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The Dark RoomEp. 42: The 2025 Blind Film Festival ExperienceAlex and Lee discuss their 2025 experiences at Sundance and Slamdance film festivals, including a recap of the movies they saw there. They also chat about the aspects of film festivals they appreciate in terms of accessibility, as well as identifying areas of continued growth they would like to see.If you have any questions or comments about anything covered in this episode, please e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:h...2025-05-0245 min
Hot Off The WireChina pushes back against US tariffs; UConn women crowned champs
On today's episode: Global markets open down following the latest US tariffs and China has accused the US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying; severe weather has led to flooding in the South; Trump hopes New Hampshire's Chris Sununu runs for the US Senate; the University of Connecticut won the NCAA women's national basketball title.
Russia reduces prison sentence for US soldier convicted of theft.
Treasury Secretary says more than 50 countries want to negotiate tariffs with U.S.
Senate GOP approves framework for Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night session.
Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in...2025-04-0733 min
The Drive-In Movie PodcastNow Playing: Death of A UnicornNow Playing: DEATH OF A UNICORN | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 2)In this week’s episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee review one of the buzziest new A24 releases of the year: Death of a Unicorn, starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. Directed by Alex Scharfman, this dark comedy follows a father-daughter duo who accidentally hit a unicorn with their car—unleashing chaos, corporate greed, and absurd consequences. The film had its world premiere at Sundance 2024 and is currently scheduled for a 2025 release by A24.2025-03-2534 min
The Dark RoomEp. 38: Succeed Without Sight Summit Interview with Alex, Live from Sundance 2025Listen to an excerpt from the Succeed Without Sight Summit interview Alex did while at the Sundance Film Festival, hosted by Kristen Smedley. If you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast.Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox:https://www.blindcan.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our e...2025-02-1445 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterCapturing Stories: Photographer & Filmmaker Jefferson Liu on Finding His Creative VoiceIn this episode of The Truth in This Art, I have the pleasure of chatting with Jefferson Liu, an Asian American photographer, filmmaker, and designer whose stunning work has graced festivals like Cannes, Sundance, and DOC NYC. Jefferson takes us on his journey from the world of advertising to carving out his own artistic identity. We dive into the technicalities of photography, the importance of storytelling, and how he navigates the balance between personal projects and professional work. Join us for an inspiring conversation about finding your creative voice, embracing imperfection, and the beauty that comes from taking risks...2024-12-0655 minHot Off The WireSpirit Airlines files for bankruptcy; Trump's latest picks
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit is the biggest U.S. budget airline.
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia. Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles is being met with ominous warnings from Moscow, a hint of menace from Kyiv and nods of approval from some Western allies.
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Conversations With WāhineJalena Keane-Lee and Hawane Rios- Standing Above the CloudsHarita and Haley interview Jalena Keane-Lee and Hawane Rios.Jalena Keane-Lee (Director, Producer, Cinematographer) is a filmmaker who explores intergenerational trauma and healing through an intersectional lens. She was named a 2023 Adobe x Sundance Woman to Watch, and is the recipient of the Gotham Documentary Fellowship, Creative Culture woman filmmaker fellowship, Wyncote Fellowship and NeXt Doc Fellowship. Jalena is the winner of Tribeca Through Her Lens 2020 and DocPitch 2022. Her short films have streamed on POV and Criterion Collection, played at over 50 film festivals, and won best short at LA Asian Film Festival in 2020 and the Jury Award...2024-06-2757 min
Streamed & Screened: Movie and TV Reviews and Interviews'The Bear' is back and so is Lily GladstoneReady. Set. Binge! "The Bear" is back for season 3, with all 10 episodes dropping on June 27.
Co-host Bruce Miller has already previewed the season, and offers spoiler-free insights (other than we get to see more of Chicago).
Miller also has an interview with Lily Gladstone, who talks about her "new" movie "Fancy Dance." No, this isn't the result of her success in "Killers of the Flower Moon." Just like the Fx/Hulu series "Under the Bridge," this was one of several projects filmed in a short period of time, and "Fancy Dance" premiered at Sundance on J...2024-06-2631 min
The Dark RoomEp. 23: The Blind Sundance ExperienceAlex and Lee are joined by returning guest Jamie Gagnon to discuss Alex and Jamie's trip to Sundance 2024, the slate of films they saw, and the overall festival's accessibility.Watch the Thelma Post-Screening Q&A! (minor spoilers)Watch Jamie's newest horror shorts here!Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comSearch for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Support us on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram!2024-02-0848 min
Bruce Lee PodcastFlowing with Ashanti Branch Our guest this week on the special Bruce Lee Foundation edition of the Bruce Lee podcast is Ashanti Branch! Ashanti is a key-note speaker, has been consulted by the US Surgeon General’s office on the youth mental health crisis, is a Fulbright Fellow and 4x Tedx Speaker. His work with youth has been featured at SXSW, on CNN with Lisa Ling, on the Kelly Clarkson Show, and in the documentary about American masculinity 'The Mask You Live In', which premiered at Sundance Film Festival. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club (EF...2023-06-0156 min
Inspired MindsJason Perlman23 years ago in 2000, Jason Eric Perlman packed up a U-Haul trailer, hitched it to his Jeep and drove across the country to begin his new life in Los Angeles. Three years after that move, his same Jeep was crushed by a 2000-year-old Sequoia Redwood tree while shooting his USC Master Thesis Film. So— in many ways, his dream came true… Since his days in a fine art high school outside of Philadelphia, Jason had been fascinated by film. It amalgamated his creative interests, being a lifelong musician, photographer, and creative writer. After sidelining creati...2023-03-221h 02
9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car PodcastLakeside Classics: turning a childhood dream into realityThe boys meet up with Henry Thomas of Lakeside Classics, who shares his story growing up around air-cooled 911s and how those happy childhood memories helped shape his working life as business owner of the Shropshire-based classic and GT Porsche specialist. There's plenty of chat in this episode around the 997 GT3 RS 4.0, 911 R and Carrera GT, plus Henry shares some insight into a cool new G-series restomod currently in build at Lakeside.You can find Henry at @lakesideclassicsuk or www.lakesideclassics.uk.com#spreadthelove9wrAndy recommends the YouTube channel by...2023-02-271h 33