020 For this episode, we watched Citizen Kane, written by Herman J Mankiewicz and Orson Welles, directed by Welles and starring Welles, Joseph Cotton, Dorothy Comingore, Everett Sloane, Ray Collins, George Coulouris, Agnes Moorehead. It did not win Best Picture (the only Academy Award it won was for its screenplay) but how could we overlook it? We’re joined by friend of the pod Tish Potter who hasn’t seen it before. https://www.tish...2020-05-131h 39StalkedEpisode 12 - Profiling Predatory StalkersThis week I look at the psychology and profile behind predatory stalking and look at a recent case of a predatory stalker and convicted serial rapist.2020-05-0632 min
The Best Pick movie podcastHow Green Was My Valley (1941)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 60: How Green Was My Valley (1941) Released 6 May 2020 For this episode, we watched How Green Was My Valley, written by Philip Dunne, from the novel by Richard Llewellyn and directed by John Ford who won his third Best Director Oscar for it. It starred Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O’Hara, Donald Crisp (won Best Supporting Actor), Roddy McDowall and Sara Allgood (nominated). It also won Best Black-and-White Cinematography and Best Black-and-White Art Direction and it was nominated for its screenplay, its editing, its score an...2020-05-0655 min
The Best Pick movie podcastOliver! (1968)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 59: Oliver! (1968) Released 22 April 2020 For this episode, we watched Oliver! the movie version of the Lionel Bart stage musical directed by Carol Reed, based on Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. The screenplay was by Vernon Harris and it won five Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Musical Adaptation Score, Best Art Direction and Best Sound. Ron Moody (Fagin) and Jack Wild (Dodger) were both nominated but neither of them won. Be Kind Rewind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ly_iAmEOE 2020-04-221h 21
The Best Pick movie podcastGreen Book (2018) with special guest Kobi OmenakaBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky with special guest Kobi Omenaka Episode 58: Green Book (2018) Released 8 April 2020 For this episode, we watched Green Book, written by Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie and Peter Farrelly and directed by Farrelly. It stars Vigo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali who won Best Supporting Actor. Apart from Best Picture, its only other Academy Award was for the screenplay, but it was also nominated for its editing and Mortensen for Best Actor. White Savior. https://youtu.be/T_RTnuJvg6U Flixwatcher podcast. https://podfollow.com/flixwatcher...2020-04-081h 09StalkedEpisode 11 - Incompetent suitors and incelsThis week I look at the potential relationship between incompetent suitor stalkers and incels. I go over the psychology of both and then key cases of incels who have escalated to violence.2020-04-0129 minStalkedPATREON - EPISODE 1 (free for everyone)In the first ever patreon episode, which as a one off is free for all listeners, I look at narcissism in the DSM-IV. Looking at the key characteristics and checklist for diagnosis for narcissistic personality disorder.2020-03-2740 minStalkedEpisode 10 - Cyberstalking Part 2 of 2This week in the 2nd part of the cyberstalking series I look at 2 cases, the first of trolls that target grieving parents and the second a case of a rejected cyberstalker. I also offer my favourite TV shows, podcasts and YouTube channels for entertainment during lockdown2020-03-2543 minStalkedEpisode 9 - Cyberstalking Part 1 of 2In this week's episode of a two part series on cyberstalking I look at the psychology and profiles behind the different types of cyberstalking and how this new crime is moving in terms of research. I offer recommendations on movies with portrayals of cyberstalkers and a great book.2020-03-2042 minStalkedEpisode 8 - Intimacy Seeking StalkersThis week I have an anonymous but very real case of a long term stalker that ended in a shocking way. I go over the psychology of the Intimacy Seeking stalker and recommend a great portrayal of one in a movie.2020-03-1154 minStalkedEpisode 7 - Profiling The WatcherThis week I look at the infamous house at 657 Boulevard which has been allegedly stalked by The Watcher since 2014. I offer a potential profile based on stalking characteristics and psychological theories. I also recommend a film that has a great example of a resentful stalker who like The Watcher pursues a family.2020-03-0442 minStalkedEpisode 6 - Female StalkersTHIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOME DISTURBING THEMES, LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This week I give a brief overview on the psychology of female stalkers and their main characteristics. I look at two cases of different types of stalkers and finally offer some recommendations on good portrayals in film and TV.2020-02-2133 minStalkedEpisode 5 - Stalking CelebritiesThis week I look into those obsessed with celebrities, including erotomaniacs, celebrity worship syndrome and autograph hunters. I then look at the unusual case of obsession in the now infamous Michelle Carter texting suicide case.2020-02-1238 minStalkedEpisode 4 - PsychopathsThis week is a little different as I cover the highly requested topic of psychopaths. I offer advice on how to spot and deal with a suspected psychopath, where to find the best professional information , the best portrayals in films and TV, and finally talk about psychopath, predatory stalker and serial murderer Ted Bundy.2020-01-291h 04StalkedEpisode 3 - Night StalkersThis week I cover two cases of predatory stalking, one very well known case in which the stalker escalated to serial killing and one lesser known case who was apprehended after over a decade of attacks.2020-01-1928 minStalkedEpisode 2 - The Countdown StalkerThis week I cover a brilliant TV portrayal of a major life stressor leading to sudden stalking behaviours, examples of the Florence nightingale effect in film and the case of the Countdown winning multiple stalker Richard Brittain.2020-01-1247 minStalkedEpisode 1 - Laura Black's StalkerWelcome to the first episode of Stalked. This week I cover the 5 types of stalkers, I give my movie and TV recommendations of the best portrayals of each type and I cover the infamous case of Laura Black's 4 year ordeal at the hands of stalker and subsequent mass murderer Richard Farley. For any of the links or things mentioned in this episode please follow my Instagram account @stalkedpodcast2020-01-0545 minStalkedStalked (Trailer)2020-01-0500 minThe Best Pick movie podcastParasite (2019)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 86: Parasite (2019) Released 5 May 2021 For this episode, we watched Parasite, the first film not in the English language ever to win Best Picture. Director Bong Joon-ho also won Best International Feature, Best Director and shared Best Original Screenplay with Han Jin-won giving it a total of four awards. None of its cast was nominated. Audrey Hepburn flogs Dove Chocolate. https://youtu.be/sB44n4ADg2Y Marilyn Monroe and others recreated for Dior. https://youtu.be/eyA71PGUNYM Parasite average shot length...2019-10-161h 17The Best Pick movie podcastGreen Book (2018) with special guest Kobi OmenakaBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky with special guest Kobi Omenaka Episode 58: Green Book (2018) Released 8 April 2020 For this episode, we watched Green Book, written by Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie and Peter Farrelly and directed by Farrelly. It stars Vigo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali who won Best Supporting Actor. Apart from Best Picture, its only other Academy Award was for the screenplay, but it was also nominated for its editing and Mortensen for Best Actor. White Savior. https://youtu.be/T_RTnuJvg6U Flixwatcher podcast. https://podfollow.com/flixwatcher...2019-10-091h 09The Best Pick movie podcastMoonlight (2016)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 74: Moonlight (2016) Released 18 November 2020 For this episode, we watched Moonlight, written by Barry Jenkins, based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Jenkins, with cinematography by James Laxton and music by Nicholas Britell. The cast included Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won three – Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Ali) and Best Picture. https://www.scriptbook.io Next time we will be discussing Muti...2019-09-251h 13The Best Pick movie podcast12 Years a Slave (2013)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 82: 12 Years a Slave (2013) Released 10 March 2021 For this episode, we watched 12 Years A Slave, written by John Ridley, from the memoir by Solomon Northup. The director was Steve McQueen with music by Hans Zimmer and cinematography by Sean Bobbitt and the stars were Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, and Lupita Nyong’o. As is fairly typical for this period, as well as Best Picture it only won two other awards – adapted screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Nyong’o....2019-09-041h 21The Best Pick movie podcastThe Hurt Locker (2009)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 76: The Hurt Locker (2009) Released 16 December 2020 For this episode, we watched The Hurt Locker, written by Mark Boal (won) and directed by Kathryn Bigelow (won). The stars were Jeremy Renner (nominated), Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Evangeline Lilly, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse and Guy Pearce. In total it was nominated in nine categories and it also won for its editing, sound mixing and sound editing. Next time we will be discussing Titanic. If you want to watch it before listening to the...2019-08-071h 14The Best Pick movie podcastNo Country for Old Men (2007)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 87: No Country for Old Men (1987) Released 19 May 2021 For this episode, we watched No Country for Old Men. This is the only film directed by the Coen Bros to win Best Picture, but the second of their four nominations in this category. The film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson and Kelly Macdonald – Bardem winning Best Supporting Actor. As well as the film winning Best Picture, the Coens also won Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. Next ti...2019-07-241h 18The Best Pick movie podcastMillion Dollar Baby (2004)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 80: Million Dollar Baby (2004) Released 10 February 2021 For this episode we watched Million Dollar Baby, written by Paul Haggis, based on stories by FX Toole. It was directed by Clint Eastwood and starred Hilary Swank, Eastwood and Morgan Freeman. As well as Best Picture, Eastwood won Best Director and Swank and Freeman both won acting awards. Eastwood was nominated as Best Actor but lost to Jamie Foxx. It was also nominated for its screenplay and its editing. Next time we will be...2019-07-031h 12The Best Pick movie podcastThe Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Felicity Ward Episode 70: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Released 23 September 2020 For this episode, we watched The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson from the book by JRR Tolkein. It was directed by Jackson and starred Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis and many others. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won every single one, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best...2019-06-261h 44The Best Pick movie podcastDriving Miss Daisy (1989)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 68: Driving Miss Daisy (1989) Released 26 August 2020 For this episode, we watched Driving Miss Daisy, written by Alfred Uhry from his play, directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Jessica Tandy (won), Morgan Freeman (nominated) and Dan Aykroyd (nominated). It also won for its screenplay and its make-up. Beresford was not even nominated as Best Director – very rare for a Best Picture winner. Kim Basinger sticks up for Do the Right Thing. https://youtu.be/vbePj-sKV8w?t=367 Newness on Netflix. https://www.netflix.co...2019-03-201h 28The Best Pick movie podcastOut of Africa (1985)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Deborah Frances-White Episode 63: Out of Africa (1985) Released 17 June 2020 For this episode, we watched Out of Africa, written by Kurt Luedtke (won) based on the books Out of Africa, Isak Dinesen: The Life of a Story Teller and Silence Will Speak. It was directed by Sydney Pollack (won) with music by John Barry (won) and it stars Robert Redford, Meryl Streep (nominated) and Klaus Maria Brandauer (nominated). It also won for its Cinematography, Art Direction and Sound. Here’s to the Lo...2019-02-201h 15The Best Pick movie podcastAmadeus (1984)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 62: Amadeus (1984) Released 3 June 2020 For this episode, we watched Amadeus, written by Peter Shaffer (won), based on his play. It was directed by Milos Forman (won). It starred Tom Hulce (nominated), F Murray Abraham (won), Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice, Simon Callow and Jeffrey Jones. It also won for its Sound, Art Direction, Costume Design and Makeup. Norbert Smith – A Life. https://youtu.be/uD0yDWzX_BM?t=285 Reeve on Brando. https://youtu.be/QDeJcN45F7E Grumpy Guardian article. https://www.theguardian.co...2019-02-131h 24The Best Pick movie podcastThe Deer Hunter (1978)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 61: The Deer Hunter (1978) Released 20 May 2020 For this episode, we watched The Deer Hunter, written Deric Washburn, Michael Cimino, Louis Garfinkle, Quinn K. Redeker and directed by Cimino. It stars Robert De Niro, John Cazale, John Savage, Meryl Streep and Christopher Walken. The Academy rained Oscars upon it, awarding Cimino Best Director, Walken Best Supporting Actor, and giving it Best Sound and Best Editing as well as Best Picture. There were also nominations for de Niro and Streep as well as for the...2019-01-021h 27The Best Pick movie podcastRocky (1976)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 72: Rocky (1976) Released 21 October 2020 For this episode, we watched Rocky, written by and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G Avildsen. It also featured Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith. Stallone was nominated for his screenplay and Stallone, Shire, Meredith and Young were all nominated as actors but all it won was Best Picture, Best Director and Best Film Editing. Angel (Every Boxer’s Girlfriend) https://youtu.be/x_iGcnTm3Z8 Next time we will be discussing Th...2018-12-191h 23The Best Pick movie podcastThe Godfather Part II (1974) with Phill JupitusBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Phill Jupitus Episode 73: The Godfather Part II (1976) Released 4 November 2020 For this episode, we watched The Godfather, Part II, written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by Puzo and it was directed by Coppola with music by Carmine Coppola. It starred Al Pacino, Robert de Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Michael V Gazzo, John Cazale and Lee Strasberg. Five of the cast were nominated for acting Oscars, with de Niro winning. It also won for...2018-12-051h 47The Best Pick movie podcastOliver! (1968)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 59: Oliver! (1968) Released 22 April 2020 For this episode, we watched Oliver! the movie version of the Lionel Bart stage musical directed by Carol Reed, based on Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. The screenplay was by Vernon Harris and it won five Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Musical Adaptation Score, Best Art Direction and Best Sound. Ron Moody (Fagin) and Jack Wild (Dodger) were both nominated but neither of them won. Be Kind Rewind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ly_iAmEOE 2018-10-241h 21The Best Pick movie podcastMy Fair Lady (1964)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 71: My Fair Lady (1964) Released 7 October 2020 For this episode, we watched My Fair Lady, the movie adaptation of the Lerner and Lowe musical, itself based on the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. It won eight Oscars from twelve nominations, including Best Actor for Rex Harrison, Best Director for George Cukor and Best Adaptation Score for Andre Previn. Leading lady Audrey Hepburn was not nominated. Thurl Ravenscroft “Ghosting” as Stewpot in South Pacific https://youtu.be/Ljm9CDRAhMQ Jim Cummings on “Be Prepar...2018-09-261h 24The Best Pick movie podcastTom Jones (1963)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 64: Tom Jones (1963) Released 15 July 2020 For this episode, we watched Tom Jones, written John Osbourne, based on the novel by Henry Fielding. It was directed by Tony Richardson and it stars Albert Finney, Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans and Joan Greenwood. It was nominated in ten categories and it won four awards: Best Director, Best Score, Best Adapted Screenplay and, of course, Best Picture. Sammy Davis Jr has the wrong envelope. https://youtu.be/mmmi9ksOtt4 The List of Adrian Messenger...2018-09-191h 50The Best Pick movie podcastAn American in Paris (1951)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Matheus Carvalho Episode 83: An American in Paris (1951) Released 24 March 2021 For this episode, we watched An American in Paris, written by Alan Jay Lerner, inspired by and featuring the music of George Gershwin. The director was Vincente Minnelli and the stars were Gene Kelly, Oscar Levant, Leslie Caron, Georges Guétary and Nina Foch. It was nominated in eight categories and won six Oscars, plus a special award for Gene Kelly. http://www.cinemamuseum.org.uk https://letterboxd.com/matcarvalho https://w...2018-06-271h 25The Best Pick movie podcastGentleman's Agreement (1947)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 67: Gentleman's Agreement (1947) Released 12 August 2020 For this episode, we watched Gentleman’s Agreement, written by Moss Hart (nominated) from the novel by Laura Z Hobson and directed by Elia Kazan (won) and starring Gregory Peck (nominated), Dorothy McGuire (nominated), John Garfield, Anne Revere (nominated) and Celeste Holm (won). Those wins were the only categories in which it triumphed, although it was also nominated for its editing. http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/2019/10/21/six-degrees-of-song-of-the-south-episode-1-disneys-most-controversial-film Joker – Honest Trailer. https://youtu.be/0fOCZS0J3qM http...2018-05-301h 20The Best Pick movie podcastGoing My Way (1944)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 66: Going My Way (1944) Released 29 July 2020 For this episode, we watched Going My Way, written Frank Butler and Frank Cavett, directed by Leo McCarey and starring Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald and Risë Stevens. It was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won seven including Best Director for McCarey and Best Actor for Crosby. Captain Planet Saves Belfast https://youtu.be/a9tg4NZbyhY https://play.acast.com/s/hollywoodcrimescene/episode146-bingcrosby The Priests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03HhnaJAOY8 A Canterbury T...2018-05-091h 28The Best Pick movie podcastMrs Miniver (1942) - with Helen O'HaraBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Helen O’Hara Episode 78: Mrs Miniver (1942) Released 13 January 2021 For this episode, we watched Mrs Miniver based loosely on the 1940 novel by Jan Struther. It starred Greer Garson (won), Walter Pidgeon (nominated), Henry Travers (nominated), May Whitty (nominated) and Theresa Wright (won) and was directed by William Wyler (won). It also won for its screenplay and cinematography. Helen O’Hara https://twitter.com/HelenLOHara The real Helen O’Hara https://youtu.be/8vBUUfO_m5Q Bette Davis hawks war bonds https...2018-04-251h 06The Best Pick movie podcastHow Green Was My Valley (1941)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 60: How Green Was My Valley (1941) Released 6 May 2020 For this episode, we watched How Green Was My Valley, written by Philip Dunne, from the novel by Richard Llewellyn and directed by John Ford who won his third Best Director Oscar for it. It starred Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O’Hara, Donald Crisp (won Best Supporting Actor), Roddy McDowall and Sara Allgood (nominated). It also won Best Black-and-White Cinematography and Best Black-and-White Art Direction and it was nominated for its screenplay, its editing, its score an...2018-04-1855 minThe Best Pick movie podcastYou Can't Take it With You (1938) with Sam BainBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Sam Bain Episode 81: You Can’t Take it With You (1938) Released 24 February 2021 For this episode, we watched You Can’t Take it With You, written by Robert Riskin, adapted from the play by George Kaufman and Moss Hart, directed by Frank Capra and starring Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart, Edward Arnold, Mischa Auer, Ann Miller, and Spring Byington. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards but only won Best Picture and Best Director. The Stand In https://youtu.be/v4XE...2018-03-281h 06The Best Pick movie podcastThe Life of Emile Zola (1937)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 64: The Life of Emile Zola (1937) Released 1 July 2020 For this episode, we watched The Life of Emile Zola, written by Norman Reilly Raine, Heinz Herald and Geza Herczeg (won), directed by William Dieterle (nominated) and starring Paul Muni (nominated), Gloria Holden, Gale Sondergaard and Joseph Schildkraut (won). It was also nominated for its art direction, score, sound and assistant director. That Ain’t Jean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T413rxpceA (body double Mary Rees, voice artist Paula Winslowe) When They Se...2018-03-211h 19