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Flight Through Entirety: A Doctor Who PodcastNarrative Vamping (The Pyramid at the End of the World)This week, Tom Salinsky joins us for a World War III–adjacent chat in Madeupistan, while a global apocalypse is self-organising somewhere in Yorkshire. Also, some scary people keep trying to invite us to a free Bible study. It’s The Pyramid at the End of the World.
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Brendan compares Extremis to Star Trek: Voyager’s Course: Oblivion, which also kills its entire regular cast. Nathan and Joe were not kind to this episode when they watched if for Untitled Star Trek Project.
Tom refers to his own less-than-enthusiastic review of Ext...
2024-10-2752 min
Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf PodcastNew Red Dwarf Books: Interview SpecialTom Salinsky is our special guest to talk about his two volume book, Red Dwarf: Discovering The TV Series. Packed with history, trivia and insights, it's a comprehensive companion to the show across all media. Volume 1 covers the original BBC series and is due to be released on 30th August 2024. Have a listen to this week's ep to find out how much effort Tom has put into this epic work.SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one e...
2024-08-2318 min
Secret Friends Podcasting NetworkSFU Spotlight : Author Tom SalinskySecret Friends Unite Spotlight is our Patreon interview series that highlights Creators and devoted fans. Charlie has a bit of a chat with Tom Salinsky, Author of Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series! Visit our website www.secretfriendsunite.com Follow us on Twitter and Threads: @secretfriendsu, @Toxtra, @TheCeeThree, @Secret.Friends.Unite, @toxtra, @canerdian_jedi Get a free one week trial of our Patreon and check out our new member tiers at Secret Friends Unite Patreon Use our special link https://zen.ai/tW9w96GHjJl0oOlORlg-afOO0JOcbUkaBnWlklytL0c to save 30% off yo...
2024-06-3029 min
The Best Pick movie podcastBP312 Chain of Command with Jessica ReganBest Pick with Tom Salinsky and special guest Jessica Regan Episode 312. Star Trek The Next Generation: Chain of Command Released 1 May 2024 Today we watched the two-part story “Chain of Command”, the tenth and eleventh episodes of The Next Generation’s sixth season, and the last two episodes transmitted before the start of the spin-off show Deep Space Nine. It was written by Frank Abatemarco and Ronald D Moore and directed by Robert Scheerer (Part I) and Les Landau (Part II). Continuing our short season of episodes looking at Star Trek, to promot...
2024-05-0144 min
The Best Pick movie podcastThis Side of Paradise with Garrett MillerickBest Pick with Tom Salinsky and special guest Garrett Millerick Episode 311. Star Trek (TOS): This Side of Paradise Released 24 April 2024 “This Side of Paradise” is the 24th episode of the first season of Star Trek, first shown on 2 March 1967. It was written by Jerry Sohl and DC Fontana and directed by Ralph Senensky. Star Trek theme with lyrics https://youtu.be/x8UlFN0kNq4 Variety list of best Star Trek episodes https://variety.com/lists/best-star-trek-episodes/ Continuing our short season of episodes looking at Star Trek, to promote Tom’s new book S...
2024-04-2444 min
The Best Pick movie podcastThe City on the Edge of Forever with Joy WilkinsonBest Pick with Tom Salinsky and special guest Joy Wilkinson Episode 310. Star Trek: The City on the Edge of Forever Released 17 April 2024 Today we watched “The City on the Edge of Forever”, the 28th episode of the original Star Trek’s first season. The script is credited to science fiction author Harlan Ellison, and the director was Joseph Pevney. It was first broadcast on 6 April 1967, and – yes, it’s the one with Joan Collins in. Lola https://youtu.be/8uSa8XkogRE Continuing our short season of episodes looking at Star Trek, to promote...
2024-04-1727 min
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Devil in the Dark with Dan StarkeyBest Pick with Tom Salinsky and special guest Dan Starkey Episode 309. Star Trek: The Devil in the Dark Released 10 April 2024 “The Devil in the Dark” is the 25th episode of the original Star Trek, from its first season. It was written by producer Gene L Coon and directed by Joseph Pevney, and it was first shown on NBC on 9 March 1967. Thanks to special guest Dan Starkey who can shortly be seen on the London stage in The Government Inspector. https://www.marylebonetheatre.com/productions/the-government-inspector This continues our short seas...
2024-04-1020 min
The Best Pick movie podcastTapesty with Andy StantonBest Pick with Tom Salinsky and special guest Andy Stanton Episode 308. Star Trek The Next Generation: Tapestry Released 3 April 2024 “Tapestry” is the 15th episode in TNG’s excellent sixth season, featuring recurring character Q, first introduced in the pilot episode. It was written by Ronald Moore, directed by Les Landau and first shown on 15 February 1993. Continuing our short season of episodes looking at Star Trek, to promote Tom’s new book Star Trek Discovering the TV Series, which is out now from all the usual places, including… From the publisher https://ww...
2024-04-0332 min
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Enemy Within with Natalie BochenskiBest Pick with Tom Salinsky and special guest Natalie Bochenski Episode 307. Star Trek (TOS): The Enemy Within Released 27 March 2024 “The Enemy Within” is the fifth episode of the first season of Star Trek, first shown on 6 October 1966. It was written by Richard Matheson and directed by Leo Penn. This begins a short season of episodes looking at Star Trek, to promote Tom’s new book Star Trek Discovering the TV Series, which is out now from all the usual places, including… From the publisher https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Star-Trek-Discovering-the-TV-Series-Hardback/p/49373...
2024-03-2749 min
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Church on Ruby RoadBest Pick with John Dorney, Tom Salinsky and special guest Natalie Bochenski Doctor Who Specials #4: The Church on Ruby Road Released 30 December 2023 For this episode, we open our Christmas presents only to discover that a goblin has sabotaged our stocking by wiring it up to the mains. Luckily, Natalie Bochenski from the Raven On Podcast is coming to our rescue. https://soundcloud.com/girlclumsy/raven-on-podcast Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Trek-Discovering-Original-Generation/dp/1399035045/ https://www.actreact.com.au/ BEST PICK – the book is out now from al...
2023-12-301h 06
The Best Pick movie podcastThe GiggleBest Pick with John Dorney, Tom Salinsky and special guest Natalie Bochenski Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials #3: The Giggle Released 12 December 2023 For this episode, we fracture into two different incarnations, one right here on Best Pick, and the other over on Natalie Bochenski’s Raven On podcast. Which of us would you like to imagine is dressed only in boxers and a shirt? Solitaire by John Dorney https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-companion-chronicles-solitaire-488 Jon Pertwee in the shower. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8tUf1zYgPA Phoebe sings the truth. ht...
2023-12-121h 14
The Best Pick movie podcastBP302 Wild Blue YonderBest Pick with John Dorney, Tom Salinsky and special guest Natalie Bochenski Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials #2: Wild Blue Yonder Released 4 December 2023 For this episode, we once again were joined by Natalie Bochenski’s who provides all sorts of jokes, insights and perspectives, even while we continue to be cruelly denied the same from Stuart Layt. https://podfollow.com/992414777 https://www.patreon.com/girlclumsy League of Gentlemen sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1SHi8ZvzmM BEST PICK – the book is out now from all the usual places, including… From t...
2023-12-051h 13
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Star BeastBest Pick with John Dorney, Tom Salinsky and special guest Natalie Bochenski Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials #1: The Star Beast Released 28 November 2023 For this episode, Best Pick joined forces with Natalie Bochenski’s Raven On podcast, not least in part because the irreplaceable Stuart Layt can no longer recap Doctor Who with her. https://podfollow.com/992414777 https://www.patreon.com/girlclumsy BEST PICK – the book is out now from all the usual places, including… From the publisher https://tinyurl.com/best-pick-book-rowman UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3zFNATI US Amazon https://www.am...
2023-11-281h 05
The Best Pick movie podcastMy Year of Dicks: Road to the OscarsBest Pick with Tom Salinsky and special guests Pamela Ribon and Sara Gunnarsdóttir My Year of Dicks: Road to the Oscars Released 5 April 2023 For this episode, Tom spoke to screenwriter Pamela Ribon and director Sara Gunnarsdóttir whose short animated film My Year of Dicks made it all the way to the Dolby Theatre. Mind Game trailer https://youtu.be/2fmmCsyK1dY The Night is Short Walk on Girl trailer https://youtu.be/RGHXqjCbyEQ https://twitter.com/myyearofdicks https://myyearofdicks.com https://www.instagram.com/myyearofdicks https://www.instagram.com/pamelaribon ht...
2023-04-0537 min
The Best Pick movie podcastRoboCopBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 229: RoboCop Released 21 September 2022 For this episode, we watched classic eighties action flick RoboCop, but despite the trashy title this is a film which hides a great deal of cleverness and even heart under its brutality, bloodletting and general excess. The script was by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, and it was the first American film for Dutch director Paul Verhoeven. It cost about $14 million to make, it took over $50 million at the box office and it picked up two competitive Oscar nominations...
2022-09-211h 24
The Best Pick movie podcastMr Malcolm's ListBest Pick with Deborah Frances-White, Jessica Regan and special guest Emma Holly Jones Episode 227.5: Mr Malcolm’s List Released 26 August 2022 Mr Malcolm’s List is based on the novel by Suzanne Allain and directed by Emma Holly Jones. The film stars Freida Pinto, Sope Dirisu, Zawe Ashton, Oliver Jackson-Cohen Ashley Park and Theo James. It’s a period drama with a very modern feel and after a special screening, The Guilty Feminist’s Deborah and our own Jessica Regan sat down with its director Emma Holly Jones. BEST PICK – the book is out now...
2022-08-2639 min
The Best Pick movie podcastApocalypto - with Joy WilkinsonBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Joy Wilkinson Episode 227: Apocalypto Released 24 August 2022 For this episode, we were joined by filmmaker Joy Wilkinson who brought us, of all things, a Mel Gibson film. Apocalypto was written by Farhad Safinia and Gibson directed by Gibson. It is a Mayan-language adventure film with a cast of unknowns. It cost $40m to make and brought in $120m at the box office, with decent reviews and Oscar nominations for its Makeup, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing. It has a 65% rating on Rotten...
2022-08-241h 26
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Shawshank Redempton - with Nat LuurtsemaBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Nat Luurtsema Episode 225: The Shawshank Redemption Released 10 August 2022 For this episode, we were joined by writer, actor and comedian Nat Luurtsema who has brought us the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, written and directed by Frank Darabont who adapted it from the Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. The stars are Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and despite seven Oscar nominations it was somewhat of a box office disappointment, but it developed a second lease of life on VHS...
2022-08-101h 41
The Best Pick movie podcastA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - with Gabriella GeisingerBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Gabriella Geisinger Episode 225: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Released 27 July 2022 For this episode, we were joined by the Deputy Movies Editor of Digital Spy Gabriella Geisinger who brought us the 2019 film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood which tells the story of a lightly-fictionalised journalist played by Matthew Rhys meeting real life living legend of children’s television Fred Rogers, played by Tom Hanks. The script was by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster, based on the Esquire article by Tom Ju...
2022-07-271h 02
The Best Pick movie podcastBP224 Talking to Peter BradshawBest Pick with Tom Salinsky and special guest Peter Bradshaw Episode 224: Peter Bradshaw in conversation Released 12 July 2022 For this episode, Tom sat down with legendary film journalist Peter Bradshaw whose opinions about various Best Picture winners have been heard in previous episodes. Peter was a delight and it was very gracious of him to give up his time to talk to us about his favourite films, his attitude towards film criticism and why he owes his career to Tory MP Alan Clark. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Films-That-Made-Me/dp/1448217555 https://web.archive...
2022-07-1354 min
You Can Talk to Anyone27. Confidence Part Two - with Ned SedgwickYou Can Talk to AnyoneEpisode 27: Confidence Part Two - with Ned SedgwickPresented by Alex MacLaren and Tom Salinsky and special guest Ned SedgwickIn this episode we talk to Young Person Ned Sedgwick about whether confidence increases with age or ebbs away as you learn more.You can get in touch with us via Twitter, @TomSalinsky or @SpontaneityShop or you can send an email or a voice note to podcast@the-spontaneity-shop.com.To find out more about the training we offer, check out our website...
2022-05-1628 minYou Can Talk to Anyone13. All Shapes and Sizes - with Susan Harrison and Lucy TroddYou Can Talk to AnyoneEpisode 13. All Shapes and SizesPresented by Alex MacLaren with special guests Susan Harrison and Lucy TroddReleased: Monday 31 January 2022The bodies we bring to our meetings are things we can't change. How is it different for people who are outside the "norm" - whatever that means?One Size Fits All https://youtu.be/CmbgFnEC_Zchttps://susanharrisoncharacters.comhttps://twitter.com/sueharrison123https://twitter.com/TheShowstoppershttps://twitter.com/LucyTroddhttps://www.instagram.com/ltroddYou can get in touch with us via Twitter, @TomSalinsky or @SpontaneityShop...
2022-01-3130 min
John Bercow's Absolute Power1.4 SPADs and Spin DoctorsDeborah Frances-White and John Bercow get in to the thick of it by exploring the misunderstood and often undemocratic role of Special Advisers (SPADs) and Spin Doctors. Do they wield Malcolm Tucker-esque power or are they merely convenient scapegoats? Find out on Absolute Power. Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: mail@absolutepowerpod.comWe’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-01-1238 min
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastWho's Raven On | The Flux Ep5"What if Doctor Who but a seizure?" That's how special guest Tom Salinsky begins his take on The Flux, Episode 5 "Survivors of The Flux".
Seizure indeed, as there's so much happening in this episode it'll make you spin - Yaz, Dan and Jericho trekking around Earth in 1904, the Doctor outside the universe with an old friend (enemy?) and Dot Cotton from Line of Duty jumping all over the place to start and stop UNIT.
Tom and Stu have predictions for the final episode, and there's a bit of a chat about episodes gone by that really hit it out of...
2021-12-011h 20
The Best Pick movie podcastDr No - with Garrett MillerickBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Garrett Millerick Episode 209: Dr No Released 1 December 2021 For this episode, we watched the first James Bond film, Dr No from 1962. The script was adapted from Ian Fleming’s 1958 novel (the sixth to feature 007) by Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood and Berkely Mather and it was directed by Terence Young. Familiar Bond stars include Sean Connery, Lois Maxwell and Bernard Lee as well as Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman and John Kitzmiller. The Rock is a James Bond film. https://youtu.be/9Fd...
2021-12-011h 24
The Best Pick movie podcastBaby Face - with Matheus CarvalhoBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Matheus Carvalho Episode 208: Baby Face Released 17 November 2021 For this episode, we watched Baby Face written by Gene Markey and Kathryn Scola from a story by Darryl F Zanuck. The director was Alfred E Green and the stars were Barbara Stanwyck and George Brent. It was nominated for no Oscars but it does have a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Barbara Stanwyck’s horse stunt in Forty Guns https://youtu.be/4w6T451thQM?t=2624 Barbara Stanwyck’s acceptance speech https://youtu.be/Q...
2021-11-171h 27
The Best Pick movie podcastDisney Animated Features - with Andy StantonBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Andy Stanton Episode 207: Disney Animated Features Released 3 November 2021 For this episode, we spoke to children’s author Andy Stanton who spent lockdown watching every Disney animated feature. The 59 features we picked from https://bestpickpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/disney-animated-features.pdf Disney’s rejection letter to female artists. https://www.vox.com/2015/7/16/8978351/famous-rejection-letters-disney-animator-women https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2010/03/disney-animation-girls-201003 Thom Tuck Goes Straight to DVD https://www.gofasterstripe.com/cgi-bin/w.cgi?showfull=36670 https://www.mic.com/articles/88167/9-harmful-stereotypes-we-never-realized-our-favorite-disney-movies-taught-us https://variety.com...
2021-11-031h 22
Doctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time TravelsHappy Times and Places Omnibus - The Time WarriorSpecial guest Tom Salinsky and your host Toby Hadoke hide away from their families over the Christmas and new year period in order to watch Jon Pertwee stalking a potato headed alien whilst Dot Cotton lives in a castle with Boba Fett. It's also your host's birth story so holds a special place in his heart - but does that mean he and his guest will be on the same wavelength? Time (Warrior) will tell...
2021-10-152h 29
Green ScreenWho Framed Roger Rabbit (with guests John Dorney & Tom Salinsky)We’re on the second part of the “L.A. Trilogy,” and Sean and Cody are joined by two very special guests: John Dorney and Tom Salinsky, two of the three hosts of the Best Pick movie podcast! The Best Pick guys thought Who Framed Roger Rabbit should have won Best Picture in 1988, and they’re here to make their case. In this zany live-action and animated comedy film noir send-up, cartoon star Roger (voiced by Charles Fleischer) is effing up at his job in 1940s Hollywood when he thinks his wife Jessica (voice of Kathleen Turner) is playing pattycak...
2021-09-021h 31Doctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time TravelsHappy Times and Places 20.4 - The Time Warrior 4
Relax, Hadoke has entered the fray - this was the first Doctor Who episode broadcast during your host's lifetime. Perhaps his mum had it on whilst rocking him to sleep? He wouldn't have nodded off during this though, as it is great fun, and special guest Tom Salinsky will have no trouble coming up with a host of favourite things this week: but will Toby - like Hal the Archer - hit the target?
2021-08-1343 minDoctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time TravelsHappy Times and Places 20.3 - The Time Warrior 3
An episode with a first and a last. The first Doctor Who episode to mention Gallifrey and the last one to be broadcast in a Toby Hadoke free world. Your host was born midway between this and episode four, so if everyone looks slightly less irritated and isn't looking over their shoulder worried they're going to be ambushed by a baby with lots of inane questions about cast lists then now you know why. It's a fun episode, this, with one of the worst performances in the show's history, and a personal connection to Toby as he has worked...
2021-08-0935 minDoctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time TravelsHappy Times and Places 20.2 - The Time Warrior 2A new companion and a new monster, both of whom prove to be extremely popular in the long run, plus some medieval villainy and a geographical location rather close to your host, Toby Hadoke - yes , it's one of the few Northern Doctor Who stories. And look, it's a perfectly balanced and fun adventure, and special guest Tom Salinsky has really thrown himself into the task of celebrating this very jolly Doctor Who adventure, but will Toby be able to guess what he has chosen as his favourite ting about it?
2021-08-0636 min
The Best Pick movie podcastA Beautiful Mind (2001) - with Thom TuckBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Thom Tuck Episode 89: A Beautiful Mind (2001) Released 16 June 2021 For this episode, we watched A Beautiful Mind, which won Oscars for its screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, its director Ron Howard and Jennifer Connelly as Best Supporting Actress. It did not win an Oscar for its star Russell Crowe and the cast also included Paul Bettany, Ed Harris and Christopher Plummer. Music was by James Horner and the cinematography was by Roger Deakins. https://twitter.com/turlygod Next time we...
2021-06-161h 22
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 Writers PanelBest Pick Crossover Episode!A chat with the wonderful hosts of Best Pick, a podcast in which film buffs Tom Salinsky, John Dorney, and Jessica Regan watch every Oscar nominated film in no particular order. It's a delightful show that you should absolutely check out.Best Pick is doing a live show in which they pick THE BEST OF THE BEST on May 1, 2021, with special guests Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn 99), Michaela Watkins (The Unicorn), John Ross Bowie (Big Bang Theory), and more. Tickets are "pay what you want" and the show is available to view for one...
2021-04-201h 11
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
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 Guilty Feminist243. Invisibility with Steph Tisdell and special guest Mel ButtleThe Guilty FeministPresented by Deborah Frances-White and Steph Tisdell Episode 243: Invisibilitywith special guest Mel Buttle and music from Grace Petrie Recorded 10 February 2020 at the Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast. Released 1 March 2021. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. Get £20 off an online storytelling workshop with Tom Salinsky using the code GUILTY0321https://www.the-spontaneity-shop.com/training-courses/open-workshops/ More about Deborah Frances-White http://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW https://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-book More about Steph Tisdell http://www.t...
2021-03-011h 15
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 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 podcastTitanic (1997) with special guests Natalie Bochenski and Dan BeestonBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guests Natalie Bochenski and Dan Beeston Episode 77: Titanic (1997) Released 30 December 2020 For this episode, we watched Titanic, written and directed by James Cameron with music by James Horner and cinematography by Russell Carpenter. It starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill and Gloria Stuart. From an amazing 14 Academy Award nominations, it collected eleven, meaning that it tied both for most nominations (with All About Eve) and most wins (with Ben-Hur). We also dip into the life and...
2020-12-301h 57
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 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
Global PillageGlobal Pillage Lockdown SpecialGlobal Pillage"Lockdown Special 2020"Recorded 26 September 2020 at Kings Place in London. Released 26 October 2020. Alison Spittle and Olga Koch vs Johnnie Cochrane and Celya AB vs the Hive Mind of the Audience.Hosted by Deborah Frances-White. Questions set by Ned Sedgwick. Music by Mark Hodge. Produced by Tom Salinsky for The Spontaneity Shop.Follow our lovely panellists on Twitter.@alisonspittle@rocknrolga@johnnieicochrane@abcelya@NedSedgwick@DeborahFWFor more information about this and other episodes go to www.globalpillage.net.Sign up to o...
2020-10-2643 min
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 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
Raven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | OctoPhoebeWe mentioned in the main Octopussy podcast that Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator of Fleabag, had been brought in to do a script punch-up on No Time To Die.
Well, did you know that our very special guest co-host, Tom Salinsky, was there at the very beginning of the Fleabag story?! Check out this mini-pod bonus to hear all about it, plus a few of Tom's other Bond connections.
2020-07-2505 minRaven On: A Pop Culture PodcastRaven Bond | OctopussyNat & Stu are back and have brought special international corresBondent Tom Salinsky with them for a deep dive into Octopussy, oo-er.
The 1983 film saw the return of Roger Moore to ensure a good turnout against the long-touted Kevin McClory Thunderball remake "Never Say Never Again", which was also released the same year.
It's full of exotic locales, daring action sequences and terrible jokes. There's also an over-abundance of villains with Octopussy, Kamahl Khan and General Orlov all in the OTT mix.
Oh yeah, and Bond is in clown makeup, which Tom believes he can defend. Lots to discuss in this...
2020-07-211h 40
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 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 39
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 09
The Best Pick movie podcastThe Shape of Water (2017) with special guest Sarah BennettoBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Sarah Bennetto Episode 53: The Shape of Water (2017) Released 29 January 2020 For this episode, we watched The Shape of Water, written by Guillermo del Toro and Vanessa Taylor (nominated) and directed by Del Toro (won). It starred Sally Hawkins (nominated), Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins (nominated), Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, Octavia Spencer (nominated) with music by Alexandre Desplat (won) and cinematography by Dan Lausten (nominated). It also won for its production design (Paul Denham Austerberry, Shane Vieau, Jeff Melvin). In total it was...
2020-01-291h 11
The Best Pick movie podcastChristmas Quiz of the Year 2019Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest quizmaster Thom Tuck Episode 50.5: Christmas Quiz 2019 Released 25 December 2019 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 The Last Emperor. If you want to watch it before listening to the next episode you ca...
2019-12-2545 min
Global Pillage9.X Christmas Special 2019 with Alice Fraser, Sukh Ojla, Athena Kugblenu and Catherine BohartGlobal PillageSeason 9. Episode X: "Christmas Special 2019"Recorded 7 December 2019 at Kings Place in London. Released 23 December 2019. Alice Fraser and Sukh Ojla vs Athena Kugblenu and Catherine Bohart vs the Hive Mind of the Audience.Hosted by Deborah Frances-White. Questions set by Ned Sedgwick. Music by Kirsty Newton. The Global Pillage theme composed by Mark Hodge. Recording engineer: Grundy Le Zimbra. Produced by Tom Salinsky for The Spontaneity Shop.Follow our lovely panellists on Twitter.@aliterative@forsukhssake@athenakugblenu@CatherineBohart@NedSedgwick@DeborahFWFor more information...
2019-12-2339 min
The Best Pick movie podcastGigi (1958) - with special guest Kiri Pritchard-McLeanBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky. Episode 47: Gigi (1958) - with special guest Kiri Pritchard-McLean Released 6 November 2019 For this episode, we watched Gigi, written by Alan Jay Lerner (won) with music by Frederick Loewe and Andre Previn (won) from the book by Colette. It was directed by Vincente Minelli (won) and produced by Arthur Freed. The stars were Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, Maurice Chevalier and Hermione Gingold. It also won for its Art Direction, Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing and Best Original Song. http://www.kiripritchardmclean.co.uk https...
2019-11-061h 08The 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 podcastThe Shape of Water (2017) with special guest Sarah BennettoBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Sarah Bennetto Episode 53: The Shape of Water (2017) Released 29 January 2020 For this episode, we watched The Shape of Water, written by Guillermo del Toro and Vanessa Taylor (nominated) and directed by Del Toro (won). It starred Sally Hawkins (nominated), Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins (nominated), Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, Octavia Spencer (nominated) with music by Alexandre Desplat (won) and cinematography by Dan Lausten (nominated). It also won for its production design (Paul Denham Austerberry, Shane Vieau, Jeff Melvin). In total it was...
2019-10-021h 11
The Best Pick movie podcastShakespeare in Love (1998) - with special guest Tish PotterBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and our special guest Tish Potter. Episode 42: Shakespeare in Love (1998) Released 28 August 2019 For this episode, we watched Shakespeare in Love, written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard (won) and directed by John Madden (nominated) and starring Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow (won), Geoffrey Rush (nominated) and Judi Dench (won). As well as the above, it also won for its Art Direction, Costume Design and Score, and it was nominated in a further four categories. Atomic Shakespeare https://www.youtube.com/watch...
2019-08-281h 17The 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 podcastA Beautiful Mind (2001) - with Thom TuckBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Thom Tuck Episode 89: A Beautiful Mind (2001) Released 16 June 2021 For this episode, we watched A Beautiful Mind, which won Oscars for its screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, its director Ron Howard and Jennifer Connelly as Best Supporting Actress. It did not win an Oscar for its star Russell Crowe and the cast also included Paul Bettany, Ed Harris and Christopher Plummer. Music was by James Horner and the cinematography was by Roger Deakins. https://twitter.com/turlygod Next time we...
2019-06-121h 22
The Best Pick movie podcastChariots of Fire (1981) - with special guest Deborah Frances-WhiteBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky. Episode 36: Chariots of Fire (1981) Released 5 June 2019 For this episode, we watched Chariots of Fire, written by Colin Welland (won), directed by Hugh Hudson (nominated) and produced by David Puttnam. It starred Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige and Ian Holm (nominated), with music by Vangelis (won) and cinematography by David Watkin. It also won for its costume design. L'Enfant by Vangelis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj9HamvNCtc The Guilty Feminist at the Royal Albert Hall. https...
2019-06-051h 10
The Best Pick movie podcastAmerican Beauty (1999) - with special guest Deborah Frances-WhiteBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 5: American Beauty (1999) Released 28 March 2018. For this episode, we watched American Beauty, written by Alan Ball and directed by Sam Mendes, both making their feature film debuts and both winning Academy Awards. Music was by Thomas Newman (nominated) and cinematography was by Conrad Hall (won). The cast includes Kevin Spacey (winning Best Actor), Annette Bening (nominated), Thora Birch, Alison Janney, Peter Gallagher, Mena Suvari, Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper. In total, the film won five awards from eight nominations, the best haul...
2019-05-2949 minThe Best Pick movie podcastShakespeare in Love (1998) - with special guest Tish PotterBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and our special guest Tish Potter. Episode 42: Shakespeare in Love (1998) Released 28 August 2019 For this episode, we watched Shakespeare in Love, written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard (won) and directed by John Madden (nominated) and starring Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow (won), Geoffrey Rush (nominated) and Judi Dench (won). As well as the above, it also won for its Art Direction, Costume Design and Score, and it was nominated in a further four categories. Atomic Shakespeare https://www.youtube.com/watch...
2019-05-221h 17The Best Pick movie podcastTitanic (1997) with special guests Natalie Bochenski and Dan BeestonBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guests Natalie Bochenski and Dan Beeston Episode 77: Titanic (1997) Released 30 December 2020 For this episode, we watched Titanic, written and directed by James Cameron with music by James Horner and cinematography by Russell Carpenter. It starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill and Gloria Stuart. From an amazing 14 Academy Award nominations, it collected eleven, meaning that it tied both for most nominations (with All About Eve) and most wins (with Ben-Hur). We also dip into the life and...
2019-05-151h 57
The Best Pick movie podcastForrest Gump (1994) with special guest Joy WilkinsonBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky. Episode 34: Forrest Gump (1994) Released 8 May 2019 For this episode, we watched Forrest Gump, written by Eric Roth, from the novel by Winston Groom. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis, and both won Oscars for their work. The film also picked up awards for Tom Hanks in the leading role, its Editing and its Visual Effects. The cast includes Gary Sinise (nominated), Robin Wright, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field. The Curious Case of Forrest Gump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkukxrx5r-c The...
2019-05-081h 14The Best Pick movie podcastForrest Gump (1994) with special guest Joy WilkinsonBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky. Episode 34: Forrest Gump (1994) Released 8 May 2019 For this episode, we watched Forrest Gump, written by Eric Roth, from the novel by Winston Groom. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis, and both won Oscars for their work. The film also picked up awards for Tom Hanks in the leading role, its Editing and its Visual Effects. The cast includes Gary Sinise (nominated), Robin Wright, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field. The Curious Case of Forrest Gump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkukxrx5r-c The...
2019-04-241h 14
The Best Pick movie podcastSchindler's List (1993) - with special guest Julian SimpsonBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and special guest Julian Simpson Episode 13: Schindler’s List (1993) Released 18 July 2018. For this episode, we watched Schindler’s List, written by Steven Zaillian based on the novel by Thomas Keneally, and directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall and Embeth Davidtz. As well as Best Picture, Schindler’s List won six further Academy Awards including for Spielberg as director, Zaillian for the screenplay, John Williams for the score and Janusz Kamiński for the cinemat...
2019-04-171h 22
The Best Pick movie podcastA Man for All Seasons (1966)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Garrett Millerick. Episode 32: A Man for All Seasons (1966) Released 10 April 2019 For this episode, we watched A Man for All Seasons, written by Robert Bolt (won), from his stage play. It was directed by Fred Zinnemann (won) and starred Paul Scofield (won), Wendy Hiller (nominated), Leo McKern, Orson Welles, Robert Shaw (nominated) and Susannah York. It also won for its cinematography and costume design. Garrett Millerick at the Soho Theatre: https://sohotheatre.com/shows/garrett-millerick-sunflower-2/ Next time we will...
2019-04-101h 01The 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 15
The Best Pick movie podcastCasablanca (1943)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Deborah Frances-White Episode 28: Casablanca Released 13 February 2019 For this episode, we watched Casablanca, live at the Cinema Museum in London. The screenplay was credited to Julius and Philip Epstein and Howard Koch, and it was directed by Michael Curtiz, based on the unproduced play Everybody Comes to Rick’s by Murray Burnett and Joan Alison. It starred Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and Madeleine Lebeau. As well as Best Picture, it won for it...
2019-02-1358 minThe Best Pick movie podcastChariots of Fire (1981) - with special guest Deborah Frances-WhiteBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky. Episode 36: Chariots of Fire (1981) Released 5 June 2019 For this episode, we watched Chariots of Fire, written by Colin Welland (won), directed by Hugh Hudson (nominated) and produced by David Puttnam. It starred Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige and Ian Holm (nominated), with music by Vangelis (won) and cinematography by David Watkin. It also won for its costume design. L'Enfant by Vangelis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj9HamvNCtc The Guilty Feminist at the Royal Albert Hall. https...
2019-01-231h 10
The Best Pick movie podcastAll About Eve (1950)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and special guest Yasmine Akram. Episode 26: All About Eve (1950) Released 16 January 2019 For this episode, we watched All About Eve, written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, with cinematography by Milton R Krasner, music by Alfred Newman and starring Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe and Thelma Ritter. From a haul of 14 Academy Award nominations (matched only by Titanic and La La Land), it gained six wins, two for Mankiewicz, one for George Sanders and for...
2019-01-161h 12
Global Pillage7.X Christmas Yuletide Winterval Special 2018 with Yasmine Akram, Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Johnny Cochrane and Sarah KeyworthGlobal PillageSeason 7. Episode X: "Christmas Yuletide Winterval Special 2018"Recorded 8 December 2018 at Kings Place in London. Released 24 December 2018. Yasmine Akram and Yassmin Abdel-Magied vs Johnny Cochrane and Sarah Keyworth vs the Hive Mind of the Audience.Hosted and created by Deborah Frances-White. Questions set by Ned Sedgwick. Programme Associate Jessica Fostekew. Music by Samuel Woolf. The Global Pillage theme composed by Mark Hodge. Recording engineer: Grundy Le Zimbra. Produced by Tom Salinsky for The Spontaneity Shop.Follow our lovely panellists on Twitter.@yasmlneakram@yassmin_a@johnnyicochrane@sarahkcomedy...
2018-12-241h 07The 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 47
The Guilty Feminist121. Brexit in association with Guardian LiveThe Guilty Feminist Presented by Deborah Frances-White Episode 121: Brexit in association with Guardian Live with special guests Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Bridget Christie, Joanna Maycock, Odera Ndujiuba, Ellie Mae O’Hagan and music from Le Gateau Chocolat and Suffrageddon. Recorded 10 October 2018 at The Barbican Hall in London. Released 29 October. The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon. Help Refugees Emergency Appeal https://www.gofundme.com/emergency-support-for-rwc Brexit the Play by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky https://system.spektrix.com/kingsheadtheatre/website/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=15602 More abo...
2018-10-2957 min
The Best Pick movie podcastIt Happened One Night (1934) - with special guest Nat LuurtsemaBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and our special guest Nat Luurtsema Episode 20: It Happened One Night (1934) Released 24 October 2018. For this episode, we watched It Happened One Night, written by Robert Riskin and Samuel Hopkins Adams and directed by Frank Capra. The stars were Clark Cable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns and Jameson Thomas. The film won the “big five” Academy Awards – Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress – one of only three films to do so. Nat Luurtsema https://www.twitter...
2018-10-241h 12The Best Pick movie podcastA Man for All Seasons (1966)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and our special guest Garrett Millerick. Episode 32: A Man for All Seasons (1966) Released 10 April 2019 For this episode, we watched A Man for All Seasons, written by Robert Bolt (won), from his stage play. It was directed by Fred Zinnemann (won) and starred Paul Scofield (won), Wendy Hiller (nominated), Leo McKern, Orson Welles, Robert Shaw (nominated) and Susannah York. It also won for its cinematography and costume design. Garrett Millerick at the Soho Theatre: https://sohotheatre.com/shows/garrett-millerick-sunflower-2/ Next time we will...
2018-10-101h 01
The Best Pick movie podcastAround the World in Eighty Days (1956) - with special guest David K BarnesBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and our special guest David K Barnes. Episode 17: Around the World in Eighty Days (1956) Released 12 September 2018. For this episode, we watched Around the World in Eighty Days, written by James Poe, John Farrow and S J Perelman, based on the novel by Jules Verne. It was directed by Michael Anderson and produced by Mike Todd. Stars were David Niven, Cantinflas, Robert Newton and Shirley MacLaine with countless cameos besides. The film won five Academy Awards from eight nominations, including Best Picture...
2018-09-121h 13
The Best Pick movie podcastBen Hur (1959)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 6: Ben-Hur (1959) Released 11 April 2018. For this episode, we watched Ben-Hur, written by Karl Tunberg (and uncredited others including Gore Vidal and Christopher Fry), from the novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by General Lew Wallace. It was directed by William Wyler and starred Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd and Hugh Griffith. As well as Best Picture, Ben-Hur won a record (still unbeaten) eleven Academy Awards out of twelve nominations, including Best Actor (Heston), Best Director, Best (Color...
2018-08-221h 04The Best Pick movie podcastGigi (1958) - with special guest Kiri Pritchard-McLeanBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky. Episode 47: Gigi (1958) - with special guest Kiri Pritchard-McLean Released 6 November 2019 For this episode, we watched Gigi, written by Alan Jay Lerner (won) with music by Frederick Loewe and Andre Previn (won) from the book by Colette. It was directed by Vincente Minelli (won) and produced by Arthur Freed. The stars were Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, Maurice Chevalier and Hermione Gingold. It also won for its Art Direction, Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing and Best Original Song. http://www.kiripritchardmclean.co.uk https...
2018-08-151h 08The 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 podcastAround the World in Eighty Days (1956) - with special guest David K BarnesBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and our special guest David K Barnes. Episode 17: Around the World in Eighty Days (1956) Released 12 September 2018. For this episode, we watched Around the World in Eighty Days, written by James Poe, John Farrow and S J Perelman, based on the novel by Jules Verne. It was directed by Michael Anderson and produced by Mike Todd. Stars were David Niven, Cantinflas, Robert Newton and Shirley MacLaine with countless cameos besides. The film won five Academy Awards from eight nominations, including Best Picture...
2018-08-011h 13The 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 15The Best Pick movie podcastSchindler's List (1993) - with special guest Julian SimpsonBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and special guest Julian Simpson Episode 13: Schindler’s List (1993) Released 18 July 2018. For this episode, we watched Schindler’s List, written by Steven Zaillian based on the novel by Thomas Keneally, and directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall and Embeth Davidtz. As well as Best Picture, Schindler’s List won six further Academy Awards including for Spielberg as director, Zaillian for the screenplay, John Williams for the score and Janusz Kamiński for the cinemat...
2018-07-181h 22The 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 podcastAll About Eve (1950)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and special guest Yasmine Akram. Episode 26: All About Eve (1950) Released 16 January 2019 For this episode, we watched All About Eve, written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, with cinematography by Milton R Krasner, music by Alfred Newman and starring Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe and Thelma Ritter. From a haul of 14 Academy Award nominations (matched only by Titanic and La La Land), it gained six wins, two for Mankiewicz, one for George Sanders and for...
2018-06-201h 12The Best Pick movie podcastCasablanca (1943)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky and special guest Deborah Frances-White Episode 28: Casablanca Released 13 February 2019 For this episode, we watched Casablanca, live at the Cinema Museum in London. The screenplay was credited to Julius and Philip Epstein and Howard Koch, and it was directed by Michael Curtiz, based on the unproduced play Everybody Comes to Rick’s by Murray Burnett and Joan Alison. It starred Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and Madeleine Lebeau. As well as Best Picture, it won for it...
2018-05-0258 minThe 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 podcastBen Hur (1959)Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 6: Ben-Hur (1959) Released 11 April 2018. For this episode, we watched Ben-Hur, written by Karl Tunberg (and uncredited others including Gore Vidal and Christopher Fry), from the novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by General Lew Wallace. It was directed by William Wyler and starred Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd and Hugh Griffith. As well as Best Picture, Ben-Hur won a record (still unbeaten) eleven Academy Awards out of twelve nominations, including Best Actor (Heston), Best Director, Best (Color...
2018-04-111h 04The Best Pick movie podcastAmerican Beauty (1999) - with special guest Deborah Frances-WhiteBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 5: American Beauty (1999) Released 28 March 2018. For this episode, we watched American Beauty, written by Alan Ball and directed by Sam Mendes, both making their feature film debuts and both winning Academy Awards. Music was by Thomas Newman (nominated) and cinematography was by Conrad Hall (won). The cast includes Kevin Spacey (winning Best Actor), Annette Bening (nominated), Thora Birch, Alison Janney, Peter Gallagher, Mena Suvari, Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper. In total, the film won five awards from eight nominations, the best haul...
2018-03-2849 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 06
Genesis PodcastIn Defence Of Curse Of The Pink Panther*Spoiler warning - the entire film is discussed in the special feature.
The Hoxton Movies team bring you "In Defence Of..." - a bonus feature in which we invite a guest to defend a film of their choice with less than 6 on IMDB and/or 60% on Rotten Tomatoes. Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) boasts a score of 4.3 on IMDb and 29% Rotten Tomatoes - so not a lot of love all round.
Producer Tom Salinsky from fellow film podcast Best Pick defends Curse of the Pink Panther and why he feels it deserves to be his In Defence Of...
2018-03-0800 minThe Best Pick movie podcastIt Happened One Night (1934) - with special guest Nat LuurtsemaBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky and our special guest Nat Luurtsema Episode 20: It Happened One Night (1934) Released 24 October 2018. For this episode, we watched It Happened One Night, written by Robert Riskin and Samuel Hopkins Adams and directed by Frank Capra. The stars were Clark Cable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns and Jameson Thomas. The film won the “big five” Academy Awards – Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress – one of only three films to do so. Nat Luurtsema https://www.twitter...
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The Best Pick movie podcastIt BeginsBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 0: It Begins… Released 10 January 2018 Our quest begins in the time-honoured way by assembling the team and assessing all of our special skills. Next time we will be discussing The Sting. 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 send in your questions, comments, thoughts and ideas, you can jo...
2018-01-1024 minThe Best Pick movie podcastIt BeginsBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 0: It Begins… Released 10 January 2018 Our quest begins in the time-honoured way by assembling the team and assessing all of our special skills. Next time we will be discussing The Sting. 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 send in your questions, comments, thoughts and ideas, you can jo...
2018-01-1024 min
Global Pillage5.X Special Yuletide Winterval Solstice Edition 2017Season 5. Episode X: “Special Yuletide Winterval Solstice Edition 2017”Recorded 16 September 2017 at Kings Place as part of the London Podcast Festival. Released 24 December 2017.Desiree Burch and Francesco de Carlo vs Rosie Jones and Jessica Fostekew vs the Hive Mind of the Audience.Hosted and created by Deborah Frances-White. Questions set by Ned Sedgwick. Music by Mark Hodge. Recording engineer: Chris Sharp. Produced by Tom Salinsky for The Spontaneity Shop.Follow our lovely panellists on Twitter@destheray@francescotwitta@josierones@jessicafostekew@Debo...
2017-12-2451 min
Global Pillage2.X Special Christmas Diversity Festive Edition with Sara Pascoe, Steen Raskopoulos, Sadia Azmat and Radu IsacGlobal PillageSeason 2. Special Christmas Diversity Festive EditionRecorded 5 November at Kings Place in London. Released 19 December 2016.Sara Pascoe and Steen Raskopoulos vs Sadia Azmat and Radu Isac vs the Hive Mind of the Audience.Hosted and created by Deborah Frances-White. Questions set by Ned Sedgwick. Music by Mark Hodge. Recording engineer: Chris Sharp. Produced by Tom Salinsky for The Spontaneity Shop.Follow our lovely panellists on Twitter@SaraPascoe@steenrasko@sadia_azmats@raduisac@DeborahFWFor more information about this and other episodes go to www.globalpillage.net.
2016-12-2442 min