Good fortune (2025) | Transcript
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.
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Good fortune (2025) | Transcript
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.
Good fortune (2025) | Transcript
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.
Stranger Things – S03E04 – Chapter Four: The Sauna Test | Transcript
A code red brings the gang back together to face a frighteningly familiar evil. Karen urges Nancy to keep digging, and Robin finds a useful map.
Stranger Things – S03E03 – Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard | Transcript
With El and Max looking for Billy, Will declares a day without girls. Steve and Dustin go on a stakeout, and Joyce and Hopper return to Hawkins Lab.
Stranger Things – S03E02 – Chapter Two: The Mall Rats | Transcript
Nancy and Jonathan follow a lead, Steve and Robin sign on to a secret mission, and Max and Eleven go shopping. A rattled Billy has troubling visions.
Stranger Things – S03E01 – Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy? | Transcript
Summer brings new jobs and budding romance. But the mood shifts when Dustin’s radio picks up a Russian broadcast, and Will senses something is wrong.
All Her Fault – S01E08 – Episode 8 | Transcript
Learning about Carrie’s past, the truth dawns on Marissa before deciding how to protect her family.
All Her Fault – S01E07 – Episode 7 | Transcript
Carrie’s obsession grows as she plans Milo’s kidnapping, but is left reeling as things implode.
All Her Fault – S01E06 – Episode 6 | Transcript
The Irvines struggle to adjust to their new normal as Jenny makes some discoveries of her own.
All Her Fault – S01E05 – Episode 5 | Transcript
News from Alcaras throws suspicion on the whole family as a secret threatens to tear them apart.
Movie Reviews
Dinner for Few (2014)
During dinner, “the system” feeds the few who consume all the resources while the rest survive on scraps. Inevitably, the struggle for what remains leads to catastrophic change.
Interiors (1978) | Review by Pauline Kael
Interiors looks so much like a masterpiece and has such a super-banal metaphysical theme (death versus life) that it’s easy to see why many regard it as a masterpiece: it’s deep on the surface.
Shoot the Moon (1982) – Albert Finney and Diane Keaton Shine in Alan Parker’s Devastating Marriage Drama
Albert Finney and Diane Keaton star in Alan Parker’s Shoot the Moon (1982), a searing, beautifully acted portrait of love, heartbreak, and family turmoil.
The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025) | Review
Hind Rajab was a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by the Israel Defense Forces during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Caught Stealing (2025) | Review
When his punk-rock neighbor asks him to look after his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught up in a dangerous mess—hunted down by a crew of ruthless gangsters.
One Battle After Another (2025) | Review
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own’s daughter.
Bugonia (2025) – by Yorgos Lanthimos | Reviews
Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Is Too Real to Be Fun and Too Cold to Forget
Henry is a bleak, unsparing horror film about a killer without motive or catharsis—real horror lies in his ordinariness, and McNaughton offers no escape.
Movie Transcripts
Waltzing with Brando (2024) | Transcript
Marlon Brando pulls idealistic Los Angeles architect Bernard Judge from his ordinary life and persuades him to design the world’s first ecologically perfect retreat on a tiny, inhospitable Tahitian island.
The Godfather Part II (1974) | Transcript
The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
The Godfather (1972) | Transcript
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
Don’t Say a Word (2001) | Transcript
When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he’s horrified to discover that the abductors’ demand is that he break through to a post traumatic stress disorder suffering young woman who knows a secret…
Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel (2018) | Transcript
Two years after escaping from demonic terror, a young woman is still haunted by unnatural visions.
Doctor Sleep (2019) | Transcript
Years following the events of The Shining (1980), a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal.
The Shining (1980) | Transcript
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) | Transcript
Three of the fiercest warriors in human history become prey to the ultimate killer of killers.
TV Show Transcripts
All Her Fault – S01E04 – Episode 4 | Transcript
While struggling to locate Milo, Alcaras is tempted by an offer that goes against his morals.
All Her Fault – S01E03 – Episode 3 | Transcript
A canvassing event aims to keep the case alive; Peter takes matters into his own hands.
All Her Fault – S01E02 – Episode 2 | Transcript
A press conference intended to help find Milo implodes and the Irvines are scrutinized.
All Her Fault – S01E01 – Episode 1 | Transcript
Marissa and Peter Irvine face terror when their son Milo disappears after playing with a classmate from his new school.
Pluribus – S01E02 – Pirate Lady | Transcript
A curiously familiar face introduces Carol to the bizarre new normal. A gathering in Europe brings strangers together…and causes friction.
Pluribus – S01E01 – We Is Us | Transcript
An astronomer’s discovery turns the planet upside down. Carol Sturka, a curmudgeonly novelist, is terrified by this strange new world.
The Last Frontier – S01E06 – The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie | Transcript
Fairbanks is hit with a mass power outage. Sarah spots someone suspicious in the ER. Sidney tries to get control of a key piece of evidence.
Grey’s Anatomy – S22E05 – Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child | Transcript
Jo navigates a challenging case with a pregnant mother; Blue and Jules care for a diabetic patient; Simone treats a patient with a surprising revelation.
Stand-up Transcripts
Doug Stanhope: No Refunds (2007) | Transcript
Doug Stanhope spews his own brand of moral outrage in an unmatched style that borders on self-destruction.
Michelle Wolf: The Well (2025) | Transcript
The stand-up special Michelle Wolf: The Well largely centers on her experiences with and observations on motherhood and gender politics, delivered with her signature sharp, provocative, and uncompromising style.
Rachel Sennott: The Worst Part of Sitting on a Guy’s Face | Transcript
Rachel Sennott reveals the downside of sitting on someone’s face and explains what it’s really like to sext with her.
Sammy Obeid: How to save Gaza | Transcript
Sammy Obeid blends comedy and politics, joking about privilege, Gaza, and DoorDash while turning outrage into satire and empathy into creative resistance.
Sammy Obeid: Solving Charlie Kirk’s Murder | Transcript
Sammy Obeid “solves” Charlie Kirk’s murder, spiraling through wild conspiracies, satire, and self-aware chaos until he finds reluctant empathy.
Eddie Izzard: Definite Article (1996) | Transcript
Eddie Izzard: Definite Article (1996) is a classic stand-up comedy special showcasing Izzard’s witty, surreal humor and unique style.
Cristela Alonzo: Middle Classy (2022) | Transcript
Comedian Cristela Alonzo spills on learning English from “The Price Is Right,” getting COVID on her birthday, and how money really can buy happiness.
Sammy Obeid: The Epstein ‘Philes | Transcript
Comedian Sammy Obeid’s 2025 special “The Epstein ‘Philes” humorously tackles Jeffrey Epstein’s controversial death. Obeid critiques the slow news cycle, calling out government secrecy and
Stand up Comedy Transcripts
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Interviews
The Altman-Carlson Interview | Transcript
Podcast episode transcript from The Tucker Carlson Show: Sam Altman on God, Elon Musk and the Mysterious Death of His Former Employee.
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: Is the US Subordinated to Israel? | Transcript
Sachs: U.S. foreign policy serves Israel’s agenda, not American interests; Trump followed Netanyahu into endless wars, risking global instability.
“Washington has the delusion it still runs the show”: Jeffrey Sachs on a multipolar world | Transcript
Is the status of the United States as a global hegemon shifting? Major powers like China, India and Russia have been expanding both their global influence and strategic ties. How will the US deal with its waning dominance?
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: A Lonely Netanyahu in DC | Transcript
Judge Andrew Napolitano and Professor Jeffrey Sachs discussed the economic and political implications of tariffs, U.S. foreign policy, and Israel’s actions in Gaza. Sachs explained
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: Trump and Palestinian Freedom | Transcript
Judge Napolitano and Prof. Sachs discuss Trump’s foreign policy, Netanyahu’s agenda, US-Israel relations, Palestine, COVID origins, and global instability.
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: Can there be Peace with Netanyahu? | Transcript
Judge Napolitano and Jeffrey Sachs discuss Trump’s declassification order on JFK, RFK, MLK assassinations, Ukraine war’s end, Netanyahu’s government, and global peace.
Jeffrey Sachs: The US Is Leading Us Closer to Nuclear War | Transcript
Jeffrey Sachs critiques U.S. foreign policy, Israel’s influence, and Western narratives on global crises, warning of escalating conflicts and nuclear risks.
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: The Geopolitics Of Syria’s Civil War | Transcript
Sachs: U.S.-Israeli policies fuel chaos in Syria and beyond. Assad’s fall increases instability; Iran’s role uncertain. Peace overtures ignored, conflict persists.
Books
The Journey of Ulysses in Dante’s Divine Comedy
Dante builds a symbolic universe where space reflects morality; his upward journey contrasts with Ulysses’ amoral pursuit of knowledge on a horizontal path.
Literary origins of the insect in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
Kafka’s Gregor is no specific bug, but a metaphor shaped by Kant, Dickens, and Shakespeare—especially via Dickens’ animal imagery and satirical tone.
The Abyss of Duty: Reading Jonathan Littell’s “The Kindly Ones”
A Nazi officer’s descent into horror, duty, and survival. The Kindly Ones is brutal, immersive, and unforgettable—literature that feels lived, not written.
The Romantic Rebel Who Redefined Italian Literature
Giacomo Leopardi, poet of despair and patriotism, blended erudition and emotion, capturing Italy’s struggles and universal sorrow through timeless verse.