The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – S02E08 – Shadow and Flame | Transcript
Sauron impales Celebrimbor with arrows.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – S02E08 – Shadow and Flame | Transcript
Sauron impales Celebrimbor with arrows.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – S02E08 – Shadow and Flame | Transcript
Sauron impales Celebrimbor with arrows.
The Substance (2024) | Transcript
A fading celebrity decides to use a black-market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Tim Dillon: This Is Your Country (2024) | Transcript
Comedian Tim Dillon chats with everyday Americans about cryptocurrency, OnlyFans and other outrageous issues they face in this comedy unscripted special.
Johnny Puff: Secret Mission (2024) | Transcript
Follows Johnny Puff and his friends as they embark on a secret mission to save Taigasville from the evil plans of Otto von Walrus.
How to Invade a Country Without Calling It an Invasion
Media twist language to downplay Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, using terms like “limited invasion” and “incursion” to avoid the implications of full-scale aggression.
Federal Courts & Eric Adams: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Transcript
John Oliver discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the federal courts, how New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources, and why it’s unforgivable that NYC’s Rat Czar is not a rat in a top hat.
Krapopolis – S02E01 – Ice Week! | Transcript
Tyrannis tries to keep his cool when he gets the hots for a reporter visiting Krapopolis for its annual Ice Week; an old friend pays Shlub a visit; Hippocampus and Stupendous risk missing the festivities completely.
Apartment 7A (2024) | Transcript
A struggling young dancer finds herself drawn in by dark forces when a peculiar, well-connected older couple promise her a shot at fame.
Jailbreak: Love on the Run (2024) | Transcript
When Vicky White, a highly respected corrections officer, aids the escape of a violent felon nearly twenty years her junior, it reveals an unexpected love story amidst the ensuing high-profile manhunt and media frenzy.
Movie Reviews
“Vermiglio”: An Intense Drama About War, Motherhood, and Female Identity | Reviews
A sincere and honest film with its audience, confirming the director’s personal and insightful cinematic vision. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Venice 81.
Sounder (1972) | Review by Pauline Kael
Sounder is a moving film about Black resilience, blending emotional depth and modern consciousness to transcend its genre with powerful performances and direction.
The Bibi Files, a Thread Connecting Corruption and War
The Bibi Files reveals Netanyahu’s corruption and its ties to the Gaza war, screened in Toronto despite being banned in Israel due to privacy laws.
Scorsese’s Christ: Preaching Love, Needing to Love
The Last Temptation is a highly creative and liberal interpretation of the Gospels, portraying a Jesus who is insecure, fearful, conflicted, and who preaches love but also needs to be loved.
The Gospel According to Godard: Hail Mary [Je vous salue, Marie]
Je vous salue, Marie explores the tension between soul and body, transcendence and immanence, as Godard reinterprets the Virgin Mary’s story with a modern lens.
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days: Enduring the Unendurable
Mungiu’s film is disturbing and shocking, but it evokes pity and calls for compassion: it asks the viewer to stay close to the protagonists and consider their pain.
The Room Next Door (2024) by Pedro Almodóvar | Reviews
Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” reflects on death and storytelling through two estranged friends, blending visual beauty, fiction, and existential inquiry.
Maria (2024) | Reviews
Maria by Larraín deconstructs Callas and Jolie, blending reality with art in a haunting study of stardom, featuring a captivating performance by Jolie.
Movie Transcripts
Evil Does Not Exist (2023) | Transcript
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi’s house, offering residents a comfortable escape to nature.
Killer Heat (2024) | Transcript
Follows twin brothers who find themselves in a dangerous love triangle on an isolated Greek island. The investigation is given to “The Jealousy Man,” a wounded detective.
Wolfs (2024) | Transcript
Two rival fixers cross paths when they’re both called in to help cover up a prominent New York official’s misstep. Over one explosive night, they’ll have to set aside their petty grievances and their egos to finish the job.
The Fall (2006) | Transcript
In 1920s Los Angeles, a bedridden patient in a hospital captivates a young girl with a fantastic tale of heroes, myths, and villains on a desert island.
We Will Dance Again (2024) | Transcript
A minute-by-minute retelling of the Supernova Music Festival Massacre, which took place on October 7th.
It Ends with Us (2024) | Transcript
When a woman’s first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon is upended and she realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.
AfrAId (2024) | Transcript
The Curtis’ family is selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way.
Blink Twice (2024) | Transcript
When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality.
TV Show Transcripts
Bob’s Burgers – S15E01 – The Tina Table: The Tables Have Tina-ed | Transcript
Tina interviews Mr. Frond about his revolutionary computer game in an attempt to save her school news segment; Bob and Linda make up the plots to popular horror movies they haven’t seen to entertain Teddy.
The Penguin – S01E02 – Inside Man | Transcript
Sofia works to secure her family’s strength, while Oz attempts to play both the Falcones and Maronis to his advantage.
Futurama – S12E10 – Otherwise | Transcript
When Fry proposes to Leela, he is overcome by a near-fatal attack of déjà vu.
Grey’s Anatomy – S21E01 – If Walls Could Talk | Transcript
After firing some of Grey Sloan’s best, Catherine continues to interfere with Meredith and Amelia’s research. Accidents at a climate change protest bring unique cases to the hospital, and Bailey encounters a blast from the past.
From – S03E02 – When We Go | Transcript
Boyd struggles to find a path forward as the town says farewell to one of their own. Fatima’s health takes a turn for the worse, while Tabitha finds help from an unlikely ally.
From – S03E01 – Shatter | Transcript
Boyd feels the town slipping away from him as the weather grows colder and the residents more desperate.
Agatha All Along – S01E03 – Through Many Miles/Of Tricks and Trials | Transcript
The coven faces their first perilous trial on The Witches’ Road.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – S02E07 – Doomed to Die | Transcript
Eregion’s fate is decided.
Stand-up Transcripts
Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval (2024) | Transcript
“For Your Approval” is a disappointing, self-serving finale that highlights how out of touch Ellen has become.
Deon Cole: Cole Hearted (2019) | Transcript
Embracing his belief that comedy is the last raw form of expression, Deon Cole explains the right time to thank Jesus and the wrong time to say “welp.”
Deon Cole: Ok, Mister (2024) | Transcript
Stand-up comic Deon Cole films new stand-up special at at the LA Theater on May 2nd, as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2024.
Ahir Shah: Dots (2021) | Transcript
British comedian Ahir Shah mixes philosophical inquiry, personal examination, and sweet gags in his first ever stand-up special, exploring identity, faith, family, and the desire for certainty in uncertain times.
Ahir Shah: Ends (2024) | Transcript
From London’s Royal Court Theatre, acclaimed comedian Ahir Shah dishes on class, family and multiculturalism in the UK from his grandfather’s view.
Phil Wang: Wang in There, Baby! (2024) | Transcript
Phil Wang riffs on reheated rice, octopus intelligence and the importance of fact-checking in this special filmed at Shakespeare’s Globe in London.
Langston Kerman: Bad Poetry (2024) | Transcript
Comedian Langston Kerman talks parenting a top-tier baby, teaching mean teens and managing his mother-in-law’s dating apps in this hilarious special.
Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) | Transcript
After a rather oddly chaotic beginning -Adam arrives late to the gig, driving a car with a broken windshield, the show gains momentum. Two songs exemplify typical Sandler humor: “Bulldog In A Halloween Costume” and “The Drone Song”.
Stand up Comedy Transcripts
Interviews
John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit 2024 | Transcript
John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs discuss U.S. global dominance, the Deep State, and the risks of nuclear conflict, questioning the sustainability of America’s power-driven policies.
Norman Finkelstein: An Israeli Ground War Against Hezbollah Would Be A “Catastrophe” | Transcript
Iran and Hezbollah use patience and strategy, challenging Israel’s air power, anticipating a ground war where Israel fears Hezbollah’s strength.
The Impact of AI Advancements: Insights from Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt | Transcript
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently made headlines with some controversial comments about AI during an interview conduced at Stanford University. This interview was taken down at his request after he admitted to misspeaking.
Breaking the Rules Again in “Joker: Folie à Deux”
Explore how Joker Folie à Deux defies expectations with a daring blend of chaos, melody, and madness, redefining what a sequel can be in the world of Gotham’s iconic villain.
Norman Finkelstein and Benny Morris Debate Iran/Israel | Transcript
Piers moderates a blazing row between political scientist Norman Finkelstein and Israeli historian Benny Morris.
Theo Angelopoulos in conversation with Gideon Bachmann
Recorded November 11, 1997, while Angelopoulos was shooting his latest film, Eternity and a Day. Half a year later, the film would win the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
Theo Angelopoulos, collezionista di sguardi | Intervista
Il 26 e il 27 gennaio 2000 Theo Angelopulos ha incontrato gli allievi della Scuola Nazionale di Cinema. Il dibattito è stato preceduto dalle proiezioni di La recita (1975) e di Lo sguardo di Ulisse (1995)
George Galloway vs Piers Morgan on Israel-Hamas, Putin & More | Transcript
British politician George Galloway — who is renowned for his staunch support of Palestine and scathing criticism of Western foreign policies — joins Piers Morgan Uncensored for a deep dive into current events during a fascinating feature-length interview.
Books
The Flaws in Snyder’s View of Freedom in the Ukraine Conflict
Snyder’s “On Freedom” oversimplifies the Ukraine war, ignoring geopolitical complexities. The focus should be on diplomacy, avoiding military escalation and nuclear risks.
Mary Shelley: The Life of the Writer Who Invented “Frankenstein”
At the age of eighteen, Mary Shelley poured all her anxieties about life and death into the story Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. With this work, considered the first modern science fiction novel, she established herself as one of the
How “Il Gattopardo” [The Leopard] Defied Censorship in East Germany
“Il Gattopardo” unexpectedly bypassed East Germany’s strict censorship in 1961, despite its misalignment with socialist values. Bernardina Rago’s book uncovers this intricate tale.
Exploring Love and Betrayal in “Embers” by Sándor Márai
Embers is a haunting tale of friendship and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a decaying empire. It examines the elusive nature of truth and the emotional toll of unresolved memories.
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