The Good Doctor – S07E07 – Faith | Transcript
Shaun and Jordan’s patient is in dire need of a kidney transplant, but when they find the perfect donor, they also discover that he believes he is Jesus which could compromise his ability to give consent to the surgery.
The Good Doctor – S07E07 – Faith | Transcript
Shaun and Jordan’s patient is in dire need of a kidney transplant, but when they find the perfect donor, they also discover that he believes he is Jesus which could compromise his ability to give consent to the surgery.
The Good Doctor – S07E07 – Faith | Transcript
Shaun and Jordan’s patient is in dire need of a kidney transplant, but when they find the perfect donor, they also discover that he believes he is Jesus which could compromise his ability to give consent to the surgery.
Ripley – VI Some Heavy Instrument | Transcript
A ghastly discovery leads Rome police to Tom’s doorstep, beginning a game of cat and mouse with its lead investigator.
Ripley – V Lucio | Transcript
Tom’s new comfortable life in Rome comes under threat.
Ripley – IV La Dolce Vita | Transcript
Tom leaves for Rome using Dickie’s identity and creating a web of lies.
Ripley – III Sommerso | Transcript
When both Dickie and his father start seeing through his ruse, Tom resorts to drastic methods.
Ripley – II Seven Mercies | Transcript
Tom settles in Dickie’s seaside villa, to the displeasure of Dickie’s girlfriend Marge.
Ripley – I A Hard Man to Find | Transcript
Tom Ripley’s life of petty crime in New York City detours with an offer to bring a wealthy man’s wayward son home from Europe.
Ripley: A Haunting Descent into Evil on Netflix | Review
A formidable Andrew Scott brings to life the iconic character created by Patricia Highsmith: Time, Nature, and Evil according to Steven Zaillian, on Netflix
The Tearsmith (2024) | Transcript
Adopted together after a tough childhood in an orphanage, Nica and Rigel realize that unexpected but irresistible feelings pull them together.
Movie Reviews
The Duality of Detection in Orson Welles’ “Touch of Evil”
On April 23, 1958, Orson Welles’ “Touch of Evil” was released in American theaters. It contains one of the most moving deaths and epitaphs in the history of cinema.
Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” Merges Film Theory with Visual Artistry | Film Review
“Challengers” blends tennis with cinema theory, exploring relationships and visual storytelling in Luca Guadagnino’s unique style.
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith | Review by Stephen Schiff
Based on a novel by Thomas Keneally, which in turn is based on a true story, “The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith” is about a rampage.
Abel Gance’s Napoleon | Review by Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael explores the exuberant artistry of Abel Gance, particularly in his film Napoléon, lauding his ability to blend avant-garde filmmaking techniques with a melodramatic and romantic flair
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) | Review by Pauline Kael
The great Australian film “The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith” is a dreamlike Requiem Mass for a nation’s lost honor
Alex Garland’s Civil War Explores the Impact of Images in a Polarized America | Review
How “Civil War” uses photography to challenge viewers’ reality perceptions
‘Civil War’ Blends Sci-Fi and Reality in a Stark Vision of America’s Future | Review
Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ offers a stark vision of a divided America.
Shattered Union and Alex Garland’s Gritty Vision of a Fractured America | “Civil War” Review
Hoping it’s not too prophetic, the onslaught of new movie releases brings few must-sees; however, among them is “Civil War” by the ingenious Alex Garland.
Movie Transcripts
Prisoners (2013) | Transcript
When Keller Dover’s daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts.
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) | Transcript
After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.
Abigail (2024) | Transcript
After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.
Humane (2024) | Transcript
In the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father’s plan to enlist in the government’s new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.
The Help (2011) | Transcript
An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids’ point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.
Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017) | Transcript
A mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest, leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two (2024) | Transcript
The Anti-Monitor (the Monitor’s evil counterpart) is released into the DC Multiverse and begins to destroy the different Earths that compose it. The Monitor attempts to recruit heroes from across the Multiverse to fight back.
Arthur the King (2024) | Transcript
An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race.
TV Show Transcripts
Baby Reindeer – Episode 7 | Transcript
For the first time in his career, Donny feels like he’s getting somewhere. Until he makes one careless decision that allows Martha to explode back into his life.
Baby Reindeer – Episode 6 | Transcript
Martha finds new ways to get to Donny: by hurting the people he loves. With frustration building as the police fail to intervene, he riskily takes matters into his own hands.
Baby Reindeer – Episode 5 | Transcript
Liz learns the truth about Martha and asks Donny to move out of the house. It is looking like a fresh start for him and Teri, but his persistent memories are stopping them from getting truly close.
Baby Reindeer – Episode 4 | Transcript
As Donny reports Martha to the police, it triggers the memory of a traumatic experience he had with a man, Darrien, who he met at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival years before.
Baby Reindeer – Episode 3 | Transcript
Donny takes some time off from the pub and tries to make amends with Teri. But no matter how much he avoids Martha, he just can’t escape from her for long.
Baby Reindeer – Episode 2 | Transcript
On a date with Teri, Donny opens up about his stalker. Trying to be kind, he gives Martha false hope, which only encourages her further.
Baby Reindeer – Episode 1 | Transcript
Richard Gadd plays Donny, a failing London comedian who gets entangled with a relentless stalker named Martha.
Sugar – S01E05 – Boy in the Corner | Transcript
Melanie gets a surprise visit that unleashes Sugar’s dark side. Ruby receives chilling guidance from a colleague. Davy makes a tragic decision.
Stand-up Transcripts
Alex Edelman: Just for Us (2024) | Transcript
Standup comic Alex Edelman’s Broadway show, featuring his experience attending a meeting of White Nationalists in Queens, New York and other stories, comes to TV.
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) | Transcript
Comedian Jimmy Carr tackles controversial issues such as gun control, religion, cancellation culture and consent.
Demetri Martin: Demetri Deconstructed (2024) | Transcript
From his thoughts on aggressively scented trash bags to desk jobs in hell, Demetri Martin returns with a new stand-up special.
Neal Brennan: Crazy Good (2024) | Transcript
After exploring his mental health struggles in previous specials, comedian Neal Brennan looks at the “upside” of bad mental health.
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024) | Transcript
Ramy Youssef returns to HBO with his second comedy special filmed in front of a live audience at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 2 and 3.
Ramy Youssef Monologue – SNL | Transcript
Host Ramy Youssef performs stand-up about the holy month of Ramadan, getting a call from the Biden campaign and ends with a prayer for the end of suffering in Gaza and for the liberation of all hostages.
Bassem Youssef: The Dark Side of Making it on Social Media | Transcript
Bassem Youssef discusses the illusions of social media fame in a keynote, advocating for authenticity over online validation and ego-centric metrics.
Tig Notaro: Hello Again (2024) | Transcript
Notaro faces absurdities, from hallucinatory texts to a surreal Hollywood meeting. Her life provides fodder for standup routines, including a late night encounter with a mustachioed fireman that makes her rethink things.
Stand up Comedy Transcripts
Interviews
Cillian Murphy: The “60 Minutes” Interview with Scott Pelley | Transcript
“Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy pulled back the curtain to talk about his approach to acting.
The West Is Complicit In Israel’s Genocide – Yanis Varoufakis & Raoul Martinez | | Transcript
Yanis Varoufakis discusses his film, critiques capitalism, and addresses the Gaza crisis, urging for systemic change and collective action.
Yanis Varoufakis: Technofeudalism – American Big Tech Has Enslaved Us
Varoufakis warns the digital age brings new inequality, not the hoped-for utopia, echoing feudal disparities with a digital twist.
John Gray: Everything You Know About The Future is Wrong
John Gray’s compelling predictions on political polarization, the West’s inward turn, and the evolving global influence
Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin | Transcript
Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson: Discusses Russia-Ukraine history, criticizes NATO, sanctions impact, and advocates for dialogue & peace
Interview with Norman Jewison
Norman Jewison shares his film journey, from Canadian TV to Hollywood success, emphasizing his personal touch and improvisational style
Jon Stewart Interviews George Carlin (1997) | Transcript
In an interview conducted by Jon Stewart, George Carlin talks about various aspects of his life and career, reflecting upon his childhood, formative influences, and his perspectives on comedy and creativity
Jonathan Glazer and the Sound of the Holocaust: “With ‘The Zone of Interest,’ I Wanted to Show That We Are the Executioners”
Interview with Jonathan Glazer, the director of ‘The Zone of Interest,’ the most bizarre, original, and chilling representation of the Holocaust to date
Books
Clint Eastwood: Il mito, le donne, la frontiera
Recensione della biografia “Spettri di Clint, ovvero L’America del mito nell’opera di Eastwood”, di Mariuccia Ciotta e Roberto Silvestri
The West and the Permanent Enemy: Elena Basile’s Book is in Tune with the Pope’s Stance
Elena Basile’s book critiques Western handling of global conflicts, urging peace and insight into the dynamics of a multipolar world.
Philip K. Dick: The Eccentric Life of the Man Who Dreamed Up the ‘Blade Runner’ Universe
March 2, 1982: The Day Philip K. Dick Passed Away, the Visionary Behind the ‘Blade Runner’ Universe.
Literature and Censorship
2022 saw a record rise in US book bans, sparking debates on censorship vs. inclusivity in literature, with classics under scrutiny for modern values.