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In China, in Iran, in podcast land, and on TV, money calls the tune. Ep. 1279 "Dreadful Summit" by Stanley Ellin with an Introduction by Andrew Klavan is available here: https://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/products/stanley-ellin-dreadful-summit?_pos=1&_sid=62835f1dc&_ss=r - - - To ...  Show more

Today, I'll be ranking a list of cinematic thrillers. While I haven't picked the list, I can say with confidence that the thriller genre is tailored made for cinema. So, this list should be interesting. - - - Today's Sponsor: PreBorn! - Make a difference for generations to come. ...  Show more

Actor Saoirse Ronan recently revealed that she is halfway through writing a short film that she plans to direct— and it feels so relatable. It reminds us that creative struggles are universal, no matter who you are. But being halfway through is not a failure but a part of the jou ...  Show more

Giles and Robbie are humbled to sit down and chat with the incredible tour de force that is Julie Delpy. Whilst many of us may know and love her from Richard Linklater’s the 'Before' series or her work with Kieslowski on the Three Colours trilogy, we also know her prolific direct ...  Show more

The standard line for awards season goes: "It's an honor just to be nominated." But when it comes to the Oscars, there's quite a long list of great performers who have never received this honor. Today, we're talking about some of our favorites who should have at least one Oscar o ...  Show more

The Academy Awards presents a show, post-slap, that is indistinguishable from pre. We're expected to interpret what happened as a part of Smith's hero's journey. Plus Professor Aditi Paul researched if college students actually like hooking up, and if the women liked it as much a ...  Show more