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Bond on CinemaHELLO BEAUTIFUL Feature Film Breakdown with Director Ziad H. Hamzeh and Writer Christine HandyLadies and gentlemen, Hello Beautiful is a powerful and emotionally charged film that delves into the harrowing yet transformative journey of Willow, a successful model whose life is shattered by a devastating breast cancer diagnosis. Based on Christine Handy’s bestselling novel Walk Beside Me, the film explores themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Guided by Christine Handy’s real-life experiences, the film offers an unfiltered look at the raw, often painful reality of battling cancer while balancing the perspectives of those around Willow—her family...2025-03-271h 04Bond on CinemaBroadcast Journalist Charlie Webster discusses the ABC/HULU Docu-Series SCAMANDA: A Woman Faking CancerHost Ward W. Bond and broadcast journalist Charlie Webster discuss the shocking truth about Amanda C. Riley faking cancer for attention. This story is highlighted in the ABC/HULU docu-series.
In 2012 a young, San Jose mom started a blog, documenting her journey after getting a devastating diagnosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The blog quickly took off as she went through treatment after treatment. She wrote about being told she would not live to see her 30th birthday. But despite the terminal prognosis, Amanda C. Riley became a beacon of hope, bravery, and perseverance. She had a gift of...2025-03-181h 02Bond on CinemaActor William Baldwin Discusses His New Movie NO ADDRESS and How it Addresses the Homeless Crisis in AmericaActor William Baldwin who has distinguished himself as an actor/producer/writer and who continues to showcase his multitude of talents in the world of film and television.
He has starred in over 80 films of varied genres and over 30 television movies and series.
He made his feature film debut in Oliver Stone's "Born on the Fourth of July,” starring Tom Cruise who should have won the Oscar that year, and he is best known for his roles in Flatliners and Backdraft.
In 2005, he starred with Laura Linney and Jeff Daniels in the critically ac...2025-03-0559 minBond on CinemaCan You Really Heal Strained Relationships After Tragedy: The Short Film CONTACT HOURS ExplainedThe short film CONTACT HOURS is about a university caretaker's routine that is disturbed when he unlocks the door of a student's room who hasn't been seen for days. This tragedy prompts him to try and mend the ailing relationship with his son.
This film explores many facets on how suicide can affect those around those who choose this path. A person’s pain may end after the suicide, but those still living are left with pain, unanswered questions and guilt of never seeing the signs that led up to that person taking their own life.
2025-02-141h 03Bond on CinemaWhat Happens When WAR Meets Human Resilience in the BAFTA Nominated ROCK PAPER SCISSORSROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS is based on a true story from the ongoing conflict between Ukraine-Russia. The film explores themes of human resilience, courage and sacrifice in the face of the cruel randomness of war. The story follows the courageous journey of Ivan, a 17-year-old Ukrainian boy, and his father, who find themselves trapped in a makeshift bunker as war rages on around them.
Ivan and his father, operating a makeshift hospital at the frontline of war, are tested when a platoon of Russian soldiers approach their hidden bunker, forcing them to make a difficult decision to protect...2025-02-1351 minBond on CinemaOscar Nominated Short A LIEN Discussion: The American Dream VS a Dangerous Immigration ProcessLadies and gentlemen, the Oscar nominated short A LIEN is a film with a message. The story follows a couple and their daughter into the immigration office in New York City to legally obtain a green card. They all have passports and everything is going to plan until ICE shows up to arrest immigrants who are literally going through the process legally.
This film brings up an issue that is nothing short of being the Gestapo and removing the rights of people who want to be a part of the American Dream, again by obeying and following...2025-02-1250 minBond on CinemaThe Film Festival Doctor Rebekah Smith Discusses Why Filmmakers Need a Strategist to Navigate the World of Film FestivalsDr. Rebekah Louisa Smith who is an award winning film festival strategist & founder of The Film Festival Doctor.
She creates film festival strategies for filmmakers, so their films can be seen by audiences around the world.
Rebekah and her team have helped their clients win over 2,500 awards and have secured hundreds of festival screenings including the Locarno, Tribeca, Palm Springs, Sundance, Cinequest & BFI London Film Festivals to name a few.
Ladies and gentlemen, Rebekah Smith is known worldwide as The Film Festival Doctor with a successful track record in helping filmmakers find the...2025-02-0931 minBond on CinemaFormer Green Beret Michael Taylor Discusses Creating the Greatest Escape in History with the Extraction of ex-Nissan/Renault CEO Carlos GhosnMichael L. Taylor is the founder of Vitamin 1 and a former U.S. Special Forces Green Beret and international security expert, internationally known for orchestrating what is said to be the greatest escape in history of Carlos Ghosn (Goan), the former CEO of Nissan and Renault, from Japan in December 2019.
Michael has a long career in elite military service, including experience in counterterrorism, covert operations, and high-risk extractions, which honed his skills in tactical planning and unconventional problem-solving.
After leaving the military, Michael transitioned into private security, specializing in risk management and international security consulting...2025-02-0753 minBond on CinemaBACK OF THE NET: Female Footballer is Torn Between Her Ambitions and Responsibilities to her GrandmotherLadies and gentlemen, Back of the Net is a pertinent short film exploring the journey of Maya, a passionate young footballer torn between her aspirations to go professional, and her care responsibilities to her grandmother, who was once a skilled footballer of her time, but now dealing with dementia.
I love this short film. The cinematography is perfect, the framing of the characters and scenes flow from frame to frame telling the story in such way we can clearly understanding the emotion and mindset of each character.
I love films that showcase a character who...2025-02-0337 minBond on CinemaBAFTA Nominated Short MARION: The only female Bull-Jumper in France, prepares for her performance in a packed arenaLadies and gentlemen, MARION is an impactful short film set against the backdrop of La Course Landaise – the French tradition of bull-jumping.
The story follows Marion played by the real-life bull-jumper and the only female bull-jumper in France, Caroline Noguès-Larbère.
Marion is a mother as she prepares for her grand performance in a live arena, battling against misogyny and prejudice while also juggling motherhood in the pursuit of her passion.
This short film absolutely deserves to be nominated for a BAFTA and it is a very strong contender. The story of Mario...2025-02-0136 minBond on CinemaWAR and JUSTICE: A 25 Year Look at the Inside of the International Criminal Court at The HagueLadies and gentlemen, The documentary WAR AND JUSTICE tells the 25-year history of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its mission to end the most serious crimes against humanity. But can war crimes in war be prevented at all? Or is Ben Ferencz, former prosecutor of the Nureberg Trials, right when he says that the greatest war crime is war itself?
The film focuses on the Argentinian Luis Moreno-Ocampo, who was appointed the ICC's first Chief Prosecutor in 2003, and Karim Khan, the current Chief Prosecutor.
On February 24, 2022, Russia invades Ukraine, a short time later the...2025-01-3158 minBond on CinemaPROSLAVA - A Croatian Feature Film Explores the Circumstances that Lead to the Expansion of Extremism in 1945Ladies and gentlemen, PROSLAVA, Croatian for the word celebration, is a film about Mijo who is hiding in the woods as a soldier at the end of the second World War. Through his life, the film explores the circumstances that lead to the expansion of extremism.
By witnessing his father's cruel act driven by poverty and after carrying out the municipal authorities’ undue order to get rid of the family dog, Mijo became easy prey for right-wing ideology which offered him false hope for a better life and a false culprit for all the things he has su...2025-01-3138 minBond on CinemaTHE CASCADE, A Man Discovers He has been Crying for Two Months without even Realizing itLadies and gentlemen, THE CASCADE, a man discovers he has been crying for two months without even realizing it. His face has an impenetrable serious gesture. Strangely his tears have decided to work in an inverse manner, transforming his interiors into a waterfall. The water has started to pool at his feet. The man will have to find a way to stop a cry that he can't even feel.
Everything about this film is stunning. The storyline engages the audience, the cinematography along with the acting of Daniel Haddad is a synergistic dance of storytelling with minimal d...2025-01-2647 minBond on CinemaROADIE: My Documentary - A Discussion with Director TJ Hoffman about How the Life of a Roadie was BornTJ Hoffman and his film documentary Roadie: My Documentary spans his 20-year career of being roadie turned filmmaker that includes insight from many of his friends in the touring industry.
TJ spent most of the 1990s and 2000’s crisscrossing the planet with bands like M.O.D, Agnostic Front, Ignite, and many more. One of his fondest memories during this period was pulling triple duty as tour manager, drum tech, and guitar tech for Skid Row, the opening act for the legendary KISS Farewell Tour, the last outing with the original members of the band.
So...2025-01-2658 minBond on CinemaWE'RE NOT DONE YET Short Film Discussion - Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival 2025 - Independence vs ControlLadies and gentlemen, WE’RE NOT DONE YET is one of the very few short films that have been selected as an Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film is about Alex who visits his newly single mother for a weekend at her beach house. But when he is confronted with her new independence, Alex is forced to face his own controlling nature.
This film is a lesson in behavior and it causes ourselves to take a look inside. We need to realize that being controlling can be sign of fear, insecurity and a...2025-01-1850 minBond on CinemaTHE WAITING GAME: The Powerful Untold Story of the ABA-NBA Merger and The Men Who Were Left OutLadies and gentlemen, THE WAITING GAME is a powerful film documentary that gives a history of the ABA, the American Basketball Association and how it pioneered what we know as the NBA today.
But a merger of the two organizations left the players of the ABA without a pension while the NBA is known to have one of the best pensions in the country.
THE WAITING GAME also follows the investigation of the legal trail of the ABA-NBA merger, key impact journalism and the advocacy for justice, the film reveals the lines that can stand...2025-01-1347 minBond on CinemaYou Won't Believe the INSPIRING True Story Behind BRAVE THE DARK FilmLadies and gentlemen, BRAVE THE DARK is a deeply personal film reflecting Nate's journey of overcoming adversity, highlighting the transformative influence of a devoted teacher, Mr. Stan Deen, who became a pivotal figure in his healing process. If you loved the movie THE HOLDOVERS with Paul Giamatti, you will love BRAVE THE DARK.
This film is based on Nate Deen’s own story. It is the type of film we need more of, real stories about real people who face adversity and then one person stands up to help lead them to victory and beyond. There are da...2025-01-1133 minBond on CinemaOscar-Shortlisted Short Film PARIS 70: A Mother with Alzheimer's and the Son who is her CaregiverLadies and gentlemen, PARIS 70 is about Jan's life suddenly changing after his mother Angela started to succumb to Alzheimer's. He's in charge of taking care of her, which tests his commitment and resistance. Is there a way for Jan to ensure that his mother does not suffer?
PARIS 70 is a beautiful film. It is an emotionally captivating and inspiring story that seeks to honor caregivers and highlight the importance of their work. The drama is the most awarded short film of the year, and has accumulated over 150 awards and was selected in over 180 official selections in total...2025-01-1037 minBond on CinemaTHE STRANGER I LOVE Short Film: The Silent Destroyer of Families: Parental Alienation Revealed in this Compelling InterviewTheresa’s new short film, which she wrote, directed and starred is THE STRANGER I LOVE. It’s is powerful, compelling and heartbreaking short film that focuses on the parental alienation. An unfair cruel form of abuse.
Ladies and gentlemen, parental alienation is the co-ercive control of a child by one parent against the other. It is psychological child abuse. It affects children and parents across the world. Often failed by family courts, most families remain separated for many years. The devastating effects on a child’s mental health are far reaching. For the parents, they are often...2025-01-061h 01Bond on CinemaFilmmaker Carol Polakoff's Feature Film SPEAK SUNLIGHT: Leaving a Part of One's Self in Another While Seeking Forgiveness of Past WrongsLadies and gentlemen, Carol Polakoff’s SPEAK SULIGHT is a beautiful story that you must see. After 30 years in exile, a couple return to their homeland. Manolo and Maruja work as butler and cook/nanny at the Jolis diplomatic residence in Paris.
Alanito,15, considers the kitchen his spiritual home, where he can laugh, misbehave, get a shot of port or a puff of a cigarette from Maruja. She adores and spoils him while his parents entertain scores of guests, paying him little attention.
Maruja receives life-altering news that leads to a return to Spain after 30 years...2025-01-0556 minBond on CinemaOscar-Shortlisted Short THE LAST RANGER with Director Cindy Lee: Interview/Film Breakdown - Can We Save The Rhino?Ladies and gentlemen, The Last Ranger is an incredibly compelling, heart stopping and heart breaking short film. It teaches us many things about life. We have been called to steward, amplify and enjoy creation on Earth. We’ve been the keepers of the gate since the days of Adam and Eve, but we’ve left the gate open to poachers.
THE LAST RANGER is a multi-award winning film and Oscar-qualified for good reason. The most important element of this film is that it reaches to the very depths of our soul and shows you again, how precious life...2025-01-0546 minBond on CinemaOscar-Shortlisted Short THE MASTERPIECE Interview: Capitalism Creates a Dilemma for a Wealthy Couple and a Couple of Scrap DealersLadies and gentlemen, Alex Lora’s Oscar-shortlisted short film THE MASTERPIECE, is about Leo and Diana, a rich couple, bring a broken TV to a recycle point. They meet Salif and his son, two scrap dealers. Diana asks them to come to their house to get more objects. Once there, Leo looks at them collecting objects with mistrust, until they see the scrap dealers have something they want.
There are so many layers to this short film and you have to truly watch it with a cinematic eye. Every element of this film is part of the st...2025-01-0546 minBond on CinemaINTO THE BLOO Film Documentary with Director Austin Nunes & Performing Artist David Brumfield as Lagoona BlooLadies and gentlemen, Into The Bloo is a music documentary short film that captures drag musician; Lagoona Bloo (David Brumfield) as they prepare for a show and tell us their story of loss and triumph in the intimate confines of their dressing room.
A wonderful documentary short that is sure to make waves and fans through the film festival circuit in 2025.
Film director Austin Nunes and recording artist and performer David Brumfield known as Lagoona Bloo.
Austin Nunes is a filmmaker who discovered his voice through storytelling. After honing his skills in film...2025-01-0447 minBond on CinemaSEW TORN: Interview/Film Breakdown with Director Freddy MacDonald - A seamstress who gets tangled in her own thread after stealing a briefcase from a drug deal gone bad.Writer/director Freddy Macdonald. He is a Student Academy Award winner, and the youngest Directing Fellow ever accepted to the AFI Conservatory.
His critically acclaimed feature film debut, SEW TORN, premiered at SXSW and headlined Locarno on the Piazza Grande. SEW TORN was acquired by Searchlight Pictures.
It received an Oscar-qualifying theatrical release nationwide alongside READY OR NOT. Freddy's AFI thesis film, SHEDDING ANGELS, won a Student Academy Award and was shortlisted for a student BAFTA.
His feature film, SEW TORN is about a seamstress who gets tangled in her own thread after...2025-01-0257 minBond on CinemaCreator Todd Komarnicki Discusses His New Mini-Series EARTH ABIDES on MGM+Todd Komarnicki is a prolific writer, producer and director of film and television as well as an acclaimed novelist.
He is back today to talk about a new streaming mini-series EARTH ABIDES. After months of isolation, the main character Isherwood Williams, learns that most of the world has fallen to a mysterious illness. Yet despite his instincts to further isolate, he leads the charge to develop a new civilization. This isn’t science fiction, this films brings the reality of seeing a new world.
If you are not familiar with Todd Komarnicki’s work, let’s reca...2024-12-2342 minBond on CinemaActress Meredith Thomas Talks Life, Television, Film & New Christmas TV SpecialsMy guest today is actress Meredith Thomas who spent her early childhood in Alaska, in one of the northernmost settlements in North America where her parents taught Inuit grade school students through the Bureau of Natives Affairs.
Meredith's first professional acting role as Tessie in "Annie" came while still in elementary school. She continued to act in summer stock productions in the northeast throughout her youth, but soon headed west securing a role in her first big-budget feature film, "Pleasantville" as a teenager. She hasn't stopped working in film and television since.
Meredith Thomas is...2024-12-2154 minBond on CinemaWhat Happens When Michael Jackson's Music Inspires a Family Drama?Ladies and gentlemen, the feature film, I’LL BE THERE is about a blended family. The film focuses on Grace, who never had an easy time explaining to her friends about her family.
After the opening scene of Grace and her brothers and sisters as children, the film then finds her more than a decade later, she has built a new life for herself in Los Angeles and cemented her place as the outsider of the family. But her new life is upended when she learns that her older brother AJ has cancer and her now estranged fa...2024-12-1645 minBond on CinemaTIME FOR CHANGE DOCUMENTARY with Director Daniel Borunda - The Unbiased Look at the George Floyd TragedyLadies and gentlemen, TIME FOR CHANGE is a 2-hour landmark documentary that was filmed after the death of George Floyd and chronicles the tragic event of his death and the subsequent worldwide social impact. This unbiased and compelling documentary is replete with hard-hitting interviews, as well as a historical retrospective regarding the roots of racism in America and practical steps we need to take as a nation to bring peace and lasting change.
Change only happens if we want it too and it can start with each one of us in our own communities.
Founder...2024-12-1457 minBond on Cinema1910 Manchurian Plague Outbreak Creates a New Protective Medical Discovery in this Oscar-Qualified Short FilmL Interview/Film DiscussionLadies and gentlemen, Robin Wang’s short film NEITHER DONKEY NOR HORSE is one of the best films I have seen this year. It has the feel and look of a multi-million dollar feature film.
The story is so intriguing and from the first frame to the last one, your attention is focused on the story brought to life on screen by an all-star stellar cast. With the likes of Chris Pang from Rich Crazy Asians, to Jim Lau, Michael Monasterio, Albert Kuo to name a few.
NEITHER DONKEY NOR HORSE takes us through the 1910 Ma...2024-12-121h 03Bond on CinemaTwins Meet 20 Years Later in Prison Over a Chess Game: Oscar-Qualified Short OVER THE BOARDL The InterviewLadies and gentlemen, OVER THE BOARD, a story about twin brothers who meet for the first time, under unique circumstances. Before they can come together, however, they must first overcome their differences.
Ian is a top collegiate chess player. Eric is an inmate with a gift for the game. Eric and Ian are identical twins who have never met, until today. When their worlds collide, one thing becomes immediately clear-they both share a passion, and talent, for the game of chess. But will this be enough to make them family? The only way to settle their differences...2024-12-091h 07Bond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short RYAN CAN'T READ: Interview/Film Breakdown of this Brilliant Endearing Heartwarming StoryLadies and gentlemen, this heartwarming tug at your heart short film RYAN CAN’T READ delves into the struggles of Ryan, played by Lewis Ian Bray, a man facing immense financial hardship and the overwhelming burden of bills. His inability to claim benefits pushes him to the edge of despair. However, a lifeline is thrown his way when his friend Tyrone, portrayed by James Nelson-Joyce, offers him a chance at redemption.
This short film is a tearjerker, set against the vibrant backdrop of Liverpool, England, examines the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity.
With...2024-12-0952 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short DIVE: A Melancholic Exploration of Adolescent Love in a World beset with ViolenceLadies and gentlemen, the short film DIVE is a melancholic exploration of adolescent love in a world beset with violence. The drama follows Roman and Julia, two young adults enjoying the vitality of their youth, when their day out on the beach is suddenly shattered by the looming presence of war.
The very minimum use of dialogue allows you to experience the film on a deeper level into you subconscious to relive your long lost youth. We can see how youth is fleeting, from a moment of love, joy, freedom and a bit a living in a...2024-12-0842 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short A PLACE TO FALL DOWN: Brilliant Storytelling with Duane Hansen Fernandez - THE INTERVIEWLadies and gentlemen, A PLACE TO FALL DOWN, a film unfolds in the span of a single day, capturing Jose's emotional journey as he grapples with balancing his daunting real-life workload with the profound sense of loss.
Through an extraordinary performance from Clifton Collins Jr. and a gripping sound design that acts as a character in the film, "A Place to Fall Down" explores themes of grief, empathy, healing and the power of love. It's in the darkest moments that the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of unconditional love shine the brightest.
2024-12-0842 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualifying Short FROM ABOVEL Interview/Film Breakdown with Danish Actor Nicolaj KopernikusLadies and gentlemen, this beautiful and endearing short film, FROM ABOVE is about a father looking to reconnect with his child after falling on hard times. The story follows Morten, once well-respected but now homeless, as he attempts to turn his life around after a chance encounter with his daughter after eight years apart.
Morten looks his daughter in the eyes for the first time in 8 years. After that he decides to get in touch with her again and uses very unconventional and spectacular methods to get her attention and forgiveness.
Everything about this film i...2024-12-0842 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified BUSCANDO ALMA: A Story of Identity and Unconditional Love After 20 Years of SeparationBUSCANDO ALMA is about a Honduran immigrant who is given the chance to meet her mother after nearly two decades of separation. As she grapples with the uncertainty of their reunion, she is confronted by traumatic memories of her past.
This film is so good. The storyline is emotional from the perspectives of Alma the mother as well as Cristina. Two lives connected yet separated for almost 20 years, like two spirits trying to find their way home.
The cinematography is beautiful, the flashbacks properly placed giving us the backstory. Not easy to do in a...2024-12-0855 minBond on CinemaMOEDER: Compelling Oscar-Qualified Short Film based on Flight MH17: Interview/Film Breakdown w/Director Salomon LigthelmLadies and gentlemen, on July 17th, 2014, Flight MH17 crashed after being hit by a surface-to-air missiles, 50KM from the Russian-Ukrainian border, carrying predominantly Dutch passengers.
The miners of Rozsypne were the first to arrive at the crash zone and spent days retrieving and identifying hundreds of bodies scattered all over the highly militarized area of Donetsk.
298 died on flight NH17 that day. Many of the victims’ families attempted to reach their loved ones by reported hearing strangers speaking a foreign language, answering their calls.
MOEDER, Dutch for mother is a heartbreaking emotional short fi...2024-12-0748 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualfied Short GABRIELA Explores Identity and Personal Resilience: Evelyn Lorena Discusses Her Incredible FilmEvelyn Lorena is an actress and filmmaker. Her production collective Nouvelle Entertainment, where she has written and produced films that have premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival, Outfest Los Angeles, and Festival Regard.
Evelyn was one the directing semi-finalists for the inaugural Brisk Creator's Class, sponsored by Michael B. Jordan and his company Outlier Society.
Her latest short, and directorial debut, “Gabriela,” was awarded with the prestigious Latino Film Institute’s Indigenous Latino Fellowship supported by Netflix.
Evelyn’s short film GABRIELA is a visually captivating coming-of-age story, with a poetic reflection on identity and...2024-12-0749 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short Documentary ANAIS: Interview with Director Hélèna Hadjiyianni and producer Shanice Mendy - A Story of Resilience, Determination & PassionLadies and gentlemen, ANAIS, a tale of survival and strength. Anaïs is 32. Her body is her weapon as much as her shield, to conquer the battle of life. She plays against the clock, from breaking records on the asphalt to night-shifting at the hospital, or battling a stage Ill breast cancer
This documentary short film is pure inspiration and motivation. A film that inspires the never giving up spirit that lives in all of us. One’s test becomes their testimony and in the midst of adversity, we can find victory.
My guests today are...2024-12-0642 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short Film NIGIQTUG: Interview/Film Breakdown with Writer/Director Lindsey McIntyreLadies and gentlemen, in 1938, having left her Nunavut home with her mother Kumatna, young Marguerite must come to terms with her new life in the South and the unstated responsibilities that await her. When an extraordinary letter arrives from home, Marguerite discovers what’s really expected of her.
Based on the director’s grandmother’s story, Lindsay McIntyre’s phenomenal film explores the historic tribulations suffered by one Inuit family and the lives they subsequently lead.
This film and its story is one of determination, resilience and even love. The film is dramatic in tone and in st...2024-12-0439 minBond on CinemaMOTHERLAND: One of the Most Talked about Short Films: Interview/Film Breakdown with Jasmin MozaffariLadies and gentlemen, MOTHERLAND is set in 1979 at the height of the Iran Hostage Crisis, writer-director Jasmin Mozaffari’s film follows Babak, a young Iranian immigrant, who calls into question his future prospects in America after he embarks on a trip to meet his fiancé’s parents.
The political social climate in America was still a bit raw from the end of the Vietnam War, then in 1979, the Shah of Iran, a friend of the United States was overthrown and then the Iran Hostage Crisis becomes headlines news for 444 days.
MOTHERLAND is inspired by the story...2024-12-0352 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short DOVECOTE: A Cinematic Masterpiece for the Body, Mind & SoulLadies and gentlemen, DOVECOTE explores prison life and its aftermath. Filmed inside Guidecca's working women's prison on an island in the Venetian lagoon, the carefully constructed script of this delicate and spiritual experience of a short film starring Zoe Saldaña, vividly recreates the final hours before her release, while examining the emotional realities faced by her fellow prisoners (portrayed by 20 actual inmates of the prison).
This film is a visual experience for the eyes, an audible experience for the ears and a spiritual experience for your soul. The fluid motion of the cinematography provided by Javier Ju...2024-12-0144 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short SPIRIT OF PLACE: Sometimes What You're Looking For Finds YouLadies and gentlemen, Jack Cooper Stimpson’s Oscar-qualifying short SPIRIT OF PLACE, Athel and Edward enjoy visiting the wetlands. It offers them a sense of escape and much needed respite from life in the city. Edward likes watching the birds, whilst Athel seems to enjoy what the environment gives her emotionally. This is a place they both rely on. But, when Athel discovers an ancient artifact in the water, she is forced to reexamine her entire relationship with this place she loves. A meditation on access to nature, identity and even Wellington boots.
The cinematography of this sh...2024-12-0154 minBond on CinemaShort Film: DIARY OF A GHOST Explores the Impact of Grief on the Human Psyche, Personal Experience of Silently Dealing with Pain, Scars, and the quiet struggle for AcceptanceLadies and gentlemen, 1 in 4 people in the UK suffer from mental health problems, with a particular spike in young women. Only 1 in 3 affected are actively seeking treatment.
What exactly grief does to the human body and mind isn’t fully understood yet. It’s an experience everybody goes through at some point in their lives and even though we all do, we often do so alone. Prolonged grief disorder is a persistent and disabling form of grief and a fairly unexplored condition.
Diary of a Ghost delves into the poignant odyssey of Sage, a young woma...2024-12-0156 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short MUSCAT: Interview & Film Breakdown with Writer/Director Philippe GrenierLadies and gentlemen, MUSCAT was inspired by a story told to Grenier by his grandmother, with the ending of the film mirroring the heartbreaking travel experience of her distant cousin.
The Philippe found it necessary to tell the story through the fictional character of Samir, a young homosexual boy coming to terms with his sexuality in a country where gay individuals are still harshly persecuted.
Philippe Grenier, as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, recognizes his privilege, living in a country where he is free to love whoever he wants and feels it is his...2024-12-0135 minBond on CinemaActor Arkie Kandola Talks HOW TO DIE ALONE on HULU and more!My guest today is actor Arkie Kandola, who stars in two TV series that have premiered this fall --- Natasha Rothwell’s How to Die Alone on Hulu and Chicken Sisters on Hallmark’s rebranded streaming platform.
The Canadian-born actor and producer, first appeared on screen in 2013 after being featured in a national Vitamin Water commercial alongside Steve Nash. He subsequently established a YouTube channel which has garnered over 22 million views.
Arkie has amassed credits in film & television including Fox's “Prison Break,” Freeform's “Siren,” CBS's “The Twilight Zone,” NBC's “Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist,” the award-winning comedy “Our Big Punjabi Family” an...2024-11-3046 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short A GOOD DAY WILL COME with Writer/Director Amir Zargara: Interview/Film Breakdown DiscussionLadies and gentlemen, director Amir Zargara’s Oscar-qualified short, A GOOD DAY WILL COME is the heartbreaking story of Arash, a professional wrestler with dreams of representing his country and winning gold medals. The country is in turmoil and its people are suffering. Arash must decide between using his platform to stand up to tyranny, or put his head down and remain silent.
This incredible film was inspired by real events and is dedicated to Navid Afkari, an Iranian wrestler who was sentenced to death and executed after a wrongful conviction during the 2018 Iranian protests. Afk...2024-11-3051 minBond on CinemaWhy Tamika Lamison's SUPERMAN Short Film Breakdown is a Game ChangerLadies and gentlemen, SUPERMAN DOESN’T STEAL is an emotional coming-of-age story set during the 1970s Atlanta Child Murders. The film takes us through the eyes of 8-year-old Harriet, who is as fascinated with superheroes as is her older brother Jackson. However, when they experience a troubling series of events that impact their family, leaving emotional scars and causing them both to grow up fast, they must redefine their definitions of heroes, villains, themselves- and yes- even Superman.
This short film, SUPERMAN DOESN’T STEAL for me is finding the hidden jewel amongst the hundreds of Oscar-qualified films...2024-11-2759 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short THE HEART OF TEXAS: Interview/Film Breakdown with Director Gregory Kasunich and Actress Lauren NollLadies and gentlemen, the Oscar-qualified short, THE HEART OF TEXAS is about an aspiring country singer Janie May (Lauren Noll) who races to the studio after her overnight diner shift when she collides with an undocumented worker — changing the course of both their futures.
This is a film in the art of storytelling. Mirroring the lives of two people who are chasing the American dream, one an aspiring singer dreaming of stardom and an undocumented worker whose dream is to provide a better life for his family who is still living in Mexico. Their lives collide, leaving on...2024-11-2652 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short DECK 5B - Interview with Malin Ingrid Johansson: Interview/Film BreakdownLadies and gentlemen, Malin Ingrid Johansson’s Swedish short film drama DECK 5B tells a heart-rending tale about a mother torn between duty and desire. We meet recently divorced Mia, portrayed by award winning actress Alma Pöysti, along with her son, as she heads for her first holiday together with her new love, but complications soon arise when Mia’s yearning to relax and let her hair down comes into conflict with her parental responsibilities.
This gripping short premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival where it claimed the Best International Short Film award, thereby qualifying it fo...2024-11-2635 minBond on CinemaIn-Depth Film Discussion with Writer/Director Todd Komarnicki and his new film BONHOEFFERLadies and gentlemen, the untold story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. as the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide. Will his shift from preaching peace to plotting murder alter the course of history or cost him everything?
BONHOEFFER comes to a theater near you on November 22nd and this is a must see film. We need more films like t...2024-11-2651 minBond on CinemaTJ O'Grady Peyton's Endearing Oscar-Qualified Short ROOM TAKEN: Interview/Film BreakdownLadies and gentlemen, TJ O’Grady-Peyton’s short ROOM TAKEN follows Isaac, who, in a desperate need for a place to stay, finds an unexpected answer to his temporary homelessness when he takes refuge in the home of Victoria, an elderly blind woman, without her knowledge. As these two strangers coexist, a touching and unexpected bond forms between the unlikely pair.
I can see why this film is a multi-award winning short film. The cinematography is excellent and gives you the true reality of both characters lives. Composer Jamal Green sees beyond the characters and brings forth a rh...2024-11-2436 minBond on CinemaThe Making Oscar-Qualified Short TEA with Director Blake Rice: Interview/Film Breakdown DiscussionLadies and gentlemen, in an homage to everything 1990’s, TEA asks the audience to take a step back to simpler times; where the summer days were long, the cool kids were terrifying and saying “hi” to the girl of your dreams was beyond insurmountable.
This dramedy short film TEA takes us through the eyes of Nicholaus Steep (played by Michael Gandolfini), we watch the tenderness and bravery of a young man who is doing all he can just to connect with someone. When his bad luck turns worse, will the girl of his dreams (played by Olivia Nikkan...2024-11-2331 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short MEAL TICKET: Would You Choose Morality or Opportunity: Interview/Film Breakdown with Wes Andre GoodrichLadies and gentlemen, MEAL TICKET is an anxiety-filled thriller about a manager: Saint, who is forced to decide what to do with life-changing news he receives about his client: a young hip hop star, twelve minutes before goes onstage for his debut tour.
In this world we all seek opportunity, but what if your meal ticket was threatening your big break or your current job? Will you do what is morally right or will you protect your opportunity of future success? Wes Andre Goodrich gives us a poignant short film to ask ourselves this important question.
2024-11-2336 minBond on CinemaBAFTA/BIFA Qualified Hilarious Short TWO MINUTES with Jamie Benyon: Interview/Film BreakdownWriter/director Jamie Benyon and his BAFTA and BIFA-qualified short film TWO MINUTES.
His screenplays have won the IMDb Script To Screen Award, Top 10% on the Coverfly comedy short film list, been shortlisted for BBC Comedy Writers Programme, and a semi-finalist in the Shore Short Script Competition, a quarter-finalist in the Screencraft Fellowship and Top 40 at the UK Film Festival.
Jamie Benyon’s short titled TWO MINUTES, is an endearing short film comedy and I love it. Starring Ted Lasso’s Annette Badland, and Samuel Bottomley from How to Have Sex and Sundown as well as A...2024-11-2342 minBond on CinemaDirector Rachel Annette Helson's Oscar-Qualified Short GOOD DAUGHTER: Interview and Film BreakdownLadies and gentlemen, GOOD DAUGHTER is a short film about a small-time con artist ripping off elderly dementia patients by pretending to be their daughter - until the con catches up with her.
They say you can’t con a con until the con becomes overwhelming and learning the con is starting to con you.
GOOD DAUGHTER has all the elements of the makings of a feature film as I want to see more of Samantha Sloyan’s character Rebecca. So much more to explore here and it seems we will all soon see it play...2024-11-2244 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short SUNFLOWER with Polish Director Mateusz Balcerek: Interview/Film BreakdownLadies and gentlemen, SUNFLOWER was inspired by the true story of Danuta Górecka, Mateusz Balcerek’s grandmother. This film tells a gripping and inspirational story of a family’s perseverance in the face of unspeakable violence.
In a war-torn country, young Danuta and her family play a dangerous game of hide-and-seek with soldiers. Amidst the chaos, Danuta finds comfort and hope in a sunflower that connects her back with her loved ones.
Set in 1944 Poland ravaged by war, this beautiful short captures the vulnerability of a child lost in the violence of war and the b...2024-11-1745 minBond on CinemaDirector AJ Babbra Discusses His Suspense Thriller Short INFIDELITY: Interview/Film BreakdownLearn how to create a suspenseful short film like "Infidelity" with AJ Babbra! This video covers the themes of stalking, infidelity, and cheating in a short film format. Perfect for aspiring filmmakers looking to create gripping content!
Writer/Director Ajitpal Babbra a London based filmmaker. Primarily a writer/director, he has also produced several short films over the last few years. He seeks to create meaningful stories and characters he can share with the world.
As of 2024, his films have been showcased at various film festivals around the world and have won multiple awards. He...2024-11-1752 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified I'M NOT A ROBOT with Writer/Director Victoria Warmerdam and Producer Trent: Interivew/Film BreakdownLadies and gentlemen, this brilliant short film I’M NOT A ROBOT is a multi-Oscar-qualified film, a very rare feat to accomplish. I loved everything about this film. The cinematography makes you feel as if you are watching a full length feature film.
Actress Ellen Parren gives a stellar performance as the ‘is she human or is she a robot’ Lara. Her emotional confusion and frustration can be seen and felt throughout the film. I can’t wait to see more of her on screen.
This is a film in which you must keep a watchful...2024-11-1652 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short IN THE GARDEN OF TULIPS: Interviews with the Director, Actress and Producer- Film BreakdownMy guests today are director Julia Elihu, screenwriter and lead actress Ava Lalezarzadeh and producer Aaron Lemie and their Oscar-qualified short film IN THE GARDEN OF TULIPS.
Ladies and gentlemen, the pulsating drama IN THE GARDEN OF TULIPS is set on a beautiful spring day in 1988 on the looming backdrop of the Iran-Iraq war. The film follows sixteen year old Caroline as she takes her last car journey with her father to the Iranian countryside, where a new future awaits her. This beautiful, tension-filled short has qualified for the 2025 Oscars for winning “Best Live Action Short Film” at t...2024-11-1554 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short THE LAST RANGER: Interview/Film Breakdown with guests David S. Lee, Darwin Shaw & Will HawkesLadies and gentlemen, The Last Ranger is an incredibly compelling, heart stopping and heart breaking short film. It teaches us many things about life. We have been called to steward, amplify and enjoy creation on Earth. We’ve been the keepers of the gate since the days of Adam and Eve, but we’ve left the gate open to poachers.
THE LAST RANGER is a multi-award winning film and Oscar-qualified for good reason. The most important element of this film is that it reaches to the very depths of our soul and shows you again, how precious life...2024-11-1255 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short CORPSE FISHING by Jean Liu: Interview/Film BreakdownLadies and gentlemen, Jean Liu’s vividly haunting short film CORPSE FISHING explores grief and longing in a marginalized community. Set in southern China, this mysterious short follows a despairing girl named Yan as she strikes a deal with a stranger to go fishing for bodies in a desperate attempt to find her missing father. This incredible story is inspired by ‘body fishermen’ in China who scan the river looking for cadavers, which they then sell back to grieving families.
The cinematography of CORPSE FISHING is worthy to Oscar shortlisted and even nominated. The cool gray coloring of the...2024-11-1148 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short TECHNICIANS by the Luu Brothers: Interview/Film Breakdown - Automation to Replace the Human ConnectionLadies and gentlemen, Kevin and Kelly Luu’s Oscar-qualifying short film TECHNICIANS, explore themes of automation and job replacement. The story follows David played by actor J. Alphonse Nicholson, a struggling automation technician tasked with installing self-service manicure stations at a nail salon, where he meets a Vietnamese American nail tech Tippi played by Cathy Bui whose job is under threat.
This film is a must see short film. Every one of us can relate to the story and the characters. For you ladies out there, you may find yourself supporting your local nail salon even more, bec...2024-11-1058 minBond on CinemaDirector Colin L. Racicot and his Oscar-Qualified Animated Short WHERE RABBITS COME FROM: Interview/Film BreakdownLadies and gentlemen, writer/director Colin Ludvic Racicot’s WHERE RABBITS COME FROM immerses viewers into a cold dystopian world, weaving a heartfelt tale of oppression and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter. A story of resilience, love and hope in the face of darkness.
Through stunning animation and the captivating score, the film follows a widowed father rabbit as he seeks to reignite wonder and magic in his daughter's life after the mysterious disappearance of her mother. Drawing inspiration from Colin’s personal journey through fatherhood, this heartwarming film has qualified for consideration at the 9...2024-11-0942 minBond on CinemaHarris Goldberg's Rise to Filmmaking Success with Hollywood StarsHarris Goldberg shares his journey to success in the world of filmmaking, working with Hollywood stars along the way. A must-watch for any cinephile or aspiring filmmaker!
Harris Goldberg shares his journey to success in the world of filmmaking, working with Hollywood stars along the way. A must-watch for any cinephile or aspiring filmmaker!writer/director Harris Goldberg who started doing stand-up at age sixteen.
When the time came to head to Hollywood, upon his arrival in LA, he sold his first screenplay within a week and was then signed to William Morris the week...2024-11-041h 13Bond on CinemaFilm Director Matthew Miele Discussions Fashion Icon Bob Mackie: Naked IllusionLadies and gentlemen, documentary filmmaker Matthew Miele’s newest film BOB MACKIE: NAKED ILLUSION is a must see film. I want to watch it again and again, because there is so much to see and learn when it comes to the man that made us watch the red carpet shows, because of we want to see what everyone is wearing.
Bob Mackie is best known for his iconic costume designs for many entertainers and artists such as Cher, Elton John, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner, Marilyn Monroe, PINK, and many more. Over the years, he has transformed the wa...2024-11-0342 minBond on CinemaKelly Pike's PICTURE DAY: A Teenager's Rebellion Gives Her ConfidenceLadies and gentlemen, Kelly Pike’s PICTURE DAY is about an Asian-American tomboy growing up on military bases struggles to fit in at a new school. When she decides to take control of her life, one small act of rebellion sparks a family crisis and forces her to face harsh realities about gender, power, and what it really means to find your place in this world.
Sometimes a little rebellion and lead to the feeling of freedom and confidence. Everyone who has had the pleasure of seeing PICTURE DAY can relate to Casey’s mindset and emotions.
2024-11-031h 00Bond on CinemaWriter/Director Krit Komkrichwarakool's Oscar-qualified short AUGANIC: Interview and Film BreakdownLadies and gentlemen, Krit Komkrichwarakool ’s short AUGANIC shares the story of a couple who are financially struggling when one night they discover an unusual phenomenon that ultimately tests the boundaries of their relationship, bringing them closer than ever.
AUGANIC has been Oscar-qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards and even though the basis of this film may seem strange to some, it’s all about the relationship.
The cinematography is absolutely stunning, excellent acting and the music score is one of the best this current season of short films.
About the Director
Krit...2024-11-0240 minBond on CinemaNYT Best Selling Author Kathy Reichs' Newest Temperance Brennan Novel FIRE and BONES: The InterviewLadies and gentlemen, Kathy Reichs’ newest novel FIRE AND BONES is a must read for all fiction lovers and literary detectives. You will not be disappointed. After reading FIRE AND BONES, I want more!
In FIRE AND BONES -- Forensic Anthropologist Temperance Brennan is called to Washington, DC, to investigate the remnants of a devastating fire—a job she expects will take her no more than a few days. Instead, the discovery of an unexpected body, one not killed by the blaze, in the hidden sub-basement of the home sends Tempe down a rabbit hole that gets deep...2024-11-0228 minBond on CinemaLead Actor Zak Steiner talks about his role in the new movie THE GHOST TRAPLadies and gentlemen, make it a note that when The Ghost Trap debuts, you have to go see it. We need more films like this one.
When you combine love and tragedy you have a modern day version of Romeo & Juliet. Even though I have seen this wonderful film, I will be buying a ticket and watch it again in the movie theater.
Zak Steiner's notable credits include THE PERFECT DATE on Netflix, NCIS on CBS, and starred HBO’s hit show EUPHORIA.
He also had a supporting role in the reboot of WH...2024-10-2922 minBond on CinemaOscar-qualified short FIRELINE: Interview with Director Robin Takao D'Oench & Actor Bobby SotoLadies and gentlemen, the lives of incarcerated wildland firefighters are the subject of the exhilarating Oscar-qualifying short film FIRELINE. The story follows Otto as he grapples with the challenges of prison life and his desire to connect with his daughter against the backdrop of a forest fire. Th film highlights the pivotal role played by prison labor in California’s firefighting efforts and the limited opportunities for these individuals to pursue careers in firefighting upon reentering society.
After being denied parole, Otto desperately tries to call his daughter while his crew combats a fire. Amidst the chaos of...2024-10-2635 minBond on CinemaInterview with Writer/Director Toby Cochran about his incredible animated short film LUKI AND THE LIGHTSLadies and gentlemen, LUKI AND THE LIGHTS is an animated short film with a message. A teaching tool to explain to children who’s parent or friend has ALS and what does it mean if someone has ALS.
LUKI & THE LIGHTS shares a charming and touching story of a robot named LUKi who is slowly starting to malfunction. But even with the struggles ahead, LUKi demonstrates unwavering resilience, painting a vivid portrait of what it means to truly live and the power to find light even in the darkest of times. This poignant animated short was made to...2024-10-2646 minBond on CinemaCrime Scene Cleaner Struggles with his Mental Health in STOMACH IT: Interview/Film Breakdown w/Director Peter Klausner & actor Jon Lee RichardsonThe main character in STOMACH IT, Joel (Jon Lee Richardson), fixates on objects left behind by the deceased such as a toy horse at an accidental shooting or a colorful toy at an overdose. Joel tries to detach by turning photos around, disposing of final meals, covering photos on mirrors, and covering personal objects like stuffed animals, but it doesn’t work. Joel has an incredibly difficult time trying to digest his trauma.
STOMACH IT explores what happens when a sensitive soul struggles to cope with experiencing trauma on a daily basis.
Emotions take residence wit...2024-10-2153 minBond on CinemaOscar-qualifying Short CALF: Interview/Film Breakdown with Ireland's Writer/Director Jamie O'RourkeLadies and gentlemen, Jamie O’Rourke’s Oscar-qualifying and IFTA winning short CALF, is about a sinister farm accident and eaves Cáit, the daughter with a terrible decision to make.
CALF touches on its central theme of domestic abuse in a sensitive and considered manner and is a poignant exploration of shock, grief and trauma that delivers much-deserved catharsis. It poses tough questions for the audience. But there are never easy answers when a family is in the grip of abuse.
CALF has it all as an award winning short film. The storyline is on po...2024-10-1642 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short ENDLING by Writer/Director Kelly Yu: Interview and Film BreakdownLadies and gentlemen, the short film ENDLING is told in a fictional documentary style, this charming film follows a documentary crew as they interview Richard (Dennis Dun), the man responsible for taking care of Pao Pao, the last surviving goldfish on earth.
I love short films like ENDLING. They don’t follow any rules and the level of creativity is off the charts fun and endearing. This film is so enjoyable to watch, because we all know it’s fiction without having to be dramatic, sad, gut-wrenching or make us feel heartbroken.
We can sit back...2024-10-1537 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualified Short HAMDARI: Interview/Film Breakdown with Writer/Co-Director Ashley TabatabaiLadies and gentlemen, HAMDARDI is a thrilling masterpiece of a short film. It’s longer than most at 25 minutes, but every minute mattered. Ashley Tabatabai tells the story of Ethan, a bereaved immigration officer struggling with his role in the system after meeting a young Iranian brother and sister detained during the travel ban.
This short film has the feel of a high quality feature film. This film has the story, the acting, perfect casting and the cinematography is so good, nothing was missed. The camera movements helped tell the story without a word being spoken. Sometimes whe...2024-10-1446 minBond on CinemaDirector Pitof talks Special Effects, Future of AI in Film and the 20th Anniversary of CatwomanPitof (Comar) started his career in 1976 as photographer, assistant director and editor for films and commercials. He then branched out into musical scoring, software design and graphic design for television, music videos and commercials.
He is a pioneer of digital imaging in France, Pitof made his debut in visual effects in 1986. And a co-founder of Duran Duboi the digital post production company leader in France.
Pitof then achieved the first French software for digital visual effects used in feature films.
In 1994, Pitof won the Technical Grand Prize for visual effects at the Cannes...2024-10-1254 minBond on CinemaOscar-Qualifying Short UNSER KIND with Writer/Director Samuel Fluckiger - The Brilliant Compelling Film on SurrogacyLadies and gentlemen, UNSER KIND is an Oscar-qualifying short film about a Swiss couple who are expecting a child through surrogacy in The Republic of Georgia when questions about their baby's health arise.
There are many couples around the world who can’t have children. If you desire to know about surrogacy and if it’s right for you. You need to do your homework and learn everything about it. The legalities as well as the emotional toll it could be on both the parents and the surrogate.
Samuel Fluckiger’s UNSER KIND is a brilli...2024-10-1037 min
Dad Up PodcastParenting Pep Talk: How Do I Build A Strong Connection With My Teenager | Bryan Ward | Ep. 246NEW EPISODE RELEASED
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Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share another episode of Parenting Pep Talk.
In today's episode, I want to share a question I received from a fan of the show.
So I thought we could dive into the topic of building a deep connection with your teenager.
As parents, it is crucial to maintain a strong bond with our teenagers, as this connection plays a vital role in their emotional well-being, development, and overall happiness. So, let's jump right in!
Se...2024-07-0718 min
THE BEST DAY PODCAST, Mindset, Positive Mindset, Encouragement, Motivation, ConfidenceEP 142 // Ease the Stress and Take Better Care of You with Chloë WardIt's so important for us as humans, and as moms to prioritize taking better care of us! Tune into today's episode of the Best Day Podcast and listen in as host Haley, and guest Chloë Ward talk about ways to minimize stress and prioritize taking better care of yourself!Meet special guest Chloë Ward ~Chloë Ward is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner who helps busy women break free from exhaustion and stress, empowering them to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. She uses a combination of functional lab testing, lifestyle assessments and nutrition princip...2024-03-251h 02Dad Up PodcastEp. 230 - Parenting Pep Talk: Positive Reinforcement | Bryan WardToday, we will be discussing a topic that is both easy to understand and implement in everyday parenting: the power of positive reinforcement.
Positive reinforcement is a simple yet effective technique that can have a significant impact on your child's behavior and overall development.
Join me as I explore how this approach can make parenting a little bit easier and more enjoyable.
Segment 1: Understanding Positive Reinforcement
- Definition: Positive reinforcement involves acknowledging and rewarding desirable behaviors to encourage their repetition.
- How it works: By focusing on the positive, parents can create a nurturing environment that enhances their child's motivation...2024-03-1712 min
Enough-ismHow Journaling Helped Former Psych Ward Patient, Peter Vox, Rebuild His LifePeter Vox, a retired school teacher and professional musician from New York, long battled anxiety and depression. From inside the four walls of one of five different psych wards, he wrote the book ,"The Psych Ward Notes: Surviving Anxiety & Depression," which chronicles his mental health journey and recovery, which he says is always an ongoing journey. In this episode, Peter talks about finding healing from within a psych ward through therapeutic writing and finding purpose after three different suicide attempts. He is now a certified specialist in mental health and an advocate for people with mental illness. This show...2023-05-0615 min
Whats Up With WarDtv....Do we really need a village to raise a child? Is college worth it? Brandon Bond has answers. Listen😎Not to many people can go from being a boy to a man without a few bumps in the road. It takes a good support system from family and community and self confidence. Brandon Bond shares his story that getting his butt whooped, first loves, choosing a college, first jobs and how having a child helped his reliance on the creator 👌🏾. #healthyrelationships #highvalueman #explorepage #boystomen #foryou #interview #selflove #newpodcast #top5 #recap #creators #content #men #announcement #whatsupwithward #viral
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wardy-ward/message2022-10-0455 min
Let's Talk ServiceBond and Des Voeux: A Closer Look Into the Moving Concierge IndustryThe moving concierge industry may still be considered relatively new, but customer service has been around for centuries. At Bond and Des Voeux, a move concierge and relocation consulting firm, we take customer service very seriously. In fact, we center everything we do around providing the highest level of service to our clients and collaborators. On today’s episode of Let’s Talk Service, we discuss our approach to providing top notch customer service in the moving concierge industry, including a peek into our process and the core values we hold that keep our clients highly satisfied. 2022-09-2711 min
Veterinary Viewfinder PodcastInternational Human Animal Bond Day - November 8 with HABA's Dr. Patrick FlynnInternational Human Animal Bond Day is November 8, 2021! What’s that, you ask? We’ve got the President-elect of the Human Animal Bond Association (HABA) this week to explain!
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This week we’re missing co-host Beckie Mossor, RVT as she’s deployed helping animals in need with the ASPCA. We miss you!
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That leaves co-host Dr. Ernie Ward to handle the mics this week with HABA’s incoming President, Dr. Patrick Flynn.
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Drs. Flynn and Ward discuss the origins of International Human Animal Bond Day, future plans for HABA, and how veterinary professionals can participate.
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Dr. Flynn also shares the story of how meeting D...2021-11-0328 min
The Reel View with Blaine WardEpisode 25: The Craig/Bond Retrospective (feat. Brent)In this episode Blaine and returning guest Brent work their way through all 5 of Daniel Craig's James Bond movies and the ups and downs of his run. They talk Bond songs, Bond villains, and where the future of 007 could go...
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9:25 Casino Royale
26:25 Quantum of Solace
36:59 Skyfall
57:06 Spectre
1:09:37 No Time To Die (SPOILER FREE)
1:16:31 No Time To Die (SPOILERS)
1:34:36 Top Bond Movies
1:37:30 Pitching the next Bond2021-10-151h 47
Breaking the Glass SlipperMaking the ordinary monstrous with Catriona WardWhy do we need monsters in our fiction? Why do we want to be frightened? When they pick up a book, do readers enter into a pact with a writer, as Catriona Ward describes: a pact that says I share your fear, let’s face it together? We asked Catriona about the nature of fear, whether […]
The post Making the ordinary monstrous with Catriona Ward first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2021-04-2957 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorMaking the ordinary monstrous with Catriona WardWhy do we need monsters in our fiction? Why do we want to be frightened? When they pick up a book, do readers enter into a pact with a writer, as Catriona Ward describes: a pact that says I share your fear, let’s face it together? We asked Catriona about the nature of fear, whether […]
The post Making the ordinary monstrous with Catriona Ward first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2021-04-2957 minVeterinary Viewfinder PodcastThe $42 per Hour Vet Tech - Bond Vet's Nurse Elevation ProgramIf you're a licensed veterinary technician, how'd you like to earn a salary that’s 50% higher than the industry average?
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This week our guest is Jesse Longo, LVT from New York City's Bond Vet, and he says vet techs can make up to $42 per hour at the clinic he works for under an innovative program they're calling the Nurse Elevation Program.
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Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT learn Jesse's story of how he switched from history teacher to LVT, from ASPCA to Bond Vet, and how he's helping to elevate the earning potential of fellow vet techs.
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Viewfinders, th...2021-02-1726 min
Conversations That Don't SuckGetting intimate with shame with A.J. BondA.J. Bond is on the podcast this week, and it's an eddddggyyyy oneee! A.J. is a writer, filmmaker, and shame educator based in Toronto. He is the host of the podcast Discomfortable and is currently completing his certification with the Center for Healing Shame in Berkeley. In this episode, we discuss: A.J.’s journey with discovering his own shame, the process of learning to work with shame, how to differentiate between our own shame and that of others, how my shame presents itself around arrogance, our shame as it relates to our bodies, aging, and sexuality, wh...2020-05-2500 minVeterinary Viewfinder PodcastWhy the Human-Animal Bond is More Important Than Ever with Dr Laird Goodman of HABIWith the current COVID-19 pandemic, the human-animal bond has arguably never been more important and essential for human well-being.
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This week we’re delighted to be joined by the newly elected President of the Human Animal Bond Institute and longtime animal welfare advocate, veterinarian Dr. Laird Goodman.
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Dr. Goodman joins hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT to share this story of animal advocacy, what the goals and aspirations of the Human Animal Bond Association (HABI https://www.humananimalbond.net/ are, and what Beckie has to do with all of this (hint: she’s taken on even MORE responsibilities!).
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Also, Viewf...2020-05-1331 min
The Syndicate - Where Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists Talk Early Stage Tech StartupsCatching the Most Notorious Spy in US History and Why James Bond’s Just a Hacker | Eric O’NeillEric O’Neill is an accomplished speaker, security expert and author that presents keynotes about espionage and national security, cybersecurity, fraud, corporate diligence and defense, hacking, pursuing one’s dreams and surviving Hollywood. Eric has worked as an FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative, a national security attorney, as a corporate security consultant and founded The Georgetown Group, a...
The post Catching the Most Notorious Spy in US History and Why James Bond’s Just a Hacker | Eric O’Neill appeared first on The Syndicate.2020-04-1350 min
The Wardcaster Files: A True Crime PodcastFile 4: The Disappearances of Kamiyah Mobley and Devin BondListen in today as Josh relays the disappearances of Kamiyah Mobley and Devin Bond. https://linktr.ee/wardcaster_filesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25398556)2019-11-0656 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorThe enduring legacy of Shirley Jackson – with Catriona WardWith a new film adaptation of We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House, and the upcoming 60th anniversary of the publication of The Haunting of Hill House, we thought it was high time we turned our attention to the wonderful Shirley Jackson. To help us on our journey of […]
The post The enduring legacy of Shirley Jackson – with Catriona Ward first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2019-05-091h 05
The Disruptors78. Catching the Most Notorious Spy in US History and Why James Bond's Just a Hacker | Eric O'NeillEric O'Neill (@eoneill) is an accomplished speaker, security expert and author that presents keynotes about espionage and national security, cybersecurity, fraud, corporate diligence and defense, hacking, pursuing one's dreams and surviving Hollywood.Eric has worked as an FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative, a national security attorney, as a corporate security consultant and founded The Georgetown Group, a premier investigative and security services firm.In February 2001 Eric helped capture the most notorious spy in United States history, Robert Phillip Hanssen. In the three months preceding Hanssen’s arrest, Eric was selected to work with the spy, charged wit...2019-01-2554 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorCatriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’Award-winning horror writer Catriona Ward joins us to discuss this most exciting and compelling of genres. Why are we so moved by horror? Why do we willingly throw ourselves into the twisted worlds it conjures? We don’t have to look far to find it: horror surrounds us every day and our own bloody history is […]
The post Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’ first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-09-0656 minBreaking the Glass SlipperCatriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’Award-winning horror writer Catriona Ward joins us to discuss this most exciting and compelling of genres. Why are we so moved by horror? Why do we willingly throw ourselves into the twisted worlds it conjures? We don’t have to look far to find it: horror surrounds us every day and our own bloody history is […]
The post Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’ first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-09-0656 min
Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS03, E18: Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’Lucy and Charlotte talk to horror writer Catriona Ward about the art of the horror novel and her books Rawblood and Little Eve. For full episode notes, visit www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
The post S03, E18: Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’ first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-09-0600 minBreaking the Glass SlipperS03, E18: Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’Lucy and Charlotte talk to horror writer Catriona Ward about the art of the horror novel and her books Rawblood and Little Eve. For full episode notes, visit www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
The post S03, E18: Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’ first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-09-0600 min
Mike Ward Sous ÉcouteMIKE WARD SOUS ÉCOUTE #63 (Philippe Bond et Derrick Frenette)https://youtu.be/hzB8E7iJSqc
Cette semaine Mike reçoit Philippe Bond qui nous raconte l'envers de sa controversée publicité et Derrick Frenette qui monte sur scène déguisé en Games Of Thrones... pour aucune raison.
Pour vous procurer le nouveau prêt-à-boire Ward Cola Diète, rendez-vous dès maintenant sur : wardcola.caPour l’achat de billets du Festival Modeste, consultez la programmation et réservez vos places directement sur le site de la Salle Albert-Rousseau : Modeste Festival - Programmation | Salle Albert-RousseauEnfin, ne manquez pas le tout nouveau spect...2016-05-091h 47Mike Ward Sous ÉcouteMIKE WARD SOUS ÉCOUTE #63 (Philippe Bond et Derrick Frenette)https://youtu.be/hzB8E7iJSqc
Cette semaine Mike reçoit Philippe Bond qui nous raconte l'envers de sa controversée publicité et Derrick Frenette qui monte sur scène déguisé en Games Of Thrones... pour aucune raison.
Pour vous procurer le nouveau prêt-à-boire Ward Cola Diète, rendez-vous dès maintenant sur : wardcola.caPour l’achat de billets du Festival Modeste, consultez la programmation et réservez vos places directement sur le site de la Salle Albert-Rousseau : Modeste Festival - Programmation | Salle Albert-RousseauEnfin, ne manquez pas le tout nouveau spect...2016-05-091h 47